Scrapbooking

88. Nonetheless, there are a few brands of markers (like Markers Pigma and Color Workshop Blo Pens) available in craft and office supply stores that do not smudge or bleed.

This appearance creates a hardening or masculine effect to scrapbook pages. Furthermore, curled edges can soften and reduce the focus of a busy scrapbook page by directing the eye outwards.

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Then, imprint this ball with a small rubber stamp or a brass seal. Tags Yep, they are just like they sound: a various shaped slip of paper or other material to add extra text… Usually… I mean, this is how they are usually used, but like anything else in scrapbooking: be creative!

100. Though adding a title might seem to be obvious or unimportant, a title defines the whole basis of your scrapbook page.

Even buttons, bottle caps and pebbles can look very professional if you use them creatively. 42.

Smudging Smudging by accident is an easy task, smudging for effect is quite another. These shapes can add to the impact of the themes.

The theme of this book will probably be your baby. There are several ways to attach charms to your page.

Repeat this process again before the item has a chance to cool. I know, I know.

This creates a great children's art background or a funky scrapbook for a close friend. Also place a layer of paper between the puzzle piece and photographs.

Theme The theme of your scrapbook can be simple or complex. This technique looks great on children's artwork and in educational scrapbooks.

Next, set a circle concho over the letters. Unfortunately, the market has not caught up to this and there is no inexpensive and accurate way to test the acidity of fabric.

A nice bow or other embellishment can also be added onto the outside of these windows to add an elegant touch to the window. It is by Pioneer Thinking, here is the web address: http://www.

57. Adding Dimension One good way to add dimension to images is to use double stick foam tape.

This method is especially useful for surprise scrapbooks meant to overwhelm the reader either with all of their accomplishments or all those that care for them. However, Kool-Aid is very acidic, so only use this technique for scrapbooks that you don't expect your grandchildren to flip through.

To reduce shifting of the photographs as you select an appropriate collage design, place temporary tape on each photograph or newspaper clipping. 31.

Then, smudge the color onto the page. Depending on what your scrapbooking plan is, those swatches might work great.

Wax pencils are acid-free and available in a variety of colors. This can be used to increase focus to a certain photograph or to add a little energy to dull scrapbook pages.

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. 49.

37. Print these graphics or clipart directly onto lignin-free and acid-free paper.

Pre-rolled quills and/or precut quilling paper are available in specialty craft stores. For a milder tear, crease the paper by folding it and tear along the crease.

54. When you cut the images or letters out and turn them over, the letters have a very pretty, muted, chalk-like appearance.

Just mix 1 packet of Kool-Aid per quart of water in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer. 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.

You still place photographs, newspaper clippings, poems, and tickets into your scrapbook to display with embellishments and preserve your memories. pioneerthinking.

Before you actually stick that sticker, cut it out and lay it down where you would like it to go to make sure it looks good before placing it, because most stickers do not unstick very well if you make a mistake or change your mind. Then cover the item in a clear embossing powder and heat.

Dye Kool-Aid makes a fabulous inexpensive and easy dye. Unfortunately, regular markers tend to smudge and bleed through scrapbook pages.

If lignin is not removed in the paper manufacturing process, the chemical will cause the paper product to gradually turn brownish-yellow and crumble. Next, add tan chalk for a powdery finish.

Order There are no specific rules stating that all photographs or mementos must be placed in chronological order. You know those glue dots that you use for just about everything?

Stickers can be used for captions, thought bubbles, to hide mistakes, or as embellishments. At the top of this list is an exacto knife.

Woven Backgrounds A woven background can create a natural feel or color to your scrapbook page. Paint strips are available free for the taking in nearly any paint department.

For more control, use a dry marker as a paintbrush. Note that I keep referring to "fake" fur.

Text may be hand written. This scrapbook technique looks especially nice when the book jacket is the reader's favorite book or author, adding a wonderful personalized touch.

Optionally, you can stamp the item with black ink before you emboss for an even more dramatic result. If you are manually cropping and cutting pictures, make sure that you mark the outline you want with chalk (or eye shadow if you don't have chalk) before you cut.

Beads, microbeads, and necklaces can be attached using two-sided tape or Xyron adhesive. To preserve the rectangular shape of the photographs start your weaving in the center of the piece and work outwards.

Emboss clear. There are two ways to solve these problems.

Copper, aluminum and other metal sheets can be found at many craft stores, and with a nice sharp pair of snips they can be cut easier than you would think. The best solution is scanning the art and using a picture of it for the scrapbook.

If you don't, your photos will slowly discolor. 53.