Stamp Punch Scrapbooking
Scrapbook Merchandise, Articles & Tips
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Plus Corporation ID Guard Stamp, Large, Pink, 1 Pad $14.63 PLUS STATIONARY CORP-Kes’pon ID Guard Stamp: Large. For those who want to guard against identity theft but don’t like the mess of a paper shredder; the Kes’pon ID Guard Stamp is for you. This stamp prints a 2-3/4×1in block of 385 characters designed to obscure addresses and other sensitive information. It uses fast-drying and waterproof permanent black ink but is not recommended for glossy paper w… |
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Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pads This collection of paper craft ink pads feature the highest quality dye-ink found in today’s market! This water-based, fade-resistant, and acid-free ink dries on all paper surfaces, including coated and textured papers, and dries quickly on most. These innovative pads result in finer impressions and exceptionally even ink coverage, perfect for finely detailed and solid images. This package contain… |
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Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit $8.67 SPEEDBALL-Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit. Turn your most treasured sketch into a stamp! Use leaves; flowers and much more as naturals stencils to create unique high quality rubber stamps that will last for years. You can use a slightly warm iron to transfer images of pencil drawings; newsprint and freshly printed ink jet and laser print images. This package contains one 6×4in easy to cut; flexi… |
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Scorpion Scorpio Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Frog Paper Shaper Stamp Punch Scrap Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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New Tulip Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.99 |
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Butterfly Paper Shaper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $5.99 |
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Butterfly Paper Shaper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $5.99 |
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Bear Mammals Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $5.99 |
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Flying Angel Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $5.99 |
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Flying Angel Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $5.99 |
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Strawberry Fruit Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking $0.69 |
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BOY+GIRL Paper Shaper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 2/Lot $0.99 |
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Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm Gift – Tulip $2.29 |
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Snowflake Craft Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $2.19 |
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Mini Star Shape Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking $0.01 |
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Dinosaur Animal Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking $0.69 |
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Yacht Junk Boat Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking $0.01 |
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Mini Heart Sharp Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking $0.99 |
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Umbrella Weather Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.01 |
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Dancer Dance Girl Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking $0.01 |
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Arrow Thru Heart Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking $0.99 |
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Sun Sunshine Solar Stamp Craft Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.01 |
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Dolphin Fish Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Butterfly Paper Shaper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Sailboat Sail Boat Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Dolphin Fish Paper Craft Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Sun Sunshine Solar Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Lot Halloween Scrapbooking Sizzix Clear Stamps Punch $28.99 |
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Pisces Double Fish Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Pisces Double Fish Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Pisces Double Fish Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
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Birthday Cake New Paper Stamp Punch Scrapbooking 1.5cm $0.98 |
Scrapbooking Techniques
Take a notebook or a mundane daily diary or journal and add some decoration with a border and you end up with a scrapbook. The notebook, diary, journal or scrapbooks have the same basis for production. They all are filled with thoughts, ideas and feelings. What separates a scrapbook from the others is the visual impact and beauty of the production. In a way, the scrapbook allows you to show off your events or thoughts so that other people will enjoy seeing it. All these mentioned items preserve memorabilia and legacies. It is just that the scrapbook dabbles in creativity and imagination whereas the other items are plain and simple.
Just as with many other facets of life these days, scrapbooking has also been changed with the advent of the computer, internet and things like printers and scanners. These items of hardware have the same effect as the printing press on scrapbook presentations. They all make the process faster and easier. Desktop publishing and new software has also made scrapbooking easier for everyone. You could have a scrapbook and not use a single piece of paper. Doing this is known as digital scrapbooking and it has taken off in popularity. Whereas all these new-fangled computerized methods use to be the domain of geeks and techno-nerds, they have now branched out to the practice of scrapbooking. People of all ages from anywhere in the world now have access to many things to help them produce their own special scrapbooks. Because of the internet and lots of scrapbook oriented websites, the options have skyrocketed. Never in the past could someone do as much as they can now. Another facet of digital scrapbooking fits in very nicely with the world of social networking. Sites like Myspace and Facebook are a good match for displaying your scrapbooking skills.
Over the years, scrapbooking has gone from a hobby for elitists to today where it is a viable commercial activity. Both brick-and-mortar locations and websites have mushroomed into what you see today. It used to be a small scale activity but now it is expanding day by day. With all the new entries into the scrapbooking industry, there are new scrapbooking techniques and lots of them. Because of the myriad of choices for scrapbooking, it is hard to pigeonhole particular scrapbooking techniques. There really is no right or wrong way to decorate a scrapbook. This leads to new and unique scrapbooking techniques every day. Don’t get me wrong, there are scrapbook techniques that will definitely benefit your presentation but a little bit of imagination with a smidgeon of creativity will go a long way.
So where does one go to look for new and different scrapbooking techniques? There are websites, books, and friends who also scrapbook. Scrapbooking is a learning experience and while you are creating your masterpiece, you will see interesting techniques you may not have thought of in the past. Go ahead use them and share them with your friends. Get them to share their scrapbooking techniques too.
When you plan your scrapbook, take some time and think the whole process through to the finished project. You start out with the most important portion of the scrapbook; the paper. Paper should be sturdy with a long life and be acid-free. You want your work around for a long time and the correct paper is essential for long life. As you plan the design of your scrapbook, keep mental notes about different supplies needed. Supplies such as pens, inks and stencils should be carefully planned for to make your project. Go into each scrapbook with the correct planning and you will find it easier to express your thoughts and end up with beautiful presentations.
A lot of scrapbooking techniques highlight the need to have index pages or highlight pages. They will inform you about where to locate them and how to display them. These special pages should be instantly noticeable as special pages with unique colors and symbols. Another way to distinguish pages is with bookmarks with tassels. Tassels are both decorative and functional in a scrapbook.
There are many elements to the art of decoration. Decoration shouldn’t be overdone as it will make your project look gaudy. The right type of decoration is critical in scrapbooking techniques. Choose decoration carefully with planning before you start. Visualize it and then go with it. There are many choices you can use. Stamps, embellishments, rub-ons, stickers, snow globes etc. can really glitz up your scrapbook if not done to excess. Choose carefully and use each appropriately.
Want more versatility for your scrapbook? Here are a few ways to add impact to your project. You can add pop-up pages, trinkets that are attached to pages, punch craft, peek-a-boo and panoramic pages will make your scrapbook unique and wonderful. Scrapbook techniques are limitless and very diverse. Go ahead and explore these techniques and add versatility to your scrapbooks.
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Been there, done that, scrapped a page about it.
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