This series provides “starter” lists for making scrapbook pages on a particular subject. Each post includes a list of hallmark images and motifs associated with the theme as well as phrases and fonts that would well for titles or embellishments. Use these “starters” to jumpstart your creative process...

by Debbie Hodge Are you like me when it comes to scrapbooking events? Do you take a large number of photos of celebrations, holidays, parties, and other big events? I think a reason for this is because one event can have so many aspects. Understanding those aspects–or what I call the event’s...

by Tami Taylor This is the 7th installment of a project in which Tami embarks upon a year-long quest (inspired by the Julie/Julia Project) to use the Get It Scrapped! book and website to get scrapbooking done). Tami Taylor is a busy mom, teacher at Get It Scrapped! and the owner of Scrap This Kit! This...

by Debbie Hodge This is a new series that provides “starter” lists for making scrapbook pages on a particular subject. Each post will include a list of hallmark images and motifs associated with the theme as well as phrases and sayings, fonts and some “do-it-yourself” embellishment ideas. Use...

Here are some quotations about summer for your scrapbook pages, cards and projects. Maybe they’ll even give you new ideas for how you approach your summer pages. In addition to the quotes, I’ve also rendered a few of the quotes as printable word art. Download pdf for printing – page 1 in color and...

by Debbie Hodge In Travel & Vacations, I described 5 kinds of trips/vacations. Each of these types of travel have their own “story arc” that can help you figure out what pages to include. Here I show you how to approach scrapbooking the kind of vacation that takes you “on tour.” The “On...

by Tami Taylor This is the 6th installment of a project in which Tami embarks upon a year-long quest (inspired by the Julie/Julia Project) to use the Get It Scrapped! book and website to get some scrapbooking done). Tami Taylor is a busy mom, teacher at Get It Scrapped! and the owner of Scrap This Kit! This...

by Debbie Hodge In Travel & Vacations, I described 5 kinds of trips/vacations. Each of these types of travel have their own “story arc” that can help you figure out what pages to include. Here I show you how to approach the “Themed Destination.” The “themed” vacation is one that takes you...

by Debbie Hodge spurring your memory for scrapbooking past times Are you ready to scrapbook your younger years, but unable to remember specific details? Maybe you’re working on “all about me” pages or a “book of me” and just trying to get scrapbook page subject ideas by...

by Debbie Hodge Here are some quotations and sayings about achievement and growth and moving on that are perfect for your graduation pages and greeting cards. Maybe they’ll even give you new ideas for approaching this topic for your graduate. I pulled a few of these quotes and some of my favorite fonts...

by Tami Taylor The 5th installment of a project in which Tami embarks upon a year-long quest (inspired by the Julie/Julia Project) to use the Get It Scrapped! book and website to Get It Scrapped!). Tami Taylor is a busy mom, teacher at Get It Scrapped! and the owner of Scrap This Kit! What’s your...

consider yourself: How Do YOU Do It? Source: stock.xchng / 13dede Look to your behavior to find material for scrapping yourself: Begin with your habits and routines around daily life—from what you like for breakfast to a look at the errands you run regularly. Chart out a typical day. Think about how long...

consider yourself: your interests & passions What are your interests big and small? What are you good at and what do you enjoy doing? Ask yourself these questions about yourself at different times in your life. Have your passions changed since childhood or are you still loving animals and painting? When...

There are common story forms that have been used through the ages, and you can use them to tell your stories on your scrapbook pages. Try this one (and look for others in upcoming posts). Tell a “bear at the door” story in your scrapbook page journaling The beginning of your story is your hook,...

consider yourself: your stuff OK . . . so it’s hard to find quotes and inspiration about scrapbooking material possessions. Almost anything quotable notes that material possessions are not what bring happiness. I get that. As a former business student, I also get that much of us in the world live in...

by Debbie Hodge Think about this next statement and let it guide your everyday photography: The photos you take of everyday life are not necessarily pictures from memorable events, but, rather, they are representative illustrations of your life. What I mean is: you don’t snap that photo of taking out the...