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Scrapbooking Ideas, Layouts, Supplies & More

Scrapbooking is quite popular these days. It is an easy technique that allows you to create a priceless family heirloom. Each one will be unique and will be a total reflection of you.

Many different craft techniques, such as computer graphics, decorative stamping, wet and dry embossing, collage and decoupage are involved in making these works of art.

I have gathered articles together from throughout The Artful Crafter website that contain information that can be applied to your scrapbooking projects.

You will find ideas for layouts, help with your technique and comparisons of tools you can use to make the job easier. I have included articles about related crafts, such as decoupage and collage, as well as ways to use your computer when creating your masterpieces.

For more scrapbooking help in video form, visit Scrapbooking Ideas' Free Scrapbooking Layouts Video which offers a step by step scrapbooking video that shows you how to create beautiful scrapbooking layouts.

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Digital Scrapbooking

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part One

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Two

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Three

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Four

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Five

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Six

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Seven

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Eight

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Nine

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Ten

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Eleven

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Twelve

Digital Scrapbooking Journal, Part Thirteen

Digital French Board
How to recreate a french board using digital graphics.

Digital Graphic Wedding Gift
Make a very personalized wedding gift using digital graphic techniques.

Create A Digital Patterned Alphabet
How to design your own patterned alphabet.

Digital Scrapbooking Embellishments
How to make digital embellishments.

Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials - Part One
Learn how to create and build your own digital scrapbooking elements.

Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials - Part Two
Learn how to create and build your own digital scrapbooking elements.

Digitally Designed Valentines Day Card
Add WOW to handmade cards using digital styles.

Photoshop Actions
Using Photoshop actions to enhance your digital artwork.

Pocket Folder
How to make a personalized pocket folder using digital graphics and scrapbooking techniques.

Selling Digital Images at the Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC)
A sales outlet for fine original artwork.

Scrapbooking

The Art of Scrapbooking
Ideas and tips for making original scrapbooking layout pages.

Scrapbooking on a Budget
How to save money on your scrapbooking hobby.

Scrapbooking on a Budget - Part Two
More ways to save money on your scrapbooking hobby.

Scrapbook Care
Some tips on how to insure your scrapbook holds up over the years.

Family Scrapbooking
Get the whole family involved.

Framed Scrapbooking
Put your scrapbook pages on the wall for all to see.

Scrapbooking for Kids
Ideas for getting your kids involved in scrapbooking.

Scrapbooking Traditions
Leeza Gibbons new book on scrapbooking.

Selling Scrapbooks
Is selling scrapbooks a viable craft business?

Simple Scrapbooking
Is there such a thing as simple scrapbooking?

Tips on Starting a Scrapbooking Business
Some ideas on how to turn a scrapbooking hobby into a business.

Why Scrapbook?
Good reasons to get started with your own scrapbooking projects.

Scrapbooking Gifts

Scrapbooking Gifts
Scrapbooks can make unique gifts.

Scrapbooking Layouts

Scrapbooking Baby Layout
Use your baby's "firsts" as themes for your scrapbooking layout pages.

Creative Scrapbooking Albums For Your Pets
Ideas for pet related scrapbooking layouts.

”My Shadow” Pet Tribute Scrapbooking Layout
Remember your loyal pet with a dedicated page.

Scrapbooking Ideas: Use a Song Lyric as Your Theme
Song Lyrics can be used to form a theme for your scrapbook project.

Valentines Scrapbooking Layout
Creating a romantic layout to preserve Valentines memories.

Wedding Anniversary Scrapbooking Layouts
Ideas for scrapbooking layouts using a wedding anniversary theme.

Wedding Day Scrapbooking
Ideas on making an original Wedding Day scrapbook.

Scrapbooking Tips

How to Make a Memorable Scrapbook
You don't need an art degree to make a memorable scrapbook.

Photos on Greeting Cards
Tips on personalizing cards with photos.

Scrapbooking Tools

Scrapbook Chalks
How to use scrapbook chalks.

Shape Cutting Options for Crafters
A review of shape cutting tools that give you the most options to make original scrapbooking pages, geeting cards or other crafts.

Shape Cutters for Thick Projects
The best option for cutting shapes through multiple layers at once.

Scrapbooking Trends

Hot Trends in Scrapbooking
The latest ideas for making special scrapbooks.

Seasonal Scrapbooking

Fall

Summer

Sping

Winter

Holiday Themes

Christmas

Christmas Cookies Scrapbooking Layout
Use your favorite Christmas cookie recipe as the basis for a Holiday scrapbooking layout.

Christmas Tree Scrapbooking Layout
How to combine pictures and graphics into a Christmas tree scrapbook layout.

Craft Ideas: Christmas Keepsake Album
Decoupage your Christmas cards and letters, creating a memorable keepsake.

Easter

Easter Scrapbooking Ideas
Plan a Easter themed scrapbooking layout.

Related Crafts

The Art of Collage
A history of collage along with instructions and tips on how to do it yourself.

The Art of Decoupage
A history of Decoupage from its inceptions. Ideas for your own decoupage projects.

Decoupage Articles
Everything we've learned about decoupage.

Other Useful Methods, Tips & Advice

Use Your Computer

Bubble Jet Tips – How to Print on Fabric
How to use Bubble Jet Set & Rinse to treat fabric so that you can print almost anything on it with your computer & printer.

Computer Crafting
An overview of computer crafting and an index of all computer related articles on the website.

Crafting by Computer
How to use the computer for everything from greeting cards, to brochures to printed fabrics.

Create Your Own Decals for Golf Balls & for Craft Projects
Use your computer to create and print original decals for your scrapbooking layouts.

Custom Made Rubber Stamps
How to get your own design transferred onto a rubber stamp.

Graphics Programs for Crafters
From beginner to advanced, reviews of the most popular greeting card and graphics programs available.

Craft Tips & Supplies for Computer Graphics
Tips and ideas on how to produce low-cost, high-quality computer graphic crafts, along with a list of recommended supplies.

How to Choose the Right Paper for Your Craft Project
Tips, ideas and a paper weight chart to help you find the best paper to use for your craft project.

A Simple Way to Transfer Images
A low tech way to transfer images for your greeting cards or scrapbook layouts.

Golden Leaves of Autumn Place Cards
A colorful place card pattern to print out on your computer.

Craft Ideas: How to Make an Artist Calendar
How to put create a calendar using your personal art.

Patterns & Templates for Your Computer
Patterns for everything from greeting cards, to wrapping paper, to scrapbook layouts to quilt patterns, all free from printer manufacturers.

Other Methods

Dry Embossing Methods
How to add dimension to your paper crafts with dry embossing.

Dry Embossing Tips
Tips on how to do a perfect embossing job, including a review of the ShapeBoss Ultimate Embossing System which makes the project easier than ever.

How to Make Your Own Decorative Rubber Stamps
Several way on how to save money by making your own decorative stamps.

ShapeBoss Stencils
How to use stencils with Fiskar's ShapeBoss.

Stamping Tips
Tips on the care and feeding of rubber stamps

Tips for Crafting with Glue
Glue is indispensable. Some tips you might not have thought of.

More Craft Patterns
A dazzling array of patterns for just about anything, free from Joann.com and CreateForLess.com.

50 Ways to Use Ribbon to Dress Up Your Crafts
Uses of ribbon from fashions to scrapbooking.

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Recommended Reading

These books are excellent resources for scrapbookers. They contain lots of new and original designs and ideas.

Outstanding Scrapbook Pages: 250 Of the Best Pages and Techniques from the World's #1 Scrapbooking Magazine Kerry Arquette

Special-Effects Scrapbooking: Creative Techniques for Scrapbookers at All Levels (Crafts Highlights) By: Jill Miller

Creative Memories : The 10 Timeless Principles Behind the Company that Pioneered the Scrapbooking Industry By: Cheryl Lightle

Scrapbooking Your Family History
By: Maureen Taylor

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Recommended Sites

Chandler Creations
Home and family is what scrapbooking is all about. Scrapbook albums for weddings, babies and family, even your favorite pets have their own scrapbook. Matching fun scrapbooking kits and supplies. We also carry scrapbooking furniture and desks. Chandler Creations Scrapbook Supplies

Scrapbook Pal
Making scrapbooking affordable. All you need to build great scrapbooks. Scrapbook Pal

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