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Online Courses in Scrapbooking

Did you know that you could teach yourself how to scrapbook through Free online courses? It’s true! Maybe you want to learn how to use your Cricut better, or you want to learn about digital scrapbooking, whatever the case, there is probably a course out there for you! Here are a few courses currently being offered on www.twopeasinabucket.com: Digital 101-Everything you need to know about getting started in digital scrapbooking. Making the Most of your Die Cut Machine- This helps you learn more ways to use that Cricut, or other die-cutting machines! Super Sketches- Get a new sketch each for … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Goals for 2007

With a New Year upon us, I thought that it would be appropriate to set some scrapbooking goals for the New Year and share them here with you. Make an album for my husband. So many of my layouts focus on my kids, so I think that it is important this year to include my husband more in our albums. I’m thinking about a “Favorite Things About You” album or and “all About You” album. I’ll share what I come up with once it’s done. Include more about myself in our albums. Most scrapbookers do not take time to include … Continue reading →

Classy Scrapper Magazine Interview (3)

This is part three of a three-part interview with Ashley Smith, the creator of a new scrapbooking magazine, Classy Scrapper Magazine. Here is the final part of the interview. What has the response been like toward your idea for a new magazine? VERY POSITIVE! I’ve been blown away by the show of support by the online community and by my friends and family. What has been the biggest challenge in getting this magazine started? Relaying my ideas and “vision” to our graphic designer. I thought I could explain something once and he would automatically know what I meant, but we … Continue reading →

Family Activity Opportunity: Sign Up for a Class at Michael’s

When was the last time you went to Michael’s: The Arts & Crafts Store? It’s a regular stop for this family as I’ve detailed many times about doing crafts with my daughter. There’s more to Michael’s than just buying the supplies – they offer classes and demos in just about everything. These classes can be family activities to help all of you learn something new and they are definitely worth it for fun with your kids. Some of the classes available for you and your family include: Kid’s Club Michael’s has a Kid’s Club program that this month includes activities … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Your Weight Loss Changes

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Did you hear that correctly? Did I say scrapbooking the changes you are employing in your life for your weight loss? Absolutely. And let me tell you why. For those who scrapbook, they are preserving not only memories but a detailed memoir of changes that occur in their lives of their subjects. The scrapbook you make about your child, for example, would detail the various changes in their lives from dance recitals to first steps to first vacations. How Does This Affect Your Weight Loss? We like to brag about our children’s accomplishments. We like to show off our own. … Continue reading →

More Online Scrapbooking Classes

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More Online Scrapbooking Classes It is always fun to learn a new scrapbooking technique, especially from the comfort of your own home in your pajamas. Scraptutor offers online classes on 28 different topics. The class topics cover a good range of general scrapbooking techniques. The classes are arranged into two volumes. The first volume includes classes that cover many basic techniques. I recommend volume one for beginning scrapboookers. Some of the topics covered in volume one at chalking, eyelets, mats and frames and paper tearing. Volume two includes topics that are a bit more advanced. Some of the topics that … Continue reading →

Beachy Keen

Don’t let your family getaway go undocumented this spring.  If you are planning to escape to the sun, sand and surf, be sure to take plenty of pictures, collect a bunch of mementos, and then create eye-popping scrapbook layouts to preserve all of the good times. Beach-themed page designs are fun to make.  Use the opportunity to flex your creative muscle by incorporating items you collect during your vacation with the myriad of scrapbooking embellishments available in stores and online.  For example, consider bringing home a small container or Ziploc bag of sand from the beach and adding it to … Continue reading →

Spring Into Spring

Spring can spring any time now, as far as I am concerned. Like millions of other Americans enduring the most recent Arctic blast, I’m over winter. Unfortunately, there isn’t much I can do to control the weather.  However, rather than wallow in despair, I’m channeling my inner sun goddess and working on spring-themed scrapbooks. If you are looking for ways to keep warm this winter, spring ahead a bit and take advantage of sales on spring scrapbooking kits.  The seasonal collections typically hit the shelves in mid-January and feature colorful paper, plus a slew of coordinating embellishments, such as stickers, … Continue reading →

Be a Smart Scrapbook Shopper

I refuse to pay more than $1.99 on a package of scrapbook stickers. When I first started creating memory albums I would often pay upwards of $3.99 for a single sheet of 3D stickers. I rationalized that the whimsical adhesives supported my theme and made my layouts pop. Then, I learned how to get my hands on cheap scrapbook supplies and I’ve been a dedicated frugalista ever since. If you are a smart shopper you can save big on scrapbooking materials. Start by selecting a few favorite online scrapbook retailers and signing up for their email newsletters. Most include money-saving … Continue reading →

Scrapbook Steals

I would not say that I am the queen of frugal scrapbooking by any means, but I definitely like to find a good deal on scrapbooking stuff. Recently, I have started doing a lot of couponing for my groceries, and I am constantly thinking about how I can get cheap scrapbooking supplies as well. Garage Sales are a great resource! I have purchased many things from garage sales. One of the best finds was when I went to a garage sale of two sisters that lived together and were avid scrapbookers. You could tell by the amount of stuff they … Continue reading →