scrapbook ideas

How to beat Scrappers Block

If you’re a writer and you can’t come up with the right words to get started on that blank sheet of (virtual) paper it’s called Writers Block. And if you’re a scrapbooker and you just can’t seem to get any ideas to get you started on that next scrapbook layout it’s called Scrappers Block. And [...]

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Tips for making Scrapbook Embellishments

Scrapbooking embellishments can be used in many different ways. You don’t need to stick just to the purpose for which they were designed. This applies to both digital scrapbooking elements as well as traditional scrapbook embellishments. Although with digital scrapbook elements you can get lots of extra mileage because you can duplicate an element as [...]

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10 Speedy Scrapbook Ideas

We all get those ‘no mojo’ days don’t we? Hey sometimes it’s more like ‘no mojo’ weeks even. So here are ten speedy scrapbooking ideas which I hope will intrigue and inspire you and maybe just kick start that mojo again. Attach a transparent sheet over your photo with a couple of brads and doodle [...]

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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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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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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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When Your Mojo is No-Go

So it suddenly dawns on you one day that it’s been weeks since you actually created a scrapbook layout or a card or a piece of jewelery or whatever is your craft of choice. What’s happened? Has all your creative juice dried up? Has your ‘get up and go’ just got up and gone? Does [...]

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Morris Dancing Merriment

Blending a photo into a background paper A couple of Sundays ago we went to the 2nd Annual Kellybrook Cider Festival. It was an absolute hoot, with lots of different ciders (mulled cider was definitely my favourite), wine, apple juice and lots of apple related food. The event was held at Kellybrook Winery at Wonga [...]

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Scrapbooking with Lots of Photos

I always find that doing scrapbook layouts of events can be a real challenge. There are always a mass of photos to choose from and so many of them contribute to the story. But how to fit them onto the scrapbook layout is the challenge. I’ve been scrapping single photo layouts for so long now [...]

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Scrapbook Idea: Add Lushness to Your Layouts

It’s no secret to regular readers of Scraps of Mind that I just luuurve flowers. Most of my scrapbook layouts have flowers on them somewhere. But if you’re going to embellish your scrapbook layouts with flowers, why not be lush with them? What do I mean by Lush? Well flowers look their best in a [...]

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