Digital Scrap booking, the Frugal Scrappers Dream
By: Vera Raposo
As a frugal mother, Sharon had to admit that she never got into scrap booking over the years because one visit to a scrap book supply shop sent her into sticker shock. With three kids and a limited budget, she knew she couldn’t afford all of the [...]
Chipboard and Scrapbooking
By: Dawn Stegall
What exactly is chipboard? Chipboard is a cardboard-like material. It is thinner than most cardboard and thicker than cardstock. Not all chipboard is acid-free and thus safe for scrapbooks. Check the packaging and/or test with a ph testing pen. Chipboard sold for the purpose of scrapbooking embellishments are more than likely [...]
Acid Free: What Does it Mean and How Do I Know Which Products are Safe?
Acids are essential for our daily comfort, but when it comes to scrapbooking, there’s really nothing worse. If you look at old scrapbooks or photo albums that your grandmother or even your mother made, you’ll notice a distinct “aged” look to [...]
Keeping Your Scrapbook Gear Organized
When you decide to get started in scrapbooking, it’s very exciting. You research as much as you can, then head off to the scrapbook or other supply store and buy the tools and supplies you know you need. The problem starts when you get home and try to get [...]
Caring for Your Scrapbook Materials
By: Vera Raposo
When handled carefully, your memorabilia can look its best even after years of display. Here are some tips to keep your treasures safe.
Keep all of your scrapbooking supplies, albums, photos and negatives in a cool, dry place. Humidity and liquids will destroy these sensitive scrapbook materials.
Handle your photos carefully. [...]
Don’t Buy Out the Craft Store
When you make the decision to start making scrapbooks, you are very likely to go out and buy all the materials you think you need and then some. This will lead to some buyer’s remorse when you realize you have a bunch of stuff you don’t need and you totally [...]
I Am Ready To Scrapbook..Which Products Should I Use?
By: Vanessa Calleja
When you look at old photos what do you usually see? The reddish cast of the photos? The yellowing of newspaper clippings?
In the past, products used for scrapbooks were not safe for photo preservation. Manufacturers didn’t put much research into the products they sold. They [...]
