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Scrapbooking Week in Review for May 12-18, 2008

School’s almost out, the days are getting longer and warmer and we had another great week in the scrapbooking blog. Who could ask for much more? Hopefully by now you have noticed that I have changed things up a bit this month and that there are now new ideas and step by step directions included more often. Here’s what has been happening in the scrapbooking blog. What is Hybrid Scrapbooking? If you are active in the scrapbooking community at all, you might have seen reference to a new term dubbed hybrid scrapbooking. But what in the world does it mean? … Continue reading →

What is Hybrid Scrapbooking?

If you are active in the scrapbooking community at all, you might have seen reference to a new term dubbed hybrid scrapbooking. But what in the world does it mean? Is scrapbooking going green or is it referencing some scrapbooking vehicle for us hobby lovers? Nope. It’s a whole new take on the world of scrapbooking and it has taken off like a storm. First let’s look at what the word hybrid means. Hybrid is a something of mixed origin or composition. It essentially means two things that have been combined to be one thing. So knowing that, how does … Continue reading →

Picking Paper

Cardstock and patterned paper; when it comes to selecting the foundation for scrapbook layouts, that’s about all most crafters have to work with. Fortunately, advances in the field of papermaking are opening new doors for scrappers when it comes to their essential supplies. For example, BasicGrey offers a hybrid that is essentially lightweight cardstock. However, unlike traditional cardstock, which typically features one solid color on both sides, the new combo version is decorated on both sides of the paper. If you are more comfortable working with cardstock there are different types you can experiment with that stray from the standard … Continue reading →

Digital for Dummies

Learning digital scrapbooking can take time, especially if you are not comfortable working on a computer. I know a ton of older, avid scrappers who absolutely refuse to acknowledge that digital scrapping is an option. However, with the help of free workshops offered by our local scrapbook shop, some of them are coming around. It takes a while for some die hard scrappers to go digital, but once they see how much time and money they can save by scrapping with the help of a computer, most become converts. If you are considering giving digital scrapping a try, consider the … Continue reading →

Go Digital

Scrapbooking is not a cheap hobby. I suppose it’s less expensive than gambling, but let’s face it; if you are an avid scrapper you can bleed through a ton of cash trying to preserve your favorite memories during the course of a year. Dealing with hefty scrapbooking bills is one of the reasons my best friend decided to go digital. Digital scrapbooking is the wave of the future, and believe it or not, it can be quite economical if you play your cards right. The biggest benefit when it comes to digital scrapbooking can be summed up in one word: … Continue reading →