Helpful Hints

Fitting Your Photos Into Your Layout

Friday, March 25th, 2011
Cropping Existing Photos

Do you ever wonder if you took the “right” photographs when you start to put together a book? (more…)

Journaling Tips for Scrapbooking Layouts

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Journaling for scrapbooking layouts

It’s not always easy to say out loud (or put on paper) what you feel in your heart.  Whether you have writer’s block or you’re afraid your handwriting isn’t pretty enough, we’ll take you from tongue-tied to journaling in no time.  Here are some suggestions to get you started:

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Choosing the Right Adhesives (and “Sticking” with Them)

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Beginning 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. (more…)

Where Do You Find Inspiration?

Friday, May 28th, 2010
Inspirational people!

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. (more…)

5 Shapes for Your Pages – Carving Templates

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Curved Shape by Pam Callaghan

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! (more…)

Other Software Options for Organizing Digital Photos

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Adobe Lightroom

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. (more…)

Computer Tricks Online Bonus: Justifying Text

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Computer Tricks

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. (more…)

Write Away with Extra Journaling Tips

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Look Beyond the Obvious, and Dig Deeper.

If you have ever created a beautiful scrapbook page, but found yourself at a loss of words when it comes to journaling, you are not alone. Sometimes getting started on your journaling is hard work! But don’t worry, I’m here to help!  (more…)

Five Items or Less

Friday, May 21st, 2010
Goof Ball

You know that line in the grocery store -it’s always the shortest line- people with teeny tiny baskets who just popped in for a few items. You know what I’m talking about, the Express Lane. If you want to fly through your scrapbooking, like the Express shoppers, then follow my four simple steps to finish pages in half the time by limiting your supplies. (more…)