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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...

As you’re beginning to learn how to scrapbook, you might be discovering that the expenses can add up. Although it’s fun to wander the craft aisles and choose a few items, you can keep scrapbooking costs down by utilizing the following tips.   HOW TO SCRAPBOOK TIP # 1 – CHECK YOUR INVENTORY.   Gather your supplies to determine what you really need. Learning how to scrap book is a lot of fun and chances are you have supplies around your home which will reduce what you actually need to buy. Do you have glue sticks, scissors, a paper trimmer, colour...

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. ...

Using Lots of Colour Using colour is one of my favourite parts of scrapbooking. Yet new scrappers often tell me they feel overwhelmed by it. They hear a phrase like “tertiary colours” and feel they need to take an art class or consult a colour wheel before picking their papers. That’s basically not true! If you can get dressed in the morning, you can choose the right colours for your page. Part of selecting colours will be influenced by your personal taste. I LOVE red, and choose it frequently for my pages (and for my cards, and clothes and all through my home)....

STEP 1 - ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOS (DO IT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL) The first step in learning to scrapbook is to swiftly organize your photos.  After all, scrapbooking is all about showcasing your photos.  You want easy access to the pictures that you’ll be using rather than having to paw through hundreds of photos. Using manila file folders, write down one category per folder.  You might want to consider folders for: Relatives Friends Birthday celebration Graduation Wedding Baby arrival Vacation Baptism Wedding anniversary Sort through your photos and place them in the suitable folders.  As you begin sorting, you’ll most likely...