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Tips for the Scrapbooking Beginner - How to Get Started
   
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Quotes And Sayings - Colloquialisms Part 3
Not very nice but colloquialisms just the same. (just fill in the blank with a word of your choice)
"you annoy me like a wet leaf stuck to my __"
"they don't put .....
Not very nice but colloquialisms just the same. (just fill in the blank with a word of your choice)
"you annoy me like a wet leaf stuck to my __"
"they don't put .....
Taking Pictures
The first thing a potential scrapbooker should know is how to
take a good picture, as the vast majority of scrapbooks are
centered around our photographs. Visit our photography page for specific tips on taking pictures.
Photo Storage
I have found that the system that works best for me is to store
my not-so-great pictures in those inexpensive photo storage
boxes (in chronological order). All of my other pictures go into
regular photo albums immediately after being developed so I can
keep them in order. Then, as I update my scrapbook, I simply
flip through the album and decide which pictures are scrapbook
worthy. Since using a digital camera, I sometimes order extras
that I know will be used in my scrapbook so that another copy
can stay in the regular album.
If You're Looking For Bedding, Think 'Pink?
If you have come to a point in your life that you want a serious relationship, I would strongly suggest that you 'think pink'. This may sound strange to some of you, but I have discovered .....
If you have come to a point in your life that you want a serious relationship, I would strongly suggest that you 'think pink'. This may sound strange to some of you, but I have discovered .....
Scrapbook Design
After gathering and organizing your pictures, the next step is
to decide what theme you want for your scrapbook. You could
create one for a child's life, a wedding, vacations, family, or
any specific theme that ties your pictures together. Personally,
I have a scrapbook for the 1st year of life for each of my two
daughters, and continue to add pages to additional scrapbooks to
capture memories as they happen chronologically.
Photo Selection
Once you have decided on a theme for your scrapbook, select
several pictures to be grouped on each page. The most popular
size scrapbook is 12x12, which usually holds about 3 pictures
plus journaling, though this is extremely flexible. Sometimes, a
special picture might be placed alone on a page with more
embellishments, or many cropped (trimmed) pictures can be
squeezed on. There are no rules!
Cropping Photos
Most scrapbookers like to crop their pictures. Cropping is
cutting out any distracting or unnecessary background to focus
on your subject. This is best done using a personal paper
trimmer, which makes a quick, clean, level cut.
Choosing Paper
After cropping your pictures, the next step is usually deciding
Marital Bliss - Honeymoon Cruise
Marital Bliss - Honeymoon Cruise
Honeymoon Cruise ' A Cruise to Paradise
by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com
A Honeymoon .....
on background paper and mat paper for your page. (I say usuallyMarital Bliss - Honeymoon Cruise
Honeymoon Cruise ' A Cruise to Paradise
by Colin Hartness - http://www.whatcruises.com
A Honeymoon .....
because, again, there are not rules. You may decide not to use a
mat for your photo, or use several or no papers for your
background.) The background paper can be chosen by theme (for
example, holly paper for a Christmas layout) or you can select
papers that complement the colors of your photos. For example,
if your child is wearing a purple hat and you want to emphasize
it, mat your photos on matching purple paper (and find a
background paper to complement).
Journaling
Descriptive text added to expand on the layout is called a
journal block. This can be handwritten or done on the computer,
and adds a personal touch besides complementing the photos to
present a complete collection of memories for the layout. When
journaling, focus on answering the "who-what-when-where-why"
questions of your photos.
Embellishment
Embellishments such as die-cuts (cardstock cut into various
shapes), stickers, eyelets, fibers, glitter, etc. can be added
to really give your layout some "punch". Let your creative
juices flow!
Fashionably Late
Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 6, 2003
What can a couple say and do when they have been late in getting wedding thank yous .....
About the author:Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 6, 2003
What can a couple say and do when they have been late in getting wedding thank yous .....
Paula McDonald is an avid scrapbooker, a stay-at-home-mom, and
owner of Bayou Pizzazz Scrapbook Supply. Her online web store
can be found at http://www.bayoupizzazz.com/catalog/index.php.