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Your Individuality as a Scrapbooker

Your individuality as a scrapbooker is what makes you unique. I say that to encourage those out there who feel they aren’t very creative. Most of us who hang in scrapbook circles know of at least one person who seems to have this incredible knack for creating the most beautiful pages. It can be hard to keep yourself from comparing your less-than-average work with a more veteran scrapbooker. Some just seem to know which colors work best on a page, the perfect layout and write with the most exquisite handwriting. Meanwhile your page looks like a hodgepodge of mess and … Continue reading →

Visually Appealing Pages: Part One

Scrapbook pages are visually appealing to the eye. Using different colors, layouts and accessories can help to create an interesting page. Try not to get too wrapped up in simplicity. Scrapbooking is your opportunity to think outside the box and get creative. So here are some ideas on how to make your scrapbook pages more visually appealing and creative. First, think about how you can incorporate embellishments onto your pages. Stickers are fine but there are so many other interesting trinkets that could be included on your page. Brads, sequins, ribbons, lace, jewels, flowers, buttons and snaps are just a … Continue reading →

Create a Fun, Fall Scrapbook

Fall is just officially a few days away, although here in Wisconsin it already feels like fall. I have to say that this is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures, when the leaves begin to change colors, drinking hot cocoa and making homemade soups. There is just something cozy about this time of year. What better way to capture the joy of fall than to create a fun, fall scrapbook. A fall scrapbook is a wonderful way to personalize what this season means to you. To create a fall scrapbook you may need to start planning pictures that … Continue reading →

Creating a Recipe Scrapbook

Scrapbooking is not just a way to preserve photographs and memories. You can create a variety of scrapbooks that preserve other things such as your family recipes. What better way to hand down some of your family’s favorite dishes than by creating a recipe scrapbook. My 13-year-old daughter recently got her hands on a sugar cookie recipe from her grandmother. She just loves to bake and has become so good at it that she scoffs at me when I bring home the ready-to-break cookie dough or the kind that you just slice. I’m not entirely sure where she got her … Continue reading →

Creating Fun and Interesting Photographs

Most times when we think about creativity in scrapbooking we are concerned with colors, layout and the embellishments that we use. However creativity can also be found in the photographs that make up the scrapbook. Although the creation of our scrapbook pages is important, the real focal point is supposed to be about the pictures. There are ways to make photographs more interesting and fun. Typically when we take pictures of others we ask them to pose. However sometimes the best pictures are the ones people don’t pose for. Capturing a moment that isn’t staged can make for a great … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking for Cheap

I remember when scrapbooking first became a popular trend. It was an expensive hobby that many people just couldn’t afford. Scrapbook companies were selling their quality products for a hefty price. Now you can do scrapbooking for cheap. I have to say that it’s pretty hard to use money as a reason to not scrapbook. Now you can find scrapbook products available at a reasonable price in many retail stores like Walmart or Target. Even dollar stores make scrapbook supplies available to you. It’s hard to convince some people but you really don’t have to spend a lot of money … Continue reading →

Online Scrapbooking Store Review: Stuff 4 Scrapbooking

No matter what type of scrapbooker you are, finding high quality materials at low prices is always desired. For those who hardly find the time to scrapbook, finding the time to shop at scrapbooking stores is next to impossible. Online scrapbooking stores have become increasingly more popular as with all online shopping. It’s fast, convenient, and your items ship directly to your door. The downside is not knowing which online stores you can trust. Will the item ship out on time? How long will the item take to get to my home? Will the item look as like the picture … Continue reading →