Project 1
Making your first page
sometimes when starting a scrapbook it can be a challenge, this step by step guide will show you easy it can be to start
- Choose a few pictures of a single event
- Pick out the best photos. Get rid of the blurry photos and the photos that do not help tell the story or do not show any one's face clearly.
- You should have 3-5 photos of the event. Many people recommend that you use odd numbers of photos on a page.
- See if you have one great photo that should be the focal point of the page. If so consider that while you continue.
- Place the photos on the page, is there a logical sequence or can you put them where they are visually appealing?
- If you have one perfect photos, then crop it if you need to. Chances are you will not need to do much to it.
- Now, look at your other photos. Are there elements in the background that distract your eye from the subject of the photo? If so consider cropping your photo to showcase the thing that was supposed to be the subject of the photo
- Consider adding colour to your page by matting a photo with acid-free, lignin-free colored paper, acid-free, lignin-free stationary or using a die cut.
Project 2
How to make a page in 30 Minutes !!
some people take anywhere from 30 Minutes to an hour but here is a step by step way to do it in 30 Minutes.
Step 1 Select your pictures.
Get your pictures ready! Once you know how many pictures you will be using, you will know how much space you need. I use anywhere from one picture to 10-12 of them! If you only have one or a couple of pictures, you may only need to make a one page layout. If you have more, you will probably need at least two pages.
Step 2: Choose your paper.
Once you have your pictures picked out, you are ready to decide on some paper. This is what takes the longest for me. Once I have my paper I can do the page quickly. Choose the colour of your paper based on your pictures...either with their colours or their theme. I try to get at least three colors, or shades, and try to include some pattern paper somewhere, either as the background or for the matting or embellishing.
Step 3: Choose your theme.
Your theme will depend on your pictures. The possibilities are endless! Once you pick out your colours and you know what theme you want, you are ready to figure out what types of embellishments you want on your layout. I usually lay out a bunch of different embellishments and letter stickers that I think look good with the colours and then try them out after I do the next steps.
Step 4: Arrange your pictures.
Before adhering anything to your page, lay all your pictures out on the paper. Move the pictures around until you find the most satisfying placement. Remember to leave room for a title and for journaling and embellishments.\
Step 5: Crop and mat your pictures.The most intimidating aspect of scrapbooking for me was making that first cut in my photos. After I figured out that I did not have to cut my pictures all up in various shapes and different sizes, I felt much better about it. And it takes a lot less time, too!
However, cropping some of your pictures can help you fit them onto the page better. You don't want to crop too much, or you will loose some of the history...but if you have repeating background, you may wish to cut some of the pictures down. I use my straight edge cutter to crop my pictures down.
Once your pictures are the size you want them and placed where you want them, you can figure out how you want them matted, or if you want them matted at all. Sometimes I just tear a wide strip of paper and mat a row of smaller pictures on it at the bottom of the page or on the side. Sometimes I mat each picture with one color and then put it on a larger mat with torn edges.
I find that a small (about an eighth of an inch) matting around the picture makes it stand out more. If I want a particular picture to stand out, I mat it or double mat it, and then put it on a larger frame. While leaving the other pictures without mats.
Matting pictures or matting one picture can make the layout flow together better.
For a quick mat: adhere the picture to a corner of a large piece of your chosen matting paper and use your straight edge cutter to cut the mat around the picture.
Step 6: Embellish your layout.
One of the best ways to make your pages look great in less time is to add pre-made embellishments. There are so many out there to choose from, and they come in every theme. Embellishments set the mood. Whether it is silly and fun, or quiet and romantic.
You can use stickers or die cuts, or cut-outs, or any of those cute metal ambellishments available at most scrapbooking stores. Rubber-stamping is also very popular and a very versatile way to embellish your layouts (although it may take more time).
Tags are a very trendy, easy way to embellish. You can buy pre-made embellished tags, or make your own. Tags take more time if you hand-make them, but they don't have to take forever. Try layering your favorite die cuts or stickers on a tag with some torn paper, instead of putting the die cuts directly on your page.
Sometimes die cuts or tags can be used as a place to journal or even as your title. Make a simple rectangle title block, and use letter stickers for your title. Or use your computer for your journaling and title if you want a quick and easy and eye-catching look. Try putting individual letters (stickers or cut outs or your own hand-written ones) on little tags to spell out a quick title. Remember, your title doesn't have to be at the very top in huge letters! It can be anywhere. You can even put it in the middle of your page, and make it out of little letter tiles!
Once you figure out how you're laying out your layout, and what embellishments you are using, attach everything!
Step 7: Journal on your layout.
A lot of scrappers call it a day at step 6. But step 7 is the most important. While your pictures tell a story, your journaling is what gives the tiny, important details of the event. Don’t wait to journal because ultimately you may forget. While the event is still fresh in your mind, write down the important facts and events that you want to remember forever. "Who, what, when, where, how and why?" are good questions to answer with your journaling!
And there you go. Viola! Your page is finished and it only took 30 minutes. Okay, maybe not. Depending on your skill level and the level of complication in your page, this could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 days, sometimes more. My recommendation is keep it simple unless you plan on submitting your page to publish. You may have those special pages you really want to spend hours on, but the majority can be easy simple pages. And don't sweat the small stuff! If it takes you longer to finish a layout, don't stress about it, just enjoy the making of it. This is supposed to be fun, remember?!
Supplies:
Alphabet/Letters: Thickers Paper trunk
Embellishments: Flowers – (Prima)
Ink: (Studio G)
Paint: Acrylic Paint (Craftsmart)
Patterned paper: Timepiece Collection (Bo Bunny)
Ribbon: Star trim - Unknown
Other/Misc: Feel Good Paper Tinsel, Bling – (Prima)
Instructions:
1. Print a photo and cut a piece of the brown paper to match that size.
2. Print and adhere journaling.
3. Cut and adhere striped border piece. Cut and add a thin brown piece.
4. Paint the thickers and then ink the edges.
5. Add the celebrate tinsel strip, lettering and flowers. Complete with the pearl swirl.
Before adhering anything to your page, lay all your pictures out on the paper. Move the pictures around until you find the most satisfying placement. Remember to leave room for a title and for journaling and embellishments.\
Step 5: Crop and mat your pictures.The most intimidating aspect of scrapbooking for me was making that first cut in my photos. After I figured out that I did not have to cut my pictures all up in various shapes and different sizes, I felt much better about it. And it takes a lot less time, too!
However, cropping some of your pictures can help you fit them onto the page better. You don't want to crop too much, or you will loose some of the history...but if you have repeating background, you may wish to cut some of the pictures down. I use my straight edge cutter to crop my pictures down.
Once your pictures are the size you want them and placed where you want them, you can figure out how you want them matted, or if you want them matted at all. Sometimes I just tear a wide strip of paper and mat a row of smaller pictures on it at the bottom of the page or on the side. Sometimes I mat each picture with one color and then put it on a larger mat with torn edges.
I find that a small (about an eighth of an inch) matting around the picture makes it stand out more. If I want a particular picture to stand out, I mat it or double mat it, and then put it on a larger frame. While leaving the other pictures without mats.
Matting pictures or matting one picture can make the layout flow together better.
For a quick mat: adhere the picture to a corner of a large piece of your chosen matting paper and use your straight edge cutter to cut the mat around the picture.
Step 6: Embellish your layout.
One of the best ways to make your pages look great in less time is to add pre-made embellishments. There are so many out there to choose from, and they come in every theme. Embellishments set the mood. Whether it is silly and fun, or quiet and romantic.
You can use stickers or die cuts, or cut-outs, or any of those cute metal ambellishments available at most scrapbooking stores. Rubber-stamping is also very popular and a very versatile way to embellish your layouts (although it may take more time).
Tags are a very trendy, easy way to embellish. You can buy pre-made embellished tags, or make your own. Tags take more time if you hand-make them, but they don't have to take forever. Try layering your favorite die cuts or stickers on a tag with some torn paper, instead of putting the die cuts directly on your page.
Sometimes die cuts or tags can be used as a place to journal or even as your title. Make a simple rectangle title block, and use letter stickers for your title. Or use your computer for your journaling and title if you want a quick and easy and eye-catching look. Try putting individual letters (stickers or cut outs or your own hand-written ones) on little tags to spell out a quick title. Remember, your title doesn't have to be at the very top in huge letters! It can be anywhere. You can even put it in the middle of your page, and make it out of little letter tiles!
Once you figure out how you're laying out your layout, and what embellishments you are using, attach everything!
Step 7: Journal on your layout.
A lot of scrappers call it a day at step 6. But step 7 is the most important. While your pictures tell a story, your journaling is what gives the tiny, important details of the event. Don’t wait to journal because ultimately you may forget. While the event is still fresh in your mind, write down the important facts and events that you want to remember forever. "Who, what, when, where, how and why?" are good questions to answer with your journaling!
And there you go. Viola! Your page is finished and it only took 30 minutes. Okay, maybe not. Depending on your skill level and the level of complication in your page, this could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 days, sometimes more. My recommendation is keep it simple unless you plan on submitting your page to publish. You may have those special pages you really want to spend hours on, but the majority can be easy simple pages. And don't sweat the small stuff! If it takes you longer to finish a layout, don't stress about it, just enjoy the making of it. This is supposed to be fun, remember?!
Project 3
Back to School layout!
Back to School layout!
Supplies:
Alphabet/Letters: Thickers Paper trunk
Embellishments: Flowers – (Prima)
Ink: (Studio G)
Paint: Acrylic Paint (Craftsmart)
Patterned paper: Timepiece Collection (Bo Bunny)
Ribbon: Star trim - Unknown
Other/Misc: Feel Good Paper Tinsel, Bling – (Prima)
Instructions:
1. Print a photo and cut a piece of the brown paper to match that size.
2. Print and adhere journaling.
3. Cut and adhere striped border piece. Cut and add a thin brown piece.
4. Paint the thickers and then ink the edges.
5. Add the celebrate tinsel strip, lettering and flowers. Complete with the pearl swirl.
Project 4
CD Case Brag Book Craft
CD Case Brag Book Craft
How to Make a Photo Album OUt of a CD Jewel Case
CD Case Brag Book CraftLearn how to make a cool photo album or brag book using a CD case. This makes a special gift by personalizing it for grandma, a special aunt, or best friend. You can give it to them blank and let them fill the pages or you can fill the pages with pictures, sayings, etc.
Materials Needed:
CD Jewel Case
Cardstock
Ribbon
Miscellaneous Craft SUpplies
Craft Glue
Stapler
Scissors
Cardstock
Ribbon
Miscellaneous Craft SUpplies
Craft Glue
Stapler
Scissors
Instructions:
Cut several pieces of cardstock about a half an inch smaller than the CD case. Cut as many as will fit inside the CD case. Stack your cardstock pieces on top of each other, lining up the edges, and put a couple of stages along one edge to make a booklet.
Now you can simply place this little booklet inside the CD case, or you can glue the stapled edge to the spine of the CD case. If you do glue it in, be generous with the craft glue and let it dry completely before you try to flip the pages. When you flip the pages of the book once the glue is dry, make sure you do so by folding the page close to the binding rather than pulling at the page and the binding.
Now your CD brag book is now ready to be decorated. Add a ribbon so you can tie the CD book closed. This is optional, but recommended. I added two ribbons. Embellish to your heart's content!
Project 5
Birthday Scrapbook & Patterned Pages
Plan a special birthday party and make sure to take lots of digital photos. When the party’s over, select your favorites and create a scrapbook page that will continue the celebration for years to come. Sophisticated patterned pages in coordinating colors and textures and a page layout make it easy! Download the templates and PDF instructions for complete directions. Check out Project #203 for matching gift tags, birthday cards and wrapping ideas. Project #204 will show you how to make a festive invitation and thank you cards. MAC USERS: If you are unable to open the downloaded Mac files:
Check your Applications folder on your hard drive for StuffIt Expander™. If you have this application, use it to open the downloaded, compressed file.
If you do not have this application, then go to: http://www.stuffit.com/
If you do not have this application, then go to: http://www.stuffit.com/
Click on the link for the FREE StuffIt Expander Download, and follow the instructions for downloading and installing the software. Then proceed to use StuffIt Expander it to open the downloaded, compressed file.
Please select the appropriate file (located on the left) to download. These are self-extracting archives that contain the templates needed for this project. Simply save the file to your desktop and double-click to open.
If you are experiencing trouble using the project templates due to questions involving your word processor, please contact your software provider. Epson cannot respond to word processing questions.
Please select the appropriate file (located on the left) to download. These are self-extracting archives that contain the templates needed for this project. Simply save the file to your desktop and double-click to open.
If you are experiencing trouble using the project templates due to questions involving your word processor, please contact your software provider. Epson cannot respond to word processing questions.
Project 6
Altered Wood Letters
Altered Wood Letters
Supplies
Wooden letter
Mod Podge
Acrylic paint
Foam brushes
2 coordinating pieces of patterned scrapbook paper
Various embellishments
paper flowers, brads, buttons, etc
Several 10" pieces of coordinating ribbon
Glue dots
Ink Pad and sponge (optional)
Pencil, scissors
Sponge brushes, plastic cups
Mod Podge
Acrylic paint
Foam brushes
2 coordinating pieces of patterned scrapbook paper
Various embellishments
paper flowers, brads, buttons, etc
Several 10" pieces of coordinating ribbon
Glue dots
Ink Pad and sponge (optional)
Pencil, scissors
Sponge brushes, plastic cups
Using a large unfinished wooden letter from the craft store (the sample letter is approximately 6"x 5" lay the wooden letter face down on the back side of both pieces of your patterned paper and using a pencil trace around the front raised edge of the letter.
Cut out both pieces of traced patterned papers just inside traced lines and then cut pattern paper letters in
"half" horizontally, you'll piece them together later on the front of the letter.
Pour some acrylic paint into a plastic cup and using a foam brush paint just the side edges of the wooden letter with acrylic paint, let the paint dry.
Using another foam brush apply Mod Podge to front raised area of the wooden letter and to the back of the cut out pattern papers and apply them to the front of the wooden letter, overlapping if necessary and smoothing out any air bubbles with your fingers, then let dry. If any paper overhangs the edges use your scissors to trim it off.
If desired tap a sponge onto a stamping ink pad and then apply ink around edges of wooden letter for an aged look.
Using a foam brush apply one or two coats of Mod Podge over papers to seal, let dry in between layers.
If desired use a sponge and stamping ink pad to apply ink onto paper flowers.
Tie and knot different ribbons around letter
Attach embellishments such as paper flowers, buttons, brads, etc with glue dots to the front of the letter and you?re done. With all the different pattered papers and embellishments out there your letter can be totally different and unique!
What You'll Need:
5 x 7” print of your favorite baby picture
Shaped cardboard box with a lid large enough to fit a 5 x 7” enlargement
Enough fabric to cover the lid and the entire box
Pencil
Scissors
Double-sided tape
Decorative film
Glue
How to Make it:
Make a 5 x 7” print
Print a 5 x 7” picture or make an enlargement of an existing snapshot.
TIP: Whether printing at home, at the store, or ordering prints online, KODAK has many printing options to meet all your needs.
Cut fabric for lid
Measure enough fabric to cover the box lid, then center the fabric over the lid.Next, center your picture on the fabric and trace around the picture with the pencil.
Cut out the traced area of the fabric.
Attach your picture
Place double-sided tape on the back of the picture and attach it to the center of the
lid. Tape the fabric to the lid, making sure that the picture shows fully through the
cut opening.
Trim excess fabric from lid
Turn the lid over and trim away excess fabric – do this by folding the fabric over the
sides of the lid and making sure there’s enough fabric to attach to the inside lip of
the box lid. Cut away all extra fabric.
"half" horizontally, you'll piece them together later on the front of the letter.
Pour some acrylic paint into a plastic cup and using a foam brush paint just the side edges of the wooden letter with acrylic paint, let the paint dry.
Using another foam brush apply Mod Podge to front raised area of the wooden letter and to the back of the cut out pattern papers and apply them to the front of the wooden letter, overlapping if necessary and smoothing out any air bubbles with your fingers, then let dry. If any paper overhangs the edges use your scissors to trim it off.
If desired tap a sponge onto a stamping ink pad and then apply ink around edges of wooden letter for an aged look.
Using a foam brush apply one or two coats of Mod Podge over papers to seal, let dry in between layers.
If desired use a sponge and stamping ink pad to apply ink onto paper flowers.
Tie and knot different ribbons around letter
Attach embellishments such as paper flowers, buttons, brads, etc with glue dots to the front of the letter and you?re done. With all the different pattered papers and embellishments out there your letter can be totally different and unique!
project 7
Baby Memory Box
What You'll Need:
5 x 7” print of your favorite baby picture
Shaped cardboard box with a lid large enough to fit a 5 x 7” enlargement
Enough fabric to cover the lid and the entire box
Pencil
Scissors
Double-sided tape
Decorative film
Glue
How to Make it:
Make a 5 x 7” print
Print a 5 x 7” picture or make an enlargement of an existing snapshot.
TIP: Whether printing at home, at the store, or ordering prints online, KODAK has many printing options to meet all your needs.
Cut fabric for lid
Measure enough fabric to cover the box lid, then center the fabric over the lid.Next, center your picture on the fabric and trace around the picture with the pencil.
Cut out the traced area of the fabric.
Attach your picture
Place double-sided tape on the back of the picture and attach it to the center of the
lid. Tape the fabric to the lid, making sure that the picture shows fully through the
cut opening.
Trim excess fabric from lid
Turn the lid over and trim away excess fabric – do this by folding the fabric over the
sides of the lid and making sure there’s enough fabric to attach to the inside lip of
the box lid. Cut away all extra fabric.
Wrap lid with fabric
Line the inside edge of the lid with double-sided tape. Wrap the fabric over the
edge and press gently to attach. Do this one side at a time to minimize wrinkles or
creases. Flip the lid over and glue decorative trim on the edges around the picture.
Cut fabric for box, then wrap
Measure and cut a strip of fabric long enough to wrap the entire outside of the box
with a 1” overlapping seam. The strip should be wide enough to allow an extra inch
of fabric at both the top and bottom of the box. Wrap the box with fabric and glue
the seam.
Tape and fold fabric over
Run a strip of double-sided tape around the inside of the box, about 1” down from
the top edge. Fold the extra inch of fabric over and press firmly to tape, being
careful to avoid wrinkles or creases. Turn the box over, and run a strip of tape
around the bottom, about 1” from the edge. Fold the extra fabric over and affix
to the tape.
Cover bottom of box
Trace the bottom of the box on the fabric. Cut the piece out and glue to the box’s
bottom, carefully matching the edges of the fabric with the edges of the box.
Add finishing touches
Embellish the rest of the box as you wish.
Line the inside edge of the lid with double-sided tape. Wrap the fabric over the
edge and press gently to attach. Do this one side at a time to minimize wrinkles or
creases. Flip the lid over and glue decorative trim on the edges around the picture.
Cut fabric for box, then wrap
Measure and cut a strip of fabric long enough to wrap the entire outside of the box
with a 1” overlapping seam. The strip should be wide enough to allow an extra inch
of fabric at both the top and bottom of the box. Wrap the box with fabric and glue
the seam.
Tape and fold fabric over
Run a strip of double-sided tape around the inside of the box, about 1” down from
the top edge. Fold the extra inch of fabric over and press firmly to tape, being
careful to avoid wrinkles or creases. Turn the box over, and run a strip of tape
around the bottom, about 1” from the edge. Fold the extra fabric over and affix
to the tape.
Cover bottom of box
Trace the bottom of the box on the fabric. Cut the piece out and glue to the box’s
bottom, carefully matching the edges of the fabric with the edges of the box.
Add finishing touches
Embellish the rest of the box as you wish.
TIP: As your child grows, create a memory box for each age (1, 2, 3, etc.
) or each stage (Baby, Toddler, Pre-school, etc.).
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