by Debbie Hodge | Mar 17, 2011 | Doris Sander, Ideas via Product & Technique, Patterned Paper
By Doris Sander Patterned Paper is a beautiful, versatile, and inexpensive scrapbook product. One of my favorite ways to work with it is to cut or tear the paper in strips. Once you see how many looks can be achieved with them, you’ll understand why working...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 17, 2011 | Get Started, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
By Amy Kingsford Let’s be honest for a moment–we haven’t exactly chosen the most earth-friendly hobby in scrapbooking–now have we? However, I happen to think that preserving the memories of our lives and those of our family, is just as important as...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 16, 2011 | Digital / Photoshop Techniques for Scrapbooking, Hybrid Scrapbooking, Ideas, Pattie Knox, Scrapbook Page Elements
By Pattie Knox As memory keepers we recognize that photos only tell part of the story. We fill our own cardboard boxes, knowing that this memorabilia contains the missing pieces in the tale of our lives. My own two children are now in their twenties. I have folders...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 14, 2011 | Hybrid Scrapbooking, Ideas, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking, Paula Gilarde
By Paula Gilarde We’ve all used a computer to type up our journaling – right? Digital labels or journaling spots can add a lot of interest to your layout without a lot of effort. In my layout I used the Spring tag from Ali Edwards’ Spring...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 7, 2011 | Copic Markers
By Michelle Houghton A little bit of luck was in order for the month of march so here is a simple image with a fun texture technique at the end. For my clover I used YG11, YG13, and YG17. These three colors are a very common set of greens to have in your...
by Amy Kingsford | Mar 3, 2011 | MacGyver of Scrapbooking, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
By Amy Kingsford Many of us have probably had the opportunity to use a craft knife at some point during our tenure as crafters. But for those of you who haven’t, or those who have yet to tap into all of the creative uses for this handy tool–this article is for...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 1, 2011 | One Month At A Time
by Tami Taylor Another month reminding me I don’t take photos enough. So, I started Project Life. Thus, next month, you’ll get to listen to me discuss how I had to narrow down what photos to include! I did run around the house to grab a shot of each of my...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 1, 2011 | DinaWakley, Ideas via Product & Technique
by Dina Wakley I love manila tags. I think this love stems from my affinity for office supplies. I can go into an office store and browse for hours. There’s just something about new pens, sticky notes, and shipping tags that makes me happy. Manila tags generally come...
by Debbie Hodge | Feb 28, 2011 | Events, Scrapbook Page Subjects
By Tania Willis The loss of a loved one can be one of the most trying and emotional experiences in your lifetime as you ride the waves of grief that follow their passing. Today, I want to offer you five things you can do to begin the process of recording and honoring...
by Debbie Hodge | Feb 25, 2011 | Sketches and Layered Templates
Sketch #77 by Amy Kingsford Hello there…how was everyone’s Valentine’s Day?! Filled with a whole lotta love I hope! This Friday I have a Valentine inspired sketch and template to help you get going on scrapping your pictures from this special day! Click on the...