Tidbit Tuesday

Don't overlook your sewing machine as a tool for scrapbooking.  You can utilize a straight stitch, zig-zag, long, or short stitches.  Use stitching to outline a journaling box or a photo, or create a punched-hole design on your page with an unthreaded needle.

Tidbit Tuesday

Recipe cards can be a meaningful addition to a layout. Copy a few of your favorite family recipes and add them to pages showing those recipes being enjoyed by friends and family.

Tidbit Tuesday

Ask someone else to journal in your scrapbook for a change of pace. You will treasure the thoughts and handwriting of your children, friends, and relatives; and another perspective adds depth of interest.

Tidbit Tuesday

Become familiar with scrapbooking magazines and websites; like this blog.  These valuable tools can spark your creative juices, introduce new resources, and acquaint you with the latest techniques. It's also one way to become aware of upcoming trends in the industry and designers that you especially like.

Tidbit Tuesday

Scrapbooking gives you a chance to tell your story. It is the visual expression of a memory captured and kept, treasured and shared with those you love.

(Simple Tips for Scrapbookers)