Scrapbooking and Rubberstamping Techniques

Instructions for many scrapbooking and rubberstamping techniques.

My Mom and I own a scrapbook store in New Berlin, WI - Scrap'n Nook. Below is a collection of scrapbooking and rubberstamping videos and articles.

Be sure to check out each of the sections rubberstamping, scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking, and cardmaking. Many of the techniques and supplies can be crossed over into other crafts.

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Beginners Scrapbooking

New to scrapbooking? Not sure where to start? Below is a series of articles that will help you get started scrapbooking. These articles are based on 7 years of teaching scrapbooking and rubberstamping classes.

Read each of these articles in succession to reduce confusion. Each articles builds upon the next.

Beginners Guide to Scrapbooking: FAQ's: Answers to the most frequently asked beginners questions.
Beginners Guide to Scrapbooking: Basic Supplies: Wondering what supplies you need to begin scrapbooking?
Beginners Guide to Scrapbooking: Photo Organization: Being organized can help you be more productive in your scrapbooking.
Beginners Guide to Scrapbooking: Layout Design: What are the important parts to every scrapbook page?
Beginners Guide to Scrapbooking: Layout Planning: Use layout planners to organize your ideas and get pages done more quickly.

Scrapbooking Techniques

List of links on techniques and tips for scrapbooking.

Need instructions for a scrapbooking technique? Here is a list of links to videos and articles that teach you how to do specific scrapbooking techniques.

Alcohol Inks: Alcohol Ink is a quick and easy technique for scrapbooking and cardmaking.
Paper Distressing: Crinkled: Short video that shows you how to create a crinkled distressed look with paper.
Paper Distressing: Sand Paper: Short video that shows how to distress paper with sand paper.
How to Use the Curvy Cutter.: Learn how to cut oval and circle mats and frames for rubberstamping or scrapbooking. The Curvy Cutter is a fairly new product from EK Success.
How to Set an Eyelet: Eyelets can be used to hold layers together or just to add a bit of dimension to your scrapbook projects.
How to Use Brads: Brads are so easy to use! Whether your layering or embellishing they are must have for every scrapper.
How to Use Vellum Adhesives: A review and use guide of the top vellum adhesives.
How to mat a photo?: Photo matting is the easiest and most basic scrapbooking technique. A photo mat is the best way to separate a photo from the background paper.
How to use rub-ons?: Rub-ons are just that, embellishments that you rub-on. They offer a seamless alternative to stickers. Rub-ons can be applied to paper, ribbons, wood, glass, pretty much any smooth surface.

Scrapbook Projects

Step by step scrapbook projects that you can finish in just minutes!

"You and Me" One Page Scrapbook Layout: Fits four photos and uses rub-ons.
"Just Be You" One Page Scrapbook Layout: Uses premade embellishments from My Minds Eye.
"Got The Blues" One Page Scrapbook Layout: Super fast and easy! Fits two 4"x6" photos.
"Circus" One Page Scrapbook Layout: Can be modified to any theme. Uses chipboard letters and the Cricut.
"Flower Time" Two Page Scrapbook Layout: Uses the shaped Bazzill paper and ribbon. Inexpensive and easy to re-produce.
"BE" One Page Scrapbook Layout: Pre-made embellishments can look great and make lightening fast pages.

Digital Scrapbooking

Photoshop Elements Video Tutorials

Step by step video tutorials for digital scrapbooking using Photoshop Elements.

Vellum Overlay: Simulate a vellum overlay with this easy to follow technique.
Color matched polka dot frame.: Coordinate a frame to any color within your photo to help create a perfectly coordinated digital scrapbook layout.
Stimulate Handtinting: One of my favorite techniques to highlight a portion of a photo. Works great for wedding and baby photos.
3-D Photo Creation: Join the hybrid scrapbooking revolution by combining traditional and digital scrapbooking to create this versatile 3-D photo.

Rubberstamping Techniques

Want to learn a new technique to jazz up your rubberstamping? Here are some videos and articles that will tech you new techniques and get you motivated.

Antique Chalked Edge: Create a "burnt" paper edge with paper tearing and chalks. Step by step video instructions. Supplies required: Black and brown chalk, chalk tool, and white carstock.
How to Heat Emboss: Video instructions for how to heat emboss. Supplies required: Embossing ink, embossing powder, and heat gun.
Paper Distressing: Inks and Tearing: Use inks and tearing to create a distressed look for rubberstamping or scrapbooking. (Short Video)
How to Use Gamsol: Create water color effects with Gamsol. A quick and easy technique for every rubberstamper.
How to Dry Emboss: Add dimension to your cards with dry embossing.
Bleachbossing: Use bleach to create a unique look with your embossed, stamped image. Great for scenery or other detailed stamps.
How to Heat Emboss: Heat embossing adds elegance to your rubberstamping projects.
Magic Stamp: Make Your Own Stamp in Seconds!: Create unique stamps or reverse your stamp images using the magic stamp and a heat gun.
How to use Stampbord?: Stamp and scratch your way to awesome rubberstamping projects. Stampbord is a unique and versatile stamping technique.

Cardmaking Techniques, Tips, and Ideas

Skip the Hallmark, Give a personal touch.

Use your scrapbooking and rubberstamping supplies to create cards for any occassion.

Quilling 101: The Basic Roll: Quilling is the ancient art of rolled paper. This easy technique creates elegant designs by combining rolled pieces. A MUST SEE!

Scrap'n Nook

Our Scrapbook Store

Scrapnnook.com Interested in learning more about our store? Well here is your chance!

Our web site has an idea gallery, additional techniques, and archived issues of The Craft Motivator.

The Craft Motivator is our new twice monthly newsletter with project ideas, scrapbook challenges, and more.

Additional Scrapbooking/Stamping Links

Here are some links I thought you might find interesting.

How to Be Creative: Tips for Every Crafter: The three steps to being unlocking your creativity.
Get Organized: Tips for Enjoying Your Hobby More: Get organized and stay organized.

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