Scrapbooking

Then, think about adding some more mementos and colorful embellishments. 61.

What is the overall purpose for your scrapbook? Smudging Smudging by accident is an easy task, smudging for effect is quite another.

Even instant photographs (like Polaroid's) can be used for scrapbooking (sort of, I'll get into that in a bit). Flowers can also be used to add to an outdoor or elegant theme.

33. Tags can be used for accents, captions, and thought bubbles as well as dedications.

89. When the blade is dull, the end is simply broken off to reveal another sharp tip, or easily replaced.

However, since the percentage of lignin is relatively low, newspaper will preserve for many years before this deterioration process begins to occur. Be sure to remove an excess dried gunk that might be on the paper by rubbing it with a rag.

Allow the mixture to dry overnight before use. One of the most creative pockets I've seen in a scrapbook was a back pocket cut out of an old pair of jeans.

Hinges Hinges are used to make pop up windows. Spend a good amount of time planning and arranging then rearranging the collage.

This method would be the easiest. Then, rinse the material under lukewarm water and set to dry.

Patterned backgrounds add a touch of excitement to your page. Hemp looks especially good in western themed scrapbooks or nature-oriented scrapbooks.

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The theme of this book will probably be your baby. 3.

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This technique looks great on children's artwork and in educational scrapbooks. These effects can be much more dramatic than dry embossing.

A white background or a background matching the background color of the photograph will appear to add extra space to the effect. Another way is to scratch the paper with an emery board or sandpaper.

22. Also keep a sharp eye out for deals in second hand stores and garage sales.

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. rangerink.

65. Then, fill the concho with diamond glaze.

Textured paper can also be used as a backgrounds or border to give your page an interesting fresh look. Alternately, if you aren't worried about getting a perfect shape, just shape the clay into beads or other freehand items and bake.

Next, color the back of the vellum with a marker (your choice f color). However, when used on the back of a photograph, the ink will become permanent.

Another method is to string wire through the charm and attach both end of the wire to secure eyelets. You may want to just write captions below the pictures.

These items are generally used as a way to anchor difficult or heavy objects to your scrapbook pages. 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.

Various glues and affixing options are also available. This method would be the easiest.

Embroidery Cotton Embroidery cotton (a heavy-duty, high-quality type of thread) can be used in a number of interesting scrapbooking ways. The ends of the wire are then pushed into the background where it is hidden from view.

Then, fill the concho with diamond glaze. I know, I know.

Click here to go to Paper Mojo. Embroidery fibers can also be twisted or braided for use in artwork or as imaginative borders.

There is a fine line between having a balanced scrapbook page and a gaudy mess. 70.

There are spray-on polyurethane coatings to add a layer of protection. Many of these products are so strong that you can now decorate your scrapbook pages with ribbons, feathers, flowers, or even metal charms.

27. It may also be used to highlight a mechanical or metal working theme.

Kid's Art Kids bring home the greatest creations of macaroni, glitter, and finger paint. Then lay the wax paper on top of glossy photo paper and then cover the wax paper with a sheet of regular printer paper.

An entire scrapbook made using this page antiquing technique looks great. Black or brown cardstock works best for this technique.

The greatest thing about scrapbooking is that there are no rules. This is a great elegant touch for favorite relatives or gift scrapbooks.

They also have a wide variety of embossed paper. 14.

Kid's Art Kids bring home the greatest creations of macaroni, glitter, and finger paint. Debossing is the opposite of embossing.

A background of a contrasting color will reduce the spaced out effect of the photograph. For a fine tear, crease the paper and then lick the crease (or you can use a damp sponge).

100. Simply, mix water and cardstock in a blender.

Bazzill paper is great for this purpose. Are your embellishments drawing the focus away from your mementos?