SCRAPBOOKING

Webster's defines Scrapbook as: a blank book in which various items (as newspaper clippings or pictures) are collected and preserved. Anyone that is a "Scrapper" knows it is a lot more than that! Scrapbooking is a creative process to preserve photos, memories, memorabilia, and history about themselves and their family. It is almost like a time capsule which we share and leave behind for our descendants. Digital Scrapbooking is becoming more popular.

Mark Twain was a lifelong creator and keeper of scrapbooks. He took them with him everywhere and filled them with souvenirs, pictures, and articles about his books and performances. But in time, he grew tired of the lost glue, rock-hard paste, and the swearing that resulted from the standard scrapbook process. So, he came up with the idea of printing thin strips of glue on the pages to make updates neat and easy to do. In 1872, he patented his “self-pasting” scrapbook, and by 1901, at least 57 different types of his albums were available. It would be his only invention that ever made money.

Some people who scrapbook go to parties called 'Crops' which is where you bring a project you want to work on, along with photos, paper, and embellishments. From there you eat, win free items, visit with friends and share ideas. There are also 'Online Crops' happening all over the blogosphere, complete with free giveaways.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “SCRAPBOOKING”

• Paper Posies January 2010 Kit Release

  
  ScrapClubs.com - Scrapbooking & Papercrafting Kit Club Information & Directory — Authority: 111
  www.PaperPosies.com January 2010 Kit Kit Contents: Purchase this kit at http://paperposies.com Patterned Paper: Lily Bee Shabby (Double-sided) Lily Bee Curio (Double-sided) Lily Bee Dainty (Double-sided) Lily Bee Treasure (Double-sided) Crate Paper Flight (Double-sided) Crate Paper Fireflies (Double-sided) ...
  9 hours ago

• Bits & Pieces: The Stuff of my Life

  
  {2H Design} — Authority: 121
  I have been thoroughly enjoying Ali Edward ’s Yesterday & Today class at Big Picture Scrapbooking .    It’s been an amazing adventure with an incredible teacher.  About the only thing that could have been better was if I got the chance to meet Ali.  I don’t think you could really pick up ...
  10 hours ago

• Scrapbooking Event in Abbotsford, BC

  
  Craft Gossip — Authority: 162
  Scrapbook Fanatic Retreats will be holding an event in Abbotsford, BC Canada in March 2010. Here’s the general description: March 26th to 28th, 2010 Best Western Regency Inn and Conference Center Abbotsford, British Columbia This promises to be another fabulous fun filled scrapbooking weekend with lots of ...
  11 hours ago

• Scrap Alert!: Cardmaking kit only $10.99

  
  Scrapbooking — Authority: 122
  Today’s Steal on Scrapbook Steals is this Cardmaking Kit from My Mind’s Eye. The $10.99 price is 75% off the recommended retail price, and the kit contains enough supplies to make up to 50 cards. Click here for more information and to purchase. …
  14 hours ago

• Freebie: Polaroid Frame

  
  Scrapbooking — Authority: 122
  Download this layered Photoshop file to change your digital photos into Polaroids. Click here to go to download.
  15 hours ago

• Up and Running

  
  Creative Treasures — Authority: 124
  Ive taken several classes from Jessica Sprague. Sunday I created a few pages from her Up and Running class. Simple and basic layouts. Its nice to be simple at times. I think thats going to be my word for 2010. SIMPLIFY EnJOY!
  18 hours ago

• Tutorial: Using Layered Templates for Hybrid Scrapbooking

  
  Craft Gossip — Authority: 162
  Cathy Zielske has posted a video tutorial showing how to use layered digital template to make hybris scrapbooking pages. Click here to go to tutorial.
  19 hours ago

• Rachel decorated the cat for Christmas

  
  A Little Scrapbook Therapy — Authority: 126
  I left Rachel in the living room when I was making her breakfast last week.  When I walked into the room I noticed that she climbed up onto the couch to play with Tiger.  This is not a big deal - she does this every morning and he loves the attention.  But this morning she decided to decorate him.  The night ...
  19 hours ago

• Ornament – Brooch

  
  PaperCraftCentral.net - All About Papers — Authority: 127
  This ornament, Brooch, is created by using a total of 16 square sheets of paper, 8 sheets were used at the top and the other 8 sheets at the bottom. The finished craft is a nice flowery brooch which... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  22 hours ago

• Some Work to Share

  
  Just Me and Them — Authority: 118
  I tell you what .. I really need to think of some more original titles for my blog entries!!  Ive been pretty busy so far this week.  Yesterday we went shopping for the first time after Christmas.  We were meant to be getting some cheap ornaments in the sales but guess what I brought home?  Guess what I didnt ...
  1 day ago

• ARCHIVAL PENS FOR SCRAPBOOKING

  
  Content Metro — Authority: 134
  Scrapbook Crops SCRAPBOOKING PENS Do creations from scrapbooking pens facinate you?Do you ever wonder how professional scrapbook artist produce eye-catching journals and titles? Well, need not to be because you yourself can do it. Just know which scrapbooking pens are appropriate to use. The following will tell ...
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• Baby Shower Scrapbooking Layouts Easy Enough for Beginners

  
  Review It Now — Authority: 132
  A baby shower is one of the most important events in a mother’s life, and of course she will want to find orginal baby shower scrapbooking layouts to capture her memories.  All those cute presents and all the friends and relative that gather should be remembered and some baby shower scrapbooking layouts can be just ...
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• Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful!

  
  The Chronicles of Nani — Authority: 123
  AGAN! This time the winter weather advisory is out for Indiana. I was supposed to meet Dave, Laura and the Girls for lunch in Angola today and bring the girls back to either get picked up by Pop tonight or spend the night and I’d take then to his house tomorrow. This would make up for me not seeing the four of ...
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sun, 27-Dec-2009 ---> Page 2 Freebies

  
  Creative Busy Hands Digital Scrapbooking Freebies Search — Authority: 160
  Page 2This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the About This Blog. You find lots of freebies to help you with your Digital Scrapbook Printing, Digital Photo Scrapbook, and Digital Scrapbook Pages. Find lots of Digital ...
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sun, 27-Dec-2009 ---> Page 3 Freebies

  
  Creative Busy Hands Digital Scrapbooking Freebies Search — Authority: 160
  Page 3This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the About This Blog. You find lots of freebies to help you with your Digital Scrapbook Printing, Digital Photo Scrapbook, and Digital Scrapbook Pages. Find lots of Digital ...
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sun, 27-Dec-2009 ---> Page 4 Freebies

  
  Creative Busy Hands Digital Scrapbooking Freebies Search — Authority: 160
  Page 4This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the About This Blog. You find lots of freebies to help you with your Digital Scrapbook Printing, Digital Photo Scrapbook, and Digital Scrapbook Pages. Find lots of Digital ...
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sun, 27-Dec-2009 ---> Page 5 Freebies

  
  Creative Busy Hands Digital Scrapbooking Freebies Search — Authority: 160
  Page 5This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the About This Blog. You find lots of freebies to help you with your Digital Scrapbook Printing, Digital Photo Scrapbook, and Digital Scrapbook Pages. Find lots of Digital ...
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sun, 27-Dec-2009 ---> Page 1 Freebies

  
  Creative Busy Hands Digital Scrapbooking Freebies Search — Authority: 160
  Page 1This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the About This Blog. You find lots of freebies to help you with your Digital Scrapbook Printing, Digital Photo Scrapbook, and Digital Scrapbook Pages. Find lots of Digital ...
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• Gifts – A Challenge

  
  What Meg Makes — Authority: 115
  Now that I’ve forged into digi scrapping… I’ve joined a forum or two.  The one that I’ve been most active on so far is O Scraps, probably because it’s the most active, I like the member’s styles, and I love all of the designers in their store! So, to get myself to make at least one page over the last few ...
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• She is...

  
  live.life.create.art — Authority: 127
  the happy in my heart. I saw a layout in Elizabeth Kartchners new book, 52 More Scrapbooking Challenges with this title and knew that I wanted to use it on one too. (Please excuse the picture of the layout, the light isnt the best today so my colors are a bit wonky Im afraid.) Today will be comprised of ...
  1 day ago

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