by Debbie Hodge | Apr 28, 2011 | Crafty Projects, Doris Sander
by Doris Sander When you use scraps and product packaging to make a “hodgepodge” mini album you get a charming and inexpensive project for your photos. Add this time-save process and you’ll have a great stash of minis to keep and give away. I will...
by Debbie Hodge | Apr 21, 2011 | Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
By Tami Taylor Ever since I took “Art Journaling 101” by Dina Wakley and watched her wield a spray ink bottle, I’ve been an avid collector of stencils. Problem is, my wallet is not an avid collector of money. I recently made a canvas that had a sun...
by Debbie Hodge | Apr 20, 2011 | Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas Spurred by Design, Lift These Ideas
by Debbie Hodge Wondering how to add a little something different to the next scrapbook page you make? Try building a page based upon one of these five ideas. 1. Incorporate a curved line into your composition Dina Wakley says, “Continuance is a Gestalt principle that...
by Debbie Hodge | Apr 19, 2011 | Ideas for Page Topics, Pattie Knox, Photos, Picture Your Story
By Pattie Knox digital technology is a boon for scrapbooking 25-year-old photos Are you a child of the 1960s? Did you grow up in the 70s or 80s? Hard as it may be to swallow, those days gone by are now considered “Retro.” While I no longer own shag carpeting or a lava...
by Debbie Hodge | Apr 18, 2011 | Patterned Paper
by Debbie Hodge When it comes to mixing patterned papers on your scrapbook pages, there are a four patterns that mix easily with the wildest of motif and color combinations. These patterns are text, stripes, ledger/notebook, and dots. See how guest teachers at...