Scrapbooking

This method would be the easiest. This adds a touch of age and antiqueness to scrapbook pages.

To clean these marker paintbrushes, simply wipe with a damp cloth. 45.

Be aware, however, that the glossy coating on the book jacket creates an added challenge to sticking objects to this background. 64.

Just lay the items on the page where you think they should go. Depending on what your scrapbooking plan is, those swatches might work great.

Finally, add black and tan chalk on top of the rub to shadow and highlight the item. 68.

There is a whole scrapbooking sub-culture dedicated to this called Digital Scrapbooking. 15.

This is because if the child dips their hand into a pool of paint then way more paint than is needed is on their hand, and it will also drip everywhere. This might be good for a young adult or college student scrapbook.

All you have to do now is let your creativity flow. Then cover the item in a clear embossing powder and heat.

Some interesting wood like materials include bamboo, popsicle sticks, and pieces of wood. Then, smudge the color onto the page.

Unfortunately, the macaroni bits and glitter are soon all over the floor or eaten by the dog. The design is indented into the paper or material.

Then, just write over the sticker. Cut a square inch and suck on it for a minute or so.

Titles and text can also be punched to create professional looking scrapbook pages. 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.

Some types of eyelets also make elegant accents. Moldable foam can also be made into three-dimensional hearts or doves for wedding scrapbooks or personalized items for graduation scrapbooks.

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. You can only cover it up or try to incorporate it somehow.

A background of a contrasting color will reduce the spaced out effect of the photograph. Xyron adhesives and two-sided tape works for those larger jobs and work on almost any item type.

Ribbons and Lace Ribbon and lace are by far the most common, and some argue the most beautiful, border embellishment. Vellum is available in both acidic and non-acidic forms.

42. They can also be simple flowers or leaves to create elegant looks for gift scrapbooks.

This dye can be used to create a funky pattern on fabric. There are spray-on polyurethane coatings to add a layer of protection.

Attach the charms to your scrapbook once they cool completely. The only acid-free fabric dyes I know of are Ranger Crafts dyes (http://www.

Then go to your favorite grocery store and get a roll of wax paper. But don't limit yourself to this; many collages look great without predefined borders if the pictures are combined nicely.

To ensure that glue does not show through the lace, you can lay it flat on a piece of paper and spray one side with spray adhesive. Ribbon and lace are especially popular in gift and feminine scrapbooks.

Debossing is the opposite of embossing. Other Types of Paper There are various types of paper that can be used for backgrounds or journal entries for various effects.

Like for babies there are mini baby clothes, mini rattles, mini baby blocks, etc. Peel off the wax paper and then apply dye ink to the photo paper (like from Ranger Crafts).

Not only will glue end up all over the place but you will no doubt find out too late that the title doesn't go well with the photograph or that the spacing is too tight. In this way, charms can be added to memento, graduation, or gift scrapbooks to create a personalized feeling to the page.

This gives the copper red, orange, and purple tones. 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.

Let's get scrapbooking! Bazzill paper is great for this purpose.

Remember the old saying, "measure twice and cut once. If you would rather purchase handmade paper, I suggest Paper Mojo.

Acrylic paints come in every imaginable color and are available at most craft and office supply stores. Tags can be used for accents, captions, and thought bubbles as well as dedications.

Embroidery Cotton Embroidery cotton (a heavy-duty, high-quality type of thread) can be used in a number of interesting scrapbooking ways. For instance, chronological order might be useful for an anniversary scrapbook.

Silk actually goes through an acid bath during the manufacturing process, as well as many tie-dyed fabrics. On one photograph, draw evenly spaced vertical lines on the back of the picture.

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. " To manually change a distracting or cluttered background of a photo, simply cut out the background and replace it with a with a new paper background; this allows the eye to focus on the people instead of the clutter behind them.

Embossed Foil Embossed foil creates unique elegant accents and highlights on photographs. Next, using watercolor pencils and a wet paintbrush thoroughly coat the tissue paper.

Gradually, work your way around the cardstock until you get the desired effect. Double stick foam tape is available at most craft stores in various colors and thicknesses.

There is no good way to preserve real fur either, so just use the fake stuff. 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.

Popcorn Garlands Add popcorn garlands to your Christmas scrapbook pages. All you have to do now is let your creativity flow.

Moldable foam is available at most craft stores in a variety of different colors. A nice journal about your baby's day could also add a nice touch 2.

Glitter Glitter can add a wonderful sparkle to your borders and fonts. Make sure it all prints on one page and preferably centered.