by Debbie Hodge | Oct 4, 2013 | About Memory Keeping, Write Your Story
When I can’t sleep at night I set myself the task of thinking about my work. I roll on my side, hug my pillow close, and pose myself a problem: How can I evoke a sense of time passing visually on a layout? I don’t do this to put myself to sleep–though sleep will...
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 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 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,...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 11, 2013 | Titles
Mix up your titlework with these scrapbooking ideas for ransom titles. Ransom titles are inspired by the look of a stereotypical ransom note in which the message is made with letters or even words cut from a magazine or newspaper so that the author’s handwriting...
