I love scrapbooking, but as a busy working mom, I can only grab half an hour here and there to make my layouts. These scrapbooking shortcuts have not only enabled me to finish my children's albums, but also have ended up saving me lots of money, since I don't buy supplies I need—and use everything to the last square inch! Hope these can help you too. … [Read more...] about Scrapbooking shortcuts that can save you time and money
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Hobbyist’s guide to color sense
Whether you're dabbling with watercolor, a serious scrapbooker or a DIY diva, you'll have to deal with color. Here is a hobbyist's simple article on the different categories of color, which will help you learn how to combine them and manipulate proportion. So, when you're looking at the colors in your paint palette, or the different kinds of scrapbook supplies, you'll be … [Read more...] about Hobbyist’s guide to color sense
4 baby mini-album ideas you can do in one weekend
You've got loads of adorable baby photos, and even more cute anecdotes and memories of your baby's antics. But the big challenge is finding a free hour to sit down and actually make a layout. While these tips on how to find time to scrapbook can help, the trick may be to take on a shorter mini album instead of a 12x12 page. Chipboard mini albums are great for short, … [Read more...] about 4 baby mini-album ideas you can do in one weekend
How to Find Time to Scrapbook
Scrapbooking is a fun and addicting hobby—once you get started, and discover the world of pretty paper and embellishments, and all the amazing things you can do with just a bit of glue (acid free, of course!), you want to do it forever. Except life gets in the way. Even the most enthusiastic scrapbookers end up giving up the hobby, or putting it on hold, because they can't … [Read more...] about How to Find Time to Scrapbook
How to Make Holiday Gifts from Leftover Scrapbook Supplies
Need to get holiday gifts? Look no farther than your scrapbook stash. Your supplies—scrapbook paper, ribbon, chipboard, stickers—can be used to create gorgeous and personal gifts. Best of all, you don't have to spend a single cent, and you can use up all the leftover supplies that are gathering dust in your cabinets. Read this article for ideas on holiday gifts, plus tips on … [Read more...] about How to Make Holiday Gifts from Leftover Scrapbook Supplies