Scrapbook My Life

Surprisingly, you don’t need to spend a fortune to create scrapbooks future generations will cherish! Stick to your budget and make the most of the supplies you’ve got.

• You don’t need to mat every photo on a layout; matting photos will quickly use up your supply of cardstock. For a cheaper alternative to matting, outline photos with chalk. Using a pencil, lightly trace the outline of your photo onto the paper. Use a sponge applicator to apply chalk over the traced lines in a rapid up and down motion. You can also create the illusion of photo mats by placing multiple photos close to one another.
• When you are matting a large photo for a layout, cut away the inside of the mat and save the extra paper for another project. You won’t be able to see the cut after the picture is place on top and your album will be less bulky.
• Stop using so much adhesive on your pages! For example, you can snip your Hermafix tabs in half and use just one half on each corner of your photo. It will stick just as well and you’ll have more money left to spend on other supplies. Remember, your plastic page protectors will also help keep items attached to your page.