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I would like to keep my memories together, for later, in a scrap book. I love to be creative, and I do not like internet sites for this. I want to keep a private record of my life. I am going to ask my parents to get me one for my christmas present. Not a mobile phone, or a computer, or anything else. I want a big and beautiful book filled with potential and timeless joy. Could you reccomend some shops or websites to direct me to one? I want it to be lovely to look at, and preferrably paper pages, not plastic pockets. It want it to be original. Gosh, don’t I sound awful in the question. ”I want”…”I need”…”I would like” Sorry for being so self-obsessed about this, I am just…. Click Here to Read More

I just start setting up my scrapbook area in my room, i bought the paper holder tray things cause i have ALOT of paper. So that left my 3 scrapfollo’s empty for all that dont know what a scrapfollo is its just kinda like a strurdy plastic accoring file keeper for 12×12 scrap paper….anyways i have 3 empity ones now and i need to know what i should do with them? any ideas? i dont want to toss them cause they were 15 bucks a peice…any ideas would he great…. Click Here to Read More

i have looked everywhere for one of those older types of photoalbums with the clear plastic that pulls up to put the pictures in-under. im NOT looking for the ones that the pictures just slide in becuase I like to use this type as a scrapbook and I keep all kinds of things in my scrap book. any ideas where i can find this type of album or what I should use? I want to be able to pull the picture out of the album after it is in there (in case someone wants a copy or…. Click Here to Read More

Finding space for your scrapbooking endeavors can be trying, to say the least.  But, if you get over that hurdle, the next one is organization.  (ugh).  Here are some ideas for organizing all of your scrapbooking supplies, and still leaving room to scrapbook! If space permits,  consider purchasing a banquet style folding table: Multi-Use Long Folding Table  This will allow plenty of room, not only for space to scrap, but to keep everything in arm’s reach.   Next, purchase rolling plastic stacked drawers. These are great for storing your paper (just make sure that the bottom drawer is the right size to hang file folders in to organize your paper). You can organize your paper according…. Click Here to Read More

I thought I would share some ideas on how to make eco-friendly scrapbook layouts. You can use eco-friendly craft products, such as post-consumer recycled paper, to make your scrapbook layouts. You can also reuse household waste in your green scrapbook layouts and save money on materials. Of course, one of the greenest ways to engage in scrapbooking these days is with digital scrapbooking. We were very impressed with Serif’s Digital Scrapbook Artist.  With digital scrapbooking, you eliminate product packaging and transportation, even if you do eventually print your scrapbook pages. (I would highly recommend sharing scrapbook pages with family and friends online!) General Tips for…. Click Here to Read More

There are a number of very good reasons for scrapping your photos! Some of them you might seem logical and others you may never even thought of. The number one reason to scrap your pictures is…..*drumroll* to preserve them! Yes, by using acid-free materials including page protectors and the proper glue you can preserve your cherished memories for generations to come. Second, if your heritage is important to you, you will want to naturally preserve your photos for this reason. Your children and grandchildren will appreciate being able to look back at where they and their ancestors came from! This is the third reason you should scrap. It’s a hobby! Scrapbooking has become one of the…. Click Here to Read More

Having your scrapbooking supplies organised properly can mean the difference between motivation to finish your projects and total lack of interest because it takes too much time to find the materials you need to finish your project. There is a storage solution for just about any area you can think of so let’s have a look at our scrapbooking materials and how we can store them. Photos, Newspaper Clippings Photos and newspaper clippings are ruined easily and are affected by temperature, humidity and direct sunlight. As a general rule try to keep them in an area that is not subjected to extremes such as can be found in your ceiling space, damp cellars and on window ledges. Having said this,…. Click Here to Read More