Scrapbook with a Sketch - May LGS Challenge

Here's the May sketch from Let's Get Sketchy followed by photos the layout it inspired me to create.

There is a companion YouTube Video showing how I created this layout.

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!!

DIY Origami Photo Corners

Photo corners are a nice embellishment on any scrapbook page! You can purchase photo corners but did you know you can also make your own with origami paper? Here are the easy steps.....

1. Select a 3 inch square origami paper

2. Cut the paper in half diagonally

3. Find the center point of the longest side of the triangle

4. Fold the corner to the center point (you will now see two "wings")

5. Fold one wing down.....

and then 6. Fold the second wing down

7. Flip it over

8. Slip the photo corner onto the corner of your photo

Here is how a photo corner looks on a scrapbook page:

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

Advice for New Scrapbookers!

If you're a brand new scrapbooker, here is some advice and tips to help you get started! I've also created a YouTube video with more advice, so feel free to check it out!

1. START SMALL
When you are new to scrapbooking, it is a good idea to start small with your first album. Perhaps a weekend vacation or holiday would be a good start. Don't try to do something too big or important -- like your family history or wedding.


2. BASIC PAGE ELEMENTS
There are so many wonderful supplies available in stores! But, when you're just starting out, you'll want to start with basic page elements. Here is a list of the items you'll need for your first pages. As you develop your own style, you can add to this list as you discover embellishments and supplies that appeal to you!
- photos
- page base (pattern paper or solid card stock)
- photo mats
- page title (letter stickers)
- buttons / brads

3. BASIC TOOL KIT
You're also going to want to assemble a basic tool kit. I recommend the following items to get you started!
- Paper Trimmer
- Adhesive (glue stick, ATG gun, foam squares are a few examples)
- Ink (for distressing paper edges and for stamping)
- Ribbon and/or Bakers twine
- Scissors
- Pencil with Eraser
- Journaling Pen or Marker
- Paper Piercer

Here is an example of a page I created using only basic page elements! The top 3 things I love about scrapbooking are shared  on this page.

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!