by Debbie Hodge | Mar 30, 2010 | Copic Markers
This is the 2nd article in a series by Michell on copic markers. See the first: An Introduction to Copic Markers. by Michelle Houghton The next step once you have some Copics is to get them out of your drawer and start using them. The magic of these markers, like I...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 30, 2010 | Yourself
by Debbie Hodge consider yourself: personal milestones & accomplishments A part of personal growth is passing milestones and accomplishing goals. Milestones are markers of growth and development that are to be expected (i.e., losing a tooth, getting to vote,...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 29, 2010 | About Memory Keeping, Get Started
by Debbie Hodge “archival” scrapbooking in the 90s When I began scrapbooking in the mid 90s (this was following the photo-albuming I’d been doing until then) I immediately learned that to scrapbook well, using supplies low in acid content was crucial...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 29, 2010 | Color
Using and choosing colors is a first step in learning how to scrapbook. What are your go-to colors? Do you use neutrals? A lot? Never? Wondering what neutrals can do for your pages? Want some ideas for using neutrals on your scrapbook pages? Read on. Neutral colors...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 28, 2010 | Get It Scrapped!
by Debbie Hodge Life events and milestones are things like losing a tooth, winning a golf tournament, moving to a new home, getting your first car, or becoming president of your garden club. We’re talking about those big things that happen for you and your loved ones...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 24, 2010 | Design Your Story, Journaling
by Debbie Hodge Do you plan out where to put your scrapbook page journaling as you start a page? Or do you figure it out as you go? Or do you reach the end and say: “Yikes! I don’t have any room for my journaling?” I do all three. You’d think...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 24, 2010 | Journaling, Write Your Story
Narrative tells and summarizes while a scene puts the story of the page right on the stage, with concrete details, movements, and even dialogue. narrative Take a look at the journaling in “Our Shelby.” It is written in narrative. Narrative is writing that tells...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 23, 2010 | Crafty Projects
by Trish Turay My sweet niece is approaching a big milestone–her 2nd birthday is around the corner. I wanted to do something special for her bedroom that was girlie and sweet. As a bonus, this garland will be part of her birthday party decor on the fireplace, ready...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 23, 2010 | Yourself
by Debbie Hodge consider yourself: what are the memories that compel you and the stories that you tell over and over? Whether you recount a funny anecdote about a recent experience or tell a longer tale of a challenge you faced years ago, telling stories is a way to...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 22, 2010 | Hybrid Scrapbooking, Paula Gilarde, Photos
by Paula Gilarde I’m always looking for scrapbook page ideas that give my page a great look and get me inspired. In this hybrid lesson, I’m going to show you how I created a photo strip for my page “January Snow.” Instructions for doing this in...
