by Debbie Hodge | Sep 25, 2013 | Feature, Patterned Paper
There are some scrapbook page stories and patterned paper prints that naturally mix well with the trellis motif. We’ve got ideas for using them on scrapbook layouts here. The trellis print is an abstract motif based on geometrical shapes and can take several...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 25, 2013 | Journaling, Titles, Write Your Story
Write scrapbook journaling or titles that capture a subject’s voice for rich and appealing storytelling. “Let’s see what she says about that!” or “What did he say about it?” How often do you hear or express this exact sentiment? There’s an anticipation and...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 24, 2013 | Copic Markers, Embellishments, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
Just about any surface can be colored with Copic markers and Copic ink–including metals, plastics, wood veneer, and fabric–because of the alcohol base in the ink. Below are ideas for coloring your alphas, paper flowers, stamped images, and even crystals...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 24, 2013 | News
. . .you want to go deeper in, refining your skills, learning, talking, and thinking about what you love. You want the company and advice of others with the same passion. When you become a member of Masterful Scrapbook Design: You join a community of people who enjoy...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 23, 2013 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration
When you’re looking for a starting point and ideas for a scrapbook page, you want resources for getting the job done, and Pinterest probably has what you need–if you could only find it. Digital scrapbooker Carrie Arick often uses Pinterest to inspire her...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 20, 2013 | Everyday Life, Ideas for Page Topics, Picture Your Story
Everyday storytelling is at its best when you include indicators of current times. One aspect of current times is technology. It affects your tools, your play, your work, and your relationships. On the Paperclipping Roundtable Podcast this week Noell Hyman asked the...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 19, 2013 | Finding and Using Inspiration
Tami Taylor collects scrapbooking inspiration on a 3 by 2 reference card to be sure she tries out new ideas on her own projects. Use her free Photoshop template to do this yourself. by Tami Taylor This month at Masterful Scrapbook Design we are discussing tension and...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 18, 2013 | Digital / Photoshop Techniques for Scrapbooking, Ideas via Product & Technique, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
The next time you’re layering on your scrapbook layouts, add “peek-a-boo” elements, pieces you can see through or that have cut-out-openings. Try transparencies, mixed media, digital blending, punches and negative cuts. are Layers that let you see...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 17, 2013 | Everyday Life, Get Started
Becky Higgins added new ease and excitement to scrapbooking with her Project Life® approach and products for scrapbooking daily, weekly or monthly photos with a pocketed system. Paper and digital scrapbookers on the Get It Scrapped Creative Team who love Project Life...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 16, 2013 | Embellishments, Finding and Using Inspiration, Their Cool Thing Now
Sian Fair has been making scrapbook layouts with charming details as far back as she can remember, perhaps without even thinking about it, but today she’ll share more about why and how she incorporates charm on her pages. When you come upon a new technique,...
