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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #0000ff;">Here is a useful glossary of scrapbook terms.  We apologize in advance if you don&#8217;t find something you were looking for.  Updates are always taking place. </span></h3>
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<h3><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span>To go to a topic you are interested in:</h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Simply click on the letter of the alphabet your term or topic starts with,<br />
Or, you can just scroll down the page to where your term or topic is.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a id="char_41" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><span style="color: #0000ff;">A</span></a></h2>
<p><strong>ABC Album</strong> &#8211; A scrapbook album in which layouts/pages are themed around each letter (or a word beginning with each letter) of the alphabet.</p>
<p><strong>Acid-Free</strong> &#8211; Papers and materials free of acid at the time of their manufacture, with a pH ranging from 7.0 to 9.0. This term is used to describe scrapbook products that are “safe” to use with photographs and memorabilia.  The acid scale ranges from 0-14 with 0 being very acidic, and 14 being very alkaline.</p>
<p><strong>Acid Migration</strong> -  The leaching of acid from one object to an object it is in contact with, i.e., bare hands to photos and paper.</p>
<p><strong>Archival Quality</strong> -  Materials which have undergone laboratory analysis to determine their acidic and buffered content is within safe levels.</p>
<p><strong>Acrylic Paint</strong> &#8211; Water soluble paint made from pigments and a plastic binder; sometimes used with stamps instead of ink; sometimes applied directly to paper and other embellishments.</p>
<p><strong>ADDY</strong> &#8211; abbreviation for: address (either snail or e-mail).</p>
<p><strong>Adhesive</strong>-The general term for bonding agents that are used to affix one item to another. There are assorted types used in scrapbooking and paper crafts including glue stick, double-sided tape, spray adhesive, photo tabs, adhesive dots, etc.</p>
<p><strong>AF/LF</strong>- Abbreviation for: acid-free/lignin-free.</p>
<p><strong>Album</strong> &#8211; Blank book used to store photographs and scrapbook pages.</p>
<p><strong>Alpha cellulose</strong> -  The strongest and most stable of all plant fibres often used in permanent paper.</p>
<p><strong>All About Me Pages</strong> &#8211; Albums Layouts or albums that address the theme of sharing personal information, memories, stories, etc.<br />
<strong><br />
Altered/Altering</strong>- Using scrapbooking/paper crafting techniques and supplies to collage, stamp, embellish, and otherwise altering a found item to reflect an artistic idea or narrative. Altered items often include books, CD’s, metal tins, paint buckets, and book covers.</p>
<p><strong>Analogous Colors</strong> &#8211; Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.</p>
<p><strong>Aperture</strong> &#8211; The opening in a camera that lets in light. The aperture opens and closes when the shutter is released.</p>
<p><strong>Archival</strong> &#8211; Term used to describe a product or technique used in preserving artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and other items.</p>
<p><strong>Art Journal</strong> &#8211; A diary that chronicles the ideas, memories, and thoughts of an artist. Pages within an art journal include words, pictures and even embellishments.<br />
<strong><br />
Artist Trading Cards (ATC)</strong> &#8211; Tiny works of original art that are traded among artists. Cards usually measure approximately 2-1/2&#8243; x 3-1/2&#8243;.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ASAP</strong> &#8211; Abbreviation for: as soon as possible.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span><a id="char_42" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">B</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Background Paper</strong>- The bottom-most layer of paper or card stock that is a scrapbook page/layout.</p>
<p><strong>Basic Templates </strong>- Templates in basic shapes, such as circles, squares, ovals, etc.<br />
Beading/Bead-work &#8211; Ornamentation and decoration with beads.</p>
<p><strong>Blending Pencil</strong> &#8211; Tool used to blend colored pencils to create different shades of a color.</p>
<p><strong>Bone Folder</strong> &#8211; A flat piece of bone or plastic, round at one end, pointed at the other; about the size of a letter-opener. Used for scoring and folding paper.</p>
<p><strong>Borders</strong> &#8211; The outside edges of a page/layout that are specially decorated or in other ways made distinctive.<br />
<strong><br />
Brad Embellishment/accent</strong> &#8211; That is usually metal. The top often looks like a small nail head, but can be a variety of shapes and colors. Bendable metal prongs attached to the bottom of a brad are pushed through holes in paper (or other material) and then bent outward to secure the brad in place.</p>
<p><strong>Brayer</strong> &#8211; A small rubber &#8220;rolling pin&#8221; used to flatten papers or clay, smooth surfaces, or apply paints or inks to surfaces.</p>
<p><strong>Buffered</strong> &#8211; Word used to describe products capable of maintaining the core of a solution. For example, buffered paper prevents acid from moving from a photograph to paper.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span><a id="char_43" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">C</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Calligraphy</strong> &#8211; Formal, old-fashioned lettering.</p>
<p><strong>Card-Making</strong>- Creating greeting cards by hand; a popular paper craft involving the use of materials and techniques also used in scrapbooking.</p>
<p><strong>Card stock</strong> &#8211; Thick, sturdy paper available in a variety of weights.<br />
<strong><br />
Chalk/Chalking</strong> &#8211; Applying chalks to papers; shading, coloring, aging, highlighting, etc; sometimes used in conjunction with templates or stencils. Chalks are usually applied with cotton swaps, cotton balls, or make-up applicators, and are available in a large assortment of colors.<br />
<strong><br />
Circle Cutter/Oval Cutter</strong> &#8211; Paper trimmers that cut paper and photographs into circles and ovals.</p>
<p><strong>Circle Journal (CJ)</strong> &#8211; A themed album that is passed throughout a group of people, each person completing a page/layout in the album before passing it to the next person.<br />
<strong><br />
CK </strong>- abbreviation for: Creating Keepsakes Magazine.<br />
<strong><br />
CK OK (Creating Keepsakes Okay)</strong>- Scrapbooking seal of approval. Items that have the CK OK are considered safe to use in scrapbooking.</p>
<p><strong>Clean-Line Design</strong>- A scrapbooking “style” that emphasizes the simple, “less is more” approach to layout<br />
design; generally involve straight-lines, geometric shapes, and very few, if any embellishments.</p>
<p><strong>Clip Art</strong> &#8211; Art purchased in book or software form with pictures that can be applied to scrapbook pages.</p>
<p><strong>Collage</strong> &#8211; An artistic composition made of various materials (paper, cloth, wood, etc.) that are glued onto a surface.<br />
<strong><br />
Color Blocking</strong> &#8211; The technique of using blocks of different, colored paper to create layout/page backgrounds.<br />
<strong><br />
Color Wheel</strong> &#8211; Shows color relationships and placement.<br />
<strong><br />
Complimentary Colors</strong> &#8211; Two colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel; a color scheme using two opposite colors on a layout or paper craft.</p>
<p><strong>Computer Generated (CG) Layouts/Digital Layouts</strong> &#8211; Scrapbook pages that are created digitally using a computer.</p>
<p><strong>Conventions</strong>- A variety of large shows and meetings sponsored by and for the scrapbooking and paper craft industry; retail, wholesale, and educational conventions held across the United States. Example: Creating Keepsakes University (CKU).</p>
<p><strong>Corner-Edger Scissors</strong> &#8211; Scissors that cut corners. Each pair creates four different types of corners.</p>
<p><strong>Corner-Rounder</strong> &#8211; A punch used to round the square corners of paper. There are also punches that cut corner edges into different shapes/designs.</p>
<p><strong>Corrugated Paper</strong>- Thick, wavy card stock available in many colors.<br />
<strong><br />
Creative Lettering/Hand Lettering</strong> &#8211; The use of pens, markers, and/or colored pencils to create unique and decorative titles/words on layouts/pages/cards.</p>
<p><strong>Crop</strong>- 1. To cut or trim a photograph. 2. A scrapbooking party hosted by an expert who shares techniques, products and information with the group.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span><a id="char_44" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">D</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Decorative Scissors</strong> &#8211; Scissors with a decorative pattern on the blade.</p>
<p><strong>De-acidification Spray</strong> &#8211; Spray that neutralizes acid in newspaper clippings, certificates and other documents.</p>
<p><strong>Decoupage</strong> &#8211; The technique of decorating a surface with cutouts, as of paper, or a creation produced by this technique.</p>
<p><strong>Die-Cut Designs</strong> &#8211; Paper designs cut from die-cut machines. Paper is placed on the die and pressure is applied either by rolling or pressing down on the handle.</p>
<p><strong>Digital Image</strong> &#8211; An image (such as a digital photograph or layout) composed of pixels or dots, the smallest units found on monitors.</p>
<p><strong>DPI/PPI</strong> &#8211; (dots-per-inch/pixels-per-inch) Measures the resolution of a scanner, printer, or image; the more dots (or pixels) per inch, the sharper the image.<br />
<strong><br />
Double-Mount</strong> &#8211; To place a photograph on two background papers.</p>
<p><strong>Dry-Brushing</strong> &#8211; The technique of applying chalk or paint to a dry brush or applicator and removing most of it by wiping/dabbing it on a piece of paper or rag before using it. This prevents paint from bleeding under the edges of a stencil, and chalk from looking to dark.</p>
<p><strong>DW Stickers</strong> &#8211; Stickers that are designed by David Walker.</p>
<p><strong>Dye-based Inks</strong> &#8211; Are water-based, washable inks and are permanent once they are stamped/applied on papers; for use on all types of papers. Dye-based inks stamp well, dry quickly and will dry on coated papers. Dye-base inks will fade with time, they are harder to use for embossing because they dry so fast, and they tend to bleed.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span><a id="char_45" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">E</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Embellishment</strong>- Any scrapbooking extra (stickers, die-cuts, punches, etc.) that enhance the pages.</p>
<p><strong>Emboss</strong> &#8211; To create a raised surface by applying heat or pressure.<br />
<strong><br />
Embossing Gun/Heat Gun</strong> &#8211; A professional heat tool that directs hot air to a precise area; used for heat embossing. The forced heat melts embossing powder, creating a slightly raised surface on the design.</p>
<p><strong>Embossing Powder</strong>- A fast melting powder that delivers rich colors and solid surface bonding (used in heat embossing); available in a large assortment of colors and granulation. It is sprinkled onto a wet, inked surface; the excess is shaken off, and the remaining powder is melted, creating a slightly raised design.</p>
<p><strong>Encapsulation</strong> &#8211; A method of displaying three-dimensional memorabilia and protecting nearby items from acid contained in the memorabilia. Items are encased in stable plastics.</p>
<p><strong>Ephemera</strong> &#8211; Mainly refers to printed matter of passing interest (like ticket-stubs, canceled stamps, playbills, vintage postcards, etc.) that is used on layouts, pages, paper crafts, and altered items.</p>
<p><strong>Eyelet</strong>- A metal ring designed to reinforce a hole in fabric; in scrapbooking and paper crafts, eyelets are mainly used as embellishments. Eyelets are available in a wide assortment of colors and sizes. They are secured (set) in place using a tool called an ‘eyelet setter’.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span><a id="char_46" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">F</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Fibers</strong> -  A fancy thread used to decorate scrapbook pages.</p>
<p><strong>Film Speed</strong> &#8211; Refers to film&#8217;s sensitivity to light. Lower-speed films are less sensitive (use these on a bright, sunny day). Higher-speed films are more sensitive (use these in low-light situations).</p>
<p><strong>Findings</strong> &#8211; Also known as &#8220;found objects&#8221; or &#8220;ephemera,&#8221; findings are items that an artist encounters (either accidentally or purposefully) and collects for use on layouts and paper crafts.<br />
<strong><br />
Fine and Chisel Pens</strong> &#8211; This pen has a fine tip (0.5 mm) and a chisel tip (6.0 mm). The fine tip is good for lettering and it&#8217;s extremely versatile.</p>
<p><strong>Foam Stamps</strong> &#8211; Like rubber stamps but made of foam material; available in an assortment of designs, shapes, fonts, etc; generally acrylic paint is thinly applied to the stamp design, which is then pressed onto paper or another surface. Ink may also be used.</p>
<p><strong>Focal Point</strong> &#8211; The element of a design where lines converge. The eye is naturally drawn to the focal point in an image.<br />
<strong><br />
Font</strong>- The style of a typeface; thousands of different fonts are available in word processing programs, on CD’s, and for download on the Internet. The creative use of fonts for journaling and titles can enliven and enhance scrapbook pages.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span><a id="char_47" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">G</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>GASC</strong> &#8211; Abbreviation for: Great American Scrapbook Convention.</p>
<p><strong>Gel-Based Rollers</strong> &#8211; Pens with pigment ink.</p>
<p><strong>Genealogy</strong> &#8211; The study of the descent of a person, family or group from an ancestor. Many people who wish to create a family tree by researching their family&#8217;s genealogy.</p>
<p><strong>General Pattern Paper</strong> &#8211; Paper with patterns (stripes, dots, plaids, etc.) that is made to be used for any occasion.</p>
<p><strong>Gesso</strong> &#8211; An opaque, chalk-like base (painted on) used to prepare surfaces for painting, lettering, gilding,etc.; useful when altering items.  Gift Album &#8211; A compilation of photographs and mementos created with a person or event in mind.</p>
<p><strong>Gloss Finish</strong> &#8211; A lustrous, shiny, surface on photographs; can also describe the surface of some metals, papers, paints, etc.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"> </span><a id="char_48" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">H</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Handmade Paper</strong> &#8211; Paper made by hand that is often rough and uneven in texture. There are flowers and leaves in the paper sometimes, which can add to the natural look.</p>
<p><strong>Handmade Scaps</strong> &#8211; Embellishments made from layered-looking die-cuts.<br />
<strong><br />
Heading</strong> &#8211; The caption or title that explains the theme of a layout.</p>
<p><strong>Heritage/Heritage Pages</strong>- Traditions passed down through a family from one generation to the next; a family’s legacy. Scrapbook layouts that contain photos, journaling, and/or memorabilia of this nature, are ‘heritage pages.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="azlink azdisabled"> </span><a id="char_49" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">I</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Idea Books</strong>- Books usually about one aspect of scrapbooking. Some are written for particular themes (weddings, babies, pets, etc.) while others are devoted to a particular product (stickers, die-cuts, templates, etc.).</p>
<p><strong>Ink (Pigment) </strong>- Different from normal dye-based inks, pigment inks are thicker and fade resistant, with slower drying times. They are generally bright and vivid and work well on matte papers. Pigment Ink works well for heat embossing; must be embossed when applied to coated or glossy surfaces to prevent smearing or smudging.</p>
<p><strong>Inking</strong>- The technique of using ink-pads to smear, stain, smudge, accent, and/or age papers (and other accents) with ink. Mainly, inking is done across and around the edges of papers and other objects, but sometimes the technique is used across an entire surface.</p>
<p><strong>Ink-jet Printer</strong>- A popular tool of scrapbookers and paper crafters for printing photographs, clipart, journaling, and other images for use on layouts, etc. The inks are not always waterproof or suitable for archival pieces.</p>
<p><strong>Intensity</strong> &#8211; The strength of a color based on how true it is to the primary color.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a id="char_4a" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">J</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Journaling</strong> &#8211; Any words you write in your book or on the scrapbook page, from titles and captions to long descriptions, poems or stories.<br />
<strong><br />
Journaling Templates</strong> &#8211; Templates with space left for writing.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a id="char_4b" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">K</span></strong></a></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a id="char_4c" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">L</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Lamination -  </strong>A thin translucent coating put on paper&#8211;often with the assistance of heat.  This is not considered an acceptable conservation method because of the heat and pressure used during application.</p>
<p><strong>Layout</strong>- The grouping of pages in your scrapbook that go together. Some layouts fit on one page, most fit on two and some are put on panoramic layouts.</p>
<p><strong>Letter Templates</strong> &#8211; Templates in the shape of letters of the alphabet.</p>
<p><strong>Light-fastness </strong>- The speed at which a pigment or colored paper fades when exposed to sunlight, heat or other unfavorable conditions.<br />
<strong><br />
Light Refraction</strong> &#8211; Light bent through a prism that shows the colors of the visible light spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, Indigo and violet.</p>
<p><strong>Lignin</strong>- A naturally occurring acid substance in wood that breaks down over time. Paper with lignin is not suitable for archival projects.</p>
<p><strong>LSS</strong>-  Acronym for Local Scrapbooking Store&#8211;used on Internet scrapbook websites/boards.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a id="char_4d" title="Return to the top" href="#azindex-1"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">M</span></strong></a></h2>
<p><strong>Masking</strong> &#8211; A technique used to get the effect of stamped images behind each other, in front of another, or coming out of or going into one another.</p>
<p><strong>Mass-Merchandising Store</strong> &#8211; Stores that sell a large variety of products from sundries to automotive tools to craft supplies.  Matte Finish Describes the surfaces of photos, paints, papers, etc. that are dull/not glossy.</p>
<p><strong>Master Family Album</strong> &#8211; Holds photographs of everyone in the family and family documents, typically in chronological order.</p>
<p><strong>Mat/Matting</strong>- Placing paper behind, or a border around a picture to serve as a frame or provide contrast between the picture and the background. Cutting a piece of background paper or card stock that’s slightly larger than a photo is one way to create a simple ph.</p>
<p><strong>Memorabilia</strong> &#8211; Certificates, documents and other items that tell a story. Memorabilia can include souvenirs from trips and mementos from special occasions or historical events.</p>
<p><strong>Metal Embossing Art</strong> &#8211; or process of creating a raised design in the surface of metal by hammering out or pressing thin metal from the reverse side.</p>
<p><strong>Mica Shapes</strong> &#8211; Used in jewelry making, card making, and ornamentation of layouts and paper crafts. Mica is a mineral that can be separated into thin, flexible layers. It is a heat-resistant laminate available in varying thickness, colors, and levels of transparency.</p>
<p><strong>Mini-Album</strong> &#8211; Small, usually handmade albums that contain fewer pages than typical albums. Generally mini-albums are dedicated to a certain theme, event, etc.<br />
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Monochromatic Color Scheme</strong> &#8211; Employs different values of the same color.</p>
<p><strong>Mount</strong> &#8211; To adhere a photograph, embellishment or other item to another piece of paper.</p>
<p><strong>Mulberry Paper/Kozo</strong>- The most common fiber used in Japanese paper-making, it comes from the mulberry tree. A long, tough fiber that produces strong, absorbent sheets; has the distinction of easily feathering edges when wet and torn; available in a huge range of colors in both lightweight and smooth and textured handmade styles, plus.</p>
<p><strong>Muted Colors</strong> &#8211; Subdued tints or shades of colors that tend to be more suitable for backgrounds.</p>
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<p><strong>Neutral &#8211; </strong>Materials with a pH level of 7.0 &#8212; meaning they are neither acidic nor alkaline. (See also acid free.)</p>
<p><strong>Neutral Colors</strong> &#8211; Black, white, silver, gray, and brown (and all their values); make good backgrounds, serve to unify diverse color palettes, and also often stand alone as the only or primary focus of a design. Neutral colors help to put the focus on other colors or serve to tone down colors that might otherwise be overpowering.</p>
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Oval Croppers/Cutters</strong> &#8212; Paper trimmers that cut paper and photographs into ovals.</p>
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<p><strong>Page Protectors</strong> &#8211; Plastic sheets that display and protect pages.</p>
<p><strong>Page Toppers </strong>- Hand-drawn illustrated phrases in bright colors meant to be used as titles at the top of pages.<br />
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Page Exchange</strong>- Participants are invited to create a page to share with other scrapbookers. Often, a theme is given (Halloween, Christmas, etc.). Each participant brings enough copies of an original page to trade with the others.<br />
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Paint Chips</strong> &#8211; A sheet of color samples like those found in paint section of a hardware store; each paint chip/strip usually has from 3 to 6 color samples in one color family. Some paint chips have the color name and code number written on the front. Several manufacturers of scrapbook products also produce and sell paint chips.</p>
<p><strong>Paint Pens</strong>- Pens with soft, brush-like tips. The amount of ink dispensed is controlled by the pressure that is applied to the tip.  Paper Crafts A general term to describe the making of arts and crafts using paper as a main material. Paper crafting goes hand-in-hand with scrapbooking because both utilize many of the same tools, techniques, products, supplies, etc.</p>
<p><strong>Paper Crimper</strong> &#8211; A tool used to corrugate paper or card stock.<br />
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Paper Piecing</strong> &#8211; The use of cut out shapes to produce a picture.</p>
<p><strong>Paper Trimmers</strong> &#8211; Paper-cutting tools used by placing paper, lining it up on a grid and moving down a blade.</p>
<p><strong>Pattern Paper</strong> &#8211; Paper with designs repeated on the entire page.</p>
<p><strong>Perforated Punches</strong>- Shapes that the scrapbooker can use as embellishments on a page by punching out on the perforations.</p>
<p><strong>Permanence</strong> &#8211; The degree to which paper resists deterioration or change to its properties over time. Permanence must also take into consideration storage and end-use conditions. Even a paper with a 4.0 acid pH will last indefinitely if stored under ideal conditions.</p>
<p><strong>Personal Die-Cutting Systems</strong> &#8211;  Created and sold by several different manufacturers, these systems allow for die-cutting “at home.” Dies are available in a wide variety of fonts and shapes.</p>
<p><strong>pH Level</strong>- Measurement that tells a scrapbooker how acidic or basic something is. For scrapbooking, you want to use products with a pH level of seven or above.</p>
<p><strong>pH Testing Pen</strong> &#8211; A pen used to test the acidity of paper. The pen mark changes colors, depending on the level of acid present.</p>
<p><strong>Photo Activity Test (P.A.T.)</strong> &#8211; This test, created by the American National Standards Institute, determines if a product will damage photographs. If a product passes the P.A.T., it is safe to use with your photos.<br />
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Photo Corners</strong>- Paper with adhesive on the back used to adhere photographs to a page on the corners. Used to adhere photos in scrapbooks and photo albums without applying adhesive directly to the photograph.</p>
<p><strong>Photo Mosaic</strong> &#8211; An arrangement of photos that are cropped.</p>
<p><strong>Photo splits or tabs</strong>-  Acid and lignin free double sided tape safe for photo&#8211;Considered permanent.  They are generally dispensed in one centimetre lengths.</p>
<p><strong>Photo Safe</strong>- A term used to indicate a product is safe for use with photos (in regards to scrapbooking preservation).</p>
<p><strong>Photo Sleeve</strong> -  A clear plastic pocket slipped over photographs for protection.</p>
<p><strong>Pigma</strong>-  A brand name of fade resistant, acid free and water proof ink used in pens manufactured by Sakura.</p>
<p><strong>Pigmented </strong>-  Another expression for &#8220;colored.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Pockets</strong> &#8211; Created with paper, vellum, and even fabric, pockets are used on pages and cards to “hold” other elements like tags, photos, memorabilia, etc.  Polymer Clay A malleable clay that can be hardened with baking; can be used to create embellishments, letter tiles, jewelry, and much more.</p>
<p><strong>Polaroid or instant photos</strong>-  A self contained photo that develops on its own.  They tend to fade over time, and cropping or cutting the photos will cause harmful chemicals to seep out which can cause damage to scrapbook pages.</p>
<p><strong>Polypropylene, Polyethylene and Polyester</strong> &#8211; Stable plastics that are safe for photographs.</p>
<p><strong>Post-Bound Albums</strong> &#8211; Albums that are held together with metal posts that run through the pages.</p>
<p><strong>Postoid</strong>- Faux postage stamp, often created with art stamps and collage techniques; not meant to be used in place of regular postage; they are an art form, sometimes collectible.<br />
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Pre-Embossed Paper</strong>&#8211;Paper with a raised design. Some of it is thick, like card stock, and some is vellum.</p>
<p><strong>Product Swap</strong>- A scrapbookers&#8217; swap meet where the host gathers up duplicates of products or tools that she/he doesn&#8217;t use anymore. The guests also bring their unwanted scrapbooking items to trade.</p>
<p><strong>Published</strong> &#8211; Refers to having a scrapbook layout or other paper craft photographed and published in one of many magazines dedicated to paper arts. Usually, along with a picture of the project, a magazine will give the artist written credit for their design.<br />
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Punch</strong> &#8211; 1. A tool used to create small shapes. 2. the shapes created by the punches.</p>
<p><strong>Puzzle Templates</strong> &#8211; Templates in puzzle shapes.</p>
<p><strong>PVC (Polyvinyl Chlorides)</strong>- Because this substance is harmful to photographs, scrapbookers should avoid it and use products that are composed of polypropylene.</p>
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<p><strong>Quilling</strong> &#8211; a technique where you roll strips of paper into various shapes.</p>
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<p><strong>Rag board/Rag Paper -  </strong>Board or paper made from material other than wood, like cotton, which is naturally lignin free, stable and durable.</p>
<p><strong>Red-Eye Pen</strong> &#8211; Used to take red-eye out of flash photographs.</p>
<p><strong>Repositionable adhesive</strong> -  Adhesives (glues) which do not create a permanent bond until dry.  This adhesive allows for the movement of objects without damage  to the underlying surface.  Once the adhesive dries, however, it then becomes permanent.</p>
<p><strong>Reversible Adhesive</strong> &#8211; An adhesive that can be undone.</p>
<p><strong>Rubber Stamp </strong>- detailed, intricate design cut out of rubber and mounted on wood or foam. A design is made by applying color to the rubber and imprinting on paper.</p>
<p><strong>Rubber Stamp Carving</strong> &#8211; Using carving tools to carve your own design or a found design into stamp material such as soft vinyl.</p>
<p><strong>Rub-on</strong> &#8211; Transfers art work, fonts, word art, and other designs that are made to be applied to surfaces (such as paper, wood, and metal) by “rubbing” them on; usually a tool such as a flat wooden stick is used to rub across the back of the transfer until the design has been.</p>
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<p><strong>Sanding</strong> &#8211; A technique for distressing/aging and roughing up the surface and/or edges of paper, stickers, photos, etc; when patterned paper is sanded, its surface color is removed, revealing the white paper underneath.</p>
<p><strong>Scrapbook </strong>-  A collection of memories including photographs and journaling, but this definition may include such things as newspaper clippings, certificates and other memorabilia.   Also know as a Memory Book.</p>
<p><strong>Scraplift</strong> &#8211; To copy another layout, with credit of course.</p>
<p><strong>Scraplifting</strong> &#8211; Using someone else’s layout or craft design as a detailed pattern for one’s own creation; most designers appreciated being credited with inspiring someone else’s work.<br />
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Scrapper’s Block</strong> &#8211; When a scrapper has a creative block and is having trouble coming up with ideas.</p>
<p><strong>Scroll and Brush Pens</strong> &#8211; Pens that have one tip for coloring and one for writing.</p>
<p><strong>Secondary Colors</strong> &#8211; Colors created by blending primary colors. Orange, green and violet are the secondary colors created b mixing a combination of red, yellow and blue.<br />
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Shabby chic </strong>- a style of scrapbooking that includes sanding, crumpling, and distressing paper to give an old and worn look to your page.</p>
<p><strong>Shade</strong> &#8211; A color with black added to it.</p>
<p><strong>Shape Cutters</strong> &#8211; Tools designed to cut shapes (ovals, circles, squares, etc.). The cutters can be adjusted to create different sizes of these shapes.</p>
<p><strong>Sheet protectors</strong> -  Pockets made of (acid free) clear plastic used to slip over finished album pages.  Come in top-loading or side-loading pockets.  <strong>Note:</strong>  polypropylene (vinyl) is not archival quality and should not be used. </p>
<p><strong>Snail mail </strong>- to send something by surface or air mail as opposed to e-mail.</p>
<p><strong>Specialty Paper Books</strong>- Books that contain information about different papers, both pattern paper and plain. Some may come with extras, such as templates.</p>
<p><strong>Spiral-Bound Albums </strong>- Albums that are secured with a metal or plastic spiral binding running up the side of the album.</p>
<p><strong>Spiral-Bound Books</strong> &#8211; Albums that are secured with a metal or plastic spiral binding running up the side of the album.</p>
<p><strong>Sponging</strong> &#8211; The transfer of ink or paint to paper (or any flat surface) using a small sponge (usually a cosmetic, craft, or sea sponge) in place of a brush. The ink/paint is applied to the sponge and then the sponge is dabbed/tapped lightly onto a piece of paper leaving a series of small dots. A sponge with many holes.</p>
<p><strong>Spray adhesive</strong> &#8211; Aerosol spray adhesives provide an even layer of glue that can cover large surfaces quickly. Sprays work well for adhering background papers or photo mats, and the dried adhesive won’t show through transparent papers, such as vellum. Use spray adhesives only in well-ventilated areas and away from flames; never let chill.</p>
<p><strong>Strap hinge album</strong> -  Uses straps, usually made of plastic, to allow pages to lie completely flat when the album is opened.</p>
<p><strong>Stationery</strong> &#8211; Paper with a decorative border that is blank on the inside.</p>
<p><strong>Stencil</strong>- A plastic pre-cut template used to trace and cut shapes. Usually used on paper and/or photos. They may also be used to apply paint/chalk to a surface in a contrasting color.</p>
<p><strong>Sticker</strong> &#8211; An adhesive decorative accent ranging in size from a few centimeters across to a full page.</p>
<p><strong>Stitching </strong>- To fasten or join with or as if with stitches.</p>
<p><strong>Strap-Binding Albums</strong> &#8211; Albums secured with plastic straps that run through a holder directly on the pages and keep the book in place.</p>
<p><strong>Stylus </strong>- A wood/plastic/metal stick with blunt, rounded ends used to deboss paper (also known as a burnisher or a dry embossing tool).<br />
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Submit/submitting</strong> &#8211; The process of sending in images of layouts and paper crafts to magazines, book publishers, companies, etc. in attempt to have them published or purchased for use.</p>
<p><strong>Swap</strong>- Scrapbookers or paper crafters trading different supplies or finished projects with one another in an organized way.</p>
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<p><strong>Tape Roller</strong>- A device that distributes tape on the back of photographs and scrapbooking pages.</p>
<p><strong>Template</strong> &#8211; A stencil used to trace shapes onto scrapbook pages or photographs.</p>
<p><strong>Tertiary Colors</strong> &#8211; Also called intermediate colors, these are blends of primary and secondary colors. Colors such as red-orange and blue-green are tertiary colors.</p>
<p><strong>Texture</strong> &#8211; The appearance and feel of a surface of fabric or paper; the characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality.</p>
<p><strong>Theme</strong> &#8211; The overall emphasis of a page or scrapbook.</p>
<p><strong>Theme Album</strong> &#8212; A scrapbook devoted to one idea. Some popular them albums focus on birthdays, weddings and school days.</p>
<p><strong>Three-ring Album</strong> &#8211;  These familiar albums/binders have rings that snap apart for easy page insertion and removal<br />
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Time Capsule</strong> &#8211; A container holding historical records or objects that represent a culture and that is deposited for preservation.</p>
<p><strong>Tint</strong> &#8211; A color that has had white mixed in.</p>
<p><strong>Title Sheets</strong>- Pages with a variety of pre-made titles. They are often used as the starting point for a section in a scrapbook.</p>
<p><strong>Tole Painting</strong> &#8211; Painting on wood, typically done in a rustic style and depicting country scenes.</p>
<p><strong>Transparency</strong> &#8211; A clear film/sheet of material that has images, designs, word art, etc. printed onto its surface. When a transparency is laid over another surface, the bottom layer will show through wherever the transparency is clear.</p>
<p><strong>Triad</strong> &#8211; A group of three colors that form a triangle on the color wheel.</p>
<p><strong>Trimmer</strong>- A tool used for straight cropping of paper, cardstock and photographs.  They come in guillotine, rotary and blade styles.</p>
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Unmounted Stamps </strong>- Rubber or vinyl stamps that are not mounted to any backing or block; most often sold in sheets.</p>
<p><strong>Upload</strong>- To transfer (data or programs), usually from a peripheral computer or device to a central, often remote computer. This is the method used by scrapbookers and papercrafters to add their layouts and other digital images to online galleries and websites.</p>
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<p><strong>Vellum</strong> &#8211; A lightweight, translucent paper.</p>
<p><strong>Velveteen</strong> &#8211; An archival paper with fabric-like, velvety texture.</p>
<p><strong>Vivelle</strong> &#8211; An archival paper with fabric-like texture similar to a terry-cloth towel.</p>
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Watercolor</strong>- Colored pigment mixed with gum arabic binder. Usually transparent and water soluble after drying.</p>
<p><strong>Wax (or grease) Pencils</strong> &#8211; Soft pencils designed for use on photographs.</p>
<p><strong>Wheat Paste</strong> &#8211; Also known as wallpaper paste, it is the preferred archival adhesive of bookbinders.</p>
<p><strong>Wide-Edge Scissors</strong> &#8211; Decorative-edge scissors that make a cut that is five times deeper than normal scissors.</p>
<p><strong>Workshop</strong>- A class usually held at a scrapbooking store and taught by an expert. Participants bring photographs and pages to work on and get advice from the instructor.</p>
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<p><strong>X-acto Knife</strong> &#8211; A super sharp hobby tool with a razor edge.</p>
<p><strong>Xyron Machine</strong> &#8211; A machine that applies adhesive to pages and can also laminate.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[When creating your scrapbook pages consider adding some non-traditional embellishments like jewels and beads. Creative scrapbook crafters are always looking for unique or different ways to spruce up their pages.  This may mean reaching outside the box as they say.  There are what are considered non-traditional materials one can use to add that little something to their [...]<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/3225/using-beads-jewels-in-scrabooking.html">Using Beads &#038; Jewels in Scrabooking</a> is a post from: <a href="http://ezscrap.net">ezscrap.net</a></p>



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">When creating your scrapbook pages consider adding some non-traditional embellishments like jewels and beads.</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/flower_Beads.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3247" title="flower_Beads" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/flower_Beads.jpg" alt="flower Beads Using Beads & Jewels in Scrabooking" width="100" /></a><a href="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/decorative_Beads_3610.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3248" title="decorative_Beads_3610" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/decorative_Beads_3610.jpg" alt="decorative Beads 3610 Using Beads & Jewels in Scrabooking" width="100" /></a><a href="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/halloween_beads.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3249" title="halloween_beads" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/halloween_beads.jpg" alt="halloween beads Using Beads & Jewels in Scrabooking" width="100" /></a><a href="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/alphabet_beads.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3251" title="alphabet_beads" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/alphabet_beads.jpg" alt="alphabet beads Using Beads & Jewels in Scrabooking" width="100" /></a><br />
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Creative scrapbook crafters are always looking for unique or different ways to spruce up their pages.  This may mean reaching outside the box as they say.  There are what are considered non-traditional materials one can use to add that little something to their pages.  Beads and jewels are one of these non-traditional elements you can use to bring a new or different look to your projects.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">One of the drawbacks to using beads and jewels has to do with the bulk or thickness some beads and jewels have.  If you are looking to reduce this concern, select thinner items to complete your pages.  There is a plethora of beads and jewels to choose from.  Many craft stores have a large selection of material for you to select from.  Don&#8217;t forget the online options too.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Beads and jewels are produced in different materials: acrylic &amp; plastic, glass, pearls, metal, shells, seeds and wood to name a few.  They are produced in different shapes and sizes: alphabet, charms, designer styles, gemstones, holiday &amp; seasonal.  Beads and jewels come in varying colors as well.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Attaching them to your scrapbook pages is relatively easy.  Some of the beads and jewels have a sticky backing on one side which only requires peeling the backing off and placing the item where you&#8217;d like to be on your project.  Where there is no adhesive on the bead or jewel use glue dots or a double sided acid free tape to attach them to your page.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Because of the variety of shapes, sizes and colors of these non-traditional embellishments, you have the ability to use them where you want them&#8211;as an addition to another embellishment, or as individual independent touches.  As examples, you could use a gemstone as the center of a flower, or create a flower using various falter beads, etc.  Let your own creative juices guide you. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Here are a couple of online suppliers of beads and jewels:</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/search/searchall.jsp?keyword=jewelry%20beads&amp;catPath=All%20Products////Product%20Home////UserSearch1=jewelry%20beads&amp;_requestid=324887"><span style="color: #000000;">Joann.com</span></a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a style="border: none;" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps%26field-keywords%3Dbeads%26sprefix%3Dbeads&amp;tag=ezscrap04-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&quot;&gt;Beads&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src=" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Amazon.com</span></a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1938617-10286116&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.CreateForLess.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src=" target="_blank">CreateforLess.com</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://www.beadbee.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Beadbee.com</span></a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Embellishing your scrapbook pages with grommets and eyelets can add a touch of flair and elegance. Scrapbook crafters are always looking for additions or embellishments they can add to their pages to create a special look of panache.  Eyelets and grommets can be that added touch you&#8217;re looking for. Eyelets and grommets have been around [...]<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/3111/using-eyelets-and-grommets-in-scrapbooks.html">Using Eyelets and Grommets in Scrapbooks</a> is a post from: <a href="http://ezscrap.net">ezscrap.net</a></p>



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">Embellishing your scrapbook pages with grommets and eyelets can add a touch of flair and elegance.</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Scrapbook crafters are always looking for additions or embellishments they can add to their pages to create a special look of panache.  Eyelets and grommets can be that added touch you&#8217;re looking for.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Eyelets and grommets have been around for a long time.  Eyelets have mainly been used in sewing to provide added strength to stress areas to apparel and shoes.  Grommets are used primarily to provide reinforced holes for threading things through and are generally larger in size than eyelets.  Scrapbooking has given them both a new twist and provided them with an additional beneficial life.  Eyelets and grommets are most often thought of as elements for attaching various facets together, i.e. vellum to card stock or scrapbook page paper.  Yes, this is an often used option, and continue to use them for that purpose, but consider their decorative value also.  Think about using them in place of other touches you might otherwise use, i.e. eyelets in place of bullets when journaling, the center bud of flowers, etc.  Let your own creative mind open to new an fun ways to use them.  Be artistically creative!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">These special embellishments come in a wide variety of colors.  This is great!  The broader the spectrum the better to be able to find a color and size just right for your special projects.  Applications of these fun adornments are much easier with the tools available for you to use to apply them.  See our article on &#8220;<a href="http://ezscrap.net/3154/eyelet-and-grommet-setting-tools-for-scrapbooking.html" target="_blank">Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking</a>.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">These decorative  embellishments are available from a number of popular brand makers and suppliers: Karen Foster Design, Provo Craft,  Making Memories to name a few.  They can be purchased through many online outlets such as <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=165660&amp;m=7429&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=store%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Feyelets%2Dembellishments%2Ehtml" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com</a>, <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1938617-3483085?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joann.com%2Fjoann%2Fsearch%2Fsearchall.jsp%3Fkeyword%3Deyelet%26catPath%3DAll%2520Products%2F%2F%2F%2FProduct%2520Home%2F%2F%2F%2FUserSearch%3Deyelet%26_requestid%3D218130&amp;cm_mmc=CJ-_-1736986-_-1938617-_-Joann.com&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Joann.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img">JoAnn</a>,  <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=163457&amp;m=8362&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=www%2Eacherryontop%2Ecom%2Fshop%2Fsearch%2Feyelets%3Fv%3Ds6" target="_blank">A Cherry on Top</a>, <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1938617-10380361?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.createforless.com%2Fsearch%2FScrapbooking%2Band%2BPaper%2BCrafts%2FMetal%2BEmbellishments%2FGrommet%2FEyelet%2Fa%212%2Caid%2121656-inf-%2Fresults.aspx%3FSH%3DQT1TY3JhcGJvb2tpbmcgJiBQYXBlciBDcmFmdHN_Qj1TY3JhcGJvb2tpbmcgJiBQYXBlciBDcmFmdHN_RD0xNX5HPTE4ODg1XjF_ST1QcmljZX5LPTR_TD0xfk09NDd_Tj0yfg&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;CreateForLess&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img">CreateForLess</a> to name a few.  These providers often have great sales&#8211;take advantage of them. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>One note of caution:</strong></em> when purchasing eyelets and grommets be sure they are non-rusting and paints or coloring used on them are safe for scrapbooking&#8211;acid free in particular.  You don&#8217;t want them to be a damaging effect to your handy work, but a wonderful addition.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Grommets and eyelets offer you a fantastic opportunity to add a special touch of panache to your scrapbook and card  projects.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some tips on setting eyelets and grommets by hand and with specialized tools. The tools above are all designed for punching holes in your scrapbook paper, vellum, card stock, etc.  This is the first step in working with eyelets.  You need to have a pilot hole for the eyelets to be put through.  In the [...]<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/3154/eyelet-and-grommet-setting-tools-for-scrapbooking.html">Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking</a> is a post from: <a href="http://ezscrap.net">ezscrap.net</a></p>



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Some tips on setting eyelets and grommets by hand and with specialized tools.</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/holepunch.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3156 alignnone" title="holepunch" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/holepunch.jpg" alt="holepunch Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="125" /></a><a href="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/singleHolePunch.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="singleHolePunch" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/singleHolePunch.jpg" alt="singleHolePunch Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="125" /></a><a href="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3singleholepunches.jpg"><img class="alignnone" title="3singleholepunches" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3singleholepunches.jpg" alt="3singleholepunches Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="125" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The tools above are all designed for punching holes in your scrapbook paper, vellum, card stock, etc.  This is the first step in working with eyelets.  You need to have a pilot hole for the eyelets to be put through.  In the above examples the first punch&#8211;the one on the left&#8211;is considered an &#8220;<em>anywhere</em>&#8221; punch&#8211;and is the more versatile of the punches shown.  This <em>anywhere</em> punch can be used anywhere on your page.  The other two are limited to making punch holes only to the are where the punch will allow without being interfered by the punch itself . . . so, if you have holes around the edges you are good to go with these regular single hole punches. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">When using the <em>anywhere</em> punch you will also need to use a cutting surface under your punched material.  This cutting surface needs to be strong enough to hold up to your cutting, and not so soft as to not allow a good clean cut.  Scrapbook cutting mats are excellent cutting surfaces used over a firm service so there isn&#8217;t too much give when you hit the punch with your hammer or mallet.  Another benefit of these <em>anywhere </em>punches is that they come in a variety of sizes.  When working with eyelets and grommets &#8220;one size doesn&#8217;t fit all.&#8221;<br />
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Be sure to align your materials where you want them.  In many cases you will be using layers of material which you ultimately want fastened together by using an eyelet or grommet.  These layers should be firmly held in place as you may your cuts or their movement will cause a misalignment and a poor looking finished product.  You may have to use a reposition adhesive to keep the layers of paper in place.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=165660&amp;m=7429&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=store%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Fmm%2D26564%2Ehtml" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3189" title="making_memories-eyelets" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/making_memories-eyelets-150x150.jpg" alt="making memories eyelets 150x150 Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="150" /></a>With the hole made in your paper, card stock, vellum, etc.  place the eyelet through the hole with the button top facing up on your project and the open &#8220;fluted or flared&#8221; end down showing through on the unfinished side (back side) of your project.  The colored or finished side of the eyelet should be viewed on the side of your project you want viewers to see.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Generally, you&#8217;ll want to work with one eyelet set at a time.  Holding the eyelet in place carefully turn your project over face down (finished side down) on your cutting mat.  The back side of your project should be facing up with the fluted or flared stem of your project pointed upward.  <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/mm-29056.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3191" title="making_memories_eyelet-toolkit" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/making_memories_eyelet-toolkit.jpg" alt="making memories eyelet toolkit Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="150" height="150" /></a>Using an eyelet setter tool, place the pointed end of the tool<img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-1938617-3483085" border="0" alt=" Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="1" height="1" title="Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" /><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-1938617-3483085" border="0" alt=" Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="1" height="1" title="Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" /><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1938617-3483085?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joann.com%2Fjoann%2Fcatalog%2Fproductdetail.jsp%3FpageName%3Dsearch%26flag%3Dtrue%26PRODID%3Dprd25081&amp;cm_mmc=CJ-_-1736986-_-1938617-_-Joann.com&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3192" title="fiskar_eyelet-setter" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fiskar_eyelet-setter-150x150.jpg" alt="fiskar eyelet setter 150x150 Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="150" height="150" /></a> inside the center of the eyelet stem.  The setter tool should be held as vertical as possible when tapping the top of the tool with your hammer or mallet to splay open the eyelet stem securing the eyelet to your project&#8211;along with any elements you may have been looking to fasten together using the set eyelet.  Tap any jagged edges on the eyelet stem down gently, but firmly, with your hammer or mallet.  Hitting the eyelet to forcefully could damage the eyelet&#8217;s decorative finish on the front of your project.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Follow the same basic procedures for securing grommets to your pages.  The difference is in the size of the hole made and depth of a grommet&#8217;s stem (holes can be  bigger and the stems shorter). </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=165660&amp;m=7429&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=store%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Fwr%2D70911%2D4%2Ehtml" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3188" title="crop-a-dial_big-bite" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crop-a-dial_big-bite-150x150.jpg" alt="crop a dial big bite 150x150 Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="150" height="150" /></a>There are eyelet, snap and grommet punch and setting tools available like We R Memory Keeper&#8217;s Crop-A-Dial II Big Bite.  These are best suited for work located more around the perimeter of your project.  There are <em>anywhere</em> setters that will allow you to complete your task anywhere on your page.  There are three tools or tool kits shown below. You can find additional eyelet, snap and grommet punching and setting tools that will work for you. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">These are just a sampling.  We&#8217;ve provided links to online sites where you can purchase any of the items in this article.</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"> <em>Just Click on the photographs to take you to the link.</em></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch<br />
(punches holes and sets</span> <span style="color: #0000ff;">eyelets and snaps).</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=165660&amp;m=7429&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=store%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Fwr%2D70907%2D7%2Ehtml" target="_blank"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-3193 aligncenter" title="crop-a-dial_eyelet-snap_tool" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/crop-a-dial_eyelet-snap_tool-150x150.jpg" alt="crop a dial eyelet snap tool 150x150 Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">There is a simple eyelet and snap pliers setter.  Nothing fancy&#8211;just functional.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="border: none;" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB002YXRSYW%3Fie%3DUTF8%26cloe_id%3D49f712eb-7d54-4529-89c1-2b4dfc3eebdf%26attrMsgId%3DLPWidget-A1%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D486539851%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dlpo-top-stripe-1%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D201%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3DB0001DS56W%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D00749GNTQXS3HH432R4Z&amp;tag=ezscrap04-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&quot;&gt;eyelet" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3195" title="eyelet-snap_plier" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/eyelet-snap_plier-150x150.jpg" alt="eyelet snap plier 150x150 Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="150" height="150" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Making Memories has an Instant Setter Kit with Punches, Setters and Mat.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=165660&amp;m=7429&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=store%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Fmm%2D26564%2Ehtml" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3211" title="eyelet_setter_mat_box-set" src="http://ezscrap.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/eyelet_setter_mat_box-set1.jpg" alt="eyelet setter mat box set1 Eyelet and Grommet Setting Tools for Scrapbooking" width="150" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">If you desire larger holes or bigger decorative elements we recommend using grommets rather than eyelets.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Making Memories Grommet Setting Kit </span></span></p>
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		<title>The Cinch Book Binding Machine</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cinch book binding machine from We R Memory Keepers is a tool any scrapbooker will want in their collection of specialized tools. Scrapbook crafters will find The Cinch a great help if they are looking for a binding machine to create their own scrapbooks with covers.  Thanks to We R Memory Keepers this easy [...]<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/3172/the-cinch-book-binding-machine.html">The Cinch Book Binding Machine</a> is a post from: <a href="http://ezscrap.net">ezscrap.net</a></p>



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<h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Cinch book binding machine from We R Memory Keepers is a tool any scrapbooker will want in their collection of specialized tools.</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Scrapbook crafters will find <strong>The Cinch</strong> a great help if they are looking for a binding machine to create their own scrapbooks with covers.  Thanks to We R Memory Keepers this easy to use binding machine will solve making and binding your own created scrapbook albums. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">This affordable machine could pay for its self from the savings earned from creating and binding your own projects.  Scrapbooks and journals are only two of the possibilities for having one.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The Cinch</strong> will punch up to 20 sheets of copy paper at once, or the equivalent weight and thickness of card stock, vellum and other punchable material.  This is a generous punching capacity which crafters will find helpful and versatile.  This binding machine punches perfect, yet stylish, round holes.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The round holes make using wire binders easy to install.  O-rings produced by other companies can be used because they line up well with the round holes.  There could be some exceptions&#8211;test them first.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Operating instructions are conveniently printed on the machine for ease of access.  The work plate is laid out for ease of measuring in both inches and centimeters.  The machine is durable and stable,  yet lightweight, and folds to a compact package . . . making it very portable and store-able.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Purchase <strong>The Cinch</strong> and extra wire binders at <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=165660&amp;m=7429&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=store%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Fwr%2D71000%2D4%2Ehtml" target="_blank">Scrapbook.com</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The photo below provides more information and specifications.  <em><strong>Click on the photo to enlarge it for tool detail and  information.</strong></em><br />
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		<title>Prevent Scrapbook Embellishment Overload</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Too much embellishment can be a disaster for your scrapbook page. The growth of scrapbooking over the years has spawned a miriad of companies offering us a plethora of products to help us spruce up our scrapbook pages.  There are so many things to choose from it almost gets impossible to select just the right [...]<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/3105/prevent-scrapbook-embellishment-overload.html">Prevent Scrapbook Embellishment Overload</a> is a post from: <a href="http://ezscrap.net">ezscrap.net</a></p>



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">Too much embellishment can be a disaster for your scrapbook page.</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The growth of scrapbooking over the years has spawned a miriad of companies offering us a plethora of products to help us spruce up our scrapbook pages.  There are so many things to choose from it almost gets impossible to select just the right ones for our project&#8211;which means we usually purchase too many, and thus we tend to use way more than we should.  You know, if I have them, I should use them.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">We want the new products and inovations.  What we as crafters have to do is decide which items are best suited for my project.  One new look or product may not be any better than another.  Each scrapbook endeavor we design probably has several looks and feels we could employ.  </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">&#8220;Variety is the spice of life!&#8221;  Too much variety, however, can spoil what we are attempting to accomplish.  Using good judgement, tempered with some common sense will help us complete our pages with the appropriate amount of embellishment to accent and drawout our photographs.  <strong><em>REMEMBER, THE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE THE FOCUS OF THE PAGE.</em></strong>  What we add to any scrapbook page should be focused on augmenting the pictures.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Things to consider in selecting our embellishments would be color, shape, texture and size.  These helpful additions should not overpower our theme, and definitely not the photographs.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">A good practice to follow when considering what embellishments to use and to what extent is to follow the &#8220;rule of three.&#8221;  This is the rule used by artists where odd numbers are used.  Three is more than adequate in most cases.  Much beyond three and gaudiness tends to set in.  When designing your pages consider no more than three technique types, colors, sizes, etc. of embellishments.  Most often, a little goes a long ways.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">When designing your scrapbook pages be sure to make your photographs the focal point and core of your effort.  Let the embellishments enhance your pictures.  When the embellishments become the focus of your page, you&#8217;ve missed the boat.</span></p>
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		<title>Fiskars Scissors Punches Stencils and More</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Create for Less and Fiskars have teamed up to give you some great buys on Fiskars scrapbook and card making supplies and tools.  You don&#8217;t want to miss out on this one.</span><br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">If there ever was a time to get the quality of Fiskars</span> into your crafting tool box, now is the time.  Take a look at all of the Fiskars items on sale at Create for Less.  Create for Less has a fantastic array of scrapbook tools and supplies from Fiskars.  <a onmouseover="window.status='http://www.createforless.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/6e108biroiq57F9EC7D5769BF787" target="_blank">Click here to see the Fiskars Sale Items.</a><span style="color: #000000;"> <strong>TAKE A LOOK </strong></span><strong>NOW!!!</strong></p>
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		<title>Scrapbook Design Tips To Consider</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 13:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some helpful hints for organizing and designing a scrapbook pages.  These suggestions are not to be considered all inclusive, but simple helps.  Your own creative juices will guide you in the end.  These ideas are not presented in any order of priority.  We will direct you to some of our articles that go into [...]<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/3088/scrapbook-design-tips-to-consider.html">Scrapbook Design Tips To Consider</a> is a post from: <a href="http://ezscrap.net">ezscrap.net</a></p>



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;">Here are some helpful hints for organizing and designing a scrapbook pages.  These suggestions are not to be considered all inclusive, but simple helps.  Your own creative juices will guide you in the end.  These ideas are not presented in any order of priority.  We will direct you to some of our articles that go into more depth regarding a particular suggestion.</span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Select a Focal Point</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Photographs should be arranged in a strategic manner to draw the viewer to the focus of  your page</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Scrapbook pages should be designed around a visual triangle</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Construct your page using the &#8220;Rule of Thirds&#8221;</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Everything in its place&#8211;arrange items with thought and purpose&#8211;for continuity and relationship</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Repetition is beneficial in the design helps provide unity of elements</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Contrast can provide interest and focus</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Embellishments should be consistent and coordinating</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Eliminate white space and voids</strong></em></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><em>Utilize the &#8220;odd number&#8221; element</em> </strong></span></li>
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<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;">Select a Focal Point.</span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">As you begin the design and layout of your scrapbook page, the first thing you want to do is identify what your purpose is.  What is the pictorial story you want to convey.  What are the most important elements which would help you say what you want to say to the view of your page.  There is only ONE focal point per page, but you can have ancillary or secondary points&#8211;just limit them, or your page will loose its purpose with too much busyness.  See our article &#8220;<a href="http://ezscrap.net/120/what-is-the-focal-point-of-your-scrapbook-page.html" target="_blank">Select a Focal Point</a>&#8221; for more detailed information.</span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;">Photographs should be arranged in a strategic manner to draw the viewer to the focus of  your page.</span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Photographs are the spine of a scrapbook.  Scrapbook pages are crafted for photographs.  Each page is designed to tell or add to a picture story.  The alignment or arrangement of photos on a scrapbook page should be structured to focus on the theme of the page.  Pictures should be placed to draw attention and to provide a flow of the viewers eye from one picture to another to complete the story in a logical sequence.  See our article &#8220;<a href="http://ezscrap.net/83/balancing-your-scrapbook-page-layouts.html" target="_blank">Balancing Your Scrapbook Page Layouts</a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href="http://ezscrap.net/134/plan-your-scrapbook-page-first.html" target="_blank">Plan Your Scrapbook Page First</a>&#8220;</span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;">Everything in its place&#8211;arrange items with thought and purpose&#8211;for continuity and relationship.</span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">When designing your scrapbook pages everything has it&#8217;s place.  Every aspect, from pictures, journaling to embellishments, should be placed in an order that provides fluidity, harmony and continuity to all the other elements of the page.  The placement of items should provide a natural flow from one facet to another in an orderly fashion.  The colors should enhance and augment the theme of the page.  The two articles above should help provide more detail about this continuity concept, and the importance of putting each element in an appropriate place on your scrapbook page.</span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;">Construct your page using the &#8220;Rule of Thirds.&#8221;</span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> <span style="color: #000000;">The &#8220;Rule of Thirds&#8221; is an design tool to layout your scrapbook page into thirds&#8211;both horizontally and vertically.  This provides you with 9 imaginary boxes.  A companion rule is the &#8220;Golden Ratio.&#8221;  Both of these rules help you identify areas on your page where you would or could begin placing the focal elements.  These are not a hard and fast rules for scrapbookers, but the give you a starting point.  For more information and detail on these two design tools see our articles: &#8220;<a href="http://ezscrap.net/156/scrapbook-layout-the-rule-of-thirds.html" target="_blank">Scrapbook Layout: &#8220;The Rule of Thirds</a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href="http://ezscrap.net/150/scrapbook-layout-the-golden-ratio.html" target="_blank">Scrapbook Layout: &#8220;The Golden Ratio</a>.&#8221;</span></span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Everything in its place&#8211;arrange items with thought and purpose&#8211;for continuity and relationship.</span></span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Based on the information provided thus far you can see where everything on your page should be coordinated and focused on the theme you are presenting.  Each element should add to or enhance the pictoral story you are presenting to the viewer.  Like or related items, when grouped together or in close proximity to one another, will help create a stronger visual image.  This process adds emphasis and focus to a specific element on the page.   All related elements should help direct viewers to the primary focus of the created page.</span></span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Repetition is beneficial in the design helps provide unity of elements.</span></span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Repetition in your page construction process adds to the overall continuity of the page.  This process helps pull the page together.  This technique is especially important when you are creating double or multiple pages on the same theme.  Repeating such items as: color, texture, shapes, sizes, embellishments, etc. will help hold an tie together your page. </span></span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Contrast can provide interest and focus.</span></span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">By varying various aspects and elements of your scrapbook page you create interest through contrast.  You can change or add contrasting features such as: color, size, font type, shape, etc.  Contrast can be over done to the extent the prime focus or theme of your page is lost.  This is one of those areas where &#8220;a little goes a long ways.&#8221;  Use it, but be judicious in the application.  Start simple and add as needed.</span></span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Embellishments should be consistent and coordinating.</span></span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Embellishments on your pages should be added to provide or enhance your page&#8217;s theme or focus.  Use them consistently and in a coordinated way.  This is especially true when creating double or multiple pages.  The principle here is similar to &#8220;<em>Contrast can provide interest and focus.&#8221; </em>noted in the previous item.  A reminder, a little goes a long way.</span></span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eliminate white space and voids.</span></span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Generally speaking, what you want to do is fill your page with material that adds, or speaks to, the focus of your page.  &#8220;white space&#8221; (open or blank space) can distract the viewer&#8217;s attention to your theme.  You don&#8217;t have to have &#8220;every space filled with something.&#8221;  You want the page to flow from element to element with the least with the least amount of distraction to draw the viewer away for the purpose of you picture story.</span></span></p>
<h4><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Utilize the &#8220;odd number&#8221; element.</span></span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">In the art world, artist hold to the element of &#8220;odd numbers&#8221; (1, 3, 5, 7, etc.).  Scrapbooker&#8217;s should hold to this rule as well.  Viewers find odd numbers to be easier and more pleasant to look at&#8211;the understanding of this is not fully understood, but it works.  Most pages should not exceed 5 items of point.  This may well be one of those &#8220;don&#8217;t fix what ain&#8217;t broke&#8221; sort of things.  Just use it!</span></span></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">An Overview of Basic Scrapbook Materials and Tools</span></h2>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Albums</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Scrapbook albums come in a wide variety of sizes and formats.  The 12&#8243; x 12&#8243; is the most common size used, but albums can also be found in 6&#8243;x6&#8243;, 8&#8243;x8&#8243;, 9&#8243;x9&#8243; and 8 1/2&#8243; x 11&#8243; you choose which is best for you.  Albums are available in a wide array of colours, patterns and prints.  The industry standard is the top-loading postbound album. </span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Paper/Cardstock</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Cardstock and paper come in a plethora of colors and patterns.  Your primary goal is to be sure the paper or cardstock you use is acid free (<a href="http://ezscrap.net/3042/acids-affect-on-scrapbooking.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">see Acid&#8217;s Affect on Scrapbooks</span></a>).  The choice of which paper or cardstock to use is yours to make, but consider the theme you are using and color you want to accent (see our articles: <a href="http://ezscrap.net/102/color-can-enhance-scrapbook-pages.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Color Can Enhance Scrapbook Pages</span></a> and <a href="http://ezscrap.net/113/choosing-a-scrapbook-color-scheme.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Choosing a Scrapbook Color Scheme</span> </a>for more detailed information).  For scrapbook paper sources see <a href="http://ezscrap.net/1545/scrapbook-paper.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Scrapbook Paper</span></a>.</span></p>
<h4 style="padding-left: 60px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Papers: Printed, Patterned, Specialty Papers and Vellum</span></h4>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Because paper is the primary element or ingredient&#8211;next to photorgraphs&#8211;the selection of a paper is very important to focus on your theme.  Lignin and acid free papers should always be used.  When using handmade (<a href="http://ezscrap.net/451/making-hand-made-paper.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">see our article on Making Hand Made Paper</span></a><span style="color: #000000;">)and specialty papers ensure they are lignin free as well as acid free.  Papers come in varied sizes just like album covers.</span></span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Adhesives</span></span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">If you can&#8217;t attach your photos and embellishments to your scrapbook pages then you don&#8217;t have a scrapbook.  There is broad array of different types of adhesives and glues to choose from in the market place.   Some adhesives have special functions while others have been designed for ease and convience of use.  What works best for you depends on the project you are working on.  For more in depth information on a wide variety of adhesives you can purchase and use see our articles:  <a href="http://ezscrap.net/245/information-about-adhesives-and-glues.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Information About Adhesives and Glues</span></a> and <a href="http://ezscrap.net/1149/scrapbook-glue-and-adhesive-product-information.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Scrapbook Glue and Adhesive Product Information.</span></a></span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Embellishments</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">A scrapbook page really isn&#8217;t complete without a few touches to add interest and help direct focus on your books&#8217;s theme.  Embellishments are the things you add to give your page character and a sense of your personality.  They can be manufactured: metals, rubber stamping, eyelets and brads, machine stitching; fibers and ribbons, stickers, chalk and paints; or they can be elements of memorablilia: locks of hair, ticket stubs, pieces of cloth from a favorite piece of clothing, pressed flowers, etc.  For more information and ideas about embellishments see our articles:  <a href="http://ezscrap.net/1965/a-scrapbook-sticker-technique-to-use.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">A Scrapbook Sticker Technique to Use</span></a><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span>or  <a href="http://ezscrap.net/1949/using-scrapbook-stickers.html">Using Scrapbook Stickers</a>; <a href="http://ezscrap.net/250/basics-of-rubber-stamping.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Basic of Rubbert Stamping</span></a><span style="color: #0000ff;">; </span><a href="http://ezscrap.net/258/chalk-it-up.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Chalk It Up</span> </a>or <a href="http://ezscrap.net/266/chalking-technique-and-tips.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Chalking Technique and Tips</span></a>; <a href="http://ezscrap.net/79/design-accents-and-embellishments.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Design Accents and Embellishments</span></a>; <a href="http://ezscrap.net/2061/embellish-with-liquid-applique.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Embellish with Liquid Applique</span></a>; <a href="http://ezscrap.net/493/machine-stitching-scrapbook-pages.html">Machine Stitching Scrapbook Pages</a>.  Each of these articles is filled with helpful information and products you can purchase.</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"> Pens and Journaling</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">If you haven&#8217;t or aren&#8217;t making notations, comments and journaling in your scrapbook pages, you are missing one of the prime objectives of scrapping&#8211;telling a story with pictures and words.  Embellishments and other elements are nice touches and add interest to your pages, but the core of the page should be photos and journal or comments written to give clarity and specific notation of identification.  See our articles on <a href="http://ezscrap.net/706/what-you-should-do-about-journaling-in-your-scrapbook-pages.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Journaling In Your Scrapbook Pages</span></a>;  <a href="http://ezscrap.net/125/fonts-help-when-journaling-scrapbook-pages.html">Fonts Help When Journaling Scrapbook Pages</a>;  <a href="http://ezscrap.net/804/what-you-should-do-about-lettering-in-your-scrapbook-pages.html">What You Should Do About Lettering In Your Scrapbook Pages</a> and <a href="http://ezscrap.net/125/fonts-help-when-journaling-scrapbook-pages.html">Fonts Help When Journaling Scrapbook Pages</a> for more information on this important task in creating your scrapbook pages.</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"> Tools</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">This is a broad heading which covers a miriad of factors.  Tools are implements or instruments used to shape, form or finish an item.  Tools can be those used by hand or they could be machine tools where mechanical assistance is added.  Here are some articles that address some, but by no means, an complete list or treatise on all of the tools available for use in your scrapbook pursuits:</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://ezscrap.net/237/basic-scrapbook-cropping-tools.html">Basic Scrapbook Cropping Tools</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/213/basic-tools-for-beginning-scrapbookers.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Basic Tools for Beginning Scrapbookers</span></a><br />
</span></span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a title="Permanent Link: An Embossing Scoring Tool for Making Hinges or Folds" rel="bookmark" href="http://ezscrap.net/1098/an-embossing-scoring-tool-for-making-hinges-or-folds.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">An Embossing Scoring Tool for Making Hinges or Folds</span></a>  (Scor-it)<br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/239/basic-scrapbook-cutting-tools.html">Basic Scrapbook Cutting Tools</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2870/bone-folder.html">Bone Folder</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/3059/centering-ruler.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Centering Ruler</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2599/folding-scrapbookcraft-table.html">Folding Scrapbook/Craft Table</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2614/portable-scrapbook-or-craft-table.html">Portable Scrapbook or Craft Table</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2114/ezview%e2%84%a2-scrapbook-workspace-desk.html">EZView™ &#8211; Scrapbook Workspace Desk</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2111/ezview%e2%84%a2-scrapbook-workspace-desk-top.html">EZView™ &#8211; Scrapbook Workspace Desk Top</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2553/scrap-n-stow-portable-scrapbookingcraft-table.html">Scrap-N-Stow Portable Scrapbooking/Craft Table</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2541/scrapbook-and-craft-work-tables.html">Scrapbook and Craft Work Tables</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2852/finding-used-scrapbooking-tools-and-supplies.html">Finding Used Scrapbooking Tools and Supplies</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2703/fiskars-personal-paper-trimmers.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Fiskars Personal Paper Trimmers</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2084/giant-scrapbook-cutting-board.html">Giant Scrapbook Cutting Board</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2454/cricut-gypsy-portable-personal-handheld-design-studio.html">Gypsy Portable Personal Handheld Design Studio</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2689/martha-stewart-scrapbook-and-crafting-supplies.html">Martha Stewart Scrapbook and Crafting Supplies</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2162/newest-scrapbook-products.html">Newest Scrapbook Products</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/1709/pazzles-inspiration-electronic-cutter.html">Pazzles Inspiration Electronic Cutter</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2666/quickutz-letterpress-combo.html">QuicKutz Letterpress Combo</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/174/scrapbook-cropping-tools.html">Scrapbook Cropping Tools</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/323/scrapbook-die-machine-cut-and-embossing.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Scrapbook Die Machine &#8211; Cut and Embossing</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/269/scrapbook-embossing-using-impression-tools.html">Scrapbook Embossing Using Impression Tools</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2085/scrapbook-self-healing-cutting-board.html">Scrapbook Self-Healing Cutting Board </a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/1103/scrapbooking-punches.html">Scrapbooking Punches</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/1602/slice-cordless-cutter-machine.html">Slice Cordless Cutter Machine </a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2191/tag-curler-tool.html">Tag Curler Tool</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/1689/scor-pal-measuring-scoring-board.html">Scor-Pal Measuring &amp; Scoring Board</a></span></span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Workspace Organizers and Totes</span></span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">As you get involved in creating scrapbook pages and books you will find that having order and organization will be a helpful practice.  There are a ton of &#8220;small&#8221; things you use as you develop your pages.  Keeping them in an appropriate place for ease of access, and having them not mix with other elements is important.  Beacuse this fun paper crafting hobby can be portable, having the right totes and carriers will like wise be a boon to your being able to get your projects done with the least amount of hassel by taking what you need when you need it.  Here are some articles to help you in this important part of your craft efforts:</span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 60px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">T</span><a href="http://ezscrap.net/1025/the-scraprack.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">he ScrapRack</span></a><br />
<span style="color: #0000ff;">T</span><a href="http://ezscrap.net/2116/the-craft-box%e2%84%a2-scrapbooking-workspace.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">he Craft Box™ &#8211; Scrapbooking Workspace</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/1014/the-original-scrapbox-storage-workspace.html">The Original Scrapbox (Storage &amp; Workspace)</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/1037/scrapbook-storage-and-organization.html">Scrapbook Storage and Organization<br />
</a><a href="http://ezscrap.net/2097/scrapbook-storage-drawers.html">Scrapbook Storage Drawers</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/64/scrapbook-work-place-organization.html">Scrapbook Work Place Organization</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/2101/scrapbook-ribbon-box-dispenser.html">Scrapbook Ribbon Box Dispenser</a><br />
<a href="http://ezscrap.net/966/scrapbook-furniture-armoire.html">Scrapbook Furniture-Armoire</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Scrapbooking is a wonderful craft.  Taking the time along with the useful products and tools available to you today, and you can create masterpieces for your books and pages.  Remember this is not a complete treatise on all of the materials and products available to you, but this information should give you a good start.</span></span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scrapbook creations need the help of a good ruler.  A centering ruler is a plus. A centering ruler is a very useful tool for scrapbooking use.  The prime benefit of a centering ruler is to quickly and easily figure out centering objects that are in relationship to one another.  Calculation and measuring with out the [...]<p><a href="http://ezscrap.net/3059/centering-ruler.html">Centering Ruler</a> is a post from: <a href="http://ezscrap.net">ezscrap.net</a></p>



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color: #0000ff;">Scrapbook creations need the help of a good ruler.  A centering ruler is a plus.</span></h2>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">A centering ruler is a very useful tool for scrapbooking use.  The prime benefit of a centering ruler is to quickly and easily figure out centering objects that are in relationship to one another.  Calculation and measuring with out the benefit of a centering ruler can provide uneven results.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Layouts are much easier to handle with the help of a centering ruler.  Little or no guess work is involved.  There are enough other issues to have to deal with than guessing the center points of related objects.  This tool is especially  perfect for centering words on your scrapbook or craft projects.</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">EK Tools &#8211; Centering Ruler Pro</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">EK Success has a great tool&#8211;their <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244674&amp;b=165660&amp;m=7429&amp;afftrack=&amp;urllink=store%2Escrapbook%2Ecom%2Fek%2Dekpl5006%2Ehtml" target="_blank">Centering Ruler Pro</a>&#8211;that was designed primarily for help in your centering tasks.  This 2&#8243; x 15&#8243; ruler offers these benefits:</span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;">Flexible &#8211; allows for perfect center alignment on flat and 3-dimensional objects</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">7&#8243; measurement from right or left of center </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Easy to read &#8220;black and white&#8221; numbers which can be read on both dark and light surfaces</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Has both inches and metric measuring gauges<br />
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<li><span style="color: #000000;">Has a sticker release surface so you can use the ruler to line up stickers&#8211;lettering in particular&#8211;for perfect centering</span></li>
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