Altered Scrapbook Using K and Company Scrapbook Paper

This is what Mom and I have been working on for the past week or actually couple of days. This is a chipboard book made by Bo Bunny that we turned into an altered scrapbook using K and Company Berry Sweet papers. It turned out so good I can’t wait to apply some of these little things to the SMASH Book I’m making.

There are six individual pages in this “Family” book to showcase your favorite memories. When mom and I take pictures now we try to think ahead of using them on certain scrapbook layouts. The pictures showcased in this family book are pictures that were miscellaneous and didn’t particularly apply to any certain layout or scrapbook page theme. Mom used any family pictures she could find: grandparents, cousins and just pictures of the family lounging about. Below is a peek inside of what the rest of Mom’s family book looks like.

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So, what do you guys think about this altered scrapbook? I think it turned out great. Be on the lookout for another altered book that features the birth of my son. This altered book features everything from the baby shower to the birth and also showcases ultrasound pictures. This book is too cute and definately something you will want to make for a close friend or loved family member when another precious bundle of joy arrives.
Now get to scrappin’ those scrapbooks and keepsakes. Talk to y’all tomorrow.

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Scrapbook Ideas: Christmas Ornaments Made From Scrapbook Paper

This week I have been writing or focusing on other items or crafts that you can make using your scrapbooking supplies or scrapbook paper. You can also create unique Christmas ornaments from scrapbook paper in several different ways. Some ornaments are more complicated than others and may require more tools or supplies than just paper, but the for a little added effort the end results are sure worth it.

Aren’t these just the cutest little hand-made ornaments you have ever seen? I couldn’t believe that these were actually made from paper when Mom first showed them to me, but they are. One looks like a traditional round ornament that you would find on a Christmas tree (done with tea bagging technique, but can be done just the same with scrapbook paper) in any home and the other looks like a little gingerbread or bird house, perfect for those who have a theme to their trees. These ornaments can be made for a tree anytime of the year. I know some crafters who have trees as dinning room center pieces that decorate them for every season or holiday throughout the year. These would be perfect ornaments to put on those trees and they don’t cost an arm and a leg nor do they take a lot of time to create. The Stampin’ Chic Blog has a very cute scrapbook paper ornament that is so simple you can get your children involved HERE. You will want to give these to all of your holiday party guests.

Here is a step by step tutorial showing you how to create those adorable little ornaments The Stampin’ Chic has on her blog provided by INKspired Creations. There is also another version of the globe ornament here from Reese Dixon’s blog and she also makes some really cute heart ornaments the same way.

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Scrapbooking Ideas: Scrapbook Page Christmas Baskets

Chances are you’ve seen the baskets I’m talking about and think that only bored little old ladies create them, but that simply isn’t true. Most of the time these scrapbook page baskets are a way to repurpose and reuse greeting cards sent out at Christmas time. I always get tickled when Mom makes these little baskets cause they are very cute and great for organization, but I can’t help but think that people make these or reuse the cards so someone doesn’t get upset because you threw their greeting card in the trash or in a recycling bin. LOL!
You can easily make these baskets to work for anything theme using the same pattern and technique, but instead of using greeting cards just use the thick cardstock-like patterned scrapbook paper. Create these baskets to decorate for a birthday party with items you already have or a wedding and place party favors or candy for guests to grab on their way out as a thank you gift. Mom and I have made several of these for other people and she kept one for herself, here is a picture of one below.

ITEMS NEEDED:

• 14 Cards
• Glue
• Yarn and Needle
• Awl

This is a list of items needed if you are creating a card basket, but can easily be adjusted if you are using scrapbook paper. The awl at the bottom of the list is to punch the holes into the thick cardstock. I’m sure you’re thinking…”why not use a hole punch?” Well the holes only need to be big enough for the thread to get through. Making Memories has a tool kit available that has smaller tools in one convenient place that you may use while you’re doing any type of paper crafts. This kit includes a setting tool, a hammer, an awl, needles, tweezers, pliers and a setting mat all in a small compact case. The great thing about this kit is that the tools are not cheaply made, it’s easy to store in any craft bag or sit on a desk and the tools all have their own place in the case.

Echo Park paper company has two of the most adorable paper for those readers who would love to make these for Christmas. The picture here is of my favorite collection by Echo Park, Everybody Loves Christmas that will be sure to warm your heart and the receiver of this wonderful gift.

All Free Crafts has an article dedicated to creating this card basket and also a free template you can download and print can be found at their site.
So go ahead and make your own basket and get to scrappin’ those scrapbooks and keepsakes!

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Scrapbooking Ideas: Scrapbook Page Gift Boxes

There are so many more crafts and creations you can make using scrapbook paper. Scrapbook paper comes in almost any theme, print, shape or size and is useful to use when creating other objects, such as greeting cards, baskets and ornaments. Gift boxes made from paper are useful if you don’t have time to run to a store to purchase gift wrap for a gift that you need to wrap quickly. Instead, just grab a few sheets of patterned scrapbook paper, fold it a couple of times and place a small gift inside the box. These scrapbook page gift boxes are really fun to make and are a great accessory to a homemade gift.

Here are a couple of scrapbook paper boxes mom and I have created as an example of how professional and extremely cute these little gift boxes can be. They may not cost much, but that doesn’t mean they look cheap when they are finished. The two on the bottom of the picture are done with only scrapbook paper, but the one on the top is done using a few more materials. The green box on the top, for a different look and little dimension is made with chip board. The top and the bottom square is a small piece of chipboard glued to the top and the bottom of the paper gift box. This creates not only a sturdier box, but a prettier more eye catching box as well.

There are many different ways to fold paper and create boxes, but the most basic folds for a simple box can be found HERE at the Homemade Gifts Made Easy website. I could explain step by step how to make these step by step, but her website has readable instructions as well as videos so you don’t miss out on anything. This website has everything you need to create beautiful gift boxes using paper. The Best of Brenda Walton scrapbook paper by K&Company offers a beautiful collection of papers to make beautiful gift boxes with for any occasion.

For another look at what other scrapbook-aholic individuals are creating try looking at Bonnie McLain’s blog Teaching Others to Play for a look at some of the boxes she’s created. These boxes are beautiful and she uses embellishments such as handmade paper flowers and ribbon to turn a paper box into an eye-catching creation.
So get to scrappin’ those scrapbooks and keepsakes!

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