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Archive for October, 2008

What is Paper Piecing?”

When you’re scrapbooking, paper piecing is making a picture by using cut out shapes. It’s a lot like applique.

The pieced paper pictures can be very simple, but sometimes they are very complex.

Paper piecing can be used to decorate a page, or can constitute an entire layout.

It’s a fun technique to use for scrapbooking.

Paper Piecing – A Step by Step Tutorial

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Allie Aller’s Crazy Quilting: Modern Piecing & Embellishing Techniques for Joyful Stitching $17.85 c t publishing allie allers crazy quilting. a collection of modern piecing and embellishing techniques for joyful stitching jump into crazy quilting with seven enticing projects that include small quilts a needle cushion and a doll. you ll learn four different crazy piecing methods and discover how to add beauty and dimension to your work with embellishments like ribbon flowers embroidery and pain…

Ricky Tims’ Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts: Simple Strip-Piecing Technique for Stunning Results $12.13 c t publishing ricky tims kool kaleidoscope quilts. watch a one of a kind kaleidoscope emerge as ricky walks you through his innovative techniques step by step with illustrations and photos to create the project quilt. be inspired by the inspirational gallery of 26 student quilts and enjoy how each and every kaleidoscope quilt is different and unique. author ricky tims. softcover 62 pages. import…

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Making Your Own Premade Scrapbook Pages

scrapbooking can be very fun and rewarding. Many people scrapbook to archive their family history, family photos, special moments and special occasions. It’s a great way to treasure all of your past memories.

Scrapbooks used to be known as the “Common place books,” which dates back to the 17th century. People wrote poems, quotes and pasted various clippings of their interest. In today’s day and age, it has become digitalized, but many still prefer to have their scrapbook pages on real paper.

Though scrapbooking is a popular trend, people also soon find out that it takes a lot of time and requires a lot of creativity to really put one together. Those who are busy with everyday life and simply do not have the time to create stunning scrapbook pages of their own turn to premade scrapbook pages.

Buying premade scrapbook pages will save a lot of time and energy because those who create them have already spent the money on tools and equipment to create beautiful scrapbook pages. You simply pick out a design you like, order it, put your own pictures on them and call it a day!

If you’d like to create your own scrapbook pages like the professionals, you’ll want to get yourself a Cricut machine that cuts out the shapes and text you want. However, you’ll also need to buy the many “cartridges” that allow you certain designs. There are dozens of cartridges to choose from, but they can be very costly.

Some cartidges cost between $20 and $80. The Cricut machine ranges between $300 and $500. Be sure to shop around before settling in. You’ll also want to buy pre-designed pages, stock solid color pages, brads, ribbons, tools and much more so that you’ll have a huge variety of options when designing your scrapbook pages.

Making your own scrapbook pages really can be fun. You need to really enjoy it or it will become boring. Of course, if you don’t have the time, remember to look for someone who can provide you with beautiful premade scrapbook pages.

This article was written by Ashley Lam. Ashley’s website has tons of premade scrapbook pages ranging from baby boys to baby girls, family fun to traveling adventures and summer memories to unforgettable memories.

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This article was written by Ashley Lam. Ashley’s website has tons of premade scrapbook pages ranging from baby boys to baby girls, family fun to traveling adventures and summer memories to unforgettable memories.

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Color Me Happy Premade Scrapbook Pages 12 x 12 Pre made $17.49

Christmas Holiday Cheer Premade Scrapbook Pages 12×12 $17.49

Preschool Premade Scrapbook Pages 12 x12 School $17.49

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Hallmark Scrapbook Studio Deluxe $15.98 Pictures fade and paper crumbles, but computer files last as long as their backups exist. Keep memories safe and well preserved with the Hallmark Scrapbook Studio. This package includes everything you need to file scanned photos, create memory pages, and design and print announcements and greeting cards. Even the most left-brained user will find it easy to put together birthday cards using t…

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