From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Scrapbooking Tips: Unique Journaling

by Jessica on November 18, 2008

Got blank space on a photo or layout? Use that space for unique journaling.
Try journaling in a circle, like one of those big lollipops you get a fair. Or even a list, no need for an introduction or closing. Why not write your title in large block letters and journal inside the letters?
Make your journaling [...]

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Frugal Friday: Use Your Scraps

by Jessica on November 14, 2008

One way to scrapbook on the frugal side is to use your scraps. After you’ve finished a project don’t just throw away the unused paper or even stash into a box of “scraps.” I’ve found that I rarely, if ever, actually use my “scrap stash” when I throw random pieces of paper in with arbitrary [...]

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Scrapbooking 101: Types of Paper

by Jessica on November 12, 2008

It’s been said before and, I’m sure, it will be said again, when it comes to scrapbooking there is no shortage of variation. Which brings us to our Scrapbooking 101 topic of the day: paper.
Venture into any craft store and you’re bound to find at lease one aisle, top to bottom, of scrapbook paper. For [...]

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Scrapbooking Tips: Quick Photo Layout

by Jessica on November 11, 2008

Need a quick layout? Try laying six 4×6 photos horizontally on a 12×12 two-page spread.

It’s quick and easy. To spice it up a bit you might add a stripes border above and below the photos or use a large space for your title or journaling. Without any type of embellishing it could be quite [...]

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Scrapbooking Christmas Crafts

by Jessica on November 10, 2008

While browsing through Michaels today I came across some adorable scrapbooking Christmas craft ideas from K & Company. In their Christmas Cheer line, they have some wonderful pads to create gift boxes, tags, and paper ornaments. They’re definitely worth checking out!

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