Yes! Finally, we are joining the 2009 crowd, and moving to a more “socially inviting” website. We will include our Twitter and Facebook accounts here, so you all can join us in a community of crafters / Hawaiian Island lovers.
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Although this is not a video on scrapbooking, I thought I would share this with my readers:

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I will be changing up the theme of this site to Hawaiian Scrapbooking and Crafts. Stay tuned!

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We will begin switching our theme and topics to the tropical location of Hawaii very soon. Please feel free to watch this post for more details, or contact us.

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Merry Christmas everyone. We hope that your Christmas is filled with God’s love and precious family moments. Remember that Jesus is the “Reason For The Season” and keep those scrapbooks handy for all of your family holiday photos!

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I hope you all like the new look of our site. It is a very accessible and valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional coded design. Anyway…back to scrapbooking ideas!

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There is a new die cutting machine hitting the scrapbook world! I don’t have one yet, but from what I read it sounds awesome! I am very excited about this new machine. This machine works with your computer, and there are no additional cartridges to buy!

Here are the top 10 reason why I like the Klicnkut:

1. No cartridges needed, so you save money so you can invest it in other scrapbook supplies.
2. You use fonts and clipart that you have on your computer, so the possibilities are endless!!
3. You can engrave with an additional engraving accessory.
4. You can cut thin metals vinyl, chipboards and more!
5. It makes straight line, perforated scores, so you can make gift boxes.
6. It traces and cuts around pictures or clipart with great accuracy.
7. It cuts 8.5” wide and the length size is up to you.
8. Comes with software to help you make great projects.
9. You can easily line a preprinted design and it will cut it out for you.
10. It is portable so you can take it to crops.

The Klicnkut retails for about 600.00 but with all the awesome features of this machine and the saving from not having to buy additional cartridges it is well worth the investment.

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There is nothing worse than a rainy day in the middle of the school holidays, when children are cooped up inside, you have nothing planned, and the inevitable cries of I’m Bored are not far away! Keep this list of rainy day activities ready for just such a day. Older children may enjoy choosing from the list themselves.

1. Sort through the toy cupboard:

It’s surprising how much fun this can be! Get everyone together and aim to clear one shelf or drawer. You will probably find that old treasures are rediscovered, odd pieces can be thrown away, and some things will be ready to be passed down or sold. If you are not sure whether to get rid of some of the toys, try packing them away in a box and hiding them in a dark corner of the cupboard for a few months. When they come out again they will either cause a sensation, or not – which will make it easy to decide on their fate!

2. Record the sounds around you:

Get out the tape recorder and make a project out of recording everyday sounds. Try water running in the bath, someone ringing the bell and opening the door, or flushing the toilet! It certainly makes you think about things a little differently than usual. Suggest that some friends or neighbours do the same thing and then get together to see if you can identify each other’s sounds!

3. Make a story tape:

Grab that tape recorder and a blank cassette, find a story you enjoy, and make your own story tape! Each child can read for a while, or can take on the part of a particular character. Make the appropriate noises too! You will probably have to practice a few times to get the hang of it, and be prepared for lots and lots of giggles! Tip: a homemade story tape makes a great present for a child who has to go to hospital or is bedridden for a time.

4. Have a jigsaw afternoon:

Get out all your jigsaws and invite some friends around with theirs too! Clear plenty of space and have a marathon jigsaw session. Some libraries have jigsaws you can borrow too, and you can often find jigsaws for sale very cheaply at charity shops (thrift stores) and car boot sales (garage sales). Tip: if you buy your jigsaws second-hand and the box has seen better days, cut out the picture and store it in a re-sealable bag with all the pieces.

5. Have a

mammoth junk modelling session with friends:

Invite a few families around and ask them to bring their craft-cupboard junk with them – boxes, containers, and other bits and pieces. You provide glue, sticky-tape, scissors, and encouragement. You could make houses, or creatures, or boats, or modern art or you could all combine together to make one giant model!

6. Make a card house:

If you don’t know any good card games or haven’t anyone to play with, try building a card house! Start by balancing two cards against each other so that they stand up in an inverted V-shape. Take it from there!

7. Make an indoor obstacle course:

Check with an adult that this is OK first! Use easily movable furniture (kitchen chairs, coffee tables) to mark out a course. Create a tunnel to crawl through with a blanket draped over low tables, or space cushions around the room to use as stepping-stones. You will have lots more ideas!

8. Practice balancing:

Balancing is fun! Try walking the length of the room with a book on your head. When you can do that, try balancing two or three ‘ then add a cuddly toy to the very top!

9. Create an indoor den:

A few blankets and tablecloths can create the most wonderful indoor den. Drape blankets between sofas and chairs, over stepladders and clothes-dryers, or tie the ends to cupboard knobs and door handles. Once the den is created find some special snacks, coloring pages and pencils, a CD player and music, a torch or two, and camp out for a while!

10. Play with string:

Older children can create some wonderful inventions with a ball of string and their imagination! A toilet roll and a sloping length of string make a great message chute or rocket. Get some action toys involved too: try making them a lift (elevator) out of a box or a basket and hoist them up! Adults should supervise constantly if there are younger kids around.
About the Author

Lindsay Small is the author of “Boredom Busters for Kids’ an e-book with over 50 pages of fun activities for kids like those above. Find it at http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/boredom_busters.htm. She also runs http://www.ActivityVillage.co.uk

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1. Vellum

Vellum is a transparent, translucent material. Vellum can be used to create a slight shadow or shade change to background or embellishment colors. This can be used as a softening agent for baby scrapbooks, as a touch of elegance to gift scrapbooks, or to create dimension in a boring flat page.

To reduce the cloudiness effect caused by gluing, apply only a thin line of glue along the edges of the vellum. In this way, you will see a slight shadow only along the very edge. This will look like a border to the vellum. Vellum is available in both acidic and non acidic forms.

2. Shadow Boxes

A great way to add depth to your scrapbook page is to add shadow boxes. Basically shadow boxes add a shadow to your images. Shadow boxes are also a great way to make your most important photographs or text boxes stand out form the rest of the page. Shadow boxes can also be to emphasis dedications.

To make a shadow box, simply cut a box shape out of paper. Next, put your embellishment on a larger square of cardstock. Then, add glue to all four sides of the cardstock square and attach it to the back of your paper. The embellishment will show through, adding greater dimension to your page.

3. Patterned Paper

Patterned paper can be used for backgrounds, borders, and embellishments. Often plain white backgrounds look rather boring and dull. Patterned backgrounds add a touch of excitement to your page. The right pattern tailored to your theme and purpose can also increase that professional look.

Colors and patterns can be used to coordinate with your photographs or to add dramatic effects. Paper with various themes and patterns is widely available. For instance, a birthday scrapbook could have a background made of your favorite gift wrap. This could add a touch of elegance or a touch of humor depending upon the patterned paper you choose.

4. Textured Paper

Textured paper can add extra dimension

to your scrapbooking page. Textured paper can be used to highlight focus items on your scrapbook page. Textured paper can also be used as a backgrounds or border to give your page an interesting fresh look.

Textured paper is available in a variety of textures and colors and is available in most craft and office supply stores.

5. Book Jacket Backgrounds

For an added personal touch and artist flair use a book jacket as a background. This scrapbook technique looks especially nice when the book jacket is the reader’s favorite book or author, adding a wonderful personalized touch.

Be aware, however, that the glossy coating on the book jacket creates an added challenge to sticking objects to this background. Alternative attachment methods include sewing and eyelets.

6. Adding Dimension

One good way to add dimension to images is to use double stick foam tape. Double stick foam tape literally allows items to pop out at your reader adding realism to items. This technique is especially useful in children’s art and educational scrapbooks.

Simply, cut the foam tape into whatever shape and size you want. Then, attach to shape onto your scrapbook page. Double stick foam tape is available at most craft stores in various colors and thicknesses.

7. Ribbons and Lace

Ribbon and lace are by far the most common, and most beautiful, border embellishment. The flowing nature of both materials encourages a touch of softness and elegance. Ribbon and lace are especially popular in gift and memory scrapbooks.

Moreover, ribbon is easy to glue and attach. Lace requires a bit more patience.

For an interesting change from ribbon and lace, try using jute or raffia.
About the Author

Lena Fields loves helping others to save special memories using the fun and exciting art of scrapbooking. For more scrapbooking resources, please visit Scrapbooking Success.

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There are many different reasons why people scrapbook. I enjoy scrapbooking because it is just plain fun for me! What makes it fun for me is that it gets my creative juices flowing. Once I start a page I can’t stop there, I want to continue to make more and more pages. Creating pages helps me to relax, and helps me to relive the experience of the moment that was captured in the picture.

Creating a page can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. The choice is yours! The only rules to scrapbooking would be: have fun and making sure you are using archival safe products that are acid and linen free this is to ensure that your pictures and memorabilia will last for many generations. Once you give scrapbooking a try you will soon discover what all the craze is about.

Why Scrapbook Anyway? For the fun of scrapping, of course.

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