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Whip up digital and traditional scrapbook pages about holidays, kids, birthdays, and more. Plus, get tips and guides on the latest scrapbooking supplies and tools.

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20 Creative Scrapbooking Storage Solutions

Tidy up your scrapbooking supplies with these easy storage solutions.

"… where you need. From small tools to paper, this storage unit can hold it all, then roll into the closet once you're done scrapbooking . Store your prints in archival photo boxes to keep them in perfect condition while they wait to be scrapped. Create tabs …"

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Mother's Day Scrapbooking

Show how much you love your mom this Mother's Day by creating a scrapbook page dedicated to her. Add blooming floral borders to your child's gardening photos. Downloading these printables requires Adobe Reader software. If you don't have Adobe Reader, download it now.

Contemporary Christmas Tree Garland Made with Scrapbooking Paper

… sizes (optional) Pink and blue pastel muted scrapbook paper Brushed gold scrapbook paper Double-sided tape 18 kt gold leafing pen, such as Krylon 1/8-inch hole punch Gold scrapbook eyelets Eyelet setter and hammer Gold polyester …

Memories 2000 Scrapbooking Winners

… Congratulations to our readers who took top prizes in our contest! Editor-in-Chief Bev Rivers, designer Roberta Royce, and scrapbook shop owner Marj Huber had over 200 entries to judge, and with so many wonderful pages, they had a tough job. After several …

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Let's Start Scrapbooking

Eager to join in the exciting craft of scrapbooking but a bit overwhelmed by all the gear, gadgets, and lingo? No worries! Scrapbooks etc. Group Editor Melissa Inman has all the answers.

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One of the decisions you'll probably wanna make before you start scrapbooking is what type of scrapbook pages you want to create. You can scrapbook in just about any size you like and there are now scrapbook safe albums in tons of sizes, but there a few mainstays. The most popular size of scrapbook page is 12X12. This big square gives you enough room to display multiple 4X6 photos on each page, as shown here by

-Hi. I'm Melissa Inman and welcome to Let's Start Scrapbooking , your online guide to getting started in this exciting craft. Everyone has a different reason for scrapbooking . For some, it's purely a creative outlet and for others, it's a way to showcase memories about the people and the places

of family and friends and I began putting together my own basic scrapbook pages in junior high. My love of photography continued through college where I spent long hours holed up in my college darkroom playing with my friends. But when I first stumbled upon today's take on scrapbooking full of pretty papers, heartfelt stories and waiting to be touched embellishment, I knew I found the perfect way to blend my

Hundreds of scrapbook pages later, I still love it as much as I ever did. Maybe even more so now that my kids could enjoy what I've created, too. I just love watching the look on my kids' faces as I flip through my album and recount the stories of their experiences. And that's why I scrapbook , and whether your reason is the same or something totally different, you're about to join a very fun, vibrant community of women who enjoy playing with paper as much as I do. In this class, I'll take you through all the basic info you need to know as you begin your scrapbooking adventure,

your creativity. And remember, you can always turn to the "Let's Start Scrapbooking " book for more information as you go along. In it, you'll find additional info on taking better photos, using color, and dozens

If you're taking this class, you've already made a commitment to scrapbooking , and you probably have a specific topic or project in mind. Perhaps you're planning on putting together the perfect wedding album, or you wanna document your baby's first year. Or maybe you just came back from the most awesome vacation and wanna do more with your photos than simply slipping them into a shoebox. Well, those are all excellent things to scrapbook . In fact, there isn't really anything that shouldn't be scrapbooked.

layered. Next, pattern paper. This is one of the areas of a scrapbook page where you can really show your creativity and set the mood for your page. There are thousands of pattern papers made specifically for scrapbooking . You're sure to find exactly the right one to fit your project. Third on the list, photos. Most scrapbook pages will have at least one of these, although you could build a memory page about a photo.

Before we dive into how to scrapbook , I thought I'd give you a bit of info on where you can find all the great stuff you'll be using. You can find scrapbooking supplies just about anywhere these days, but for the broadest selection and personalized service, visit a scrapbook specialty store. There are packs of everything you could possibly need to scrapbook and then some, but it can be a bit overwhelming for a newcomer.

the hometown spin. Specialty shops also usually have a good assortment of scrapbooking kits, also assembled by theme. Because you get a sample-size amount of embellishment and papers in most kits, they're a great way

album types so you can find just the right one for your scrapbooking needs. Many stores have space set aside where customers can scrapbook . Shop often rent the space by the hour and hold evening classes where you can pick up new skills and learn techniques. The great thing about scrapbooking in a store like this is that you never have to worry about running out of a supply while you work, and

also a great place to pick up the tools you'll use when scrapbooking . Most carry a large assortment of the basics and are happy to help you out with try-before-you-buy demonstrations for fancier items. Some

scanners, and photo printers to help you take care of all your scrapbooking needs. Last but not least, scrapbook stores are a great source of inspiration. You can always find an assortment of scrapbooking books and magazines for sale and the walls of stores are usually adorned with great page, card, and home dcor projects that

For a directory of scrapbook stores and to find one in your area, visit our website at bhgscrapbooksetc.com and click "Find a Store." There are tons of tools for scrapbooking but you really only need a few basic ones to get started. Every scrapbooker should have these five things in their stash--a

size. If you plan to use your computer at all in your scrapbooking ,

a three-ring binder. Built by School Notebooks, the three-ring binder is for scrapbooking or archival and they come in lots of finishes from fabric to leather. Rings that snap apart make inserting and adding pages

and are polyvinyl chloride free. All of those things can harm a scrapbook page so make sure you check the packaging. Now, let's talk about one of the tasks that scares a lot of people off of scrapbooking --organizing your photos. Chances are, you have a few stacks of prints hidden away in drawers or piled into photo boxes, so even

versions of the same project. We found the layout in Let's Start Scrapbooking book and we picked it because we thought it was a really clean structure that could be applied to a lot of

there you have it. Everything you need to know to get started scrapbooking . I hope you enjoyed the class and that you have a great time making your final project.

And just remember, scrapbooking is an expression of who you are so just have fun with it. Show your personality on your pages and you'll love them for years to come. I'm Melissa Inman and thanks again for joining me for Let's Start Scrapbooking .

You Could Scrapbook ... Nora Griffin

Scrapbooking instructor Nora Griffin welcomes us back to her home studio and shows us how to be brave with stamps. Later, Wendy Reed shares tips for layering patterned paper.

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-Welcome to Scrapbook Lifestyle. I'm Patty Defner. Today we're going to visit with Nor a Griffin in her home studio designer and instructor of scrapbooking to see how she can live dangerously with stamps. Later we're also going to see Wendy Reed and how she layers paper.

little bit more creativity and that's kind of the whole point of scrapbooking anyways, it's trying to be as creative as possible. And so, it's a really fun way to kind of expand on your

MyStik Adhesive

Crafting is easier than ever with the new MyStik fully customizable and refillable adhesive tool from SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES by 3LTM.

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different kinds of crafts. It's great for all your paper crafting needs, scrapbooking , altered arts, card making, stamping. It's ISO approved which means the adhesives are guaranteed to be acid free. Acrylic-based so there's no

any way you want. Put a photo in there, use your favorite scrapbooking paper, print your name so no one steals your adhesive at a craft.