Scrapbooking Tutorials & Tips

How to Digital Scrapbook – From Soup 2 Nuts

One of the most satisfying things about running Scraps of Mind and Step by Step Digital Scrapbook is that I get to help people to surprise and amaze themselves at what they can do. Marilyn, from Georgia in the US, is a perfect example of this. Marilyn has been a paper scrapbooker for the past [...]

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A Christmas Gift for Someone Special

Give the Gift of Creativity. Want to give something a bit different this Christmas? Something a bit special. Why not give the Gift of Creativity to your Mom or someone else special to you. Step by Step Digital Scrapbook  is a ‘soup to nuts’ digital scrapbooking course which will take the happy recipient of your [...]

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Create Word Art Yourself

I was designing my Word Art Freebies for the WorldWide Christmas Scrapbooking Freebies extravaganza that kicks on on December 1. And I thought it might be handy to share a few tips with you how you can create Word Art yourself. Some time ago I made a mini video tutorial to give you a basic [...]

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Scrapbook Organization – Ribbon Storage Ideas

Ribbons can be one of the most challenging areas of your stash to apply some scrapbook organization to. As scrapbookers we love our ribbons. I know I certainly do. And trying to keep them organized as well as being able to see what I’ve got when I want it has long been a challenge for [...]

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The Ultimate Scrapbook Freebie

Another year, another bright idea! If you’ve been a long term reader of Scraps of Mind you may recall a free Word Art Newsletter I used to run a couple of years ago. It was very popular and I received lots of wonderful feedback from readers. Then life stuff happened and I found making time [...]

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5 Tips for making a Great Mini-Album

A mini album for someone special makes a great gift. Here’s one I made for my daughter’s 30th birthday. When you’re used to making full sized scrapbook layouts making a mini one can present some challenges. Here are 5 tips that will make your mini-album a fabulous project and delight the reciever.

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Step by Step Digital Scrapbook Relaunch

I’m very excited about some big changes that are happening over at my Step by Step Digital Scrapbook website and I can’t wait to share them with you. If you’re a regular reader here you may recall that I started Step by Step digital Scrapbook a couple of years ago to help newbies who wanted [...]

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Hybrid Scrapbooking a 50th Card

I’ve just made this 50th birthday card and I thought I’d share it with you. It’s a Hybrid scrapbooking card made using both paper scrapbooking and digital scrapbooking techniques and combines the touchy-feely satisfaction of working with paper with the convenience, versatility and virtually unlimited paper and embellishment options of digital scrapbooking.

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AZZA Scrapbooking

I was intrigued by the AZZA scrapbooking style and thought I’d like to give it a try. I wasn’t all that keen on all the photo cutting (I knew from the outset that that way there be dragons). And I wasn’t keen on the expense of buying the special templates. So the obvious choice was…

Digital AZZA Scrapbooking!

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How to Make a Scrapbook Template or Sketch from a Scrapbook Layout

…and a Digital Scrapbooking Freebie Template. Coming up with fresh ideas for your scrapbook layout designs can sometimes be a challenge. So here’s a tip you might find useful: Recycle your old scrapbook layouts! I don’t mean that literally of course. But if you choose some of your favorite scrapbook layouts that you have previously [...]

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