Rubber and Clear Stamps

Today we will talk about how to use stamps. A rubber stamp is easy to use. You just press it into the ink pad and press it onto the paper. With a clear stamp, the stamps come on a sheet of clear plastic and you peel them off, stick them on a clear acrylic block, and press it into the ink pad and then onto the paper. And that's how you use stamps.

How to Attach a Brad

Attaching a brad is one of the easiest techniques in scrapbooking. First, you mark a little dot where you want the brad to go. Next, using a paper piercer punch a small hole in the paper where the dot is. Put the two prongs on the back of the brad into the hole and turn the paper around. Separate the two prongs and flatten them on the back of the page. You have attached a brad! Next time we will talk about how to stamp with rubber and clear stamps.

The Main Components

Today we are going to talk about the main components of a scrapbook page.
1. Photos. Every scrapbook page needs at least one photo to preserve memories.
2. A title. Some people don't use titles on every page but I encourage it because it tells what a scrapbook page is all about.
3. Journaling. To me the most important element of a scrapbook page is the journaling because it tells what you really feel about something and it make you feel good to just relax and try to remember that event.

We are also going to talk about all kinds of embellishments. You can get metal embellishments, flowers, brads, eyelets, and many other kinds of embellishments. Next time we will talk about how to attach a brad to your scrapbook page.

How to Make a Basic Page

The first step in making a basic scrapbook page is to chose the photos. They can all be of the same person or event. Chose 1-5 photos. Next you need to choose some paper. Decide upon 2 pieces each of CS and PP. Next choose which piece of CS will be your background (BG) and set it aside. With the other piece of CS cut a piece a little bigger than your main photo. Adhere the photo in the center with glue or tape of some sort. Arrange the photos on the BG sheet and adhere. Use the 2 sheets of PP to decorate your page. Next time we will talk about embellishments and the main components of a scrapbook page.

What You Need

Now we will talk about what you need to scrapbook. First of all, you'll need an album of some kind. They are available in all kinds of sizes and colors. Be prepared to pay around $10.00-$20.00 for an album. The most common size is 12" x 12". There are many other sizes as well, even mini albums! The next most important thing is paper (this is if you already have your photos handy.) They have paper that they sell by the sheet as well as in packs. You will need patterned paper (PP) and cardstock (CS). Next you'll need embellishments. There are all kind of embellishments including flowers, brads, eyelets, stickers, and all kinds of other things. I also want to mention that for inspiration, you can't beat scrapbook.com. Also the abbreviations are what I'm going to be calling them so pay special attention to them. Next we'll talk about making a basic scrapbook page.

Hi!

Hello! My name is Jordan and I love to Scrapbook! If you are wondering why you should scrapbook, how to scrapbook, or are just looking for ideas, this is the place to come! This first post is going to be about why you should scrapbook. There are many reasons but the top reason people scrapbook is to preserve memories. If you just had a little baby girl, you might want to make a scrapbook about her! You could make one for her with the journaling written from you to her or you could make one about her but for you. I am only 11 years old but I have been scrapbooking since I was 8! Over the years, I have gotten my own personal style which always happens! Next time we'll talk about what you need to get started scrapbooking!