#scrapbooktutorial

The Simple Mistake I Made While Scrapbooking with Faux Fur- Get It Scrapped

  Cloth is a wonderful way to add texture to any layout. If you want to take it a step further, consider scrapbooking with faux fur. Faux fur can serve two purposes on your scrapbook layouts by providing a warm, soft texture while adding dimension. Fuzzy and furry textures are trendy this year. With the arrival of fall and the impending winter season, they could take your scrapbook layouts to a…

Working with Photorealistic Papers

            In several of the newer scrapbook lines, we have begun to see more than just the typical patterned paper. We have been introduced to prints of altered photographs and photorealistic style papers. Though beautiful, these types of papers can be difficult to incorporate into a scrapbook layout. How do you use an image that you did not photograph yourself in proper context with your…

Scrapbooking with Found Objects: DIY Stencils from Lids

          I will admit that I have an addiction to stencils. Sadly, my budget doesn’t allow me to buy as many as I would like. Making stencils is an option that works better for me. It’s quick and easy to do with just a few basic supplies. It even involves a little recycling.

  Supplies

You will need to gather some plastic lids. Pliable ones work best. Think along the lines of flexible plastic…

Budget Scrapbooking: One set of Stickers, Two Layouts

If you are like me, then you are scrapbooking on a budget. You want to find a way to stretch your supplies farther and get the most for your money.I use everything I can from my supplies. I even use the packaging when I can. I am going to show you how you can use one sheet of journaling stickers to create two layouts.

      Supplies

1 sheet of journaling stickers

Patterned paper

Craft knife

Embel…

Weaving With Bamboo Skewers

                Weaving is a wonderful way to add texture and dimension to your layout. It adds the look of complexity to your page. In reality, it’s quite simple to do. With just a few easy steps, you can complete a page in under an hour.

  Supplies

Bamboo skewers (found at your local grocery store)

Craft knife

Ruler

Pencil

Photo(s)

Cardstock

Misted paper or patterned paper, cut into strips

Item…

Budget Scrapbooking: From Scraps to Woven Layers

            It’s not unusual to end up with a pile of paper strips after creating a layout. Weaving can be a fun way to use up those scraps while also creating an interesting background for your next layout.

  Gather up some strips of paper and let’s weave a layout using some of your leftover supplies.

  Supplies

Strips of cardstock, ribbon, vellum or other material of your choice (approximately…