Scrapbooking scissors 101

A quick online search for “scrapbooking scissors” will give you a picture of how many different types of scissors and cutting tools there are for scrapbookers. Knowing the basics of these tools will help you know which scissors are the best choice for your needs. This can help you save time by not struggling [...]

Get the Gang Together for a Scrapbooking Party

You have parties for birthdays, anniversaries, or even to check out the latest jewelry or other products. Why not get your friends together for a scrapbooking party? Besides having an excuse to have a party, there are some real benefits to having scrapbooking get-togethers with your friends.

Getting Started With Scrapbooking DVDs

There are some great scrapbooking books on the market that can help you get started. You can also learn a lot from online articles and message boards, but words and pictures can only do so much. Trying to learn how to scrapbook from looking at pictures of completed layouts is like trying to [...]

Choosing Layouts for Your Scrapbook Pages

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So, you’re bought all your scrapbooking gear, set up a space, researched scrapbooking techniques and now you’re ready to get started. Before you can start putting your first layout, you have to actually choose one. This seems like a simple task, but there are so many styles and options it’s [...]

Have a scrapbooking swap party

There are some great ways to reuse your leftover scraps, but there may be only so much you can do with your own before all your books start to look alike.  To spice up your scrapbooks and your friendships, have some fellow scrapbookers over to share and trade leftover scraps.
Scrap swapping with your friends is [...]

You Don’t Need to Buy the Whole Craft Store to Get Started

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When you finally make the decision to start making scrapbooks, you’re very likely to go out and buy all the materials you think you need.  This will probably lead to some buyer’s remorse when you realize you have a bunch of stuff you don’t need or can’t afford.
It’s easy to make a [...]

Create Your Own Wedding Day Scrapbook

Wedding photos are treasured mementos of every couple’s wedding day.  They deserve to be preserved, and to be displayed in a special way.  Instead of tucking them away in a box or photo album, why not use them to create a beautiful wedding day scrapbook?
Making a wedding scrapbook is fun, and it allows you to [...]

Scrapbooking on a budget

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Scrapbooking is a great way to spend your time while preserving your memories. If you’re not careful, it’s also an easy way to spend a lot of money. If you’re thinking about starting scrapbooking, but are afraid you’ll rack up too big a bill, or if you’ve been scrapbooking for [...]

Find Scrapbooking Help Online

When you get started in scrapbooking, it can start to seem very big. There are so many options to choose from for every decision involved in making a scrapbook. There are thousands of products, philosophies, and opinions. While all these options are what make your scrapbook so special and unique, they can [...]

Keep Your Scrapbooking Gear Organized

When you decide to get started in scrapbooking, it’s very exciting. You research as much as you can, then head off to the scrapbook or other supply store and buy the tools and supplies you know you need. The problem starts when you get home and try to get started.
To be really successful [...]

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