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Sewing on Your Layouts

Including real stitching on your layouts has been a popular technique for many scrapbookers. It gives a softer and more delicate look to your creations. Even if you don’t have a regular sewing machine, you may still be interested in including stitching on your layouts. Rather than make the large investment in a big sewing machine with many bells and whistles, here are a few other options. Good old needle and thread. One option is to pull out some thread in a coordinating color that will go with your layout. Use a paper piercer to punch tiny holes where you … Continue reading →

Paper Bag Albums part three

Would you like to make your own? It’s easy and it’s fun. Just choose your topic, plan out what you want to say and then follow these easy steps: Collect five paper lunch bags of the same size and color. These will make the base blank pages of your album. Arrange the bags in a stack. You need to alternate the open and closed ends. This helps keep the book even on both sides. Next, fold the bags in half and crease. Use a bone folder to really crease the center. Bind the bags about a quarter inch from the … Continue reading →

Stitching on Scrapbook Layouts: Part Two

Looking for a fast and easy way to add stitching to your scrapbook pages without the use of a sewing machine? You may want to think about using rub on stitching. Rub on stitching is fun way to achieve that stitched look. In an earlier article, I introduced several companies that sell stitching stamps. You can click here to read it. Now I am going to let you know about some fun rub on stitching products. Here are a few different stitches rub ons that I have found. K&Company Studio K Rub-on Stitches & Ribbons . These are full-color rub-ons … Continue reading →