Scrapbooking

Any photograph can be used in a scrapbook. Generally, these Leis are not made with complex patterns, but remain very simple.

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. Often used items can be ripped apart and the pieces reused literally for only pennies.

26. Various ready made patterning templates and layouts are available on the internet.

In addition to using only photographs, collages can also contain blocks of text or embellishment. This strong and versatile blade allows you to cut almost anything into any shape.

This can be glued very easily. 4.

To create this look, you will need glass marbles with one flat side. Click here to go to Paper Mojo.

At the top of this list is an exacto knife. Metal An interesting alternative to regular paper tags is using scrap metal.

For mistakes in journal text, cover the mistake with a sticker the same color as the journal page. Basically, shadow boxes are 3 dimensional "frames" that hold text, photos or embellishments.

In fact, you could easily have them custom made to your desires. Lace requires a bit more patience and much less glue.

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What is the overall purpose for your scrapbook? Titles can be as basic as the date of an event, the name of an individual, or a specific event.

Then, cook the photograph until it shrinks. Double stick foam tape is available at most craft stores in various colors and thicknesses.

Alternately, these embellishments can be used to soften the look of a busy or sharp image. Color Color coordination and contrast will highlight and accent your scrapbook.

If the water is colored or you see dye collecting at the bottom of the glass then that means it will discolor other scrapbook items over time. Spacing Spacing is a difficult matter.

To see a great gallery of quills, go to AmyTree. For mistakes in journal text, cover the mistake with a sticker the same color as the journal page.

Though adding a title might seem to be obvious or unimportant, a title defines the whole basis of your scrapbook page. With a little practice, smudging can create a hazy or smoky effect.

Dye Kool-Aid makes a fabulous inexpensive and easy dye. For even better results, Xyron the objects you want glittered.

3. Alternately, you can use Liver of Sulpher to make the copper look old and blackened.

You can even use moldable foam to make your own rubber stamps. Crystal Lacquer Crystal lacquer adds shine and protection to your photographs.

Therefore, it is probably preferable to use copies of your only picture of Great Grandma rather than risk ruining the photograph forever. For a fine tear, crease the paper and then lick the crease (or you can use a damp sponge).

Another consideration when using fabrics is if the color will bleed off onto your page and other things touching it. Some of the best sanity savers include glue dots, glue pens, Xyron adhesives, and two-sided tape.

The wax acts as a resistant to the ink, forming a textured look. I know, I know.

A third method is to glue the charm directly onto the scrapbook page. They usually come in red and have a neato symbol imprinted in to the wax.

Unfortunately, regular markers tend to smudge and bleed through scrapbook pages. 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.

92. Vellum Vellum is a transparent, translucent material.

Next, crinkle the individual popcorns and roll them into tight balls. Debossing is the opposite of embossing.

For an interesting change from ribbon and lace, try using jute or raffia. This scrapbook technique looks especially nice when the book jacket is the reader's favorite book or author, adding a wonderful personalized touch.

56. This appearance creates a softening effect to loud scrapbook pages or adds an air of freedom and peace to an outdoorsy themed scrapbook.

After you have planned the layout for your photos, be sure that you are using the right kind of mounting tape for them! Since, the bottom of the puzzle pieces is flat, gluing and placing puzzle pieces is simple.

Let's get scrapbooking! 56.

Collages create great funky scrapbook pages. 46.

68. If you would rather purchase handmade paper, I suggest Paper Mojo.

However, not all stickers are suitable for scrapbooking. So, unless you are selling your scrapbook then you don't have anything to worry about.

Weaving Photographs For more dramatic results from your photographs, try weaving two copies of the same photograph together. The powders are applied using embossing ink and then heated with an embossing heat gun.

31. You can make your own customized paper of any color and texture you want.

All you have to do now is let your creativity flow. Then, glue the squares onto the background leaving an equal space between each square.

Special interests themes include favorite colors, sports, favorite television programs, music, the outdoors, or cultural influences. You don't want any of the dried gunk on it, just the stains it leaves.