Scrapbook My Life

In continuation of yesterday’s post, here are a few more ideas to consider when creating frugal scrapbook embellishments:

• Save ribbon from gift baskets and presents you’ve received to use as a pretty page borders.
• Make your own patterned paper by scanning interesting bits of fabric or flat objects and printing onto white cardstock or the back side of unwanted patterned paper. Just remember that even though it might seem like a great money saving tip, it’s a violation of copyright law to scan and reuse copies of purchased patterned papers.
• Create your own textured cardstock by folding your paper and letting the creases add texture and dimension to your layout. Add chalk or ink to enhance the look. Another easy way to add texture to a sheet of cardstock is to dry emboss a background with a stencil and stylus.
• Pull buttons from old shirts to use as the centers of silk flowers.
• Create a simple geometric background by layering various sized circles or squares cut from scrap paper over your cardstock. Although it’s a bit more expensive than other types of adhesives, a Xyron 150 is especially handy for this technique because it will let you turn small punched or die cut shapes into your own stickers.
• Break out your sewing machine to embellish your layouts. Use different types of stitches to create photo mats and page borders. If you don’t have access to a sewing machine, hand stitching will work just as well.

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