Friday, December 23, 2005
SCRAPBOOKING AND STA
SCRAPBOOKING AND STAMPING
Try adding some stamping to your scrapbook pages. There is a large assortment of rubber stamps and now acrylic stamps to choose from. In fact a person could get carried away at the stamp isle at your favorite scrapbooking store. And if that is not enough try looking for stamps online. You may want to keep a calculator handy as those darling little stamps can add up fast.
Having said all that stamping will add a lot of fun to the page preparation. Involving the family on a rainy day project can be a lot of fun. They can also make the page preparer look good. Stamps can be one word or a phrase. They can be words and objects.
If you are doing a sports page a football or a basketball goal hoop will give your memories a boost. How about a parasail for a vacation page?
When using stamps as well as titles and embellishments remember to keep the photo or article as the main focus of the page.
Of course stamps can be and are used for making party place cards, announcements and greeting cards for any occasion.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
COLORFUL SCRAPBOOK P
COLORFUL SCRAPBOOK PAGES
Some tips on making your scrapbook pages stand out. Let’s look at some Christmas pages. Notice that a lot of red and green are used. Now let’s look at a color wheel and we find that red and green are complimentary.
In this post we want to look a little closer at the color wheel. Every color on the wheel has a compliment. When you are planning a page and are arranging your photos and clippings pick out a color that you want to design around and go to your color wheel. If you don’t have a color wheel I have seen them in craft stores, fabric stores and paint stores.
We talked a little about complimentary colors on the color wheel. To find a complimentary color to the color you selected look across the wheel (imagine there is a diameter line from your color to the other side of the wheel).
Locate the color you have chosen on the wheel again, the other colors in the some group are colors in the same monochromatic group. Selecting colors in this fashion usually results in a color scheme pleasing to look at.
If you were considering a color next to (adjacent to) the color you selected you would be considering an analogous color scheme. The also can be pleasing to look upon.
If you don’t have a color wheel consider getting one. They are not expensive and they will bring an added dimension to your creativity.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
SCRAPBOOKING FOR PRO
SCRAPBOOKING FOR PROFIT
Ever consider scrapbooking for profit? Many have ventured into this area. Some have been very successful. Like most home businesses not all are successful. If you are talented in that area and enjoy scrapbooking and are looking for a home business it might be interesting to find out more.
Unless you live in a densely populated area and have a huge circle of friends and acquaintances you will probably need to advertise in some manner. Some thoughts are:
Local newspaper advertising
Put up a web site and list it in local directories. Remember mailing scrapbooks is not that costly.
Distribute flyers.
Participate in local scrapbooking clubs.
Become a hostess for a leading scrapbook company.
The following is a list of possibilities for selling your services.
Armed service veterans. These make excellent birthday and anniversary gifts.
Retirement
All levels of children’s school plus college graduation
Sports involvement: high school, college, professional
Weddings
Usually you would want a completed scrapbook exhibit ting you skills to show prospective clients. It would be difficult to have a sample scrapbook for all possibilities. A few designed along the themes you plan to target would be advisable.
How much would you charge for your services? You need to be compensated for your efforts. This is not an easy situation to handle. You may want to do a search on the internet to find out what others are charging. Another way is to keep track of the hours spent and assign an hourly rate commensurate with the area you live in. Don’t forget the supplies and maybe postage.
Ever consider scrapbooking for profit? Many have ventured into this area. Some have been very successful. Like most home businesses not all are successful. If you are talented in that area and enjoy scrapbooking and are looking for a home business it might be interesting to find out more.
Unless you live in a densely populated area and have a huge circle of friends and acquaintances you will probably need to advertise in some manner. Some thoughts are:
Local newspaper advertising
Put up a web site and list it in local directories. Remember mailing scrapbooks is not that costly.
Distribute flyers.
Participate in local scrapbooking clubs.
Become a hostess for a leading scrapbook company.
The following is a list of possibilities for selling your services.
Armed service veterans. These make excellent birthday and anniversary gifts.
Retirement
All levels of children’s school plus college graduation
Sports involvement: high school, college, professional
Weddings
Usually you would want a completed scrapbook exhibit ting you skills to show prospective clients. It would be difficult to have a sample scrapbook for all possibilities. A few designed along the themes you plan to target would be advisable.
How much would you charge for your services? You need to be compensated for your efforts. This is not an easy situation to handle. You may want to do a search on the internet to find out what others are charging. Another way is to keep track of the hours spent and assign an hourly rate commensurate with the area you live in. Don’t forget the supplies and maybe postage.
Monday, December 19, 2005
SCRAPBOOKING TIPS
SCRAPBOOKING TIPS
When shopping for scrapbook supplies bring along the photos or whatever you are trying to match.
Many of the scrapbooking stores have Sunday paper coupons and sometimes in store coupons. If you have a coupon for a store that is not near you try the store near you as stores sometimes match their competitors. It’s worth a try.
Stay tuned to the scrapbooking clubs in your area as some have occasional yard sales. Don’t forget EBay. Remember the merchandise on EBay can change weekly.
The temptation to stock up on everything you may need is not always a good idea. Your plans can change and then there is a continuing problem of where to store it. It is better to purchase supplies with a specific project in mind. That way you can eliminate waste and redundancy. How many of us have loaded up on supplies for any project we may undertake and then when the time comes where some of the supplies are need it becomes easier to repurchase the supplies rather than try to find them. I know I’m not the only one that does that.
After scrapbooking for awhile, you will have a better idea of the supplies you will use and be able to minimize expenses, cut down on desktop clutter and minimize storage problems.
When shopping for scrapbook supplies bring along the photos or whatever you are trying to match.
Many of the scrapbooking stores have Sunday paper coupons and sometimes in store coupons. If you have a coupon for a store that is not near you try the store near you as stores sometimes match their competitors. It’s worth a try.
Stay tuned to the scrapbooking clubs in your area as some have occasional yard sales. Don’t forget EBay. Remember the merchandise on EBay can change weekly.
The temptation to stock up on everything you may need is not always a good idea. Your plans can change and then there is a continuing problem of where to store it. It is better to purchase supplies with a specific project in mind. That way you can eliminate waste and redundancy. How many of us have loaded up on supplies for any project we may undertake and then when the time comes where some of the supplies are need it becomes easier to repurchase the supplies rather than try to find them. I know I’m not the only one that does that.
After scrapbooking for awhile, you will have a better idea of the supplies you will use and be able to minimize expenses, cut down on desktop clutter and minimize storage problems.
Sunday, December 18, 2005
MORE ON SCRAPBOOKING
MORE ON SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbooking is big business. And it is projected to continue its growth. There are some estimates that it is a $2 1/2 billion industry at this time.
It helps sometimes to think of your scrapbook as being interesting 40 or 50 years from now. There may be more changes in the next 50 years than in the past 50 years. With this in mind construct your journalism to be relevant then. Remember TVs as we know them may not be envisioned 50 years from now.
If your are using news paper or magazine articles in your pages be sure to date them and provide the source. The Ladies Home Journal, a popular magazine carried this article on Feb. 2, 2002. That may seem like an over reaction, but, not all of use will be around to explain things in 50 years. How many of our kids have heard about Montgomery Wards or Enron?
I know I have said this a time or two previously. Those that peruse your scrapbook in the future- probably some kinfolk- will get a glimpse of your personality as you express yourself and your creative side on your scrapbook pages.
Scrapbooking is big business. And it is projected to continue its growth. There are some estimates that it is a $2 1/2 billion industry at this time.
It helps sometimes to think of your scrapbook as being interesting 40 or 50 years from now. There may be more changes in the next 50 years than in the past 50 years. With this in mind construct your journalism to be relevant then. Remember TVs as we know them may not be envisioned 50 years from now.
If your are using news paper or magazine articles in your pages be sure to date them and provide the source. The Ladies Home Journal, a popular magazine carried this article on Feb. 2, 2002. That may seem like an over reaction, but, not all of use will be around to explain things in 50 years. How many of our kids have heard about Montgomery Wards or Enron?
I know I have said this a time or two previously. Those that peruse your scrapbook in the future- probably some kinfolk- will get a glimpse of your personality as you express yourself and your creative side on your scrapbook pages.
Friday, December 16, 2005
SCRAPBOOOKING LEGACI
SCRAPBOOOKING LEGACIES
I came across the following article on the web. Although it is quite long it sums up a lot of reasons we scrapbook.
Scrapbooking is more than just a picture album; it’s a way to tell your story through photographs and journaling. You may not realize it but your scrapbook is a legacy left for those who follow you. What is a legacy other than something meaningful passed down from person to person. The scrapbook is something you loved enough to add your own special touch. Those special stories are your history for future descendants.
Scrap the little things that happen in life as well as those big events. Those little things are what make our day-to-day life enjoyable and worth living. You know the old saying, “Stop and smell the roses once in a while,” well, it’s the same for scrapbooking. Sometimes even scrapping about a bouquet of flowers you have received or a day you went to pick wildflowers is a nice element to your life’s book. Always remember to scrap the good along with the bad. As life is not just full of the good things, bad days happen to everyone and those stories should be shared as well.
Everyone wants some sort of legacy left behind of the life they have played out. A wonderful way to accomplish this is with a scrapbook all about you, which includes all those small happenings that do occur daily. As scrappers we tend to leave ourselves out of the pictures, therefore leaving us out of the stories. Our histories are just as important as those we journal about. For our history to be left, we scrappers really need to focus on just one book being about ourselves. This way we can truly leave our own history in our own words for those loved ones later to view.
Begin this special book as you embarked in life, the day of your birth. What a better way to start your history than to have an adorable baby page. An incredible addition to this particular layout would be things that happened the year of your arrival. Examples you could use: who was President of the United States that year, the cost of living, the number one music group, your parent’s jobs at the time, and so on. Then continue on throughout your childhood, teen years, and adulthood. Anything of importance to you such as birthdays, school days, engagements, weddings, and babies, any awards you may have received should be included.
Get in front of the camera not behind one. Take time to have a fun photo shoot. A friend or family member would love to do this with you! Get inspired! Use the imagination and just have a good old time with the camera. Perhaps you could choose a favorite place of yours that would add extra charm to your story. Remember back to earlier days when you truly loved having your picture taken – bring that back and have a blast. Constructing those captured moments, used just for your book, will be one of the best times you will have in life. Journaling about this fun time will be easy as it’s fresh in your mind. Hopefully starting your story with the photo shoot might make the journaling for the rest of your book flow a bit smoother. A great tip for journaling is to always carry around diary to log in those details for future use.
Creating an “About Me” scrapbook can be a scary and difficult project. The struggle of crafting this particular book will be well worth your time and trouble. Just think of the fulfillment you will receive once the album is complete. Although, an “About Me” book is never fully completed, it will be something you can keep adding to as the years go by. The pride you will feel will be something you can share with family and friends for years to come. You will be amazed at the amount of history that will be included in your book(s); it will be something for your children to cherish as well as their children. Imagine what you will accomplish! You complete one generation of family history that relatives won’t have to struggle in search of, that alone should bring a smile to your face.
Now that you have finished one legacy scrapbook, you can now start on the legacies that preceded you. Your “About Me” book was just one of the stepping stones needed to get you ready to place the family history together, and no longer be afraid to share your own story. Maybe now you will enjoy getting in front of the camera instead of always being the one capturing the moments of life.
Written by Cyn D Pagliolo
Cyn Pagliolo is a published author and part of a writing community at http://www.Writing.Com
I came across the following article on the web. Although it is quite long it sums up a lot of reasons we scrapbook.
Scrapbooking is more than just a picture album; it’s a way to tell your story through photographs and journaling. You may not realize it but your scrapbook is a legacy left for those who follow you. What is a legacy other than something meaningful passed down from person to person. The scrapbook is something you loved enough to add your own special touch. Those special stories are your history for future descendants.
Scrap the little things that happen in life as well as those big events. Those little things are what make our day-to-day life enjoyable and worth living. You know the old saying, “Stop and smell the roses once in a while,” well, it’s the same for scrapbooking. Sometimes even scrapping about a bouquet of flowers you have received or a day you went to pick wildflowers is a nice element to your life’s book. Always remember to scrap the good along with the bad. As life is not just full of the good things, bad days happen to everyone and those stories should be shared as well.
Everyone wants some sort of legacy left behind of the life they have played out. A wonderful way to accomplish this is with a scrapbook all about you, which includes all those small happenings that do occur daily. As scrappers we tend to leave ourselves out of the pictures, therefore leaving us out of the stories. Our histories are just as important as those we journal about. For our history to be left, we scrappers really need to focus on just one book being about ourselves. This way we can truly leave our own history in our own words for those loved ones later to view.
Begin this special book as you embarked in life, the day of your birth. What a better way to start your history than to have an adorable baby page. An incredible addition to this particular layout would be things that happened the year of your arrival. Examples you could use: who was President of the United States that year, the cost of living, the number one music group, your parent’s jobs at the time, and so on. Then continue on throughout your childhood, teen years, and adulthood. Anything of importance to you such as birthdays, school days, engagements, weddings, and babies, any awards you may have received should be included.
Get in front of the camera not behind one. Take time to have a fun photo shoot. A friend or family member would love to do this with you! Get inspired! Use the imagination and just have a good old time with the camera. Perhaps you could choose a favorite place of yours that would add extra charm to your story. Remember back to earlier days when you truly loved having your picture taken – bring that back and have a blast. Constructing those captured moments, used just for your book, will be one of the best times you will have in life. Journaling about this fun time will be easy as it’s fresh in your mind. Hopefully starting your story with the photo shoot might make the journaling for the rest of your book flow a bit smoother. A great tip for journaling is to always carry around diary to log in those details for future use.
Creating an “About Me” scrapbook can be a scary and difficult project. The struggle of crafting this particular book will be well worth your time and trouble. Just think of the fulfillment you will receive once the album is complete. Although, an “About Me” book is never fully completed, it will be something you can keep adding to as the years go by. The pride you will feel will be something you can share with family and friends for years to come. You will be amazed at the amount of history that will be included in your book(s); it will be something for your children to cherish as well as their children. Imagine what you will accomplish! You complete one generation of family history that relatives won’t have to struggle in search of, that alone should bring a smile to your face.
Now that you have finished one legacy scrapbook, you can now start on the legacies that preceded you. Your “About Me” book was just one of the stepping stones needed to get you ready to place the family history together, and no longer be afraid to share your own story. Maybe now you will enjoy getting in front of the camera instead of always being the one capturing the moments of life.
Written by Cyn D Pagliolo
Cyn Pagliolo is a published author and part of a writing community at http://www.Writing.Com
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
SCRAPBOOKING TIPS
SCRAPBOOKING TIPS
For that scrapbook project that you feel will take a long time it is best to break it up into time segments. Consider also the time needed to collect your photographs and other supporting materials. Sometimes a trip to the park or the beach will be needed to collect the embellishments.
Allow time to gather the materials and plan the pages. Planning each page in detail may not always be good as our creative juices carry us on when we become deeply involved in the project.
Do your scrapbooking at a pace that keeps you involved, but not burned out. On a large project, completing one of your scheduled time segments gives a since that something has been accomplished and maybe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Remember to schedule some breaks in your work. Upon returning to your work after a break or diversion lets your look at what your doing afresh.
Let your family and friends see your work in progress. Enjoy their appreciation and comments. Be inspired by their praise.
For that scrapbook project that you feel will take a long time it is best to break it up into time segments. Consider also the time needed to collect your photographs and other supporting materials. Sometimes a trip to the park or the beach will be needed to collect the embellishments.
Allow time to gather the materials and plan the pages. Planning each page in detail may not always be good as our creative juices carry us on when we become deeply involved in the project.
Do your scrapbooking at a pace that keeps you involved, but not burned out. On a large project, completing one of your scheduled time segments gives a since that something has been accomplished and maybe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Remember to schedule some breaks in your work. Upon returning to your work after a break or diversion lets your look at what your doing afresh.
Let your family and friends see your work in progress. Enjoy their appreciation and comments. Be inspired by their praise.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
STORING SCRAPBOOK PH
STORING SCRAPBOOK PHOTOS
Taking the time to collect, sort and store your photos may seem like unproductive time spent not doing your favorite thing-scrapbooking. We will use the old adage “if you do this now you will be glad you did later”.
Taking the time to sort your photos and actually discard the one that you will never use is a big step. Of course, you will want to keep that one of a kind photo even if is not clear.
Photos stored in display frames will deteriorate in time so you may want to take it out of the frame and store it securely of make a copy for your storage files. Good color copies of photos can be made on many home printers and at copy shops. Many of the craft stores plus Lowes and The Home Depot have a wide variety of storage containers to choose from. Remember to stay clear of the polyvynils.
If you still have the photo negatives you can store them along with your photos just in case. Store the photo containers in a dry place out of direct sunlight and if possible where the temperature is not excessive. Most attics are dry and void of sunlight, but usually way too hot. Try and pick a spot free from spilt drinks, laundry and dish washing detergents and water leaks.
Organize your photo storage in a manner to compliment the way you work. Photos can be sorted by size (some of the older photos were larger than the current ones), date, event, age, and persons
Taking the time to collect, sort and store your photos may seem like unproductive time spent not doing your favorite thing-scrapbooking. We will use the old adage “if you do this now you will be glad you did later”.
Taking the time to sort your photos and actually discard the one that you will never use is a big step. Of course, you will want to keep that one of a kind photo even if is not clear.
Photos stored in display frames will deteriorate in time so you may want to take it out of the frame and store it securely of make a copy for your storage files. Good color copies of photos can be made on many home printers and at copy shops. Many of the craft stores plus Lowes and The Home Depot have a wide variety of storage containers to choose from. Remember to stay clear of the polyvynils.
If you still have the photo negatives you can store them along with your photos just in case. Store the photo containers in a dry place out of direct sunlight and if possible where the temperature is not excessive. Most attics are dry and void of sunlight, but usually way too hot. Try and pick a spot free from spilt drinks, laundry and dish washing detergents and water leaks.
Organize your photo storage in a manner to compliment the way you work. Photos can be sorted by size (some of the older photos were larger than the current ones), date, event, age, and persons
Monday, December 12, 2005
SCRAPBOOKING CHRISTM
SCRAPBOOKING CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
I found this article about scrapbooking Christmas memories and thought it was timely. Just some more ideas on scrapbooking.
Scrapbooking Your Christmas Memories by: Lisa Fleming
Christmas memories are some of our fondest, most heartwarming ones. So of course we want to preserve them in our scrapbook albums. However, when the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, we may forget to take particular photos or save certain memorabilia. To help you remember, below is a list of Christmas memories and keepsakes you’ll want to capture in your scrapbook album.
Cutting Down the Tree
For those who get their trees from a tree farm, cutting down the tree is a favorite Christmas activity. Take pictures of the tree before, during and after the cutting. Journal about who picked out the tree, where you got the tree and what the weather was like that day.
Trimming the Tree
Whether your tree is real or artificial, trimming the tree is a special event. Take pictures of the tree in various stages of being decorated. Include people hanging their favorite ornaments, putting on the star or angel, and posing with the fully decorated and lit tree.
Deck the Halls
In addition to the tree, you probably have lots of other Christmas decorations throughout the house. Take photos of the foyer, staircase, dining room or any other room you’ve spruced up for the holidays. If you have outdoor displays and lights, remember to take pictures of them, too.
Traditions
We all have our own Christmas traditions such as baking cookies, going caroling, or hosting the neighborhood party. Make sure to capture these special traditions with photos. Keep in mind that journaling is especially important when it comes to traditions. For example, include your family’s cookie recipe or some of the words from a favorite Christmas carol.
Letters to Santa/Christmas Lists
If you have children who write Christmas lists and/or letters to Santa, make copies before mailing them so that they can be preserved in your scrapbook album. You, your children and your grandchildren will surely enjoy reading those letters together one day.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Here are some ideas of what to take pictures of on Christmas Eve: the family dinner; a gathering of family and friends; everyone dressed in their “Sunday best” for Christmas Eve mass; stockings hung by the chimney with care; snack/drink/note left for Santa and his reindeer. If Santa leaves the note behind, remember to save it for the scrapbook album.
Christmas Morning
If you have young children Christmas morning can be quite chaotic, and it may not be easy to get certain shots. Some to try for are: the kids coming down the stairs and/or into the room with the tree; the tree before all the gifts go flying; the full stockings hanging by the fireplace; everyone with his/her favorite gift; the family breakfast.
Christmas Visiting
Whether you’re traveling over the river and through the woods or hosting at home, it’s hard to get pictures of everyone you’re celebrating with. Try for a whole group photo (if the group’s not too big) or break it down into smaller groups: the grandparents with the grandchildren; the grandparents with their own children; the men/boys; the women/girls; three or more generations; a photo of each family. Remember to include everyone’s name in your journaling.
Christmas Card and Newsletter
Particularly if your Christmas card has a picture of your family or children on it, be sure to put it in your scrapbook album. You may also want to include any special cards you received – for example, a baby’s first Christmas card from Grandma and Grandpa. And if you write an annual newsletter to send out with your Christmas cards, put a copy of the newsletter in your scrapbook album as well.
Christmas Portraits
The holidays tend to be a time for formal/professional portraits: family portraits, portraits of the children, and the traditional picture with Santa. If you saved your children’s letters to Santa, you can make a two-page spread of the letters along with the picture of the children on Santa’s lap.
Keep this Christmas list of scrapbooking ideas handy during the holiday season, and you’ll be sure to capture those precious Christmas memories. If you need any page layout ideas, visit www.scrapbooktown.com/layouts-Christmas.html. Merry Christmas and Happy Scrapping!
www.scrapbooktown.com
Happy Holiday scrapbooking.
I found this article about scrapbooking Christmas memories and thought it was timely. Just some more ideas on scrapbooking.
Scrapbooking Your Christmas Memories by: Lisa Fleming
Christmas memories are some of our fondest, most heartwarming ones. So of course we want to preserve them in our scrapbook albums. However, when the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, we may forget to take particular photos or save certain memorabilia. To help you remember, below is a list of Christmas memories and keepsakes you’ll want to capture in your scrapbook album.
Cutting Down the Tree
For those who get their trees from a tree farm, cutting down the tree is a favorite Christmas activity. Take pictures of the tree before, during and after the cutting. Journal about who picked out the tree, where you got the tree and what the weather was like that day.
Trimming the Tree
Whether your tree is real or artificial, trimming the tree is a special event. Take pictures of the tree in various stages of being decorated. Include people hanging their favorite ornaments, putting on the star or angel, and posing with the fully decorated and lit tree.
Deck the Halls
In addition to the tree, you probably have lots of other Christmas decorations throughout the house. Take photos of the foyer, staircase, dining room or any other room you’ve spruced up for the holidays. If you have outdoor displays and lights, remember to take pictures of them, too.
Traditions
We all have our own Christmas traditions such as baking cookies, going caroling, or hosting the neighborhood party. Make sure to capture these special traditions with photos. Keep in mind that journaling is especially important when it comes to traditions. For example, include your family’s cookie recipe or some of the words from a favorite Christmas carol.
Letters to Santa/Christmas Lists
If you have children who write Christmas lists and/or letters to Santa, make copies before mailing them so that they can be preserved in your scrapbook album. You, your children and your grandchildren will surely enjoy reading those letters together one day.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Here are some ideas of what to take pictures of on Christmas Eve: the family dinner; a gathering of family and friends; everyone dressed in their “Sunday best” for Christmas Eve mass; stockings hung by the chimney with care; snack/drink/note left for Santa and his reindeer. If Santa leaves the note behind, remember to save it for the scrapbook album.
Christmas Morning
If you have young children Christmas morning can be quite chaotic, and it may not be easy to get certain shots. Some to try for are: the kids coming down the stairs and/or into the room with the tree; the tree before all the gifts go flying; the full stockings hanging by the fireplace; everyone with his/her favorite gift; the family breakfast.
Christmas Visiting
Whether you’re traveling over the river and through the woods or hosting at home, it’s hard to get pictures of everyone you’re celebrating with. Try for a whole group photo (if the group’s not too big) or break it down into smaller groups: the grandparents with the grandchildren; the grandparents with their own children; the men/boys; the women/girls; three or more generations; a photo of each family. Remember to include everyone’s name in your journaling.
Christmas Card and Newsletter
Particularly if your Christmas card has a picture of your family or children on it, be sure to put it in your scrapbook album. You may also want to include any special cards you received – for example, a baby’s first Christmas card from Grandma and Grandpa. And if you write an annual newsletter to send out with your Christmas cards, put a copy of the newsletter in your scrapbook album as well.
Christmas Portraits
The holidays tend to be a time for formal/professional portraits: family portraits, portraits of the children, and the traditional picture with Santa. If you saved your children’s letters to Santa, you can make a two-page spread of the letters along with the picture of the children on Santa’s lap.
Keep this Christmas list of scrapbooking ideas handy during the holiday season, and you’ll be sure to capture those precious Christmas memories. If you need any page layout ideas, visit www.scrapbooktown.com/layouts-Christmas.html. Merry Christmas and Happy Scrapping!
www.scrapbooktown.com
Happy Holiday scrapbooking.
Friday, December 09, 2005
SCRAPBOOKING TIPS
SCRAPBOOKING TIPS
Today we will cover some things to keep in mind while we do our scrapbook thing.
Moisture is a bad actor for scrap bookers. Store your photos, supplies and finished scrapbook in a dry area. For instance storing them in the bathroom is not a good idea because of high humidity conditions. Storing them around the kitchen sink is not a good idea.
A scrapbook may fit nicely and look good placed on the wide window sill shelf. Be careful as sunlight deteriorates photos, plastics and even paper.
High heat areas should also be avoided when storing scrapbook supplies and finished scrapbooks.
When handling photos try to handle them using the outer edges as oil from your fingerprints can etch the photos over time. Then to, avoid handling photos and other page items with glue or stamping ink on your hands. Wash hands often or use hand wipes.
Be cautious using plastics in your scrapbooking. This would include plastic coated albums and page protectors. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyvinyl acetate (PVA) should be avoided as both will breakdown releasing chlorine causing an acid condition deteriorating the page materials. Acrylic materials are fine along with polyethylene and polypropylene.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
MORE ON JOURNALING
MORE ON JOURNALING
The topic scrapbook journaling can include many styles. To some a descriptive title constitutes their journaling. To some a title and an apropos poem. Others will have a balloon quote and footnotes. Still others will have a pocket containing a card telling a story.
Some with good penmanship will write their story in cursive or lettering. Some of us take to the computer and download some special fonts. And then, of course. are the stencils and stamps. All of the above can be used with good results. The journaling style used is at times dictated by the page arrangement and content. What ever style you choose will give others a hint as to your personality.
Sometimes we call it annotation and others time we call it narrative. When we share a story about our scrapbook page don’t just list what can be seen on the page and in the photos. Instead of “ this is Katy standing beside her car” as can be seen in the picture try, “Katy and her new ’57 Chevy” or “ Katy’s first car a,’57 Chevy”.
On your baby picture page maybe something like “Jimmy at 1 year-already walking”. Memories are stored in the journaling as well as photos.
The topic scrapbook journaling can include many styles. To some a descriptive title constitutes their journaling. To some a title and an apropos poem. Others will have a balloon quote and footnotes. Still others will have a pocket containing a card telling a story.
Some with good penmanship will write their story in cursive or lettering. Some of us take to the computer and download some special fonts. And then, of course. are the stencils and stamps. All of the above can be used with good results. The journaling style used is at times dictated by the page arrangement and content. What ever style you choose will give others a hint as to your personality.
Sometimes we call it annotation and others time we call it narrative. When we share a story about our scrapbook page don’t just list what can be seen on the page and in the photos. Instead of “ this is Katy standing beside her car” as can be seen in the picture try, “Katy and her new ’57 Chevy” or “ Katy’s first car a,’57 Chevy”.
On your baby picture page maybe something like “Jimmy at 1 year-already walking”. Memories are stored in the journaling as well as photos.
Monday, December 05, 2005
SOME COMMON SCRAPBOO
SOME COMMON SCRAPBOOKING MISTAKES
Today we will point out some mistakes some of us tend to make.
1. In our zeal for let’s do this right we may go over board and over spend. Probably most of us do this to some extent and then there are those that go overboard. Unless the supply store is a long way away it may be prudent to purchase what will be needed in the near term. Another way to look at this is a lot of supplies require a lot of storage. I can remember times doing another craft where it was easier and probably faster to purchase something I knew I had and could not find it. With fewer supplies this can be less of a problem.
2. Overdose of embellishments is another common mistake. Ever work on a page where your whole gamete of embellishment seemed to fit right in-like they belonged there. Be a little careful here as a page that it to busy (like to much embellishing) can distract from the intent of the page. Embellishments should accentuate a page and not confuse the observer.
3. Using the incorrect supplies can add to your problems. Using non archival paper,
Adhesives or pens and markers may cause short life to your scrapbook.
4. Color coordination can be a problem. Coordinated colors on a page contribute to
the overall esthetics of the page. If you tend to have this problem try using a
wheel. In fact, a color wheel is a big asset even if color coordination is your long suit.
5. Forgetting to journal or not telling a sufficient story to document the page. Our memories need some help especially after a few years. Some one viewing the page that is not as familiar with page topic as you are needs a lot of help. Take
time and be disciplined about your journaling.
Today we will point out some mistakes some of us tend to make.
1. In our zeal for let’s do this right we may go over board and over spend. Probably most of us do this to some extent and then there are those that go overboard. Unless the supply store is a long way away it may be prudent to purchase what will be needed in the near term. Another way to look at this is a lot of supplies require a lot of storage. I can remember times doing another craft where it was easier and probably faster to purchase something I knew I had and could not find it. With fewer supplies this can be less of a problem.
2. Overdose of embellishments is another common mistake. Ever work on a page where your whole gamete of embellishment seemed to fit right in-like they belonged there. Be a little careful here as a page that it to busy (like to much embellishing) can distract from the intent of the page. Embellishments should accentuate a page and not confuse the observer.
3. Using the incorrect supplies can add to your problems. Using non archival paper,
Adhesives or pens and markers may cause short life to your scrapbook.
4. Color coordination can be a problem. Coordinated colors on a page contribute to
the overall esthetics of the page. If you tend to have this problem try using a
wheel. In fact, a color wheel is a big asset even if color coordination is your long suit.
5. Forgetting to journal or not telling a sufficient story to document the page. Our memories need some help especially after a few years. Some one viewing the page that is not as familiar with page topic as you are needs a lot of help. Take
time and be disciplined about your journaling.
Friday, December 02, 2005
PAGE SUBJECT IDEAS
PAGE SUBJECT IDEAS
When thinking of pages to add to a family scrapbook or if we are planning a scrapbook dedicated to one of our family members we temporarily run of ideas to fill the pages. Here are some together with or stand alone page ideas to help get your mind going.
High school dances First date
School building Church retreats
Musical instrument practice Cheerleading
School band Sports team
Family pets School play
First car learning to drive
Family vacations Hair style
CD covers Drivers permit
School newspaper Part time job
School awards Report cards
Favorite teacher/coach Science project
When arranging your page layouts you can be creative. Remember pictures can be cropped and trimmed. We can also make photo copies for use on the page. Even though it is said a picture is worth a thousand words, you still need to ad some of your own words for clarity and interest.
When thinking of pages to add to a family scrapbook or if we are planning a scrapbook dedicated to one of our family members we temporarily run of ideas to fill the pages. Here are some together with or stand alone page ideas to help get your mind going.
High school dances First date
School building Church retreats
Musical instrument practice Cheerleading
School band Sports team
Family pets School play
First car learning to drive
Family vacations Hair style
CD covers Drivers permit
School newspaper Part time job
School awards Report cards
Favorite teacher/coach Science project
When arranging your page layouts you can be creative. Remember pictures can be cropped and trimmed. We can also make photo copies for use on the page. Even though it is said a picture is worth a thousand words, you still need to ad some of your own words for clarity and interest.
PAGE BACKGROUND
PAGE BACKGROUND
Designing your page background can be interesting and challenging. Here is where you will have textured pages, patterns, mosaics, stenciling, and stamping and an endless variety of embellishments. You can use wallpaper, sticky foam and natural materials. You may want to practice your techniques on a separate sheet of paper.
The goal in designing a back drop is to emphasize and complement your main page subject while all the while keeping the overall theme of the scrapbook in mind. It can be a balancing act.
Remember all main items on the page don’t have to be photos. These items can include invitations, birth certificates, recipes, course completion certificates and newspaper clippings. Remember mistakes happen. When a mistake occurs when it would be difficult to start over think of ways the mistake can be corrected or hidden. Sometimes when trying to correct a mistake it becomes more noticeable. Could a page brad be placed there? Could a line of ribbon be glued there? Would a nice sticker or balloon quote fit in? Be creative and work around mistakes as they will happen.
Try using an artist’s knead or a white eraser to remove finger prints of smudges.
Designing your page background can be interesting and challenging. Here is where you will have textured pages, patterns, mosaics, stenciling, and stamping and an endless variety of embellishments. You can use wallpaper, sticky foam and natural materials. You may want to practice your techniques on a separate sheet of paper.
The goal in designing a back drop is to emphasize and complement your main page subject while all the while keeping the overall theme of the scrapbook in mind. It can be a balancing act.
Remember all main items on the page don’t have to be photos. These items can include invitations, birth certificates, recipes, course completion certificates and newspaper clippings. Remember mistakes happen. When a mistake occurs when it would be difficult to start over think of ways the mistake can be corrected or hidden. Sometimes when trying to correct a mistake it becomes more noticeable. Could a page brad be placed there? Could a line of ribbon be glued there? Would a nice sticker or balloon quote fit in? Be creative and work around mistakes as they will happen.
Try using an artist’s knead or a white eraser to remove finger prints of smudges.
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