Hi there. It’s a cloudy day outside but a sunny day inside my studio! Paper, glue, scissors and photos are the cornerstones to my scrapbooking. And then the fun really begins! Read the rest of this entry »
5 Ingredients to Make Your Scrapbook Pages Pop!
February 29th, 2012Vintage find at the bookstore
February 28th, 2012I’m having fun pulling supplies for my Happy Little Moments project (Studio Calico online class). I stopped by the local used bookstore Read the rest of this entry »
I can’t wait to play in my studio!
February 27th, 2012I’m excited to use the Miss Carolina collection by My Mind’s Eye tomorrow. I’ve got my scrapbooking supplies out, ready to go Read the rest of this entry »
My Favorite 5 Embellishments
May 12th, 2011I love embellishments! Embellishments make a drab page fabulous. When I do custom scrapbooking I plan the embellishments into each page. Sometimes they cover the page. Sometimes I place them in groupings. There is no right or wrong to embellishing. The key is to have fun. My favorite embellishments are:
1. Ribbon
–Yes, I save ribbon scraps!
2. Buttons–I am lucky enough that the two generations before me saved buttons!
3. Words (that capture the mood of the photo or layout)–you can clip these out of magazines or books, stamp them or a number of companies design tiny letters and words that you can use.
4. Brads and eyelets
5. 3-D items like rhinestone shapes, big brads and more
I’ve been an art docent for years and I have always told the kids that there are no mistakes in art. If you do something you don’t like, work with it. Sometimes those mistakes can turn into your best pages.
But if you are one of those who like the look but don’t feel comfortable using embellishments, hire a scrapbooker who does. I love to have fun making original pages that celebrate your favorite moments, from vacation scrapbooks, summer vacation scrapbooks, to making a Father’s Day scrapbook or a pet scrapbook. If you’re afraid to use scrapbook embellishments, I’m happy to use them for you!
Vacation Scrapbooking
May 11th, 2011
With summer vacation coming fast it’s a great time to think about your vacation scrapbooking. Some of my favorite scrapbook album pages are the ones where I take a small moment that makes me smile and create a page around it. In this vacation scrapbook page my daughter was so excited to be in a hotel right on the beach and she had just washed her hair and then ran around doing ninja moves in her jammies.
So before you head out the door for your summer vacation, imagine some of the pictures you’d like to take to capture the little moments of your t rip. When you get home and if you find yourself too busy or disorganized to make that vacation scrapbook, hire a custom scrapbooker to make that album for you. We take your photos and create a summer vacation scrapbook that you will enjoy forever.
Custom Scrapbooking Your Favorite Place
May 10th, 2011
Are you at a loss for scrapbooking inspiration? Do you want to transport yourself to another place and time? Custom scrapbooking a picture of one of your favorite places is a great way to do both.
In this scrapbook page I used one photo that captured the moment of my daughter visiting my favorite place for the very first time. I usually use a shabby chic approach to my scrapbooking and this page was no different. To capture the fun and whimsical moment I tilted the photo on the page then built the colors of the scrapbook paper and embellishments around the theme of happiness and summer. Of course I could not stop myself from embellishing the scrapbook page. Read the rest of this entry »
Save Money with Scrapbook Cards
May 9th, 2011
I have to admit I have sticker shock when I go into a store to pick up a card for any given occasion. Over these past couple of years we have trimmed the household budget like just about every household in America. One great way to save money when you scrapbook is to create your own custom scrapbook cards. Read the rest of this entry »
Green Scrapbooking . . . Vintage-Style
May 8th, 2011You can find scrapbooking materials almost anywhere. Just a few days ago I went to our local used bookstore and purchased some fabulous vintage scrapbook supplies: old magazines, postcards, and books that can be cut up and used in your scrapbook. You can create your own custom scrapbook with the books and magazines you find. I really like to use the older items from circa 1950 and before. Who knows, you might even find some great scrapbook inspiration. I picked up a great 1936 copy of Good Housekeeping and was delighted with all the inspiration and vintage ads, articles and artwork that I could not only use in my custom scrapbooks, but also use for inspiration.
Scrapbook Your Life
May 8th, 2011Do you ever wish you had ideas for your scrapbook album? Fresh out of fun ideas? Why not scrapbook your life, but first turn to your book shelf or coffee table and use a book you’re reading or current magazine to find your inspiration. Maybe a chapter title or magazine article will be your next inspiration for a fun custom scrapbook page. For instance, maybe you spot an article called “5 favorite things to do this spring,” or “things to make you smile.” You never do know when the next idea will strike and I find that my stack of current magazines can give me lots of ideas. Sometimes, you won’t even need to open a magazine. Just scan the headline titles on the cover and make your way to your scrapbook studio!
5 Great Things About Custom Scrapbook Services
April 23rd, 2010
Custom scrapbook services are affordable and free up your time to focus on the things you have to do. It’s not posted on my website yet, but my prices have lowered for spring and summer. (Please contact me if you’d like to hear the details, including the free personalized “scrapbooked” jewelry pendant I’m including with each 10- or 20-page scrapbook album order!)
Here are some of the many great things about custom scrapbook services:
1. We make the time to create a great custom scrapbook for you, freeing up your valuable time to do the things you need/want to do.
2. We prioritize your scrapbook album and have dedicated time that we spend each week to create the scrapbook you’ve always wished you had the time to make.
3. We stay up on current products and bring a fresh look to your scrapbook.
4. We create a scrapbook that is unique to your story and your photos.
5. We make a custom scrapbook for you that you’ll enjoy again and again with your family and kids.
So if you’re wondering about whether or not to hire a custom scrapbook service to make your scrapbook album, consider these things: Do you have the time? Will you make the time? Do you have the money to spend on all the products that go into making an album (including, but not limited to: paper, adhesives, trimmers, ribbons, buttons, stickers, die cuts and more)? Are you on a fixed time line and need an album soon to give as a gift? How fun will it be to get the finished scrapbook delivered to you?
Keep on checking out my blog. I like to bring fresh new pages regularly to my blog so you can see how I record what’s going on in my life. You can follow me in my life as an artist who offers custom scrapbook design services.
