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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• Technique: Color Washed Background

  
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  Say “Hello” to my little friend! The Fat Cat Stampers had directions for making a bright color washed swipe background, perfect for summer tags, cards and scrapbook pages. -Heather…
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• Technique: Coloring Stamps with Distress Ink Pads

  
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  Annie Rose sure makes pretty cards! And over on Annie Rose Makes Things she’ll show you how to color in your stamped images using Distress Inks and a Blender Pen for a soft watercolor look. -Heather…
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• Through the Years

  
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  I started this layout over a month ago but got very stuck with it. Ive had a little constructive help from a friend to get the balance right and I managed to finish it today. Ive used Arias kit called A Scrap of SteamPunk . I liked it for worn look to my page. The journaling is based around my blog post for last ...
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• Melissa & Doug Deluxe Drawing Set $17.99 (Was $39)

  
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  Wow! If you have a little artist in your house, this Melissa & Doug Deluxe Drawing Set is sure to make them happy! It has a regular price tag of $39.99, but right now, you can pick it up for just $17.99 ! Spend $25 and shipping is free or if you have Amazon Prime, you dont have to worry about the $25 ...
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• Make your next event TRULY memorable!

  
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  Would you like a way to make your next event memorable and unique? A photo booth rental provides fun, memories, party favors, and a way to share the fun of your party, all wrapped up in a neat package. Fun - have you ever ducked into a photo booth with a friend, giggling while you struck a series of comical ...
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• Scrapbook Saturday

  
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  Watching the Band Credits : Saxy and We Know It – Charlize Creations [ link ] Life Stories (alpha) – Krista Cronin Barrow & Zoe Pearn Bigger the Better templates vol. 2 – Amy Martin This is an oldie! The photo was taken in Trier, Germany. We were walking down the street market there (which ...
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• Speedlink Saturday: May 11/13

  
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  What are you all up to this weekend? Today will be be a painting day for me, I think. Making some progress on a new mixed media portrait and am anxious to get back at it. (Photo at left of... {This is a content summary only. Click on blog title to continue reading this post, see pictures, comment, browse our website ...
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sat, 11-May-2013 ---> Page 2 Freebies

  
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  Page 2 This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). All links take you to the designers blog/site, even if they are encoded.Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sat, 11-May-2013 ---> Page 1 Freebies

  
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  Page 1 This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). All links take you to the designers blog/site, even if they are encoded.Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sat, 11-May-2013 ---> Page 3 Freebies

  
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  Page 3 This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). All links take you to the designers blog/site, even if they are encoded.Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sat, 11-May-2013 ---> Page 6 Freebies

  
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sat, 11-May-2013 ---> Page 5 Freebies

  
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  Page 5 This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). All links take you to the designers blog/site, even if they are encoded.Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the
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• Digital Scrapbook (Freebies) found on Sat, 11-May-2013 ---> Page 4 Freebies

  
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  Page 4 This list is generated using a program (a Digital Freebie Search Engine). All links take you to the designers blog/site, even if they are encoded.Do you want to be included in this blog? Please look at the
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• Simple Saturday

  
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  If youve only got a few moments to sneak in some scrapping, heres a layout that you can complete in record time, and its brought to you by my very favorite design framework - the undisputably easy 9-square grid! Ive used this tic-tac-toe style foundation on countless pages but because the elements within the grid ...
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• Scrapping again

  
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  I have a knitting project at the moment that I’m just not loving. I’m trying to force myself to finish it before I cast on anything new, but it’s affecting my knitting mojo in a big way So, let’s talk about happier things. I broke out the scrapping things again. Clean simple lines. Handwritten title. My ...
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• Thoughts about classes

  
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  Ive been spending a lot of time thinking about classes this year. Ive taught more this year than any other year. And have more to come. Im looking forward to teaching at Create for a Cause, SENZ, Scrapfest by the...
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• Say Cheese!

  
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  My NSD 2013 Grab Bag is officially retired and the products are in the shop on their own. So if you missed the grab bag, dont worry!! You can still get these rainbow goodies! "Say Cheese Element Pack" "Say Cheese Hand Drawn Word Art" "Say Cheese Journal Cards" "Say Cheese ...
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• Autumn Joy

  
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  Thats right.  Im talking about the joyousness of autumn.  In spring.  When we are all looking forward to 80 degree days, consistent sunshine and warm water.  It almost seems blasphemous, doesnt it?  Playing along with an online sketch-of-the-week challenge this month on scrapbook.com , though, and the photos ...
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• 50¢ Friday at Scrap Girls!

  
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  For the super low price of 50¢ , youll receive these two digital scrapbooking backgrounds and 2 embellishments. This special is available for today only. Once this promotion is over, this Super Saver product will not be offered in the Boutique again. Click HERE to jump to the Boutique & grab it! ...
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• NEW Date Stamps DIY Journal Cards for Project Life

  
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  This set of date stamps covers 2013-2015 and includes a journal card mask/template for DIY Journal Cards! And TODAY its only 99¢ ! Its SALE time so browse the store for 30% throughout! It makes DIY Journal Cards for Project Life a snap! Be sure to check out my other journal cards available at ...
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