Scrapbooking

34. Its uses are limited only to your imagination!

The right pattern tailored to your theme and purpose can also increase that professional look. By far, the best resource for all sorts of textured paper is Paper Mojo.

You can probably find a set of embellishments for nearly any theme. Make a wire loop.

This isn't to discourage you from using it, not all. Place a piece of pain paper on top of the fabric and iron where the fabric is.

It is very difficult to make your own molds; it is truly an art in itself. Embellishments can be used as the main focus of your page, to highlight items, or as borders.

To preserve the rectangular shape of the photographs start your weaving in the center of the piece and work outwards. The design you create depends only upon your creativity and talent.

28. This presents a feel of as time goes by.

Always keep in mind that scrapbooking is permanent. You can tarnish copper tooling foil by heating it.

As you get more acquainted with scrapbooking, you will find products that save you time and frustration. This appearance creates a hardening or masculine effect to scrapbook pages.

Alternately, make the mark into an interesting squiggle or doodle. Wax Resist You probably experimented with the technique of wax resist in elementary school.

Never glue as you go! You should never use real fur in your scrapbooks.

This will closely approximate the appearance of homemade paper. Continue making loops until you have enough to make a flower.

Double stick foam tape is available at most craft stores in various colors and thicknesses. Be aware, however, that some of these media alternates are extremely difficult to work with, break easily, and may not preserve well.

Today, scrapbooks have evolved into long lasting, beautiful mementos containing everything from news clippings to three-dimensional objects. Then, the piece is immediately ready to place.

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. 39.

Complimentary colors can be slightly lighter or darker than the background to direct the focus towards or away from portions of the page. This method works well on scrapbooks with fabric backgrounds.

Welcome to 100 Techniques for Expert Scrapbooking! Silver and Gold Accents Beautiful silver and gold accents make a wonderful touch to lettering or tags on your scrapbook page.

Otherwise, the knife will cut right through your picture and into your scrapbook page or dining room table. 10.

You can even use moldable foam to make your own rubber stamps. Glitter Glitter can add a wonderful sparkle to your borders and fonts.

This will look like a border to the vellum. Cut a square inch and suck on it for a minute or so.

I suggest that you test print whatever you want to be printed on the fabric on regular paper first. Open them again.

Curled edges give depth to a scrapbook page. Fabric Flowers Fabric flowers make great embellishments on scrapbook pages.

Another easy way to dye is with egg dyes sold for Easter. : Instead, just use a cloud shaped punch to create the individual popcorns from regular paper.

If you don't have a scanner already, I would suggest getting one. Dye Kool-Aid makes a fabulous inexpensive and easy dye.

Iron the papers, using the hottest setting of a pre-heated iron, for no more than 5 seconds. 87.

Thus, tags can be big or small, square or specially shaped, white or colored, plain or textured. 30.

To add a richer texture, cut these from velveteen paper. Pockets Sometimes, you may want to temporarily store objects in a pocket.

You can use virtually any graphic on the Internet for any non-commercial project. Once you have decided upon the final layout, then and only then start attaching the items.

Go to your favorite hardware or home improvement store and buy a tube of 100% silicon. Just try to make sure that no photos directly touch fabric, and if you need them to overlap, make sure there is a layer of paper between the two.

Next, using alternating strips from photograph one and then photograph two, weave the pieces together. Stained glass is especially pretty in the most formal or heavily religiously themed scrapbooks.

: You see, the reason they are "instant" is that they contain all of the chemicals needed to develop photographs right there on the paper. Be creative.

You'll also want to be sure the fabric won't bleed its color to nearby items. Embellishments Your own unique embellishments add a special personal touch to your scrapbook pages.

Colored Paper Additional color can be easily added to your scrapbook page through different colored backgrounds, borders, and embellishments. Shrink art paper is available at your local craft store.

Now there's a much better way to save and preserve your treasures: Scrapbooking! You'll want to use a scanner for copying photographs where you want to preserve, or not use original.

Conversely, papyrus is a coarse almost wood like paper creating an exotic feel to a scrapbook page. 7.

To create a unique leather look, simply distress cardstock. 73.

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. Go to your favorite hardware or home improvement store and buy a tube of 100% silicon.