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One of the beautiful things about learning how to scrapbook is that the sky is the limit. You can purchase patterned paper, die-cuts, stickers and other cute supplies from a store, or you can take creativity one step further and use items from around the house or you could even create a digital scrapbook and download free paper designs to create them! Does this raise your curiosity? Here are some fun ideas for supplies that you most likely have in your kitchen, closet and garage!   SUPPLIES BREWING IN THE KITCHEN     Chances are that you have several things in the...

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...

Now that you’ve just returned from a fabulous beach vacation and have taken loads of pictures, are you thinking about creating a beach themed scrapbook? There are great background designs to choose from – chalkboard packages are top downloads for this theme. Here are five crucial elements that will help you design great beach scrapbook layouts for an album that you’ll treasure for many years to come.     ELEMENT #1 BE SELECTIVE     By carefully choosing your photos, you can create breath-taking scrapbooking beach layouts. It may sound hard at first, but as you begin to sort through your beach photos, create...

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,...