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How to Make a Travel Journal

July 16, 2016 by Francine Clouden

This tutorial shares how kids can make a simple travel journal, but it can work for anyone! I’m thinking of whipping up a couple for my son and I for an upcoming weekend trip.

The album is made from scratch … Read More...

How to Make a Cascading Pocket Mini Album

July 14, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Try this fast and easy 5″ x 8″ mini album that uses a variation of the Stack the Deck binding method by Laura Dennison.

The intricate construction will leave you with a unique mini album that you can decorate in … Read More...

How To Make Paper Envelopes

July 13, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Don’t buy envelopes for those special cards and invitations, make your own! A collection of templates and tutorials on how to make paper envelopes.

Use them for sending snail mail, or for adding to scrapbook pages to hold journaling or … Read More...

How to Make a Pocket flap Mini Album

July 11, 2016 by Francine Clouden

How to make a pocket flap mini album

Mini albums with pockets are really great if you have lots of extra photos or memorabilia you want to include.

This video tutorial from Anne’s Paper Creations will show you how to construct a pocket flap mini-album from scratch.

Once … Read More...

How to Make String-tie Envelopes to use as Paper Pockets

July 6, 2016 by Francine Clouden

How to make string tie envelopes to use as paper pocketsAre you wondering how to make paper pockets? Here’s one idea for making paper pockets for your scrapbooks and minibooks. String tie envelopes are a great way to save memorabilia or include hidden journaling on a page.

This tutorial takes … Read More...

4 Steps to the Perfect Travel Journal

July 5, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Traveling this summer? Check out these four tips from Kimberly Kalil to the perfect no-stress travel journal.

She’s broken down how she was able to physically document a recent trip to Europe by keeping these four things in mind. Most … Read More...

Tutorial | Ice-Cream Cone Summer Scrapbook Album

June 27, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Isn’t this a fun idea? A summer scrapbook mini-album in the shape of an ice-cream cone! What better shape to capture summer?

Get all the steps in this detailed tutorial by Virginia Nebel, and make one, or a whole bunch

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 DIY Magnetic Album Tutorial

April 7, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Make this mini travel album entirely from scratch. It has a handy magnetic cover, so it will stay shut when not in use. The body of the book is made using an accordion technique.

You’ll need chipboard, patterned papers, plain … Read More...

15 Planners & Journals to Make or Print at Home

January 22, 2016 by Francine Clouden

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It seems like we have lots of notebook lovers reading the blog, so here’s another round up of fantastic notebooks and journal ideas.

If you want to resist buying the notebooks you see at the store, why not make your … Read More...

Small Scrapbook Sketches: 6×8 One-Page Layouts

December 8, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Check out this bunch of free sketches from Lisa Moorefield for small scrapbook pages. They would make great layouts for mini-albums, or those doing Project Life or December Daily in smaller formats.

You’ll find 18 single-page small scrapbook sketches with

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Advent Calendar + December Daily 2 in 1

November 16, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Combine your Advent Calendar and December Daily into one beautiful and simple project. Magali explains how she did this by:

1. Decorating 24 pockets, once for each day of Advent

2. Placing a tag with an activity for each day

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Thankful Tag Mini Album

November 12, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Thankful Tag Mini Album by Danielle Flanders

Here’s another take on a mini-album for November, this time using tag shapes. Danielle Flanders blended cardstock and patterned paper tags with tag shaped photos in this gorgeous mini-book about being thankful for her family. She put this album together … Read More...

 “Give Thanks” Mini Album | Get Ready to Scrapbook Thanksgiving

November 10, 2015 by Francine Clouden

 

Take a walk through this beautiful Give Thanks mini album by Patti Milazzo. if you want to get a head start on scrapping Thanksgiving, you could use this to inspire you to make a blank mini book, and then … Read More...

Totally Shabby Chic December Daily

November 4, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Ladies, you have to check out this wonderful, Shabby Chic December Daily album. I love how this has such a junk journal look. It’s pulled together using a variety of eclectic supplies, proving that you don’t need to have perfectly … Read More...

  Freebie | 4 SVG  Ice-cream Cut Files

August 10, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Free SVG ice-Cream Cut Files

I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice-cream! Corny, I know, but still fun! What;s even more fun is this set of four SVG ice cream cut files. great for embellishing those summer  scrapbook pages and mini-books.

Or send … Read More...

Two Ways to DIY a Smash Book Scrapbook

July 30, 2015 by Francine Clouden

If you’re looking for a simple way to document family memories, especially during the busy time that is summer vacation, check out these two tutorials explaining how you can make DIY Smash books. Smash books are simpley notebooks that you … Read More...

Free SVG Cut Files | Cookware

July 29, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Free SVG Files for Cricut_cookware

Are you always scrapping about food? Or that perfect cup of coffee or tea? Family get-togethers and other occasions always involve some kind of meal right? Do you like to make mini-books and cards with a cooking element? How about … Read More...

Library Pocket Mini Book Instructions

July 10, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Use the template and instructions from Scrapbook Crazy, to make a mini book from library pockets. With these basic instructions you can make and customize minialbums and minibooks to suit any theme or occasion. A free downloadable template is included … Read More...

Top 10 Posts Week Ending May 2nd

May 3, 2015 by Francine Clouden

Top 10 Posts on Scrapbooking at Craft Gossip Week ending May 2nd 2015

10. Freebie | Mother’s Day Gift Tags

9. Tutorial | 15 Minute Spring Garland

Tutorial - 15 Minute Spring Garland

8. Tutorial | Cupcake Holder Flowers

Tutorial - Cupcake Holder Flowers

7. Tutorial | Flower Card

Stamped flower card by Deb Duty

6. Tutorial | Embroider a Scrapbook Background

Tutorial - How to Embroider a Scrapbook Background - The Paper Curator

5. Tutorial | How to Make Washi Tape

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DIY Accordion Photo Book

May 1, 2015 by Francine Clouden

DIY Accordion Photo Book by Kristi Murphy

Are you looking for a meaningful gift to give for Mother’s Dqay, or maybe you just want to put together a quick album too document some recent memories? try making this accordion mini-album from scratch! You can use fabric or … Read More...

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