Scrapbook My Life

A continuation of yesterday’s post, with more frugal scrapbooking ideas….

• When you purchase a top-loading album, save the white paper for matting photos or printing journaling instead of purchasing white cardstock at the scrapbook store.  Removing this paper from the album’s page protectors will also make your finished scrapbook less bulky.
• Larger paper scraps can be used to mat photos or print journaling, but even the smallest scraps can still find a home on your layout.  Turn tiny patterned paper and cardstock scraps into unique handmade paper.  You can find instructions online or at your local library.  Making your own paper adds a custom touch to your layouts, especially if you add leaves and flowers from your garden to the paper pulp.  Another good way to use up your scraps is by creating custom collage photo corners or serendipity squares. 
•   Use up leftover alphabet stickers in various fonts by creating a ransom note title for your layout.  Coat the stickers with gesso, then paint with acrylic paints in colors to coordinate with your page.
• When you’re finished with a sheet of stickers, use the background as adhesive to adhere fibers and ribbons to back of your layout.  It might not look as pretty as purchased adhesive products, but you won’t be able to see it anyway once your layout is inside the page protector.

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