Meeting Minnie Scrapbook Layout

This is a fun layout to showcase your Disney pictures of meeting Minnie Mouse. The left side will hold a 5x7 photo for those pictures that you purchased at the park. The second page will hold two 5x5 photos. There are also two tags for you to include any additional photos or memorabilia. This layout can be purchased on ebay.
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Happy New Year

Now is the perfect time for doing your own calendar. Personalize one for yourself. There are many different types of calendars forms to choose from. Pick your favorite and customize your own calendar.

Happy 2009!

Trunk or Treat

Pumpkin Patch Scrapbook Layout

Using a simple layout can make for some of the most interesting scrapbook pages. This Pumpkin Patch layout has clean lines and its simplicity is appealing.

This layout was created by using one sheet of printed paper and a coordinating sheet of card stock. Two 5x7 photo's fit perfectly between the words which create a fitting title for the layout.

The following page contains three 4x6 photo's and is bordered with contrasting ribbon. Leaf punches and a cricut pumpkin cutout help to embellish the negative space. You could add a journaling pull tab behind the pictures for additional space.

Using Scapbook techniques for Unique Ornaments

Have you been searching for an idea to do family or classroom ornaments on a budget? Making CD photo ornaments is the perfect project. It requires very few tools and supplies.
First you will need to take pictures of the subjects you are wanting to create the ornaments for. If you want to get really creative, you can manipulate your photos for a different look. One suggestion might be to turn a photo into a black and white and then highlight one color or subject in the photo. An example of this might be to take a picture of a child wearing a red Santa hat and turn the photo to black and white and then highlight just the red portion of the hat. This can be done with many photo editing softwares, such as Photoshop, and is very simple with a little practice. The resulting picture is unique and impressive.
Second, you will need to take the pictures to your local photo lab, or print your own 5x7 prints if you have a quality printer. If you print your own pictures, you have the ability to experiment with different types of paper to see which outcome you like best. There are a variety of different papers from heavy weight matte, semi-gloss, glossy, and portrait paper. After your pictures have been printed they will need to be cut down to a 4.75" circle to fit on the CD. If you have a circle cutter this step is very easy. Circle cutters are very inexpensive and can be purchased from most craft stores. If you do not have a circle cutter, just take a CD and trace around the outside edge and then cut with scissors. Adhering the photo to the CD is quite simple. You will need a photo safe acid free glue stick. Using the colored glue sticks that dry clear are helpful in seeing where more glue is needed on the CD. Just cover the CD with glue and adhere your photo being careful to make sure it is centered. It is best to wait at least 30 minutes before handling the CD's once you have adhered your photo's.
The next step involves punching a hole in the top of the CD for the ribbon hanger. Many scrapbookers already have a handy tool called a Crop-a-dile. If you own one of these, punching the holes in the CD's will be effortless. Crop-a-dile tools may be purchased at craft stores for approximately $20 and have a variety of uses. Just set the punch to the desired distance using the 3/8' hole and squeeze down on the CD. Using this tool helps prevent the CD from cracking while punching the hole.
If you do not have a Crop-a-dile, a sharp object or awl will be useful for you. You will have better results if you heat your tool prior to punching a hole through the backside of the CD. Once you have your hole punched, just thread some ribbon through the hole and your ornament is complete. These can be further personalized by writing a message or the year on the back using paint pens. This is wonderful idea for preserving the handwriting of a child. You now have a personalized ornament to hang on your Christmas tree.
Mendy Warwick

Scrapbook Calendars

We all know, of course, that scrapbooking doesn't necessarily mean that your memories go into a scrapbook. Some of your beautifully laid out pages will go into frames, birthday cards, or websites. Another popular option for your scrapbooking materials is to make a scrapbook calendar.
There are several ways to do this.
Some companies print up a calendar that comes with lay-outs and accessories, and from month to month you can simply design your own family pages that coordinate with that month. This is an excellent option for beginners or for those with little computer experience.
You can custom make your own calendar pages. It is easy to buy or make seasonally appropriate display pages, and to print out the monthly page of dates. You then apply your own pictures and memories and out them together. You can use this technique to custom make gifts for different friends and family members, each one tailored to your special memories of them.
Online calendar services. This is an excellent source for those who do a lot of computer scrapbooking. You design your 12 pages, using either your own templates or ones that they offer, and you email them to the company. The company then prints them out and binds them into a professional looking calendar. You can buy several copies of this calendar to give to relatives as gifts.
One of the best things about scrapbook calendars is that they make meaningful but inexpensive gifts for all your loved ones, and express your unique memories throughout the year.
Lisa is the owner of Modzy.com, the #1 online scrapbooking supplies store. Find thousands of scrapbook products and low prices everyday at http://www.modzy.com

Making Scrapbooking a Family Affair

With today's busy life styles many parents find themselves looking for wholesome activities that everyone can enjoy. What better way than planning a scrapbooking party or get together that is family friendly. Kids love photos and they too like to create artwork showcasing their favorite memories. In fact, many parents that hold these types of parties are shocked at how creative their entire family can be and how much of a joy spending time together can be once again. Read on for more information about the planning and implementing a family friendly scrapbooking party!
There are moms and baby days, preschooler days and many others, so how about turning a memory session into something similar. The hostess should plan the party or get together by choosing the theme and setting the date. On the invitation it should be made clear that the intention of this party is to create lasting memories with the family and spend some time documenting the past. All guests could be given a "to bring list" and that way the hostess is not out as much expense. Another factor that should be addressed is that the theme and activities are age appropriate. Granted it would be impossible to accommodate everyone, but having a good idea is the way to productive family and scrapping time.
Not only are these events very popular they are also very productive. It is important that every family spend time together, but also other factors such as creativity, hand-eye coordination and teamwork is built during these scrapbooking parties. Making them a great way to connect, enjoy and build some great memories pages.
Lisa is the owner of Modzy.com, the #1 online scrapbooking supplies store. Find thousands of scrapbook products and low prices everyday at http://www.modzy.com