Have 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…
Make an Album About YOU!
May 21st, 2010
Legacy of Things Learned
Take a minute to think about all of the unique things you know how to do. Do you make a mean brownie? Are you famous for your flower garden? These are the things that make up who you are, and they deserve to be explored. Elizabeth outlined some of her one-of-a-kind know-how in an album that she can someday pass on to her children. From baking the best banana bread to instilling a love of the arts in her daughters, this book is a true legacy of her life. Read on…
Write Away with Extra Journaling Tips
May 21st, 2010
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! Read on…
Five Items or Less
May 21st, 2010
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. Read on…
Creating a Felt Album
May 21st, 2010
Beyond the Page
How can you not love felt? Not only does it come in a rainbow of colors, but it’s affordable, thick, durable, and doesn’t fray. Based on those criteria alone, there was no doubt that a felt album was in my future. But when I discovered that I could die-cut felt into just about any shape I wanted, I did a little happy dance to celebrate. Oh my goodness, I’m giddy with the possibilities! Read on…
