The picture says it all. I live for moments like this. … [Read more...]
Liberate Your Creativity, Part 1
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for ideas? Maybe it was a blank scrapbook page staring back at you or a photo that you just couldn't figure out how to scrap. Most of us find ourselves blocked or uninspired at some point in our creative lives. Drex Davis, president of Scrapbook.com offers some creative solutions for unblocking your inner artist in his blog. But it doesn't have to be just a … [Read more...]
Scrapbook Nights: Good, Better, and Best!
GOOD = bare minimum requirements... Adequate space and lighting Adequate time (at least five hours) Adequate equipment (die cut machines, punches, stamps, etc.) BETTER = all of the above plus... Reasonable cropping fee Well-organized and maintained scrap space and equipment Helpful hostess or sales person Plenty of time to get settled and make progress on albums (6 - 12 hours) No cliques BEST = … [Read more...]
How to Take Great Photos
One crucial element in a scrapbook is the photo. You can create scrapbooks without them, but you may lose the visual impact that photos provide. These images remind us of moments: once-in-a-lifetime moments; unplanned, spontaneous moments; do-over moments; even daily doldrums. So whether vacationing in Paris or eating meatloaf at home, here are five tips for taking the best pictures possible: Take … [Read more...]
Scrapbook.com Acquires Scrapjazz.com
It was just announced today that Scrapbook.com, an online mega site, has acquired Scrapjazz.com and ScrapTutor.com, a premier online resource for scrapbookers. Both are family-run companies and they plan to work closely on this acquisition to make an even greater online gateway for the scrapbook community. I've always been a fan of both companies and websites with their top-notch customer … [Read more...]
Lessons from Scrapbooking: The Small Things
Daily moments are also opportunities for capturing memories. They tell the story of your uniqueness, according to Angie Pedersen, author of The Book of Me. Photos can even capture mannerisms‚Äîthe way someone smiles, sits, or stands‚Äîand preserve them for future generations to cherish. When I was given some old black-and-white photos of my grandma and grandpa, I learned many things … [Read more...]
Admiring Scrapbook Pages
I'm so impressed with the scrap spaces of other scrappers. It inspires (and intimidates) me if I'm being completely honest. I'm learning that I have to limit myself from looking (gawking) for too long at other people's "stuff." Sure I browse the galleries and ooh and aah over other people's pages and rooms, but if I look too long I start to feel like my scrap space, my stuff, and … [Read more...]
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