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Quill half of a strip then quill the other half in the opposite direction to make an "S" shape. 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). There are two ways to solve these problems.

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92. Note that paper bags are high in lignin, so be careful of their use.

73. However, Kool-Aid is very acidic, so only use this technique for scrapbooks that you don't expect your grandchildren to flip through.

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3. Photographs and text blocks can be punched into virtually any shapes or sizes.

Handprints are especially appreciated in baby or grandparent scrapbooks. Beading Beads can add color and design to a scrapbook.

Wax pencils are acid-free and available in a variety of colors. This paper can either match, compliment, or contrast your background color.

Stained glass is especially pretty in the most formal or heavily religiously themed scrapbooks. These can add a playful, exotic, or outdoor feel to your scrapbook.

Faux Typewriter Keys Typewriter keys add a learned look to a scrapbook page. Titles can be as basic as the date of an event, the name of an individual, or a specific event.

Faux Wax Seals You've seen them, those cool wax dots that keep letter envelopes closed. 100.

Creativity and imagination are your only limits. Then, twist the petals together where you pinched them.

Basically, shadow boxes are 3 dimensional "frames" that hold text, photos or embellishments. Fraying Fraying can create extremely interesting and artistic border accents.

Feel free to use crayons other than clear or white as well. Gradually, work your way around the cardstock until you get the desired effect.

You can only cover it up or try to incorporate it somehow. Wax pencils are soft pencils designed to write on glass, plastic and photographs.

Digital pictures can easily be printed right onto lignin-free and acid-free paper. Glass marbles can also be used to create artistic children's art and scientific looking scrapbooks for young scientists.

Special interests themes include favorite colors, sports, favorite television programs, music, the outdoors, or cultural influences. Alternately, you can stretch a piece of an old nylon over the loop and secure with tape.

However, Kool-Aid is very acidic, so only use this technique for scrapbooks that you don't expect your grandchildren to flip through. This trick adds a very unique touch to Christmas scrapbooks.

For instance, rice paper is a fine paper that can add elegance to a scrapbook page. 63.

The kind you find in the school supplies isle works great. Then, squeeze the excess water out of the paper and press the mixture in any candy or soap mold.

71. Some people like to use their finger, and some prefer to use a ball of densely crumpled paper.

This strong and versatile blade allows you to cut almost anything into any shape. 23.

Other photos and images can also be printed or cut into text and pasted onto the page. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I'm just going to direct you to the best resource I know of for making homemade paper.

Like for babies there are mini baby clothes, mini rattles, mini baby blocks, etc. This has become a huge thing, actually.

Typewriter keys create an added personal touch to scrapbooks for secretaries, writers, and students. To test this, soak a square inch of fabric in a glass of water over night.

Homemade Paper Embellishments Candy and soap molds can be used to make embellishments with that homemade paper look. But don't limit yourself to this; many collages look great without predefined borders if the pictures are combined nicely.

Simply, roll out a small ball of the clay. Furthermore, be careful that the sticker adhesive does not dry out or seep around the edges.

" Yes wood. Other photos and images can also be printed or cut into text and pasted onto the page.

Leis add an exotic touch to holiday scrapbooks. When punching out and gluing small pieces of paper, place a strip of double-sided tape on the back of the paper before punching out the shape.

Text You may or may not want to add text to your scrapbook page. This is time consuming and frustrating, so the best solution is to reduce static electricity before you add the powder or glitter by simply placing a dryer sheet on top of the page before you work, and then spray the powder and glitter with archival spray to keep it in place.

Faux ABC Beads ABC beads look great on children's artwork and baby scrapbooks. Unlike regular rhinestones, body art rhinestones have an adhesive backing.

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

Color the back of the vellum with a soft color of ink. To do this, just place a dryer sheet on top of the page before you begin working.

This is a very elegant touch on gift scrapbooks or invitations. This has become a huge thing, actually.

Quickly and easily you have another copy of your baby announcement, recipe, or calendar. 87.