by Debbie Hodge | Sep 2, 2010 | Ideas via Product & Technique, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
by Debbie Hodge Here is a roundup of a few fun ideas for using handlettering techniques in your scrapbook pages and projects inspired by Michelle Houghton’s class Hand Lettering for Scrapbookers, Journalers, and Crafters. 1) Make great titles for your paper...
by Debbie Hodge | Aug 17, 2010 | Ideas from Current Trends, Ideas via Product & Technique
by Debbie Hodge “Boho” – as in Bohemian – is back, Baby! It’s been a couple of years, but bohemian-inspired styles have shown up in the 2010 fashion lines. See it in fashion and home decor In the Anthropologie catalog, “richly detailed Bohemian decor is on...
by Debbie Hodge | Aug 11, 2010 | Canvas, Ideas via Product & Technique, Patterned Paper
by Debbie Hodge I love using patterned papers — especially for backgrounds. However, it’s often a little tricky making sure the photos aren’t overwhelmed by the paper. As long as you employ some basic design principles you should be all set. Try the...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 16, 2010 | Ideas via Product & Technique, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
by Michelle Houghton Grab some spare prints of your photos, patterned paper with design you love, a good craft knife, cutting mat, and a great pair of scissors–and get ready to do a little cutting. I’ve got how-tos and ideas for cutting your papers and...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 14, 2010 | Ideas via Product & Technique, Patterned Paper
by Debbie Hodge When I first started scrapbooking and shopping for patterned papers, I gravitated to eye-catching patterns with motifs like flourishes, stars, paisleys, and florals. The dots and stripes weren’t as interesting to me. I didn’t see why I needed them, and...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 12, 2010 | Ideas via Product & Technique, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
by Michelle Houghton Machine sewing on scrapbook pages is a great homemade touch. Read on for ideas and how-tos for getting your machine fired up and stitching on paper. Prepare your page Before you start sewing on your scrapbook page, you need to have the layers you...
