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September 2008 Scrapbooking Month in Review

Did you know that the month of September was actually National Stamping Month, and that National Stamping Day fell which after a bit of research, I am find actually started with Close to My Heart, a home-based scrapbooking and stamping business. They have also made the second Saturday in September each year, National Stamping Day. What fun to celebrate one of our passions. Here is what was going on in the scrapbooking blog in the month of September. Time Saving Scrapbooking Tips for the Busy Holiday Season That magical time of year is quickly approaching and as each day passes, … Continue reading →

Make Scrapbooking Easier – Scrapbooking with a Twist

Did you know that you don’t need to purchase loads of scrapbook supplies, expensive papers and embellishments and pricey albums with page protectors, just to scrapbook. There is a much simpler way for those that truly wish to simplify their scrapbooking projects, but still wish to be creative and show off their photos. So how in the world is that supposed to work? When you are ready to get started you will need a slip-in photo album that looks similar to the one pictured above. Slip-in sleeves can be purchased in white, silver and black. You can also use clear … Continue reading →

Fabulous School Products for Scrapbooking

It is back to school time, and with that comes the planning of school photographs, school albums and school layouts. Are you ready? You can be ready by taking a look at these fantastic products that will help you create gorgeous layouts. KI Memories always has some of the cutest products for back to school time. Their coordinated lines make creating layouts faster and easier which lends for more pages and completed albums! From rub-ons and stickers, to clear rubber stamps and some of the most luscious patterned papers, your layouts will truly shine with these KI Memories products. Cosmo … Continue reading →

What to Purchase for the Most Simple Scrapbook

I remember the first time I looked at someone else’s scrapbook and thought, “I want to do that!” and also, “I think I could do that!” I had seen other scrapbooks before, but they were usually more elaborate, and what got me interested in scrapbooking was seeing a very simple version for the first time in 1999. Sometimes when we think about starting a scrapbook, it seems overwhelming to do that very first one. We may look at others that have been doing it longer, and think, “There is no way I have that much talent!” or, “I could never … Continue reading →

Fun Techniques: Sculpting Paper

Paper sculpture has been around a long time. However I found a new and creative way to use it in your paper projects from card making, to altered art and of course to scrapbook layouts. The technique is easy and only requires paper and water. First, it is easier to use a spray bottle, because you will have control over what areas you get wet. It does not matter if you choose to do this with cardstock or patterned paper, but the thicker the paper, the easier it is. Begin my spraying your paper on both sides and then crumpling … Continue reading →

Using the Back of an Acrylic Stamp to Create Backgrounds

Acrylic stamps or clear stamps are some of the most popular stamps right now. They are much easier to use, organize and store than the traditional wood and rubber stamps. Plus, there are a variety of different uses they have that wood stamps just don’t. Let me show you one of my favorite ways to use an acrylic stamp. I love making backgrounds with the backside of my acrylic stamps. It gives the stamped image an extra pop that it might not have had otherwise. Plus there is no need to color in the image, because its done for you … Continue reading →