Scrapbooking

Then, think about adding some more mementos and colorful embellishments. Having oversized or off-centered photographs looks very unprofessional.

The only acid-free fabric dyes I know of are Ranger Crafts dyes (http://www. Furthermore, curled edges can soften and reduce the focus of a busy scrapbook page by directing the eye outwards.

Therefore, it is probably preferable to use copies of your only picture of Great Grandma rather than risk ruining the photograph forever. Then, fill the concho with diamond glaze.

Silk actually goes through an acid bath during the manufacturing process, as well as many tie-dyed fabrics. So your best bet is to scan the instant photograph and print in out.

You may also choose to lay the items out in a standard recipe or calendar layout. Simply alternate horizontal and vertical threads over and under.

In this case, a collage presents the viewer with an almost overwhelming amount of things to look at, and lends to a feeling of overwhelmingly being loved. Cut along these lines with scissors or a ruler and an exacto knife.

Try crumpling and crumpling other types of paper, they may become cloth-like as well. 82.

Shadow boxes can also be used to add emphasis in dedications. If you need to, redampen the edge and remove more material, little by little.

However, crystal lacquer looks especially nice on more formal gift scrapbooks. In this case, a collage presents the viewer with an almost overwhelming amount of things to look at, and lends to a feeling of overwhelmingly being loved.

Your middle shade of paper will be the base for your design, while the darker shade will be used as the shadow. This gives the copper red, orange, and purple tones.

What Next? Tinting Tinting is a great way to add a touch of color to black-and-white photos.

Wax Paper Ink Dye Wax paper ink dye has an effect resembling tie-dye. They normally sell large sheets of paper you can cut down (like 25"x35" large, and for good prices), but you can get 3"x5" swatches of 4-8 different papers for less than 4 bucks plus free shipping.

Gluing shells together and placing them directly on the scrapbook page makes a shell Lei. The book is to keep the paper from curling, and the wax paper is to keep the paper from sticking to the book.

Thus, body art rhinestones are easy to place directly onto scrapbook pages. Collages create great funky scrapbook pages.

This adds a masculine touch that is great for those interested in cars, trains, airplanes, or metalworking. The easiest pocket is simply an envelope.

For an interesting change from ribbon and lace, try using jute or raffia. Weaving can be done using fabric, yarn, straw, or reeds.

So your best bet is to scan the instant photograph and print in out. Click here to go to Paper Mojo.

Paint strips are available free for the taking in nearly any paint department. Place your object or photograph on top of this middle section.

Just slow down and force it back to the crease and continue. If you don't, your photos will slowly discolor.

76. Contrasting colors can also be used to create a more dramatic or focusing effect away from or towards various photographs or mementos.

Fabric Fabric can be used in many ways to enhance scrapbook pages. Some types of eyelets also make elegant accents.

Popcorn Garlands Add popcorn garlands to your Christmas scrapbook pages. 95.

You may want to just write captions below the pictures. The low-tech way to solve these problems is to manually crop and shape the photograph using a pair of scissors or an exacto knife.

These embellishments can be used as an added touch for baby announcements, children's artwork, or elegant gift books depending on the shape and size. Remember you can always add more pages.

This takes a bit of time and effort, but it looks great. 33.

Be careful not to overload a page with embellishments, more is not always better. Shadow boxes can also be used to add emphasis in dedications.

Individual fibers can be used to highlight focus on certain items or used to add dimension to artwork or drawings. To save these creations, without the macaroni and glitter mess, simply scan and print your child's creations for use in your next scrapbook.

You can also group items into formal or informal categories such as similar colors, events, activities, individuals, or families. Click here to go to Paper Mojo.

Not only does this look very professional, but it will preserve the newspaper clipping indefinitely. Each order has its own place in scrapbooking.

The basic idea is to draw on the photograph with these pens to create custom tints. The best solution is to reduce static electricity before you add the glitter.

Happy Scrapbooking! Rubber Stamping Rubber stamps dipped in acid-free ink can be used to create various embellishments.

Alternately, computer fonts come in a wide variety and can provide great ways to type and print text in "spooky" or "flowery" lettering. Adding Dimension One good way to add dimension to images is to use double stick foam tape.

When gluing feathers, place a thin line of glue along the center of the feather. A great deal of practice is required to get these pens to create the desired results, and in the beginning, you're probably better of practicing on pictures that you never plan on using in your scrapbook.

For mistakes in journal text, cover the mistake with a sticker the same color as the journal page. The rest of this book is dedicated to the how-to's of scrapbooking.

95. Complimentary colors can be slightly lighter or darker than the background to direct the focus towards or away from portions of the page.

Now put this piece of paper in the printer and print whatever you like onto it. To test for this, cut a square inch off and soak it in a glass of water over night.

Gradually, work your way around the cardstock until you get the desired effect. This technique is especially useful in children's art and educational scrapbooks.