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Fitness Journal – Your Mood – Part 5

Continuing on with my series on creating a fitness journal, we are now going to look at the importance of tracking your mood and improving it. If you are keeping a fitness journal, you should have a section where you note how you are feeling. Your mood can change the course of your day. But there are ways to improve it. However before we get to that, let’s think about why we would want to keep track of it. Understanding your overall health includes how you feel on a daily basis. Are there certain days of the week where your … Continue reading →

Finding New Ways to Incorporate Journaling

Fun Ways to Incorporate Journaling We all know that journaling is one of the most important parts of creating a layout, but sometimes it can be challenging to journal. I have discovered and used a few products lately that actually make me want to think of more journaling just so that I can incorporate these new fun accents onto my pages. I’d like to share a few of my most recent fun journaling products. Heidi Swapp Journaling Spots. Ever since I opened the package, I haven’t been able to stop putting these on my layouts. They work just like a … Continue reading →

Decorating a Journal (3)

It’s not time to actually begin your journal. If you a true scrapbooker, you want this to be a true reflection of yourself and show off your personality a bit. Of course we can record the everyday mundane things, but try to spice it up a little. Here are a few examples on how: Include Pictures Yep, just adhere them right to your page and journal around them. Either use up duplicates, or take a few new ones. Cut out of magazines, photos that interest you or set a mood for how you feel that day. If you have a … Continue reading →

How to Set Up Your Circle Journal

Circle Journals are so much fun to do. There are many different ways to set your album up and even more ways to complete layouts for them. But there is no wrong way. Because a circle journal is a personal journal of sorts, it becomes a piece of art upon its completion. It also serves as a wonderful memory of the way we really are inside. The standard way to set up a circle journal is: Decorated Cover Title Page Introduction Instructions Sign In Page Creators Layouts Participants Layouts Since I already showcased some cute covers in my Themes for … Continue reading →

Themes for Your Circle Journal

Now that you understand a bit better what the circle journal concept is, let’s dig into some of the more popular themes for circle journals. All over the Internet there are circle journal groups forming on scrapbooking message boards. After carefully researching layouts and topics, I compiled a list of the most frequently created circle journals. I also included some great circle journal photos from some very talented scrapbookers. These ladies provided me permission to use their awesome work in my article and deserve a huge round of applause for such amazing layouts. All names are at the bottom of … Continue reading →

Never Pay for a Magazine Again!

Cross the expense of magazine subscriptions or those individual copies that you pick up at the check out line. The truth is that you really never, ever have to pay for magazines ever again. Visit Your Local Library You local library probably has a wide selection of magazines to browse or borrow. Many libraries are coming on board with Zinnio, providing their patrons with free digital magazine subscriptions. Best or all, these digital magazines can be taken anywhere you would bring a mobile device, and they will never contribute any clutter in your home. Online Content Back in October, I … Continue reading →

Customize Frames For Cheap

Whether you are a fan of digital or traditional scrapbooking, frames play a big part in layout construction. Frames make pictures pop and add to the overall appeal of a page design. In addition, frames can add personality to an image and help tie it into a specific theme. For example, if you are crafting a Halloween-themed layout, consider selecting a pumpkin-shaped frame to display a photo of your costumed ghost, goblin, princess… or pumpkin. Fortunately, there are a slew of different frames widely available at scrapbook supply stores and online. Choices range from traditional circle and squares to elaborate … Continue reading →

Savor the Season

Fall is officially here… and so are my allergies. Still, I don’t think designing layouts featuring photos of my puffy eyes, runny nose, and used Kleenex is appropriate for an autumn-themed scrapbook. Fall is one of the most gorgeous seasons of the year with its spectacularly colored leaves, fresh apples and blaze orange pumpkins. There are so many ways you can savor the natural treasures featured during this wonderful time of year in a mini or traditional sized scrapbook. Consider drying apple slices and spraying them with varnish to decorate your album cover. Or, take a stroll through a local … Continue reading →

The Importance of First Impressions

We all know how important first impressions are in the business world, but the phrase is just as relevant in the world of scrapbooking. The cover of a scrapbook speaks volumes for what’s inside the album and the person responsible for crafting it. Fortunately, there are no hard and fast rules that dictate how you have to put together a scrapbook cover; however, there are a number of popular techniques that make wonderful first impressions. For example, one of my favorite ways to decorate a scrapbook cover is with a photo collage. This is a great option if you are … Continue reading →

Chip It Good

My local scrapbook supply shop has a huge “Dads and Grads” display in the front of the store. The table includes a massive array of graduation and Father’s Day-themed albums, embellishments and paper. In addition, the owner of the shop created the most incredible selection of chipboard scrapbooks. One spells out “Daddy,” another “Graduate,” and another “Congratulations.” For as long as I have been creating memory albums, I have yet to master the art of crafting chipboard scrapbooks. I’m not sure what intimidates me so much about these unique albums, though I have a feeling it has to do with … Continue reading →