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January 2023 - Wk4 Scrapbook Page Layout

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Memories are made of this…. I would say, one of the key reasons we make scrapbooks is to enjoy reminiscing, and to share the memories of our lives with our friends and families.  It’s important to keep this in mind when creating our layouts.  Scrapbook pages without journalling are beautiful works of art; Scrapbook albums with journalling become precious heirlooms and a history record for family and friends.  Each have their place of course but let’s talk about the latter…. Without Maggie’s journalling on this layout, she would have lost the meaning behind the page.  Its not just holiday photographs,...

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January 2023 - Wk4 Scrapbook Page Sketch

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January 2023 - Wk3 Scrapbook Page Layout

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  Sew easy to embellish Using a needle and thread is becoming popular recently.  On this page layout, Maggie has used a simple dotted line around the edge of her composition to frame it. This effect is very easy to achieve; all you need is a pencil and ruler; a needle with a large eye; a ‘pokey tool’; a piece or foam; and a skein of embroidery thread (normal cotton sewing thread is too skinny). You can buy ‘pokey tools’ from craft stores or look for something around the house with a sharp end.  A skewer or a bradel from...

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January 2023 - Wk3 Scrapbook Page Sketch

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January 2023 - Wk2 Scrapbook Page Layout

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    Save time – get organised Our guest scrapbooker Maggie has created a page with wonderful photos and sentiments, from images spanning the months and years.  She has her digital images organised using a simple system, making it easy for her to access the photos she needs quickly and easily, saving her loads of time. There are several ways you can organise your digital images, but the most important point I can make to you, is do something!   In addition to enabling you to find what you want, it also makes keeping your photos safe much easier and quicker...

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