Archive for the 'Scrapbooking' Category

A Brief History of Scrapbooking

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Scrapbooking is often thought of as something women do, but there have been many male enthusiasts from Thomas Jefferson to Mark Twain. There is no gender bias to saving items that represent memorable occasions in one’s life. People hold on to everything including but not limited to photographs, articles and clippings, stamps, pressed flowers, receipts, […]

Using Stamps in Your Scrapbook

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Stamping and scrapbooking represent a successful integration of two extremely popular paper crafts. These days it is not unusual to open an album and find pages of layouts using inks, alphabet stamps, and other stamping products. Stamps and inks can be used to create backgrounds and make titles; they are perfect for use in journaling […]

Scrapbooking: The Necessary Materials to Get Started

Friday, January 25th, 2008

To do any job well you must have the necessary equipment. To do a scrapbook well you only need a few key things. Of course, there are unlimited options, but only a few basic needs. These supplies are readily available at craft stores, specialized scrapbooking stores, on-line, and even at stores like Wal-Mart where you’re […]