ATCs and Greeting Cards
One of my tasks last spring was to make a dream list, 100 things I’d like to accomplish. It sounds a bit daunting to come up with that many items, but it was made easier by breaking it down into twelve different categories. Under the “creative” heading, I stated I wanted to make 365 greeting […]
Read MoreYour Life, Your Story
Your life – and therefore your story – is as unique as you are. Telling your story isn’t always easy. Time gets away from you, certain subjects are difficult to approach, or you simply encounter writer’s block. When you need a jumpstart, consider an interview approach. Take a list of questions similar to the following […]
Read MoreInspiration
When I’m so busy in other areas of my life (mainly work), it’s very difficult to find inspiration for scrapbooking, stamping, painting or any other creative pursuit. I recently decided to pick up paints and brushes for the first time in over a decade. I’ve rediscovered, in a meaningful way, the true definition of “flow” […]
Read MoreWax Resist Technique
Stamp basic image in black dye ink on glossy card stock. Color the areas you want to remain white using a white crayon. Use a brayer or sponge daubers to cover the entire surface of the card stock with ink. Wipe off excess ink with a tissue. If desired, add additional color to image using […]
Read MoreTheme Books
I find theme books so much easier to do than chronological scrapping. There’s a starting point, a middle, and an end. It fits into a nice compact package. Once you’ve decided what to do, it’s fun to choose the album, papers and embellishments – and you can get them all at the same time, so […]
Read MoreTypes of Albums
3-ring: Pages are easily removed and reinserted. Strap: Good for theme albums. If you work on items out of order, you cannot easily rearrange the pages once you complete them. Post: Bound by 2 or 3 steel post or screw pins. Complete pages in any order you want, and rearrange them later. Spiral: Spiral metal […]
Read MoreInteresting Articles
Digital Scrapbook Place collaborates with Adobe Systems and Epson to demonstrate a solution for digital scrapbooking: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb553501.htm How scrapbooking can grow your business through the creation of “vision boards”: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/scrapbooking-the-new-secret-to-success.html iRememberDigital 2.1 Scrapbooking utility released: http://www.macminute.com/2007/08/10/iremember/ Martha Stewart expands her crafty reach: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08022007/business/crafty_martha_business_peter_lauria.htm Scrapbook businesses survive on personal service: http://www.enidnews.com/business/local_story_216235201.html?keyword=secondarystory Human interest story: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_519689.html Scrapbooking makes […]
Read MoreMcGill Punches
I own quite a few paper punches. My latest purchase is this one: McGill Punch I bought it at an Archiver’s store during a ScrapMania night. It jammed the very first time I tried using it. I took it back up to the counter, and asked for any tips to get it working properly again. The associate tried a few different […]
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ScrapFest at Mall of America
What a fantastic time! I’m sleep-deprived, my feet hurt, and I’m now behind on my laundry – but boy was it worth it! A friend and I traveled a little over five hours and spent four days stamping, scrapping and shopping. Vendor make and takes were fun, and the best of them all was the Creative […]
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