Scrapbooking Ideas and Solutions

Storage Solutions and Some Organizational Tips For Your Scrapbooking

2011-12-15T11:09:00.000+02:00

It can be challenging to store all the little bits, pieces and nick knacks that we seem to accumulate while enjoying our scrapbooking. Here are some simple concepts for storing all the bits and bobs and to help you to be more organized. Concept No. 1 Try hanging things like punches, small tools and stamps on small hooks in front of you on the wall. In this way you will be able to see

Card Making Tutorial For You

2011-12-10T20:42:00.001+02:00

Click Here For those of you lucky enough to own the Memories Version 3 Software, you can click on the above link to get your free PDF on easy ways to make your cards. Christmas cards will be a breeze. If you don't yet own the software use this code when you purchase it, and you will get a great discount. STMMMS10034 Enjoy.

Help on Using Your Memories Software

2011-11-15T12:55:00.002+02:00

For those of you lucky enough to own the memories software, here is a video for you to watch that will help you to get the most out of your software. *Using outside content in your My Memories Suite software* from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo. Visit: http://www.freewebs.com/lisaj/March%20Into%20MMS%20-%20Day%20ONE.pdf if you want to view the PDF version. If you want to purchase My Memories Suite

Gift Ideas for your Scrapbooking

2011-11-01T13:18:00.000+02:00

Do you know exactly how you can give someone the ideal present. The perfect present is one that you have actually made yourself. If you love scrapbooking, this is an ideal way to make someone that you love something special. Gifts you can make by using scrapbooking procedures can easily differ from special cards, present boxes, mini booklets supplied with special pictures, or a framed collage.

Some Great Scrapbooking Freebies for You

2011-10-25T13:17:00.001+02:00

For those of you lucky enough to own a copy of the My Memories Scrapbooking Suite, here are some free templates for you. Go to http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1 Enjoy and watch for future freebies that will be posted for your enjoyment. If you would like a copy of this amazing software, use the code on the post under this one to get a $10 discount.

How To Use My Memories Suite

2011-08-26T15:37:00.001+02:00

If you have purchased a copy of My Memories Suite, here is a great tutorial to help you get going and teach you how to use My Memories Suite. Welcome to the Family! from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo. If you want to purchase My Memories Suite, you can use this Promotional Code when checking out to claim your discount. STMMMS10034

Digital Scrapbooking At Its Best With My Memories Suite

2011-08-21T18:31:00.002+02:00

Here is my personal review of My Memories Suite. I have always been more of a hands on type of scrapbooker, but every now and then I love to dabble with digital scrapbooking. I also enjoy printing out my digital scrapbooking pages and then using it on one of my layouts. I was lucky enough to find My Memories Suite online, and after downloading this scrapbooking software and fiddling around for

How To Make A Customized Scrapbooking Album

2011-08-10T22:24:00.000+02:00

As an avid scrap booker, I find it difficult to keep moving my scrapbooking pages in and out of my album, as the pages are never done in the order that you want the final album to be in. A great idea is to put your layouts in a D-Ring Album, and in this way you can put your pages and layouts in the order that you want them in a jiffy. Here is how to make your own ring bound scrapbooking album

How To Photograph and Scrapbook Your Emotions

2011-07-12T13:20:00.000+02:00

It is relatively easy to journal about the ups and downs of life, but did you know that you can make your scrapbooking pages far more powerful if you can capture the right moment in your photographs that allow the emotions to show through. Here are some tips on scrapbooking your emotions. One of the wonderful things about scrapbooking is that it allows us to record events about ourselves and

5 Reasons You Should Be Scrapbooking

2011-06-21T11:53:00.000+02:00

http://www.scrapbook-resources-supplies.com/By Tim Sousa Click on the Pictures to See Some Great Scrapbooking Resources. Do you need a new creative outlet? Do you have pictures of your children and your family just sitting around in various boxes, and plain old photo albums? Do you not have a lot of money to spend on hobbies? Perhaps scrapbooking is the right hobby for you. Five reasons

Ideas On Using Buttons on your Scrapbooking Layouts

2011-05-24T12:15:00.000+02:00

Using buttons in your scrapbooking layouts is a great and cost effective way to add character to your layouts. Buttons make wonderful embellishments and accents, and they are often miniature and decorative works of art in themselves. Buttons are available in endless variations to suit all sorts of themes. They can be sophisticated or casual, and are wonderful to use on all types of pages and

Making Flower Embellishments for Your Scrapbooking Layouts

2011-05-17T13:10:00.001+02:00

When you buy embellishments for your scrapbooking layouts all the time, it can get rather expensive. Here are some ideas on how to make your own, and I chose flowers as they are one of my most used types of embellishment. Flowers are also one of my favorite types of embellishments, as they make layouts look vibrant and full of life. You can use them on many different themes, and I like to

Memories Of The Soccer World Cup In South Africa And How To Scrapbook Them

2011-04-24T16:55:00.001+02:00

With only memories of good times at the Soccer World Cup in South Africa, why not take your precious photo’s that were taken at this once in a lifetime event and scrapbook them. You can then frame them for all to view. Here are some scrapbook ideas for a South African World Cup Soccer Layout. Soccer balls and other soccer embellishments are all still very much available in craft shops, and

The Art Of Making Shaker Boxes For Your Scrapbooking Projects

2011-04-06T20:58:00.001+02:00

I love shaker boxes, and they always add an element of surprise and excitement to your scrapbooking projects. Shaker boxes are wonderful self made embellishments for you to make and customize according to your scrapbooking page design. They take a little extra time, but are well worth the effort when you see the finished piece. Shaker boxes can be used on just about any type of layout and

Cheap And Easy Scrapbooking Ideas

2011-03-30T10:39:00.000+02:00

As an avid scrap booker, I am always looking for ways to save money with my scrapbooking layouts. If I am not careful it is easy to go overboard and buy useless stock for my kit, and my hobby can become very expensive. Today I will discuss some of the tricks I use to ensure cheap and easy scrapbooking, in fact some of my layouts end up costing me nothing, as I simply use leftovers from other

Scrapbooking Ideas and Solutions - Ideas for Embellishments and Accents

2011-03-24T13:03:00.000+02:00

Today I am going to look at how you can use shells and flowers to decorate and embellish your scrapbooking creations. This is an inexpensive way to create wonderful layouts. Nowadays one can purchase a wonderful array of embellishments and accents in the scrapbooking and craft stores, but even though they may be simply irresistible, try to only buy them if they are truly relevant to your

Ideas On Scrapbooking Yourself

2011-03-17T22:15:00.000+02:00

Here is an idea for you. Instead of scrapbooking others all the time, take some time to scrapbook a special page for yourself. This is the ideal time to take a look at your own life and what you have achieved. You need to do a layout of you, not only for yourself, but also for the people that you love, so they can also get to see the inner you. Most women love to be behind the camera lens

My List Of Essential Scrapbooking Tools

2011-03-04T22:21:00.003+02:00

It's a daunting task when you first decide to try scrapbooking to decide what you will need. The craft shops are packed with so many beautiful things and so many choices that it can be easy to get confused or to buy more than you need. The best you can do for yourself if you want to start scrapbooking is to get yourself off to a few lessons first. This gives you some ideas and lets you give some

Read This Before Printing Out More Digital Scrapbooking Embellishments

2011-02-23T09:16:00.001+02:00

Before you use printable scrapbooking embellishments, why not look around your house for something more personal. Digital scrapbooking embellishments are great to use when you have nothing else, but first see if you have the following, as they add a personal touch and a three dimensional aspect to your layouts. Iron on transfers or Body Tattoos Iron on transfers and body tattoos make wonderful

Organizing Your Scrapbooking and Scrapbook Storage Solutions for Your Scrapbook Kit

2011-01-19T09:53:00.005+02:00

If you are lucky enough to have a room in your home that your can devote to your scrapbooking hobby, you are very lucky. Most people have to manage on a small space that they can use for their scrapbooking, or a small corner somewhere in the house where they can set up all their scrapbooking stuff. Here are some great scrapbook storage solutions, and if you scroll down you will see the

Tips On Creating Uncluttered Scrapbooking Layouts

2011-01-12T12:41:00.000+02:00

One thing to remember in your scrap booking efforts is that sometimes the simple things in life are far more effective. When we scrapbook, we normally find ourselves coming out with busy and ornate layouts with lots of embellishments, but sometimes it is nice just to have a clean and simply structured layout. Every now and then it can be quite effective to have a simple, not too busy design

Scrapbook Ideas for Pockets and Envelopes

2011-01-05T22:33:00.000+02:00

Pockets and envelopes are very useful items to use on your scrap booking layouts. You can do so much with them. Do you have some memorabilia that you would like to use on your scrap booking layout, but have no ideas on how to safely and attractively store it on your layout? Try using pockets or envelopes. You can use ready made versions, or even make your own. If you make your own you will

Easy Scrapbooking Ideas and Solutions - Layouts for Beginners

2010-12-29T06:35:00.000+02:00

The most difficult part about beginning a new scrapbooking hobby is to actually get stuck in and begin. Once you start, you will be surprised at how much your imagination juices will start to flow. You just need a couple of tools, some mementoes that you would like to use, and off you go. When I started scrapbooking I was always looking for easy scrapbook layouts, and spent quite a bit on

Scrapbooking With Material

2010-12-23T11:13:00.000+02:00

For this weeks scrapbooking idea and solutions, we are going to experiement with using fabric or material for our layouts. Material can add something extra to those scrap booking pages. Never throw those remnants of material away because there will always be a place for them in your scrapbook layouts. Why not try framing or matting your pictures on cloth mats for a slightly different look. Felt

Some of My Favorite Scrap Booking Techniques

2010-12-17T13:41:00.000+02:00

Once you have been doing scrap booking for a while, you'll notice that when you look through your albums, lovingly made, you will see certain styles and techniques repeated from time to time. We all have our favorite techniques, and those that we tend to repeat again and again, but the joy of scrapbooking is that no matter how much you use the same technique, you will never create the same page