To be a power scrapbooker, you need to have supercharged organization resources. After all, unless you want to put together one scrapbook and then be done with the whole idea, you’ll probably be storing memorabilia, scraps, and photos from many years that will go into scrapbooks. When you add on top of that all the paper, cutting tools, and adhesives, you’ll really have a lot of materials that you’ll need to store. Staying organized [...] Read more »
Paper Stampers
Scrapbooking is all about using scraps of memories (photographs included, of course) and paper in imaginative ways. And even if you are a whiz with scissors, there’s no way that you can cut fine detail in very small objects, especially if you want to make many of one particular design. One way that scrapbookers have overcome this challenge is to utilize punching devices. This article will overview what punches are used for and where you [...] Read more »
How to Use and Maintain Paper Punches
Paper punches used for scrapbooking are pretty easy to use, but there are a few things you need to know to master the art and keep your paper punches working for years to come. Let’s take a look at a few tricks of the paper punching trade and get you up to speed for paper punching excellence. As you already know, a paper puncher definitely comes in handy when working with small shapes. Once [...] Read more »
How Do You Want Your Adhesive to Behave
If you’re new to the world of scrapbooking, all the different types of adhesives can be a daunting list. In this article, we’ll break down the proper adhesives into three main types and give you some examples of adhesives in each type and when it would be appropriate to use them. The removable adhesive type is for items in your scrapbook which you may want to remove without damaging it or the paper around [...] Read more »
Cutting Through to Your Scrapbooking Needs
After you’ve gotten all the scissors you’ll need, you may be tempted to assume that your scrapbooking supplies are complete when it comes to all the cutting tools that you need. In reality, however, there are a few crucial items that you’ll need to obtain, both for safety and convenience purposes. Let’s take a look at the other cutting tools that you need for scrapbooking excellence. You will definitely need a few cutting mats. [...] Read more »