Penny Pagesby Nicole Humphrey | More from this Blogger 28 Jul 2006 03:26 PM
On one of my scrapbook message boards, there was a recent challenge to create some "pages for pennies" layouts. The rules were as follows:
I found the entire thing to be quite the challenge, however I did it. I was able to make five two-page layouts (that's 10 pages), for under $10.00 total! Here's how I did it. Paper - I already had cardstock in the colors I wanted. I also raided my stash of patterned paper and was able to come up with enough to complete all the layouts. I stretched the patterned paper by cutting and trimming it to use in different ways on each layout. When purchasing patterned paper look for versatile papers - in other words, look for papers that can be used on more than one layout. Never use patterned paper as your background, cardstock is cheaper and you can use the patterned paper in different ways on each layout. It extends the piece of paper longer. Title/Journaling - I created my titles on the computer. For inexpensive titles you can use your computer to create a fun and fabulous title or just use a pen and your own handwriting. Journaling can be done the same way. There are tons of free fonts out there, and you can change them for each layout! Embellishments - I tried to keep my embellishments to a minimum. I only used metals and other things that I had picked up at locations OTHER than the scrapbook store where they tend to be pricier. For instance I used a metal hinge on one, which I picked up for .30 at the hardware store. The cheapest embellishments are the ones you can buy in bulk too. I used ribbon that I purchased by the yard instead of whole spools. It can be more cost effective to purchase a whole spool, but be sure it's something you'll use on more layouts. Layout Technique - I kept it simple again. I just used some paper tearing and inked around the edges of my papers. That was all I did. But there are other very basic techniques you can use that won't cost a fortune to play with. Remember your long lost dust covered punches? How about that paper crimper? You can add dimension to your pages by trying some old tools on your new layouts! Have any great tips to help us shave pennies off our purchases and use what we have?? Nicole Humphrey writes articles for the Scrapbooking Blog and for the Frugal Blog. She also guest blogs on a variety of topics. You can read more of her articles by clicking here. Related Articles: Spending Your Scrapbook Organization and Storage Dollars Wisely Tips for Managing Your Scrapbooking Organization Budget Friendly Innovative Scrapbook Organization Creative Inexpensive Scrapbooking Storage Solutions 8 Quick Tips to Keep Your Scrapbook Area Organized Learn more about Nicole Humphrey  Nicole Humphrey is a freelance writer, consultant for CTMH and a Sr. Blogger for families.com. She resides in St. Charles, Missouri with Mike and their five children and two furbabies. Relevantscrapbooking tags ideas | family | baby | relationships | christmas | Scrapbooking | children | Kids | holidays | wedding User Comments  QueenAngie Central Illinois, USA (60086) 28 Jul 2006 07:01 PMSuper ideas! So glad you've shared with the rest of us who enjoy the hobby of scrapping.  Tracy Woods (772) 29 Jul 2006 02:07 PMI'm so happy someone FINALLY put shed some light on USING the computer for titles and whatnot! I'm learning my way around PSP and I am able to create BEAUTIFUL titles, that at first glance, LOOK dimensional, but without adding weight to my album, I LOVE it, even moreso since I am DEFINATELY a scrapper on a budget!  Nicole Humphrey (15757) 30 Jul 2006 04:46 PMTracy, I will get some more articles up in August about using your computer for scrapbooking. For titles, fonts, etc. I love using my computer, so I will make sure to get them up and going!! Thanks for the comments ladies. Tracy Woods (772) 30 Jul 2006 10:52 PMIf you haven't played with it, PSP (paint shop pro) is quickly becoming my BEST scrapping friend! I use tutorials and ideas from digital scrapping sites, and incorporate them. GREAT job on this blog....bad job on making me want to go spend more money on scrapping!!! LOL Andrea M (2525) 31 Jul 2006 06:17 AMNicole, Thank you for the great ideas. I am so thankful to be back on families and be able to read and digest your great ideas! Thank you! Nicole Humphrey (15757) 31 Jul 2006 06:38 PMlol tracy sorry that I made you want to spend more money. PSP is my favorite graphics program .... PERIOD. It's definitely the best IMHO. Thanks for commenting :) Andrea - it's so nice to see you back!! Community Tags budget, layouts, Scrapbooking, saving money, supplies Discuss this article
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It's easy to spend a lot in a scrapbook store! There are so many fun and innovative products to try out, so many cute and adorable page embellishments! But they come with a big price tag. 
