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Patterned Paper Organization

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There are a million different ways that you can organize your scrapbooking papers. There are also several different storage solutions for you to use. But, I want to talk about specifically, how do you organize your patterned scrapbook paper? This is the hardest part for me. Obviously, my solid colored papers are organized by color, but I am constantly changing how I organize my patterned paper. I can share with you how I have it organized right now. My paper rack was purchased at a yard sale. It has 30 shelves to fit 12 x 12 papers. On the left, … Continue reading →

Paper Piecing-What is It?

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I hadn’t really heard this term until recently, so I decided to do a little digging to figure out what it was. Do you already know what it is? If so, then you might be a stamper, or card maker, but as with most paper crafting, this technique can be used on your scrapbook pages as well! In a nutshell, it involves, piecing together different papers to create an image that is mult-dimensional and super creative! Let’s say for example that you want to use one of these super cute Little People stamps over at Lizzie Anne Designs. These stamps … Continue reading →

Salute Dad

Who says you have to break a sweat crafting an elaborate scrapbook layout design for Dad? This Father’s Day you can give your favorite guy a touching gift from the heart that he will cherish forever by using just a few simple scrapbooking techniques. One of the most precious page designs incorporates photos and poems. If you have the time and energy, you could sit down and pen an original prose detailing the reasons your Dad is so special to you. However, don’t ditch the idea if you lack inspiration or you simply don’t think you have what it takes … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Father’s Day Scrapbooking

Time is running out for all of you slow scrappers. If you are looking to craft a memory book to gift to your Dad this Father’s Day, you can’t afford to procrastinate any longer. By now you should have all of your materials together, including the album, paper, embellishments, photos and mementos. To further expedite the construction process, it’s a good idea to have some general notes or sketches detailing how you want your finished layouts to look and what order you plan to display your page designs. When it comes to piecing together layouts, I typically work off of … Continue reading →

Patience is Key

Who knew you could become more virtuous by scrapbooking? I’ve learned a lot about exercising patience since becoming a scrapbooker. In fact, I would go as far as to say that crafting memory books has taught me how to stress less and focus on having fun. Also: If at first you don’t succeed try, try again. Clearly, some scrapbooking techniques yield more opportunities to exercise patience than others. After all, you don’t really need much patience to flock or add glitter to an item. However, when it comes to paper piercing or stacking foam stickers to create your own 3D … Continue reading →

Oh Baby, Baby!

Twins! One of the moms from my scrapbooking group recently gave birth to healthy twin girls. I finally got to meet them last week. They are much tinier than I had anticipated, but are still cute as can be. Despite being overwhelmed by the constant feedings and diaper changing, the twins’ mom is doing something I would never consider attempting three weeks post partum: She’s piecing together the twins’ first scrapbook. She received a ton of baby-themed scrapbooking supplies during her shower, but I didn’t think she would get crafting so soon after giving birth. Apparently, she doesn’t want to … Continue reading →

How to Create a Sketch for a Scrapbook Layout

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I see sketches every where for scrapbooking layouts. They are on blogs, in challenges, swaps, contests, magazines. I was wondering, how does one go about making one of those sketches??? It might be easier than you would think. I am still learning. In fact, I just played around with it the first time last night. But, it was so much easier than I would have expected, and my computer software is pretty much ancient history. In fact, I think they have outlawed it because it is so old. But, I managed to squeak out a little pre-made sketch on my … Continue reading →

Old Scrapbooking Trends Make a Comeback

Scrapbooking has literally grown in leaps and bounds in the past ten years or more. Everyday new innovative products are released or designed with the scrapbooker exclusively in mind. However, as the industry continues to grow and change, obviously so do the different trends. So what do you do when you have spent a fortune on a particular tool or other item that seems to have run its course? First of all, you should use whatever you want to use on your layouts. Besides, who are those layouts for? You and your family are the ones that will enjoy them … Continue reading →

Monday Layout Challenge – Use an Old Supply

Hope your longer weekend was great and that you got plenty of scrapbooking in. Even if you didn’t, I hope you got a chance to participate in last weeks layout challenge. We are back again for another week, in the Monday Layout Challenge. Were you able to get your dollar store stuff last weekend? Did you create a cute layout using some new items that would not normally have been used in scrapbooking. I spent $20 at the dollar store getting some non-scrapbook related things and an additional $5 on actual scrapbook supplies. Using a little of almost everything I … Continue reading →

Top Five Basic Scrapbooking Supplies

A beginner to scrapbooking can be overwhelmed by all of the tools, gadgets, embellishments and supplies that almost seem needed to create beautiful layouts. With all of the items for sale in a scrapbook shop, it’s a wonder that many people consider scrapbooking an expensive hobby. However, it really isn’t. It can be rewarding, satisfying and can preserve every memory you are desiring, for not much money at all. These are the top five basic scrapbooking supplies that you need to get started in this wonderful hobby. 1. An Album – I do not ever recommend a spiral type album … Continue reading →