by Debbie Hodge | Mar 12, 2013 | Feature, Get It Scrapped!, Motif
by Debbie Hodge Nostalgic and vintage looks have been popular for a while, and that trend continues in 2013. What’s new is that crafters and scrapbookers are finding ways to give vintage motifs and materials modern updates. It’s about mixing the old with...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 11, 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. Scrapbooker Paula Gilarde uses Pinterest to find inspiration for...
by Amy Kingsford | Mar 8, 2013 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends
by Debbie Hodge This is an update of an article we ran summer 2012. Since then many new scrapbooking products with feathers have been released so we’re revisiting the topic with more feathery pages. Take a look around home decor, fashion, hairstyles, and even...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 7, 2013 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Get It Scrapped!
by Debbie Hodge The vintage labels to the left were designed by Wallace Design House and exemplify the three basic elements of “retro” or nostalgic branding: limited and tonal color schemes simple shapes (circles, diamonds, scalloped edges, simple...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 5, 2013 | Feature, Ideas via Product & Technique
With stencils and paint you can add new layers to to your scrapbook page. These tools let you add texture and dimension, color, motif and touchable interest. Top designers are creating stencils that let you get a bit of their style on your pages and die-cut machines...
by Debbie Hodge | Feb 28, 2013 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas for Page Elements
by Debbie Hodge Knowing what you’re good at and what you like makes getting scrapbook pages made easier. Know what your masteries and aesthetic preferences are and work them. See how our team and teachers describe their “go-to” embellishment...
