Scrapbooking For Dummies

by Wines-Reed, Jeanne; Wines, Joan

• ISBN13: 9780764572081
• ISBN10: 0764572083
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-08
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Scrapbooking is sweeping the nation! This hot hobby is a fantastic way to preserve your memories and family history-and have a lot of fun doing it. Now, here's an easy-to-follow guide that will have you creating great scrapbook projects in no time.Scrapbooking For Dummies is perfect for you if you're a new scrapbooker who wants to create your own personal scrapbook (or who would like to make a special scrapbook for a friend or loved one) or if you're already an avid scrapbooker who's looking for helpful tips and new ideas. This friendly guide takes the guesswork out of creating well-designed albums. You'll discover how to: Organize your photographs and memorabilia Assemble the right tools and materials Research your personal history and tell your story Design attractive, foolproof page layouts Network with other scrapbookersThis plain-English guide features clear, close-up photographs and sketches that illustrate just what you want to know about scrapbooking tools and techniques. You'll learn about the different styles of scrapbooking, how to create unity in your albums, and how to take better pictures (including advice on digital photography). You receive hands-on guidance every step of the way as you: Choose a theme or occasion Crop and mount photographs Accessorize with stickers, stamps, and more Enhance your albums through journaling Avoid costly, time-consuming mistakes Take proper care of photographs and negatives Extend the life of your old photosComplete with ten great scrapbooking projects and a list of online resources, Scrapbooking For Dummies gives you the tools you need to create beautiful albums to share with family and friends-and pass on to future generations!

Author Biography

Jeanne Wines-Reed is the founder of the Great American Scrapbook Company, which hosts the Great American Scrapbook Convention.

Joan Wines, PhD, is a scrapbooking consultant and assistant coordinator of the Great American Scrapbook Convention.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
About This Book	1	(1)
Conventions Used in This Book	2	(1)
What You're Not to Read	3	(1)
Foolish Assumptions	3	(1)
How This Book Is Organized	4	(2)
Part I: The Amazing World of Scrapbooking	4	(1)
Part II: Focusing on Photos	4	(1)
Part III: Materials Matter	4	(1)
Part IV: Where's the Story? Journaling in Scrapbooks	5	(1)
Part V: Putting Your Talents to Work	5	(1)
Part VI: The Part of Tens	5	(1)
Icons Used in This Book	6	(1)
Where to Go from Here	6	(1)
Part I: The Amazing World of Scrapbooking	7	(44)
Chapter 1: Previewing the Scrapbook Scene	9	(10)
Getting Set to Scrapbook	9	(1)
Surveying Some Scrapbooking Styles	10	(1)
Highlighting Photos in Your Scrapbooks	11	(3)
Snapping great photos	11	(1)
Enhancing the photos you have	12	(1)
Taking care of your treasures	13	(1)
Choosing Proper Materials and Tools	14	(2)
Materials	14	(1)
Tools	15	(1)
Telling a Story with Your Scrapbook	16	(1)
Getting Down to the Art of Scrapbooking	17	(2)
Organizing your items	17	(1)
Creating a unified design	18	(1)
Laying it all out	18	(1)
Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Scrapbook	19	(10)
Gathering Your Memorabilia and Photos	19	(6)
Deciding on your scrapbook's purpose	20	(1)
Hunting down M and Ps	21	(2)
Don't scrap that: Choosing items to include in your scrapbook	23	(1)
Organizing items for your scrapbook	24	(1)
Settling into Your Own Little Scrapbook World	25	(4)
Staking your claim: Creating a workspace at home	25	(3)
Packing it away: Using portable storage systems	28	(1)
Chapter 3: The Basics of Making Dynamite Layouts	29	(22)
Discovering Your Scrapbook Style	30	(8)
Adjusting your focus: A spotlight on the photographer	30	(2)
Analyzing the artist	32	(1)
Creating classics	33	(1)
Cropping with the crafty	33	(1)
Doing shabby chic	34	(1)
Handling the heritage style	35	(1)
Making it modern	36	(1)
Playing with pop	37	(1)
Composing Your Layout with Lines and Shapes	38	(7)
Laying down (guide) lines	38	(2)
Planning your layout with lines	40	(2)
Wow, that's deep: Adding depth and perspective to your layout	42	(1)
Getting into shape: Selecting shapes for your layout	43	(1)
Balancing act: Creating balance with shapes	44	(1)
Making Magic with Spatial Illusions	45	(1)
Enriching Your Work with Color	45	(4)
Spinning around: Reviewing the color wheel	46	(1)
Choosing a three-color approach	47	(1)
Adding value to three-color and other basic color schemes	48	(1)
Creating Mood with Textures and Accessories	49	(2)
Part II: Focusing on Photos	51	(60)
Chapter 4: Taking Good Pictures	53	(28)
Choosing Your Equipment	53	(8)
Getting the most for your camera dollar	55	(3)
Finding the right film	58	(1)
Working with scanners	59	(1)
Picking the proper printer and paper	60	(1)
Seeing the Light	61	(2)
Shooting in natural light	61	(1)
Snapping shots in artificial light	62	(1)
Filling the Frame: The Key to Great Photocomposition	63	(2)
Saying "Say Cheese!" Photographing People	65	(6)
All alone: Capturing individuals	66	(1)
The gang's all here: Bringing groups together	67	(3)
Kid-friendly: Focusing on children	70	(1)
Taking Photos of Other Subjects	71	(4)
Pet project: Photographing animals	72	(1)
Where the action is: Shooting events	73	(1)
Natural beauty: Capturing landscapes and seascapes	74	(1)
Going Digital: Using Digital Photography	75	(6)
Surveying shopping tips for digital cameras	75	(1)
Shooting digital: Getting it right the first, fifth, or sixth time	76	(1)
Adjusting, sharing, and storing digital photos	77	(2)
Creating a digital scrapbook	79	(2)
Chapter 5: Enhancing Your Photographs	81	(18)
Cropping Your Photos	82	(6)
Knowing why to crop a photo	82	(1)
Checking out photo-cropping tools	83	(3)
Silhouetting objects in photos	86	(1)
Saving time with overlays	87	(1)
Tinting Your Photos	88	(5)
Using photo-tinting tools	90	(3)
Taking a few photo-tinting tips	93	(1)
Mounting Your Photos in Scrapbooks	93	(6)
Risking sticky business with adhesives	94	(2)
Down on the (photo) mats	96	(2)
Popping in photo frames	98	(1)
Protecting your photos with Mylar pockets	98	(1)
Chapter 6: Caring for Your Photos	99	(12)
Getting What You Want from a Photofinisher	99	(3)
Evaluating the quality of a photo lab's developing procedures	100	(1)
Taking that extra step to achieve good results	101	(1)
Looking at Threats to Your Images	102	(4)
Examining environmental factors	102	(1)
Strong stuff: Checking out chemicals	103	(1)
The write way: Pen and pencil marks	104	(1)
Lamenting lamination	105	(1)
The soft touch: Avoiding fingerprints	105	(1)
Being prepared for disasters	106	(1)
Extending the Life of Your Old Photos	106	(2)
Fixing them up: Repairs and restoration	107	(1)
Keeping foreign objects away	108	(1)
Storing and Labeling Photos	108	(1)
Safeguarding Your Negatives	109	(2)
Part III: Materials Matter	111	(80)
Chapter 7: It's All Covered: Albums, Adhesives, and Page Protectors	113	(24)
Choosing Your Album	113	(9)
Considering expandable albums	114	(2)
Looking into bound albums	116	(2)
Setting your sights on specialty albums	118	(2)
Discovering albums: A shopper's guide	120	(2)
Sticking to It: Selecting and Using Adhesives	122	(7)
Choosing your adhesives	122	(4)
A guide for sticky-fingered shoppers	126	(1)
Adding adhesives	127	(2)
Subtracting adhesives	129	(1)
Staying Safe with Page Protectors	129	(8)
Perusing page protectors: A shopper's guide	130	(1)
Putting page protectors on overtime	131	(4)
Repurposing page protectors	135	(2)
Chapter 8: Following the Paper Trail	137	(18)
Identifying Paper Types	138	(2)
Buying Paper: A Shopper's Guide	140	(2)
Creating Images from Paper	142	(13)
Showing off some stylish paper tricks	142	(3)
Playing with paper die-cuts	145	(6)
Pulling no paper punches	151	(4)
Chapter 9: Cutting-Edge Tools and Templates	155	(16)
Introducing Basic Cutting Tools	155	(1)
Sharpening Your Skills with Scissors	156	(4)
Just my types (of scissors)	157	(2)
Shopping for scissors	159	(1)
Trying out scissors techniques and tips	159	(1)
Making Shapes with Other Cutting Tools	160	(6)
Tool time: Looking at other cutting tools	160	(2)
Shopping for other cutting tools	162	(1)
Using a circle cutter with success	162	(4)
Snipping from Templates
Checking out common template systems	166	(1)
Working with specialty cutting templates	166	(3)
Practice makes perfect: Tips for cutting templates	169	(2)
Chapter 10: Accessorizing Your Scrapbook	171	(20)
Scoping Out Stickers	171	(7)
Using stickers as design elements	172	(3)
Trying sticker techniques	175	(1)
Shopping for stickers and related tools	176	(2)
Searching for Stamps and Templates	178	(6)
Checking out stamping techniques and tips	179	(2)
Playing tricks with templates	181	(2)
Shopping for stamps, templates, and inks	183	(1)
Adding a Dash of Color with Writing and Coloring Tools	184	(3)
Working with pens, markers, colored pencils, and chalks	184	(2)
Shopping for writing and coloring tools	186	(1)
Embellishments: The New Rage	187	(6)
Heavy metal: Metal embellishments	188	(1)
Other fun embellishments	188	(1)
Shopping for embellishments	189	(2)
Part IV: Where's the Story? Journaling in Scrapbooks	191	(66)
Chapter 11: Finding Your Journaling Inspiration	193	(12)
Discovering the Benefits of Journaling	193	(5)
Giving a journaled gift that keeps on giving	194	(2)
Finding the perfect therapy	196	(1)
Experiencing creative joy	197	(1)
Going Beyond Basic Facts	198	(2)
Working from a list	198	(1)
Peering around the picture	199	(1)
Researching the context	199	(1)
Telling Stories from the Heart	200	(1)
Creating Titles That Lead the Way	201	(4)
Chapter 12: Researching Your Story	205	(18)
Getting Personal with Your Histories	205	(5)
Starting your own personal history	206	(2)
Researching someone else's personal history	208	(2)
Family Fun: Preserving Family Histories	210	(6)
Surfing the Internet to research your family	213	(1)
Visiting the LDS Family History Library and its affiliates	214	(2)
History in the Making: Researching Historical Context	216	(2)
Collecting Words from Family and Friends	218	(5)
Inquiring minds: Composing great questions	218	(1)
Duly noted: Taking notes during interviews	219	(1)
Preserving words and sounds with a tape recorder	220	(3)
Chapter 13: Generating Your Journaling Content	223	(8)
I Feel Free: Beginning with Free Writing	223	(2)
Packing Around a Portable Notebook	225	(2)
Just Picture It: Using Photos as Writing Prompts	227	(2)
Drawing on Other Resources for Your Writing	229	(2)
Chapter 14: Integrating Journaling and Scrapbook Design	231	(26)
Getting Set with Journaling Tools	231	(6)
I've got an idea: Finding phrases and ideas in scrapbook journaling books	232	(1)
You're safe! Trying out archival-safe ink pens	232	(1)
Using journaling templates	233	(2)
Shopping for journaling supplies	235	(2)
Placing Your Journaling on the Scrapbook Page	237	(17)
Card games: Journaling on cards and mats	238	(3)
Adhering and tying journaled tags	241	(2)
Journaling with page pockets	243	(1)
What a cutup: Writing on die-cuts	244	(2)
Sticking words on stickers	246	(1)
Block party: Using paper journaling blocks	247	(1)
Run for the border: Journaling on borders	248	(2)
Close it up: Making enclosures	250	(1)
Creating computer printouts for your journaling	251	(1)
Crafting messages with alphabet and word stamps	251	(2)
Writing right on the page	253	(1)
Integrating Great Titles and Lettering Techniques into Your Design	254	(1)
Upgrading Your Handwriting to Your Design Standards	255	(2)
Part V: Putting Your Talents to Work	257	(56)
Chapter 15: Getting Your Scrapbook Items Together	259	(14)
Preparing to Scrap a Favorite Vacation	259	(7)
On the scrapbook hunt: Finding and selecting photos	262	(2)
Remember me? Locating and choosing memorabilia	264	(2)
In Control: Organizing with Page Protectors	266	(7)
Protecting scrapbook items page by page	267	(1)
Lining things up: Determining the order of your scrapbook pages	268	(2)
Including key concepts and phrases to prompt your writing	270	(3)
Chapter 16: Creating a Unified Style with Colors and Materials	273	(22)
Creating Your Color Palette	273	(5)
Understanding the basics of color	274	(1)
Applying color concepts to scrapbooking	275	(1)
Establishing your scrapbook color scheme	276	(2)
Seeking Cover: Albums and Page Protectors	278	(4)
Selecting the right album	278	(2)
Picking page protectors	280	(2)
Exploring the Wonderful World of Papers	282	(5)
Choosing papers	282	(2)
Bringing together papers and photos page by page	284	(2)
Creating a dummy	286	(1)
Jazzing Up Your Pages with Accessories	287	(8)
Defining accessories	287	(1)
Sampling four popular accessories	288	(7)
Chapter 17: Laying Out and Completing Your Scrapbook Pages	295	(18)
Playing Scrapbook Tic-Tac-Toe: Creating a Grid for Your Layout	296	(2)
Composing the Layout Step by Step	298	(7)
Framing pages with borders	298	(3)
Creating journaled elements	301	(1)
Placing layout items on the grid	301	(3)
Putting extra items to good use	304	(1)
Adhering Items to Your Pages	305	(5)
Putting down your photos and journaling	306	(2)
Fastening your memorabilia	308	(1)
Making your accessories stick	309	(1)
Protecting and Storing Your Finished Scrapbook	310	(5)
Putting your layouts into page protectors	310	(1)
Storing your finished work	311	(2)
Part VI: The Part of Tens	313	(32)
Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Great Projects to Grow On	315	(16)
Wonderful Girls	316	(3)
Terrific Boys	319	(2)
Happy Birthday	321	(2)
Summertime Fun	323	(2)
Rites of Passage	325	(2)
Easter	327	(4)
Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Terrific Scrapbooking Web Sites	331	(4)
About.com	332	(1)
Creative Scrapbooking	332	(1)
The Great American Scrapbook Company	332	(1)
Luv 2 Scrapbook	332	(1)
My Scrapbook Store	333	(1)
Organized Scrapbooks.com	333	(1)
Scrapbooking Top50	333	(1)
Scrapjazz LLC	333	(1)
Scraps Ahoy, Inc	334	(1)
Scrap Town	334	(1)
ScrapVillage.com	334	(1)
Two Peas in a Bucket, Inc	334	(1)
Chapter 20: Ten "To-Do's" for the Beginning Scrapbooker	335	(10)
Attending Classes, Seminars, and Workshops	335	(1)
Going to Home Parties	336	(2)
Frequenting a Local Store	338	(1)
Working with a Buddy	339	(1)
Shopping for Tools and Materials	340	(1)
Creating an Organized Workspace	340	(2)
Practicing Your Photography Skills	342	(1)
Subscribing to Magazines	342	(1)
Going to Conventions	343	(1)
Stepping Out on a Limb	344	(1)
Index	345