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Tip Tuesday
I found a really cool site for scrapbook tips!! I found this great tip at Scrapbook Lifetips: “Originality in scrapbooking is essential. You can create original pages with exclusive ideas. Including journaling on your layouts is one way to tell...
Tip Tuesday
Here is a nice easy tip for you: CROPPING Cropping is the trimming of a photo to remove unnecessary sections. Cropping should be done to improve a photo not just to make a pretty shape. Cropping also allows for more photos to be added to a page. When...
Tip Tuesday
I have a couple great tips to share with you that were submitted. The first two are from Shana Dilldine: Tip: Don’t have scalloped paper to make a border? use circle punch and cut in half as shown on the Queen of Hearts lo. Tip: Use those packa...
Tip Tuesday
I would like to share with you a tip. On the layout I posted yesterday I made a mistake. I know… it’s a shock but it happens to even me. I wanted a notepaper look to the yellow paper and it was initially a larger size. I thought I woul...
Tip Tuesday - Paint
I don’t use paint too often in my scrapbooking but it’s a great tool to use as it goes a long way! Here’s are some tips when using paint… Texture - Add some texture to your paint but scraping a pocket comb across your painted ...
Tip Tuesday
I have a great tip to share with you this week. I have fallen in love with the Variety Pack Baseboard Tiles by Technique Tuesday. Have you seen them? They are white chipboard shapes that you can cover, ink, chalk and distress. They add instant charm ...
Sharing Saturday - Paperclips
For today, I thought I would share a tip that was submitted by one of our readers, Mica! This is something that lots of people probably know, but I thought I would mention. Some scrappers use the paperclips on their pages and you know we can bend th...
Tip Tuesday - Journaling Blocks
One of my biggest joys in scrapbooking is using all the cool die cut journaling blocks that companies have out! For instance, one of favourites are the Jenni Bowlin Studios, Mini Die Cut Label Papers (4×4): I prefer to use my computer to jour...
Tip Tuesday - Chalk
This week’s tips are all about using chalk! Applicators: Q- Tips make great and vet cheap chalk applicators. You even have 2 different ends for 2 different colours! Don’t Mess Up!: Place a piece of regular note or printer paper over to...
Tip Tuesday
I have a wonderful tip that was sent in by Mica: I thought I would share what I do with different shapes… I sometimes create my own templates and use them over and over. Since I don’t have a circle cutter, I have different size circles an...
Tip Tuesday - Doodling
This week’s tips are all about doodling… Always draw your doodles on lightly with a pencil first. Not only can you erase any mistakes your make before applying your pen but you can get rid of any doodles you just don’t like. You ...
Tip Tuesday
One of the perfect little tool to have on hand is a lint roller. The kind with the masking tape that you peel off when you’re done. It is wonderful for picking up little bits of glitter or flocking. It also picks up the fine dust particles from...
Tip Tuesday - Embossing
This week’s tips are all about embossing! Cool Cardstock: Try dry embossing Core’dinations cardstock and then rubbing the raised surface to reveal the coloured core. Cool 2 Tone Embossing: If you are using the QuicKutz goosebumps or the C...
Tip Tuesday
Here are a few quick tips to care for your punches: 1. When your punch shape gets stuck in the punch, turn it over and use a ballpoint pen or pencil and poke it in the middle. 2. If you are finding that your punch is getting harder to … well&#...
Tip Tuesday - Cutting Tools
This week’s tips are all about cutting tools…. enjoy! Non-Slip? - Does your trimmer slip around on your work table when you use it? Try a piece of non-slip material (like your husband’s router matting or the material you use to ho...
Tip Tuesday - Stamping
This Tuesday’s tips are for all those stampers out there! Cleaning: Keep some hot water and soap in a bowl on a table away from you so you can soak your stamps for easy cleanup then a small towel. You can also use a stamp cleaner pad and solu...
