I suppose there are dangers involved with any hobby, though you wouldn’t think an innocent passion like scrapbooking would come with major risks. Then again, there are ways you can reduce endangering yourself while putting together a scrapbook layout. Case in point: Using proper tools. And by proper tools, I don’t mean using a dull razor blade to cut chipboard. It’s a mistake my neighbor made a few weeks ago while crafting a Mother’s Day page design. Using a die cut machine would have made more sense. Actually, using a sharp craft knife would have sufficed, but she thought she … Continue reading →

With so many new memory book supplies being introduced throughout the year, finding the perfect gift for your favorite scrapper is a piece of cake… or not. Often crafters can get overwhelmed by the sheer number of scrapbooking tools, albums, paper and embellishments on the market today. This is especially true for busy scrappers who don’t have the time to research constantly changing product choices. For scrapbooking fans with limited time to browse through stores or peruse new items online, consider presenting them with a kit club membership. The monthly clubs come with all the supplies needed to craft several … Continue reading →

If you are wondering why your Sunday newspaper has gone missing for the last few weeks, blame TLC’s “Extreme Couponing.” The popular reality series is being blamed for a rash of newspaper thefts. Apparently, coupon divas looking to save a bundle by using Sunday inserts to purchase mass quantities of free toiletries and groceries are stooping to new lows in order to get high on bargain shopping. They are stealing other people’s newspaper coupons to supplement their stash. According to police in Florida, Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Texas, Alabama and Arkansas, newspaper thefts are on the rise. When the culprits are … Continue reading →

I have always been a frugal scrapper. This is a result of sheer necessity because if I weren’t, I wouldn’t be a scrapper at all. Scrapbooking can add up very quickly. Between albums, paper, tools, and embellishments, a single memory book can easily exceed a couple hundred dollars depending on its size and the types of materials used. If you are not independently wealthy and you like to use top of the line scrapbook materials, then you might be forced to scale down on your wish list, or pick up a few extra jobs to help support your hobby. Or… … Continue reading →

I could live happily ever after in The Container Store. Ironically, the place that fills me with such glee can also make me feel like a disorganized sloth. One area of my home that could use some serious help from The Container Store is my scrapbooking corner. I don’t live in a huge house complete with scrapbooking room; rather, I make do with a little area in the family room that I have transformed into my own private workspace. The corner features a couple of tables and several shelving units where I store my scrapbooking materials. Regardless of the size … Continue reading →

I enjoy scrapbooking, but I am by no means obsessed with the hobby. Translation: You won’t find me scrapping on the road. Unlike some of the die-hard scrappers I regularly crop with, I don’t make a point to collect mementos from every attraction I visit on vacation. Nor do I remember to photograph my family trying new foods or chilling in the backseat of the car, so I can incorporate the shots in a fab layout when we return from our trips. That said I applaud scrappers who are able to think ahead and document their adventures in the moment. … Continue reading →

I spend so much money supporting my scrapbooking hobby; I can’t imagine actually generating an income from my passion. Still, there are tens of thousands of people who have found a way to make money from doing what they love-—making memory books. If you are looking to get into the scrapbooking business, one of the easiest ways to start is to work as a consultant for a scrapbook sales company. The initial investment is minimal since most companies don’t require that you purchase inventory. The downside is that you probably won’t make a ton of money from the get-go. Plan … Continue reading →