by Debbie Hodge | Jul 18, 2011 | Ideas via Product & Technique, Organization
by Tami Taylor Whether you’re off to a crop or scrapbooking at home, kits can speed up your scrapbooking. Using a kit eliminates many of the decisions you face when you sit down to scrapbook. The kit creator has already put time and thought into selecting...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 10, 2011 | One Month At A Time
by Tami Taylor Yikes! Half the year has flown by. I could easily blame life or the fact that, with four boys at home, the only mode we know is “go”. If I’m being honest, though, it’s because I don’t choose to slow down and breathe. Our...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 7, 2011 | Design Your Story, Hybrid Scrapbooking, Journaling, Paula Gilarde
By Paula Gilarde If you’re not a big fan of your own handwriting, or if you just prefer the look of typed journaling, here are 5 ways to get computer printed journaling onto your scrapbook pages–without a wide-format printer. 1. Use printed tags or...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 6, 2011 | Copic Markers
by Michelle Houghton I am ready for the summer warmth and sun so I designed a watermelon wedge to share with all of you. I will also show you how to add a full watermelon to your page. I used R22, R24, R29, YG13, YG17 and 110 (special black) on my watermelon wedge....
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 5, 2011 | Motif, Patterned Paper
by Amy Kingsford Whenever I look through my grandmother’s record books, my favorite part is looking at the beautiful fabric swatches she collected from the 30s and 40s. In addition to the beauty of these patterns, I’m impressed by how many of them have...
by Amy Kingsford | Jun 30, 2011 | Composition, Ideas for Page Elements
by Amy Kingsford Whether you’re a speedy scrapbooker or one who puts things together at a slower tempo, there are times when you need to step up the pace — and, yet, you still want your page to have a “wow” factor. You want it to be eye-catching and...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 16, 2011 | Design Your Story, Hybrid Scrapbooking, Journaling, Paula Gilarde
By Paula Gilarde I like adding computer-printed journaling to my paper scrapbook pages. I frequently use strips or journaling blocks, but I also like to use decorative journaling spots and tags. While it can be a little trickier to add printed journaling, it’s ...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 10, 2011 | Travel
Chronicling your travels on scrapbook pages allows you to relive the trip even when you’re back home. Photos, memorabilia, facts and journaling impressions are all part of making scrapbook pages that capture the trip. While some travels are best looked at...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 9, 2011 | Canvas, Ideas, Ideas via Product & Technique, Photos, Scrapbook Page Elements
by Debbie Hodge Memory keeping is about preserving and presenting photos in ways that tell your stories. When you can do that clearly and with appeal you’ve got a page to love. Challenge yourself to tell a story by blurring the line between where the photo ends and...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 9, 2011 | News
Coloring with Copic markers is a great summertime activity — and an activity you can share with the younger people in your life, whether they’re doodling, drawing Manga-like illustrations, or making sweet pictures. Michelle Houghton, (art, aerobics, and...
