Disney Scrapbooking Stickers: Ideas for Your Disney Pages

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

Disney scrapbooking stickers work well on vacation photos as well as movie ticket stub layouts. Adding embellishments to a scrapbooking layout is the finishing touch, like adding jewelry to an outfit. Going without can give your page an unfinished or incomplete look, while too many on a page can make it look too busy or crowded. Of course there are some great choices in Disney scrapbooking stickers, but you do not want to put too many on one page or in any place on your layouts. Consider some simple scrapbooking tips for your Disney page layouts.

First, take some time to look at the sizes of your Disney scrapbooking stickers. A larger sticker will look a lot like the focal point of your page so if you add too many larger stickers they’ll compete with your photo or other memento. To make the stickers look like they are not competing with each other, try using one large sticker with a few small ones, and you could also design a photo border or page border with small stickers. Consider how the Disney stickers will look around your picture. For instance some find that putting the large sticker on the corner of their photo helps to anchor it to the page and the two look as if they’re working together, not against one another.

Remember that you can find very generic Disney scrapbooking stickers that may work well on your pages. Disney parks are famous for their fireworks, and you can find plenty of fireworks stickers, or look for stars or roller coaster rides. Consider using these types of Disney scrapbooking stickers very generously or else your scrapbook might look a little too contrived. If you have Disney characters and accents all over your layout, your album will start looking like a Disney commercial and not a scrapbook!

Using Disney scrapbooking stickers is a great way to starting scrapbooking with kids and begin creating scrapbooks with them as well. If they can choose their own stickers, they will be encourages to create their own albums. You could even buy some Disney scrapbooking stickers and keep them available for the next rainy day project you need! They may just come in handy on those days.

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The Costs For Scrapbooking

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

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For scrapbooking enthusiasts the thrill is in making elaborate scrapbook albums. They love seeing their hard work pay off when family and friends visit and they get to show off their albums. If you are new to the scrapbooking world, then you will need to start off simply and easily. You do not need a wad of cash in order to pursue this hobby. But you will need to acquire the basic necessities if you want to see your pictures displayed in an album.

For scrapbooking you are going to need a scrapbook album. It will have blank pages that you can insert your sheets into or it will already come with some colored papers attached inside. The album should be sturdy and have a quick and easy way to add more scrapbook pages. You can find scrapbook layouts on a variety of websites or you can visit your local craft store to find the exact layouts that you wish to see in your scrapbook.

When buying scrapbook pages, it is important to make sure they are acid-free. As well, the ink you use has to be suitable for writing in your scrapbook. You do not want the ink bleeding through to the next page and possibly ruining a picture. So be aware of the type of scrapbook paper that you buy. You may not want to invest in the best quality but you most certainly do not want to use just any old type of paper.

Another huge expense in the scrapbooking world is the sticker machine. This is a machine that turns pictures into stickers. It takes the place of die cuts. You can buy special paper that has the sticker material on the back and it will use the paper until it is completely gone. There are also three dimensional stickers that can go on the scrapbook pages.

When you are looking for scrapbooking supplies you will be amazed at the places you can buy the necessary items. Martha Stewart has a line that is exclusive to Michael’s Crafts, Creative Memories and also a line by Anna Griffin. You can also find stickers and some sheets at such places as Wal-Mart, Target and even some dollar discount stores. If you do not want to go into a retail store and prefer to shop online, then try www.scrapbook.com, as they sell scrapbook layouts and scrapbooking kits.

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How to Use Your Handwriting on Scrapbooking Pages

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

Scrapbooking as a hobby has changed along with the digital age. We can use digital software to create beautiful scrapbooking pages completely on our computer screens.  Even the most traditional scrapbookers love the neat, professional-looking type of computer fonts for their pages.

Your handwriting may not be as neat as a printed journaling block from a computer.  Yet, your families will find it so much more meaningful and personal than anything typed.

Why don’t we use our own handwriting on our scrapbooking pages more often?  We all have different reasons.  You might be concerned with how messy your handwriting is or that others may not be able to read it.  Remember those recipes written by a grandparent or handwritten letters from a loved one?  Those are more meaningful to you now because they are personal and unique.  Your family will feel the same way about your handwriting in your scrapbooks.

Handwriting mistakes a common reason why people hesitate to use their own handwriting on their scrapbooking pages.  You can use different techniques to correct your handwriting errors. First, use a paper journaling block.  These are inexpensive, and if you make a mistake on one, you just try again on another.  If you spot your mistake after the journaling is attached to the page, just glue another paper block over the one with the error.  You can use stickers to cover your mistakes as well.

Handwriting success depends on using the right pen.  You should first consider the type of paper you are using.  Choose a pen designed to write on that type of surface.  Some pens will run or smear on certain types of scrapbooking paper.  Width is also important.  Using a wide tip pen on a small square of paper is not going to be successful.

Always practice your journaling before you glue it to your page.  Write a draft on a piece of scrap paper.  Slowly, read it aloud. This helps you spot errors in your grammar and spelling.  If you have someone available, ask them to proofread it for you.  Always remember to test the pen on the paper as well.  Practicing on a draft first also lets you see if you have enough room available for all of your journaling.

Are you one of those people that write uphill? If you find it difficult to write in a straight line, use lined journaling blocks. You can make them yourself, buy a stamp with lines designed for this purpose, or purchase pre-lined journaling papers.  Another tip is to use the natural lines in your layouts.  Write along stripes on patterned paper. Handwrite phrases around a frame. You can even print on the edges of your borders.

There are few things as personal as our handwriting.  Handwriting is unique.  Like our signature, it is a statement of who we are.  When you use your handwriting on your page layouts it adds character to your scrapbooks.  It will tell your family and anyone who looks at your albums about your mood and your personality.  Your family is sure to treasure your scrapbooks even more.  Let your handwriting add depth and emotion to your pages, not a computer font.

Christine Perry is an avid scrapbooker and has more than 10 years of scrapbooking experience. Her favorite scrapbooking subjects are her reluctant teenagers. She invites you to her website, http://www.intoscrapbooking.com for more scrapbooking ideas and information on Mother’s Day cards for scrapbooking.

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Need Ideas for Scrapbooking Paper Storage?

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

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If there’s one problem that many serious scrappers run into, it’s scrapbooking paper storage. It seems like any place you store your cardstock or what system you have tried, you end up with paper that is torn, wrinkled or bent, or that is not in a convenient location. What to do?

There are some simple scrapbooking tips to solve the problem of scrapbooking paper storage. You may have noticed that many scrapbook supply stores sell storage systems that are designed specifically for scrapbook paper. You may have been hesitant about purchasing such an option, but remember that your scrapbook projects start with your paper. Purchasing a simple system can be considered an investment in your projects. There are many options available when it comes to these scrapbooking paper storage systems so you can probably find something that’s within your price range.

Of course there are other options that you could use as a scrapbooking paper storage system. As an example, you may want to browse an office supply catalog or visit your local supply store. These usually have towers that are meant to keep a person’s desk organized when it comes to their paperwork. Some are wide enough to hold scrapbooking paper but of course you want to be sure you’re getting the right size. They also offer storage boxes made for magazines, but that also work for storing scrapbooking paper. Try thinking “outside the box” and consider using things for purposes other then what they were made for. If you can use a product for your desk and it works for you, then of course you should use it for your own scrapbooking paper storage?

Consider using things you already have around your home for your scrapbooking paper storage. For example, do you have old photograph albums or some large books you aren’t using anymore? You can keep paper in between the pages. (Finally, a use for those old encyclopedias in the attic!) You might just want to put a sheet of plastic wrap from your kitchen between your scrapbook paper and the book’s pages so that no ink transfers. And of course whatever you use for scrapbooking paper organization, it’s important to keep it up and away from the kids, pets, and anyone else that might be using your desk and not take care of your papers the way you do.

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Ways to Spend National Scrapbooking Day

Posted on April 21, 2009 by admin

Scrapbookers have their own holiday.The first Saturday in May is National Scrapbooking Day.As the scrapbooking hobby has become more popular so has this celebration of all things scrapbooking.Don’t forget to make the day special.  How can you celebrate? Consider these ideas and tips that will make National Scrapbooking Day memorable this year.

1. Call your local scrapbook store and ask what special activities they have planned.  Many local stores have sales, but quite a few offer make-and-take projects, special workshops, or crop time just for National Scrapbooking Day.

2. Learn a new scrapbooking technique.You can do this yourself.  Pick up a scrapbook magazine and try a new skill. It can be something that is easy or more complex. Now make a page layout using that technique.

3. Shop for a new scrapbook tool.  We all have one of the latest tools on our scrapbooking wishlists.  Indulge yourself this May with one on your list. Bring it home with you and give it a try on a new scrapbook project.

4. Gather your friends for a scrapbooking crop party.  Throw a National Scrapbooking Day party with your fellow scrapbookers. Just add some refreshments and lots of workspace for scrapbooking and you’re ready to enjoy your favorite activity with your friends.

5. Browse your local bookstore for a new scrapbook magazine or book.Have fun discovering what the newest ideas in scrapbooking are. Books and magazines are a great way to keep up to date on your design skills.

6. Shop for new supplies online. Online scrapbooking stores usually have great National Scrapbooking Day sales that often run the whole weekend.The best deals are usually on Saturday, but many stores will run their sales on Sunday too.Visit your favorite internet stores first, because many offer the best sales during night owl specials or early bird hours.  Be sure you know what time zone they are in so you don’t miss out.

7. Share your hobby with a friend.Do you have a friend who wants to learn how to document her memories and make a scrapbook? National Scrapbooking Day is a great time to show her how. Bring her to your local store for a special event or invite her to your home to scrapbook.

8. Attend an online crop. Check scrapbooking message boards for online crops.  Many offer virtual crops. You and other scrapbookers make page layouts at the same time and chat online with each other.Many crops will have contests to see which scrapbooker got the most layouts done. Some will have contests, and some may have a gallery where you can upload your designs.

9. Snap some photos. If going to a scrapbook event isn’t possible, consider taking some pictures of your loved ones. Upload them to your favorite online printer and start to plan your next album.

10. Organize your scrapbooking space. You just might find some supplies you forgot all about.  A little organization can help you get more pages done the next time you sit down to create a page layout.

11. Go on a scrapbooking retreat or plan to attend a scrapbooking convention.Your local area may have scrapbooking events and expos. The weekend of National Scrapbooking Day might be a great time to organize a getaway with your girlfriends.

12. Read “A Page Out of Life” by Kathleen Reid.This novel is about a local scrapbooking club and the very different women who come to the club.While scrapbooking together, they discover secrets that are hidden in their photographs. National Scrapbooking Day is a perfect time to read this book.

Enjoy this year’s National Scrapbooking Day! No matter how you decide to spend the day, remember to enjoy your hobby with family and friends.

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