A quick online search for “scrapbooking scissors” will give you a picture of how many different types of scissors and cutting tools there are for scrapbookers. Knowing the basics of these tools will help you know which scissors are the best choice for your needs.  This can help you save time by not struggling with [...]

If you are like the millions and billions of people who enjoy scrapbooking, than a home business in scrapbooking could be for you. It can go from hobby to career in just a few steps. If this sounds interesting to you, here are some details on beginning a fun new home business.

Scrapbooks for Healing by Michelle Schmidt
When we consider scrapbooking, often times we think of albums that focus on holidays, weddings, births and special events in our lives that we want to preserve. These are days that bring smiles to our faces and laughter to our hearts. As normal as this may be to choose such [...]

Direct to paper inking is applying ink directly from the inkpad onto your paper.

Tips and Ideas:
Edging: Hold the paper in one hand and the ink pad in the other. Run the ink along the edge of the paper.
Peaks & valleys: Crumple your paper, then smooth it out (sanding is optional). Skim the paper with an [...]

Digi Scrap Kits - Trina Clark Designs!

Primitive Country Clipart, MySpace Layouts, Printables (labels, hang tags, & gift tags), Digi Scrapbook Papers/Kits, & More - All for Immediate Download! Use my primitive country graphics to create many different types of crafts, web graphics or desktop publishing projects for personal and commercial use - all without any [...]

If you have ever thought about owning your own home-based business and would love an exciting career in the booming scrapbooking and stamping industry, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of this opportunity. There has never been a better time to join Close To My Heart!
As a Close To My Heart Consultant, you [...]

I found this in a Blog update from Marie Loves To Stamp and thought it was a really great exercise!
•I’m happiest when…I’m doing something creative.
•Someday I’m going to…get my business plan done!
•When I’m really down, what I want to do is…curl up on the couch with a good book
•I feel anxious when…I am among people [...]

Library Pockets and other office supply type items are the hottest thing in scrapbooking right now. They can be used for many different things, such as to hold journaling or memorabilia, or add them to hold handmade tags.
Materials:
Paper or Cardstock
Bone Folder
Corner Rounder
Paper Cutter
Directions:
Cut a piece of paper or cardstock to 4.25 x 7.5 inches.
Using [...]

How to Host a Swap
Swaps are a great way to express your creativity and receive great new ideas.
Here’s how to host one of your own!
· Decide what kind of swap it will be.
· Decide how many people can participate. The average size of a swap is 10-15 participants.
· Solicit participants. Make a list and add [...]

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I am currently taking Pre-Orders for Fall/Winter 2007 get yours before ANYONE ELSE!  Use the link below to order your [...]