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On the internet today there are so many blogs that show different layouts, themes and styles such as shabby chic blogs, retro ideas, old-fashioned and modern themes as well as inspiration from all over the world. Flip through a scrapbooking magazine and you’ll see a variety of different scrapbook styles. Some layouts will look sparkling and simple; others will be coated with patterned papers and accompaniments. Some might have a jazzy, retro look while others look vintage and old-fashioned. With all the miscellaneous looks you’ll find in a single magazine, what’s the one thing they have in common? It’s certain scrapbooking flair. ...

Discover how a little bit of glam goes a long way. If you’re looking for that ultimate shabby chic, romantic or even modern look then it’s not always about the background design but also about the elements you use on the page itself. Scrapbook paper and background designs can be downloaded and printed for free to give your book a unique look but more than anything what makes a scrapbook a scrapbook is what you add onto the page and design itself such as photos, beads, ribbons and words for example. Scrapbooking for beginners tip – The Real Secret to Embellishing a...

One of the hottest trends in scrapbooking is creating a vintage style scrapbook album. If you attend a scrapbooking party or a demonstration, there’s a good chance that you’ll get to see some inspiring vintage scrapbook layouts. To get a jumpstart on creating your own vintage scrapbook, here are some steps to help you get started.   CHOOSE YOUR PHOTOS When vintage scrapbooking, either choose photos that are truly vintage, meaning the old black and white photos, or transform the look of your current photos to appear vintage. You can also get a cool app like “instagram” for your iphone,...

I just love all the shabby chic I’ve been seeing around Pinterest and all over the net. I thought it would be a noble idea to work on a few for our home as well. So if you adore shabby chic, here is a pronounced shabby chic DIY idea you can start working on. It will be a fun and charming DIY project that will make your home look marvelous! An exceptional organization and an artistic storage these days are crucial to any home and any family. The result of consumerism is showing in the piles of items that we...

Vintage style is usually a classic design that is accessorized in such a way that it hints at a specific period of fashion from a bygone era. In clothing terms clothing before the 1920's to 20 years before the present day is considered vintage.  Much the same can be said about design style. This bathroom mixes a vintage style wall paper with a clean modern looking bath feature. I especially love how well the greens and purples of the flowers go with the grey wood. To find similar vintage paper designs you can go to digitalpaper.shop where there is a wide variety to...