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Scrapbooking Tips And Tricks For Photos And Images
When you're incorporating pictures of any kind into your scrap
book, why not set them off with an unusual finish? This could be
an original idea for a border or frame -- or an arrangement of
several items on the page to add a little drama. Here are a
couple of tips that might do well for a children's album --
perhaps a keepsake baby scrapbook, or just a page for a boy or
girl.
Adding Dimension To Your Photos
One good way to add dimension to images is to use double stick
foam squares. These are pieces of double stick foam tape that
literally allow items to pop out at your reader adding realism to
items. This trick is especially useful in children's art and
educational scrapbooks.
Simply cut the foam tape into whatever shape and size you
want. Then, attach to shape onto your scrapbook page. These 3D
foam squares are available from most craft suppliers.
Pop Up Windows To Enhance Baby Scrapbooks
Everyone who has ever read with children knows how much they
love pop-up books. And very young children adore those books in
which they 'lift the flap' to find what's hidden in the picture
underneath. So why not build some pop up windows into your baby
boy or girl scrapbook?!
This fun trick allows items to be viewed and then hidden once
again. It's a great technique for educational scrapbooks where
text outside the window asks a question and the answer is held
inside the window.
To make a pop up window, divide a piece of paper into three
sections. This paper can either match, complement, or contrast
with your background color. Next, paste the middle section of
your pop up window to your background. Place your object or
photograph on top of this middle section. Then, simply close the
window.
A nice bow or other embellishment can also be added onto the
outside of these windows to add an elegant touch.
Nigel Patterson is a writer on arts and crafts and the
publisher of Create Your Own Scrapbooks, a website devoted to
scrapbook
ideas, tips and tricks.
Visit his website for new and imaginative scrapbook techniques
-- so you can maintain your most treasured mementos and present
them artistically for you, your family and your friends to
enjoy.
 MORE RESOURCES updated Wed. February / 05 / 2025
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