by Debbie Hodge The canvas is the piece of paper (or digital background) upon which you build your page. It’s what holds all of your elements, and it defines the space within in which you’re working. One of the first scrapbooking choices you’ll make is of canvas size and shape. This choice is primarily driven by how [...]
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Get Started Scrapbooking | Why Canvas Shape and Size Matter
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How scrapbooking made my life better
By Paula Gilarde For some people the term “scrapbook” evokes visions of construction paper, shaped photos and stickers. But, for me, scrapbooking is about so much more: In scrapbooking events and moments from my life and that of my family, I get a chance to re-live them, to reminisce. In doing so, I’ve found that [...]
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Why everybody should scrapbook–even if they think they can’t
by Debbie Hodge Photos are easier to come by today than ever before. You take them with your phone as well as your camera. Your partner, parent, child, friends are taking photos on their phones and cameras and sending them to you via email or facebook or their preferred photo sharing website. You can even [...]
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3 questions to ask yourself when you make a scrapbook page
by Debbie Hodge I approach making scrapbook pages by asking myself questions that are based upon my understanding of: 5 scrapbook page elements (canvas, photos, journaling, title, embellishments), and 6 design principles (emphasis, contrast, balance, alignment, repetition, and flow). It’s not really as formal that sounds, though. The premise is: If you know what the [...]
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Using scrapbook page sketches
by Tami Taylor Napoleon Bonaparte had it right when he said, “A good sketch is better than a long speech.” When it comes to managing the time in our life, our scrapbooking time often comes up short. Even if you manage to secure some of that elusive time, it doesn’t always mean you’ll get a [...]
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Software for digital scrapbook pages
All of our digital classes and tutorials are written for users of Photoshop Elements and Photoshop CS by Adobe. We are able to support both Windows and Mac users and users of earlier versions of this software. Are you feeling like trying digital scrapbooking but wary of making the software investment? You can download a [...]
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Your first digital page
We’re still writing this lesson BUT until then you can find awesome instructions at Designer Digitals: Your First Digital Layout using Photoshop or Elements
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Scrapbook page parts: photos
In the vast majority of scrapbook pages, photos are a key element. They vie with journaling for being the most important aspect of the page. Taking photos Before You Press the Shutter: Four Ways to Improve Your Photography 5 tips for scrapbookers on taking everyday life photos Ideas for scrapbooking retro photos and memories from [...]
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Scrapbook album and page formats
A first decision to make is what size paper you’ll use as your page canvas. And that decision will probably be driven by how you want to print, store, and present your scrapbook pages. If you’re making “paper” pages (i.e., you’re affixing photo prints–and, perhaps, mats & other elements–with adhesive to a cardstock base VS [...]
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Supplies for paper scrapbooking
To make a scrapbook page you will need the following basic supplies. You can buy these at your local scrapbook store, your local craft store, or an online scrapbooking store. 1. Paper Trimmer and small scissors. You’ll need something to cut your paper and photos with. Start with a trimmer like this Fiskars Trimmer that [...]
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