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...
Mixed Media pages fascinate me. The eclectic blend of techniques they utilize come together to form a cohesive project that is truly unique. While I don’t often create art journals or canvases, I do pull ideas from the mixed media realm for my scrapbook pages....
Using transparencies is one of the easiest ways to add layers to a scrapbook layout without adding bulk. You can use pre- made transparencies or make your own. Let’s walk through how I used layers of transparencies in a recent layout I created for Get It...
Vintage ephemera holds a sort of magic. It captures a little bit of time past, sometimes bringing nostalgic memories along with it. I am always amazed at the items that have lasted so long, most especially when they are in pristine condition. Replicas aren’t bad...
I grew up calling it icicles. Some people know it as tinsel. We didn’t have it every year. The strands were quite messy and never wanted to stay on the tree. Icicles are very inexpensive. They are usually available in silver or gold, though I have seen them in a few...
What do you think when someone asks you to doodle on your layout? Do you cringe, worrying about whether or not you will mess up the photos? Doodling doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, using pens and markers on your layouts can be very budget friendly. It can...
