With all of the cool stuff out there to make great scrapbooking pages, which products do you choose to create your very first scrapbook page? When you’re a newbie to the scrapbooking world, how can you walk into a scrapbook store and not suffer from what I call “Product Overload?” I can spot a newbie a mile away. They are always the ones you see walking aimlessly around the store looking like their heads are going to explode! And how do I know this, you ask? I was one of those people. Only it was not nearly as bad back then as it is now. So much stuff these days! I thought I would write this article for all the newbies out there so that I can save you from your head exploding. If you’re going to have your head explode, I would much rather it be due to all the great ideas you have for your scrapbook pages. Read on…
Scrapbooking Supplies: They’re Not Just For Scrapbooks Anymore!
May 28th, 2010The scrapbooking industry is still on the rise despite economic factors, uncertain times and apathy. In fact, more and more people are turning to memory preservation as a way to keep family stories alive. Read on…
Choosing the Right Adhesives (and “Sticking” with Them)
May 28th, 2010Beginning a scrapbook?
This is a very special project. More than a photo album, it’s a loving gift for those most important to you! And, to make it a work of art, experienced scrapbookers concentrate on virtually every aspect of its assembly. The adhesives you work with will absolutely make the difference between an album that’s destined to provide many years of enjoyment and one that fades with time. Read on…
Where Do You Find Inspiration?
May 28th, 2010
Inspiration. Some days, it‘s everywhere I look… other days, not so much. Actually, the inspiration is always there, but I am not always open to seeing it. Read on…
Starting a New Project? You Need a Layout!
May 28th, 2010Have you ever heard someone say. “I don’t have a creative bone in my body”? Or, “I’m afraid of the blank page.” To these claims, we say “That’s nonsense!” In reality, creativity does not require any special bones… and in our scrapbooking world, a blank page is really just a friendly invitation to try something fun! Read on…
5 Shapes for Your Pages – Carving Templates
May 21st, 2010
Incorporating shapes in your layouts can add a dramatic feel to your scrapbooking pages. See how adding a heart, circle or even a moon to your page can showcase the theme of your pictures in a unique way! Read on…
Other Software Options for Organizing Digital Photos
May 21st, 2010
Choosing the right organizing software for your digital photos can be challenging, especially when there are so many options and each has different benefits and drawbacks. Since we don’t know what you’re looking for in a photo-organizer, we can’t tell you which one is best for you. Instead we asked real scrapbookers to share what works for them; then we’ll let you make the final decision. Read on…
Simple Gals Inspiration Relay
May 21st, 2010
On your mark, get set, scrap! If this phrase sounds foreign to you, maybe you haven’t heard of an inspiration relay before. An inspiration relay involves layout creation, not racing, and the idea was first featured in an article in our September/October 2007 issue (page 91). Eight new Simple Gals borrowed this idea and held their own eight person relay. Read on…
Computer Tricks Online Bonus: Justifying Text
May 21st, 2010
Fully justified type lends a structured, journalistic flair to any journaling. You can use this easy but little-known technique in Adobe Photoshop Elements to create newspaper-style columns of journaling, to tell a long story on your page or to create gorgeous home decor using your favorite quotations. Read on…
Create a Mailable Scrapbook
May 21st, 2010
When it comes to keeping in touch with relatives, I’m usually an e-mail kind of girl. But this year, my kindergartner (who is just learning to write) has inspired me to send out more snail mail with a scrapbooking twist. Below are four easy projects that can help you and your kids stay connected with faraway relatives. If you keep it simple, as I did, you can complete each of these projects in less than an hour. Read on…
