Scrapbooks - Recently Updated Pageshttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/pageSearch/updatedRecently Updated Pages on http://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.comen-usinfo@wetpaint.comFri, 16 May 2008 10:56:43 CDTFri, 16 May 2008 10:56:43 CDTwetpaint.com60Scrapbooks/wikis/scrapbookswiki/img/itm_headerSite.pnghttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.comScrapbooks etc. wiki -- a site where people share ideas and tips about scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking, tools, supplies, stamping, photography, and more. From Meredith's Scrapbooking etc. magazine.What's your best scrapbooking advice?http://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/What%27s+your+best+scrapbooking+advice%3Fscrpbkshannonhttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/What%27s+your+best+scrapbooking+advice%3FFri, 16 May 2008 10:56:43 CDTReturn to Home Page.
Use things that make you happy. Don't fret about using the colour wheel, or whether all of you paper coordinates. If you love to put tons of pictures on every layout, do it. The best part of scrapbooking is that there are no rules, you may be preserving a portion of history and all that stuff but most of all you are capturing a portion of yourself so make your pages an expression of yourself.

The other important thing is remember to journal, it doesn't have to be a lot, but do at least the who, when and where in a sentence or 2. It doesn't even have to be on the front of the page, put it on the back if you don't want to add lots of words to your layout. I find that journalling is easiest when I choose the pictures I am in the mood to scrap the words just flow out. Everyone has stacks of pictures, so spend some time arranging them so you can find the ones you want when inspiration strikes.
Scraplift - any time I have scrapper's block, I go through a magazine or an on line gallery and copy what someone else did - that way I can still scrap but don't have to worry about too much thinking!
Just do it!!! So many get hung up on the perceived rules of scrapbooking (such as scrapping in order, using all photos or using only one manufacturer) that they take all of the fun out of it. Just get out those photos, glue and paper and have fun!
Look at past pages you are especially fond of for inspiration. Simply changing the paper and embellishments will give you new ideas and pretty soon you have a whole new layout in front of you.
Share the joy of scrapbooking with everyone you know. Plant a seed that will grow into something meaningful and beautiful. You'll be so glad you did when you see how much a scrapbook means to a child in years to come. ~Stacy Armstrong.
Have a special place wher you always have your things ready to "PLAY".. give yourself permission to spend some time everyday here... if it needs to be in a closet, so be it.. but its your place.. no rules here, just do what you love,create,let yourself be..and ENJOY!!! Michelle
Remember...if you make an error, no one is going to know but you. I was at a scrapbook convention and accidentally cut through the page of my layout while trimming my photo. I just cut out a fancy piece of cardstock and positioned it to cover my boo-boo. I received so many compliments on that particular LO page. DON'T stress over the error. No one knows and usually they think your coverup was what you had originally intended. Kiethann
I always buy 2 sheets of every 12" x 12" kind of paper.
Also, I tape my 2 background sheets of paper together underneath. This helps me to plan out my 2 page spread. I can see how much space I have to cover and helps me line up pictures or words that start on one page and continue to the next. When I've finished my 2 page spread, I just take off the tape.
If you are into sharing and loaning out your scrapbooking magazines and idea books be sure and place an return address label on the first inside page. I was glad I did this as I wen to a scrapbook convention and left one of my idea books there. Luckily, someone had picked the book up and noticed my return address label. About one week later my idea book came back to me in the mail. I was so lucky and glad to have that book back. Save yourself some heartache right now and label all of your magazines and idea books. Kiethann
Something that my aunt has always done is when she is organizing her pictures, and getting ready to scrapbook she separates the pictures into pages or spreads and puts them each in an envelopes. So when she comes to a new page she has all the pictures already read and in order in envelopes. Just an idea!
Just make each scrapbook from your heart, what I usually do is gather all the cutouts,designs and put each group into a zip lock baggy- labeled for what page in the book etc, I will be using them on,I also add special chosen poems etc, to go with the story line of the pages in each marked baggy and then I put all the background papers into each page,so when I start my colors are organized for me, I just made 17 scrapbooks in a month and this saved so much time once this is done your ready to go. Have a special spot to work and just enjoy believe me when you give a gift like this no one will ever find something wrong with it you can believe this I have 17 who has asked for version 2 of their scrapbooks :)
Ever get that feeling like you just don't LIKE anything about a page you're working on? Like no matter how much you move things around, and swap things out, you still just can't bring yourself to enjoy it? Do what I do and get those inexpensive "folders" that are meant for 12x12-sized pages (you can find those in any craft store/section) and stash your page and any embellishments that are with it and just step back for a few hours--or better yet, a day or two. You would be surprised how much more pleasing your pages will be if you just get away from it for a little bit. If you wait a few days, you can find inspiration somewhere or see a product you'd like more for your page and be able to incorporate that. Try it...you'll know what I mean.
Quick and Simple, that's my new rule for my scrapping. I needed to do a quick scrapbook for Christmas pictures, I had family coming and I knew they would want to see the pics from Christmas. I didn' t have a lot of time so I just got some pages and decorated the corners or edges. I did two pages for each "event" ( family time, food, presents, babies, etc.) by then I was on a roll and did the title page and a couple of pictures just cried out for special treatment. It was the fastest album I have done and I got some interesting comments. The one that surprised me the most is "These pages are great - the embellishments don't overpower the pictures." Hmmm kind of makes you think huh? I have some of the pages in the gallery under Holiday/ Christmas - The first page showing is "Babies"
Just a few rules:
1- Buy the biggest and the best that your money can afford. Yes, you WILL use up all that storage space, YES you DO need a large pack of white paper, YES, the glitter is WORTH THE MONEY...etc
2- DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT start scrappin' with your most precious and UNCOPIED photos. You (I!) will (WAS) be very sorry.
3- whatever you make, it is beautiful. It is wonderful. It is your creation. Embrace your talent.
Hole Punch Alignment Trick: I accidently bought index cards for my kids that were blank on one side and a graph paper grid on the other. The grid is great for aligning holes for adding brads, eyelets or punching holes when making a mini album. Just punch the holes evenly spaced on the index card. The ones I bought were 6 squares to an inch. I wanted the holes in my mini album to be 1 inche apart so I punched a hole in the 7th hole from the edge of the card and the 13th hole. I hold the card against my pages and punch away lining up the card with the last hole I punched. No more using a ruler and pen to make sure I punch the holes in a straight line or evenly spaced.
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]]>2. Crop Spothttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/2.+Crop+Spotdwshainhttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/2.+Crop+SpotCrop For the CureFri, 16 May 2008 10:05:07 CDT
Save the Coconuts - Crop for the Cure

19 crafty women gathered together at the Creative Outlet Retreat House in Lynnwood, WA to raise over $900 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation! It was a blast and we can't wait to do it again next year!





Winter Scrapbook Summit Weekend
What a great time was had by all at the Simsbury Inn in Simsbury, CT this past weekend.(Feb 2 & 3) 106 of us scrapped and ate incredible food at this beautiful location. The organizers hold 3 events a year at this place and sell out really fast.

www.scrapbooksummit.com to get more information on upcoming April and November 2008 Summits!!

Scrap Pink Weekend!

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I had so much fun teaching a make-n'-take at my LSS.
The Scrap Pink cropping weekend introduced me to
great new friends and helped make a difference.
-Kim Crothers
PJs and Pigtails
Thanks to our fabulous hosts at our crop this weekend in Stuart, Iowa. We had so much fun!

I finished up 13 Christmas cards, while other gals wrapped up layouts and projects. Great bonding time, too!

-Katie Nugent



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Q: Where do I find free fonts online?
A: My favorite site is www.dafont.com. http://www.1001fonts.com/ has thousands of FREE fonts.

Q: I'm looking for handwriting fonts. Anyone have a good source?
A: This is my favorite collection of free handwriting fonts.

Q: Is it possible to create a font from my own handwriting?
A: It is - here is a great place to get that done.

Q:Where could I find/buy/download the (script) font used frequently on nearly every page of Scrapbooks ETC? I love it and have not been able to find anything quite like it!!?
A: It is Ed - Script - The Ed Benguiat Font Collection by House Industries . Available for download to buy as a collection for $160. http://www.houseind.com/index.php?page=showfont&id=150&subpage=viewfontspecimens

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Photo Squares
I am a big fan of scotch brand photo squares. They are more flexible and cheaper than many of the other ones
made for scrapbooking, and as a result are usually found in the photography section (at least in walmart).
They also are in much larger packages which is great. The picture above is called something else, but other than the name is exactly the same.

3D Pop Dots

I love to use pop dots to add dimension to pages. There are tons of brands available, but you can usually get them at the dollar store too. They are foam with adhesive on either side, and can be stacked or any thing you want. To save money you can also cut apart the outside edges because they are the same thing, just not precut.


Double Sided Tape

A must have for every scrapper, double sided tape is a quick and dirty way to attach everything together. There are tons of brands available at a range of different costs and sizes. Some require peeling off a backing, but others such as Scotch brand are just off the roll.



Adhesive Runner

An adhesive runner is a simple devise used to apply adhesive.
They work just like those white out runners they sell in office supply stores. I think they are the simplist adhesives to use and they also are the least measiest .
My favorite all purpose adhesive is the 3M ATG 714. The tape is super sticky and the refills are very inexpensive compared to other refillable tape runners.







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]]>Reviews from You: Cutting Toolshttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/Reviews+from+You%3A+Cutting+Toolssavememorieshttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/Reviews+from+You%3A+Cutting+ToolsSat, 26 Apr 2008 13:14:31 CDT Return to Home Page.

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I like my Exacto Knife best !
My edger scissors come in close second (my husband gave them to me for Christmas)

My exacto knife can usually do what I want with very few exceptions. I found I don't just cut with it any more: I've used it to lift, place and replace stickers, scrape goo off in places on my pages I didn't want it (very carefully of course). I also use it to clean up the edges I cut with my scissors and remove emboss power from areas I didn't want it before I use heat (the main image doesn't get disturbed). The only real downfall is that you do have to replace the blade or sharpen it when it gets dull. I don't think there's a page I've made yet, and I haven't made many yet as a beginner, where I haven't used it.

For an example check out the 40th anniversary card submitted by me (lonewolf_smith) in the share my wedding photos section: Wedding


My favorite cutting tool is my Close to My Heart Versa mat. It has a 12x12 grid on one side with a self-healing mat that I can use my craft knife on; the other side is "soft" so I can punch a concho through, or use as backing to stamp my acrylic stamps on. The 12x12 grid is awesome--my pages are always lined up (I'm a linear scrapper).
For cropping pictures, my favorite trimmer is the CM Personal Trimmer. For everything else I use the Fiskars Euro trimmer. I like it because it has the easy-to-read measurements on the bed and swing arm and it's easy to use. It works okay but I have to replace blades often, it's hard to accurate cut small pieces of paper (less than 1"), and it's hard to see exactly where the 5" mark is because it's at the junction of the swing arm. I'm still searching for the perfect trimmer.








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]]>Laser Ladyhttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/Laser+Ladylaserladyhttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/Laser+LadyUpdating for custom booksThu, 24 Apr 2008 06:18:15 CDT Looking to create your own custom chipboard book or album. Here you will find under the chipboard link where you can choose from over 80 already designed chipboard books or you can choose the link to be able to create your own custom book. Come visit Laser Lady at www.laserlady.net .Here you will find item for scrapbooking including page titles, chipboard books, acrylic books and letters and many different embellishments. Wholesale accounts are welcome. You will also find many other items available on Laser Lady to be purchased like Customize Laser Engraved photo frames, ornaments and more. Please stop by and take a look.

]]>Storage & Organization: Ideas from Youhttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/Storage+%26+Organization%3A+Ideas+from+Youtntayalahttp://wiki.bhgscrapbooksetc.com/page/Storage+%26+Organization%3A+Ideas+from+YouCubbie for attic spaceSat, 19 Apr 2008 20:41:45 CDT Return to Home Page.

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Storage solutions
Ok, so I have to store all of my scrapbooking supplies on a budget...so, for a simple way for me to store some of my little odds and ends and pictures that I am going to use soon. I use the plastic bags that my baby's onesies and pajamas come in and hang them from a wire rack I have. They have snaps so they are easy to close and are within arms reach. I love keeping my rub-ons in these because they aren't being pushed or rubbed by anything else. I feel like I'm helping the enviroment also because I am not throwing these plastic things away.


Michelle Weatherly....Spring, TX

Ribbon Storage
I used an old shelve that I had that my father had made me, only it didn't have a bottom shelve so my husband was going to cut the sides that that it was flat on the bottom but I didn't let him. I bought a cafe' curtain rod and used it to hold my ribbons.



I also have a jewlery box that my mother bought for me at a tag sale for a dollar and I turned it into a sewing box.


Jaime Bersch Athol MA
Hi! I am addicted to stamping, and have TONS of wood-mounted, clear, and cling stamps! To keep track of what I have, I keep a 3-ring binder with page-protectors as my own "personal catalog!" When I get a new stamp set, I determine what catagory I'd put it in, then stamp all the images on plain copy paper and place the new images in the next available space in my binder for that category. All categories are organized alphabetically, so it's easy to locate what I need for a particular project. I also note the name of the stamp set, how many stamps are in the set, and the brand. I also then keep an Excel file with this same information and keep a list sorted by company then name of the set (to keep track when I'm ordering, so I don't duplicate), as well as a list sorted by category. I keep copies of these updated lists in the binder for easy reference. When I start a project, I simply browse my own "personal catalog" to find the stamp image that will work the best and locate it in my cabinet, which has all the stamps/sets arranged by category also! :-) Sometimes it's just fun to look through it to remind myself of all the great stamps I have at my disposal! ;-)
--Sharon, Suburban Chicago, IL
Here are some photos of a stamp organizer I made from blocks of styrofoam
Kiethann from Kansas
Hi. I found these great storage units at Michaels. I used my 50% off coupons (wait until they come out) so they were fairly inexpensive. What a difference they make in my craft room! I can now display (some) of my stamps, my embellishments, my ribbon, etc. And, the good part is that it's all of of my work area! I've also purchased the paper sorters (with 50% coupons) from JoAnns to hold my paper. I LOVE IT! I can reach anything at anytime.

To add more rows, click "EasyEdit," place your cursor in the row above where you want to add and right click with your mouse. Pull down on the menu and click "Add row." . Ok I am asking for help!! I don't have a scrap room... or even a scrap table... I have a small corner of our bedroom which is a tiny finished attic with next to no wall space and usually I need to be able to haul all my gear, or close to it, to the nearest available space when I do get the chance to work. So, any ideas for my lack of storage-storage needs??? HELP!!



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Knowledge of basic design elements can enhance the overall appearance of scrapbook layouts and albums. Here are a few to use on your next layout.

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GENERAL
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Whether you're a new scrapbooker trying to make sense of all the jargon or an experienced scrapper in need of a refresher course, this alphabetical index of frequently used scrapbooking terms will help you get the lingo down. Just click a topic to get the 411, and then add your own musings for others to read.

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Finishing touches add that special spark that brings your scrapbook pages to life.


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