Category Archives: The Week in Review

Top Scrapbooking Articles of 2007

Every scrapbooker is different. There are different levels that we are at, different styles we use, different techniques we try and different articles and layouts we seek. Several weeks ago, I sent out an email to my scrapbooking pals (22 responded) and requested that they help me out with a poll I was conducting. I asked them to go back through 2007 (January through October) and figure out what their very favorite scrapbooking articles were for each month. I emailed a wide range of scrapbookers from different areas, different levels of experience and different styles so that I would get … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for December 3-9, 2007

It has been a great week being back at families.com after my long vacation. I missed it and came up with many great articles while I was taking the time off. If there is anything you are wanting information on, or would like to see, I hope that you will contact me either by leaving a comment below or on any article. You can also contact me by sending me a private message which you can do by going to my personal my site and clicking on ‘Send Private Message’ I cannot believe that Christmas is upon us and that … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for October 15-21, 2007

With so much going on in the Fall and Winter months, all the holidays and events that occur, it is hard to find time for scrapbooking. That is why the scrapbooking blog provides inspiration, ideas and tips and techniques to make scrapbooking easier. Let’s take a look at what has been happening in the Scrapbooking Blog. The Coordinated Scrapbook Page As a die-hard scrapbook supply addict, the kind that must own everything because well, you know you will use it someday, I love a good scrapbook store; the bigger the better. When I enter any scrapbook store, I tend to … Continue reading →

Sunday’s Best of the Best: Budget Scrapbooking

Starting with Budget Scrapbooking for this week’s best of the best on Sunday, was an easy choice. Scrapbooking on a budget is something I strive for, not to mention that it allows for a lot of creative freedom and flexibility and stimulates my mind to think outside the box. Here are 2007’s Best of the Best Budget Scrapbooking Articles to date: Using Embellishments That Go With Your Theme Finding the right embellishments to fit your layout or theme is actually more complicated than one might think. Especially if you tend to do a lot of pages on actual hobbies, interests … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for September 10-16, 2007

I can never get enough layout ideas and inspiration for scrapbooking. I am constantly on the lookout for new ideas, techniques, products and examples to make scrapbooking fun and to get my juices flowing. Creativity comes naturally, but without these additional devices there are still times I would be in a rut. Here is what has been going on in the scrapbooking blog this week. Are Those Idea Books Any Good? Are the idea books out on the market any good? Will they inspire you? Will you find creative inspiration and create hundreds of layouts when you finally sit down … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for September 3-9, 2007

With all the great trends in scrapbooking and fun products and supplies, this week I was focusing a bit more on that. I love scrapbooking related clothing, jewelry and gifts, not to mention I am on a major organization kick, so you can see where all this has come from. Let’s find out what has been happening in the scrapbooking blog this week. Scrapbooking Purses, Handbags, Totes and Wallets With the change in the season, and the fall months upon us, I decided I would love to change purses to something that shows off who I am. I am a … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for August 27th-September 2nd, 2007

A week full of great organizational articles, budget scrapbooking and so much more was what was found in the scrapbooking blog. If you missed any articles, take the time now to go and check them out. And if you have any ideas for something you’d like to know more about, perhaps a product or a tip or technique just let me know! Introducing the Basic Grey Recess Line The new Basic Grey Recess line is the perfect addition to your supply stash. It is made specifically for school pages, but so much of their great products can stretch beyond just … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for August 20th to August 26th

A week full of great organizational articles, budget scrapbooking and so much more was what was found in the scrapbooking blog. If you missed any articles, take the time now to go and check them out. And if you have any ideas for something you’d like to know more about, perhaps a product or a tip or technique just let me know! Tips for Maximizing Your Small Scrapbooking Space Face it, a small scrapbook space is really hard to work around. I’ve known scrapbookers who have had to use an area in the basement, a tiny portion of the living … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for August 20th to August 27th

A week full of great organizational articles, budget scrapbooking and so much more was what was found in the scrapbooking blog. If you missed any articles, take the time now to go and check them out. And if you have any ideas for something you’d like to know more about, perhaps a product or a tip or technique just let me know! Tips for Maximizing Your Small Scrapbooking Space Face it, a small scrapbook space is really hard to work around. I’ve known scrapbookers who have had to use an area in the basement, a tiny portion of the living … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Week in Review for August 13th-19th, 2007

The scrapbooking blog has always been one of the most popular blogs at families.com. That always makes me smile, since scrapbooking is probably one of my most favorite subjects in the world to talk about. I divide my time into sections so that I am equally sharing it with my family, my job (writing) and my scrapbooking. I often include my family in my scrapbooking endeavors for the simple reason that they love it too. Don’t forget to share those moments with your own families, and include your children in the layout making process. They aren’t professionals, but they will … Continue reading →