Scrapbooking

Both acid and lignin accelerate photo fading and general deterioration. If you are using straw, bark or reeds, be aware that these materials do not preserve well.

These shapes can add to the impact of the themes. 8.

43. To make your own quills, you roll strips of paper (from 1/8" to 1" wide, with 1/8" being standard) around a toothpick to make the paper into a spiral.

Painted Tissue Paper Painted tissue paper can add a colorful flair to your children's artwork or scrapbook page. 59.

Be aware, however, that puzzle pieces are generally not lignin-free and acid-free. Tags can be used for accents, captions, and thought bubbles as well as dedications.

Fingerprint smudges on your photographs can be removed by rubbing the fingerprints with a piece of flannel or a dry baby wipe. Make sure it all prints on one page and preferably centered.

Both acid and lignin accelerate photo fading and general deterioration. Many people assume that all fabrics are acid-free, but they aren't.

Weaving Photographs For more dramatic results from your photographs, try weaving two copies of the same photograph together. Emboss clear.

Tarnishing and Untarnishing Copper Copper, tarnish or untarnished, adds a unique metallic look to your scrapbook page. To achieve this technique, first you need two copies of the same photo.

One way to attach metal charms is by sewing the charms directly onto your page with thread or embroidery cotton. Embroidery fibers can also be twisted or braided for use in artwork or as imaginative borders.

The answers to these three questions are all factors in selecting an appropriate theme. Tarnishing and Untarnishing Copper Copper, tarnish or untarnished, adds a unique metallic look to your scrapbook page.

Yes, lignin-free paper does cost more, but it is a vital part of preserving your cherished scrapbooks. 20.

83. Most regular glues do not work on metal.

The right pattern tailored to your theme and purpose can also increase that professional look. Wax pencils are soft pencils designed to write on glass, plastic and photographs.

Rubber stamps can be anything really, because they are a booming business. Therefore, it is probably preferable to use copies of your only picture of Great Grandma rather than risk ruining the photograph forever.

Be aware, however, that the glossy coating on the book jacket creates an added challenge to sticking objects to this background. Do you remember those days as a kid pasting newspaper clippings onto paper and bundling dozens of papers together with some fancy ribbon or a string?

However, you can also create customized buttons that match your background or general color scheme. Woven Backgrounds A woven background can create a natural feel or color to your scrapbook page.

With a little practice, smudging can create a hazy or smoky effect. Be aware though, not all fabrics are acid-free.

Then, think about adding some more mementos and colorful embellishments. 37.

Your mother, on the other hand, will love a multitude of baby pictures fancifully embellished with flowers, ribbon, and baby fingerprints. A well thought out color scheme can help define the theme of a page, attract attention to specific items, or detract away from mistakes.

Since, the bottom of the puzzle pieces is flat, gluing and placing puzzle pieces is simple. Creating this effect is easy.

These significant items are available in virtually all craft stores. Heck, you can even scan an entire finished scrapbook page, print it out and have copies of it to give away.

For instance, rice paper is a fine paper that can add elegance to a scrapbook page. You may want to just write captions below the pictures.

Furthermore, curled edges can soften and reduce the focus of a busy scrapbook page by directing the eye outwards. Gradually, work your way around the cardstock until you get the desired effect.

This method works well on scrapbooks with fabric backgrounds. Since, the bottom of the puzzle pieces is flat, gluing and placing puzzle pieces is simple.

73. Over the years, scrapbooking has matured into an art.

Hand Prints The sweetest accents to a child's scrapbook page are handprints. Furthermore, these embellishments can be used to focus on a certain photograph or memento.

Faux Metal Designs To give a metal look to your scrapbook page, print the items directly onto vellum. It is very difficult to make your own molds; it is truly an art in itself.

We hope that you will give it a try! Simply rub chalk along the edges of the paper.

23. Patterned Paper Patterned paper can be used for backgrounds, borders, and embellishments.

A nice journal about your baby's day could also add a nice touch 2. Are your embellishments drawing the focus away from your mementos?

Creativity and imagination are your only limits. Alternately, you can use Liver of Sulpher to make the copper look old and blackened.

Text may be hand written. Hinges are available at any local hardware store.

Many of these products are well worth the extra cost. Creating this effect is easy.

The best places to look for title inspiration are in greeting cards, advertisements, and commercials. Next, using watercolor pencils and a wet paintbrush thoroughly coat the tissue paper.

Once they are dried, just roll up the wax paper or cut it into little squares and use them just like you would any other glue dots. Punching Basically punching is the cutting out of an image or piece of text using a cookie cutter like tool.

You can of course create one of any depth, height, and width, and I recommend creating these with stiff cardstock. To create a unique leather look, simply distress cardstock.