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Scrapbooking Storage

April 14th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

The hyponemata was the first form of scrapbooking. It was practiced by the ancient Greeks and was hugely popular and no records exist of it anywhere else in the world at that time. Maybe that is why it is so popular in today’s society. It seems like everyone is doing it. There were and are lots of people, expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in a notebook. No doubt the practice got a huge push when printing evolved. Commonplace notebooks are a recent concept that is quite similar to that of scrapbooking.

Today, Scrapbooking can be defined as an activity to preserve memorabilia and legacy through a notebook called a scrapbook. The scrapbook comprises a person’s thoughts and ideas. The scrapbook is also decorated in a very alluring manner. The basic material required for this activity includes papers, felt pens, glue, rubber, scissors, paper trimmers, art pens, archival pens etc. The decoration material required includes a wide range of products which cater to the several needs of the consumer.

Do you have a tough time organizing and knowing where all your scrapbook materials are? Yes, organizing and maintaining piles of decoration material is a mammoth task. Luckily the scrapbooking industry recognized the need for a system to organize your scrapbooking material. Scrapbooking storage ensures proper arrangement of your scrapbooking materials. This feature is highly recommended for all those who have a tough time organizing and locating their Scrapbooking materials.

There are various scrapbooking storage options available commercially and through your own inventiveness. Of course the storage should meet all your needs and preferences. A simple box divided into several compartments can serve your needs. Sections for tags, labels and many of your scrapbooking materials can be housed in such a simple thing. When not in use, you can store that scrapbook storage box in any shelf. There are many shapes and sizes available in the market. Some people also use pouches to store their scrapbooking materials.

Another brand manufactures a cute variety of scrapbooking storage made of cloth and or a very light-weight and durable poly material. This top-open storage is divided in several vertical compartments in which you can conveniently place your materials. A particular brand produces pouches and holders which serve as the perfect storage for your photos. These pouches come in several sizes to cater to the different sizes of photographs. The same company produces a unique storage item for your daily and monthly calendars.

Another interesting scrapbooking storage choice includes a large pouch to hold all your acrylic stamps and scraps. Two to three varieties are available in this storage. A see-through, front-zipped pouch is the most ideal storage for all your flat decoration material. It can house your stamps, stickers and papers. A variety of storage material is available for housing your papers and scraps. A famous brand manufactures a whole range of storage kits to house all your scrapbooking storage.

A cute little tote bag looks small and petite, but has great capacity for housing your scrapbooking storage. Another brand manufactures a kit which has claims it can store all your material. It accommodates all the small organizers and is easy to maneuver owing to its pivoting wheels and telescoping handle. The same brand manufactures several products of the same variety, all meant for large storage. A certain brand has an entire studio for holding all your keepsakes and scrapbooking materials.

Been there, done that, scrapped a page about it

Ken

 

Scrapbooking Catalogs

April 12th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Scrapbooking is a way of preserving printed documents in the form of albums.  To help you in creating your scrapbooking masterpiece, you can ask for a scrapbooking catalog.  The catalog will contain lots of colorful items to add to your scrapbook.

Most scrapbooking catalogs contain about 500 stamp designs along with lots of card ideas to use to complement the memories that you are preserving.

In a general scrapbooking catalog, there will be stamp designs of flowers, birds, horses, spring etc.  You could also find thank you designs, sympathy, get well, mother’s day, fathers day, wedding day and many more.

You can get all kinds of scrap tools when you request a scrapbooking catalog.  Tools like acrylic block sets, rubber scissors, knives (crafting) with blades, paper trimmers and circle scissors.  These scrapbooking catalogs are available online or at most craft stores.  The acrylic block sets come in various sizes which allow you to craft some very striking, wonderful designs.  You can do paper cutting with the rubber scissors which comes with very sharp blades for intricate work.  They also come with five replacement blades so they stay ultra effective at cutting any shape.  A paper trimmer cuts any light weight paper with correct measurements.  One of the cutting tasks that are most daunting is that of cutting an exact circle shape.  That is what the circle scissors are for.

The Heartfelt Creations http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/ offers a catalog in the 4-5 dollar range that comes with free rubber images worth around thirty bucks.  They carry many varied products that include sentiments such as appreciation, greetings, in laws, parents, grandparents etc.  You will also get curved greetings and mini message sets.  These message sets are slightly curved rubber images with white background and black letters.

In a typical scrapbooking catalog, there will be separate scrap sets for various relations.  You can get catalogs for fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, spouses, nieces, nephews or just dear friends.  There are alphabet set with deeply carved rubber images.  They come with a white background with black imprinted letters.  Most scrapbooking catalogs will also contain background shades.

If you make a scrapbook catalog request or purchase either online or at a brick and mortar shop, you will get a number of options that allow you to select and use designs and tools.  It will help you find exactly what you want and keep you up to date on what’s new and exciting.  Many scrapbooking companies will send you their catalog with your first order.  This also may become a regular mailing so that you can keep up with what’s happening in the industry.

To further minimize your scrapbooking expenses, you could join a scrapbooking club.  Just fill out the subscription form or card and you can request a free copy of their scrapbooking catalog.  With such a large number of scrapbooking catalogs available, you can compare items as to quality and prices.  This makes it easier to order any of the scrapbooking designs and tools.  There are items for virtually every special occasion.  Use the catalog to help you select tools, techniques and designs to perk up your scrapbook.

Been there, done that, scrapped a page about it.

Ken

 

Scrapbooking Sympathy Cards

April 10th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

It seems like the whole world is turning to scrapbooking. From its humble beginnings in the form of a hyponemata, a notebook used by the ancient Greeks to place thoughts ideas and feelings, it has grown into a commercially viable art form. The basic function of scrapbooking hasn’t changed that much. We, like the Greeks, use it to place and store memorabilia, ephemera and journaling for later viewing. The simple act of keeping a journal is still the root of scrapbooking. Its commercial viability is growing every day. A scrapbook decorated beautifully expresses our thoughts and feelings.

These days, the commercial growth of scrapbooking is being driven by the amount of supplies one can buy. Some of the integral parts of scrapbooking include scrapbooks and albums, paper, photo frames, photo corners, templates, rubber stamp-ons, sequins, embellishments, eyelets, snow globes, rub-ons, chalk-ons, paper trimmers, archival pens, art pens, cards, idea books, memory kits, quote books, ribbons, totes and organizers etc. There are lots of different brands of each of the things listed. Within the individual brands, there are all several types. Digital media has expanded the dimensions of Scrapbooking. Scanners, printers, desktop publishing, internet etc are used in digital Scrapbooking. All of these have gained great amount of popularity in the last few years. Online Scrapbooking is another interesting option in the world of Scrapbooking. It serves as an important aspect for the hundreds of social networking sites which are mushrooming all over the place. Scrapbooking has found its own special place in the tech world.

Many times our near and dear ones go through crises and turbulence. Some lose their special ones while some separate from their dear people. Some undergo crucial medical treatments, while some lose power and perspective. Scrapbooking sympathy cards are the perfect option for paying condolences or expressing grief over someone else’s loss. If our friends face turbulent situations, we can give them Scrapbooking sympathy cards which they can paste in their respective scrapbooks.

Many scrapbooking sympathy cards depict Christ, benevolent angels, peace symbols and others. They have messages and quotes on the inside of the card. Some of these have blank spaces where you can write your sympathy messages. Some of the most appropriate sympathy messages include:

“Said a wise man to one in deep sorrow: I did not comfort you, only God can do that; but I did come to say how deeply and tenderly I feel for your affliction” - Tyron Edwards.

“Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that we are here for you”.

“A loved one that has finished their life on earth is not dead, their life has just begun. They are still with us in spirit. That you must believe”.

You can take help of sympathy books or avail to online tips for writing a sympathy card if you don’t feel you are adept enough at writing a sympathy card. Scrapbooking sympathy cards can be easily incorporated in our online scrapbooks. We can send these to our friends who have their own online scrapbooks.

Been there, done that, scrapped a page about it

Ken

 

Scrapbooking Punches

April 9th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Using visual media, scrapbooks is a way to preserve valued quotes, thoughts, ideas and feelings. Keeping items of personal interest in a permanent and visual manner is the whole idea of scrapbooking. Using c is a way to preserve valued quotes, thoughts, ideas and feelings. Keeping items of personal interest in a permanent and visual manner is the whole idea of scrapbooking. Using concrete items like decorated photo albums, quotes written with colorful pens and pencils is one method of preservation of memorabilia. These all are eye-pleasing and helps the media to create an impact.

In ancient Greece there were notebooks called ‘Hyponemata’. These notebooks were used to record one’s thoughts, feeling or experiences. No the practice of scrapbooking isn’t a new concept. They have been produced in various forms since ancient times. There is no evidence to support that there were any other such recorded practices. When paper and printed material showed up is when the art form started to be more widespread. A recent concept called Commonplace books is probably the closest parallel to scrapbooking.

In days gone by and today, scrapbooking involves mediums like stamps, postcards, albums and full-scape papers (a little longer page than the standard sized A4 paper) to preserve the written and photographic memories. Decorations for scrapbooks include things like braiding, woolen decorations, stickers, sparkle, multi-colored pens and pictures. Nowadays with the internet so prevalent, it has introduced a totally new medium. The digital medium has led to easier and quicker functions using printers, scanners, and e-notebooks just to mention a few. Now a scrapbook can be stored digitally with desktop publishing and advanced printing options.

If you want to improve the attractiveness of your scrapbook, you should consider using scrapbooking punches. Punches are one of the more popular goods used in scrapbooking. You can find lots of different scrapbooking punches ranging from simple to very elaborate and accurate. Punching is an important part of decorating your scrapbook. They lend themselves to the attractiveness and organization of the project. They are a great option for adding a cutting edge to your scrapbook.

Scrapbooking punches come in lots of varieties, sizes, shapes and structures. Using the medium or theme of the scrapbook, you can decide which scrapbook punch to use. Scrapbook punches come in very large sizes, with plain or scalloped edges. Use these punches for layering or backgrounds for lettering and card making. Certain scrapbook punches are effective with attached braids or ribbons.

Any online scrapbooking store will have a vivid variety of punches. Punches come in lots of different shapes, like frogs, bones, butterflies, stars, candles, three leaf clovers, hearts, pretty much any shape can be made into a punch. With the huge variety of themes, there is lots of choice so it can be lots fun. Kids and toddlers appreciate the interactive medium.

With all the sources of scrapbooking punches; online or craft stores, the tastes and needs of different consumers can be met easily. Corner scrapbook punches are a variety of scrapbook punches that are famous due to their high utility. Such punches have many different uses. The can give corners shapes, edges and designs. They are also very useful for creating punch art on photos.

Been there, done that, scrapped a page about it

Ken

 

Scrapbooking Quotes

April 7th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Few practices today have had the momentum of scrapbooking. It is spreading like wild fire and is considered quite the rage. More and more people are participating in this art form. The art of scrapbooking employs a visual medium to preserve thoughts, feelings and memorabilia. Its main focus is to create an impact through that visual medium. Several art and craft forms are involved. All these items, put together correctly, will make for an interesting read long into the future.

The origin of scrapbooking goes way back to when the ancient Greeks preserved their thoughts, feelings and daily routine in notebooks called ‘hyponemata’. The commonplace notebooks we use today is a rather recent concept. Like the hyponemata, it is a preservation of thoughts and feelings. Through the ages, many memorable people have participated in scrapbooking. Mark Twain and Thomas Jefferson were active scrapbookers.

Two of the entities included in scrapbooks are words and expressions. Another integral component is quotes. Quotes are incorporated in most modern scrapbooks. A pre-requisite for a good scrapbook is the inclusion of lots of appropriate quotes. Remember quotes aren’t the exclusive domain of the rich and famous, although famous personalities, writers and or poets seem to get more recognition for their quotes. Quotes can be from the scrapbook producer. Scrapbooking quotes are one of the most important essentials of your scrapbook.

There will be those who question the practice of including good quotes in a scrapbook. However the good quotes enrich the final project. The quality of the scrapbook will be increased through the judicious use of quotes. Quotes can help people through the trials and tribulations of life. Quotes like ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’ can be an inspiration. They can inspire the person to rise up and fight the circumstances. Quotes can give life a mission, purpose or will to fight. Later when they have conquered their fight, the can cherish the scrapbooking quotes.

Some quotes are allied to a person’s state of mind. One can relate to some particular quote while in a particular state of mind. These quotes can serve as friends or guides when a person is alone. Including a good quote in your scrapbook can certainly improve the state of your mind. The words of the quote decorated in a beautiful manner create a powerful impact. Thoughtful words compiled with beautiful decoration in your scrapbook is a sure winner.

Scrapbooking quotes are available in books or can be searched online. Several books compile a good collection of quotes. Here are some interesting Scrapbooking quotes:

“A day without Scrapbooking is a day without sunshine- Anonymous”

“Every day of your life is a page of history”.

“Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember- Flavia”

“And remember, no matter where you go, there you are- Confucius”

“Do what you want, with what you have, where you are- Theodore Roosevelt”

Been there, done that, scrapped a page about it.

Ken

Free Scrapbooking Fonts

April 6th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

What is scrapbooking? Well you could think of it as a collection of scraps, momentos, or photos. There are also some interesting comments. This make the journaling of the scrapbook an important part of doing it. Free scrapbooking fonts can be downloaded from many websites and there are literally hundreds of them.

The appropriate font for your writings will boost the overall impact of the scrapbook. Different purposes should have different fonts.

There are fonts for craft, St. Patrick’s Day font, craft font for scrapbookers and many, many more. There are fonts for cards, invitations, scrapbooks, lots of things. Suitable fonts will add creativity to your scrapbook.

Scrapbooks that present family histories or heritage projects should use historic or heritage fonts. The specific decades in history have their own fonts and lend a style to most scrapbooks. If you are a fan of historic movies, you will likely see fonts designed specifically for the movie and time period.

American West, Gold Rush, Silverado and Wild West fonts are all very appropriate for historic or heritage scrapbooks. Wild West fonts are used in presenting the family trees of many people whose ancestors were American Pioneers.

On a time line of fonts, one could start out with Paul Lloyd fonts which represent samples of old fonts and copybook of vintage. Scriptorium fonts are a bunch of original typefaces used from early modern period to the start of the 20^th century. From there, you could stir up memories of the 50s, 60s and 70s with Retro fonts.

Theme world and old medieval fonts are also very useful if you are creating a scrapbook involving the old heritage. Old English Fonts are available which are just fine for impressive writings on scrapbooks.

If you have more specific ideas about fonts for your scrapbook, then check out Walden Font Company. These can be just the fonts your project needs. However before you head over to check out their offerings, I warn you that these fonts aren’t free but available for purchase.

As scrapbooks are a window to the past, it just seems that historical fonts would fit in perfectly. The viewer of such scrapbooks will appreciate the creative use of such fonts. They will create a greater impact on the viewer.

Creative writing is often a part of scrapbooking. The wonderful artistic results that you want will be enhanced by short writings placed with each photo. Keeping the theme of the scrapbook and the font of the project applicable to the theme or time period will enrich your project.

Downloading of free scrapbooking fonts is easy. The fonts can be used to journal your scrapbook. The following steps will insure that downloading goes smoothly.

• Select which font you want.
• Decide where to store the font files
• Open the font file and move it to your font’s folder

You can create a fonts library which is exactly what you want to give you lots of choice for your project.

To create wonderful effects, combine free scrapbooking fonts with the writing content that goes along with your photos and scraps. The added accessory of free scrapbooking fonts will improve your scrapbooking skills.

Been there, done that, scrapped a page about it.

Ken

 

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