Choosing the right Scrapbooking cardstock is the key to making your scrapbook layouts either exciting or just ho hum.Are you creating yourself a scrapbook album, or making memories to last a Life Time.   Here are some tips for stretching your scrapbook dollars…  Read more... (457 words, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)

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scrapbook travel

Are you overwhelmed by the thought of all those travel and vacation photos?  Don’t be!  It’s as easy as getting a journal and organizing your thoughts  ahead of time and  then having fun scrapbooking your  international or domestic travels when you get back.  Here’s how;

Planning the Scrapbook ahead of time: Take some time before you pack your bags to think about your scrapbook travel album. You’ll only have one shot to take most of the pictures and gather artifacts from the different locations you visit. Consider the types of photos and embellishments you want to include in your scrapbook so you can capture those items. Think about picking up a travel journal before you get on your international flight.

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Paper is one essential supply for scrapbooking. Lots of artistic effects are possible if it is used correctly and creatively. Some people paint tissue paper and tear bits in various shapes, others use different types of scrapbooking paper for borders, background and all sorts of embellishments meant to help them achieve the desired effect. And much of the final effect depends on the quality of the scrapbooking paper. Here are some types of scrapbooking paper you may find useful to work with as well as the challenges that accompany various applications.  Read more... (389 words, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

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You do not have to look very far when it comes to scrapbooking ideas. They are all around you and as you sort through old scrapbook albums from your family you can get an idea on how to make your own scrapbook journal or album.

You can even draw inspiration from online scrapbooks. Once you form your own ideas you will be off to the races and creating your own. Now it is time to create your own.  Read more... (365 words, 2 images, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

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Well, maybe there are other scrapbooks that are sort of similar, but how can you be sure that your scrapbooks are really unique? The answer is to add your own diy scrapbooking techniques to your store-bought accessories.

Start by remembering that a scrapbook isn’t an excuse to use the newest themed accessory packages. A scrapbook is a history of your family and friends – most of all, of your life and the people who make it important. You already have the most important diy scrapbooking accessories tucked away in your memories, your heart and your mind. Make each scrapbook page the real story of the subject on it.  Read more... (386 words, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

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Are you trying to get the most from your scrapbooking budget? We all want to save money, but finding quality discount scrapbooking supplies can be a challenge. Here are some places to shop the next time you need scrapbooking materials at a great price. You’re sure to find some great discounts on your favorite papers, tools and embellishments.

Ebay

Ebay is a must for discount shopping. Do a search for the specific scrapbooking supply you need or just browse the scrapbooking and paper crafts category. Once you find a great deal, place your bid or use the “buy it now” feature. Remember to check shipping prices before you place a bid, and never bid beyond your desired price. Otherwise, you may not really be getting a discount on your scrapbooking supplies.  Read more... (544 words, estimated 2:11 mins reading time)

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The first rule of scrapbooking is that you do not want to spend a lot of money when you are first getting started. You may find yourself wandering through the crafts section of your local Hobby Lobby and wondering just what you should purchase.

The best and easiest way to get started is by buying scrapbooking kits that come pre-assembled and ready for you to begin your journey to becoming a scrapbooker. You will not spend a bunch of money only to find out later that you don’t have everything you need. A kit will give you time to ease into the hobby.  Read more... (446 words, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

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