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Cute Handmade Photo Albums – Cinch Binding 2 Ways

Posted on July 16, 2014August 3, 2017 by Lacy

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I decided to play around with my Cinch binding tool today. As you can see, I have the Cinch that produces round holes but it is available with square holes as well. Here are two handmade photo albums.

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Scrapbook Page Layouts – When You Only Have Minutes

Posted on July 9, 2014July 24, 2017 by Lacy

One of the number one reasons people don’t scrapbook to preserve their memories is time. I hear this more often than you think: “I just don’t have time.” A close second is “I am not creative.”

Scrapbook page layouts do not have to take hours to put together, and they don’t have to be overly embellished. Here is a quick page layout that I put together in minutes that is both simple and lovely. This one is perfect for a one picture layout. Continue reading “Scrapbook Page Layouts – When You Only Have Minutes” →

7 Fun Uses for Leftover Scrapbook Paper

Posted on July 8, 2014July 6, 2017 by Lacy

Using your leftover scrapbook paper is good for your scrapbook budget. How many times have you completed a project and ended up with lots of leftover paper, ribbon, unused letters? Here are 7 fun uses for leftover scrap paper. Continue reading “7 Fun Uses for Leftover Scrapbook Paper” →

Uses for Scrap Paper (with pictures)

Posted on July 7, 2014March 22, 2017 by Lacy

There are so many uses for leftover scrapbook paper. There is no need to throw away your scraps. I have made use of my scraps to make an envelope album. You can also include tags and additional photo mats.

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Two Peas in a Bucket Etsy Store – Great News!

Posted on July 1, 2014July 6, 2017 by Lacy

Just a quick note to say that I am so glad to know that Two Peas in a Bucket has an Etsy store for their exclusive wood and flair designs. They already have just under 300 items up on the site. They are listed under ItsLikeThisLLC and you should check it out here. With so many scrapbook stores shutting their doors, I am just happy to know that Two Peas will still have some presence on the web with their Etsy shop. I will certainly be stopping by to check it out frequently.

Packing for a Scrapbook Retreat: 6 Key Must Haves

Posted on June 30, 2014August 14, 2023 by Lacy

****UPDATED ON 08/14/2023

So you are headed to a scrapbook bed and breakfast or retreat and you don’t know what to pack. You’ve come to the right place for some tips on how to pack for this type of retreat because through trial and error, over-packing and leaving behind much needed items, I have learned the hard way how to organize to get the most out of the time away. This ensures that more projects get completed and less organizing and reorganizing goes on at the retreat.

However, before you pack even so much as an eyelet, check to see what tools and items are available for use at the retreat home. Most scrapbook retreats have a list of tools available right on their website and usually include die cut machines like Cricut and/or Silhouette and basic cartridges. Please note that most require you bring your own mat if they provide a die cutting machine.

This initial check will keep you from packing unnecessary and bulky items like certain punches, die cutting machines, embossing machines, etc. Continue reading “Packing for a Scrapbook Retreat: 6 Key Must Haves” →

Smart Gifts for Scrapbookers – Do’s and Don’t’s

Posted on June 26, 2014July 6, 2017 by Lacy

Scrapbooking Cupcakes

So it is your favorite scrapbooker’s birthday (or other special day) and you don’t know anything about this scrapbook stuff, right? You just know she loves to craft and would be thrilled to open up a bag or box of scrapbook goodies for her special day.

Take it from me, you are right, but I know you need more to go on because there are so many different tools, adhesives, embellishments, and until you met her you thought a Cricut was just an insect.

Well you are in luck, as I have compiled a list of smart gifts for scrapbookers so that you don’t end up duplicating expensive items or buying things that are really not her style.

Hopefully this will help you to buy a thoughtful gift and save you a lot of time and money and stressing about your choice. Continue reading “Smart Gifts for Scrapbookers – Do’s and Don’t’s” →

Using Recycled Materials for Scrapbooking

Posted on June 25, 2014July 25, 2017 by Lacy

Using recycled materials for scrapbooking is “green” so we feel good about reducing the need for conventional waste disposal. It is cost effective because we are saving money by using what we already have, and both challenging and fun because it is interesting to see what we can do with items we would otherwise trash or throw in the recycle bin. Here are 3 suggestions: Continue reading “Using Recycled Materials for Scrapbooking” →

Scrapbooking on a Budget

Posted on June 22, 2014February 14, 2019 by Lacy

Using Found Objects

Updated on 2/14/2019

If you are scrapbooking on a budget, paper crafting does not have to break the bank when you work smarter and get a little creative. Believe it or not, we all have things lying around the house, or more specifically in our own craft space, that can be used to save us time and money without sacrificing quality and design while creating our masterpieces. Here are 3 common examples to help us scrapbook on a budget. Continue reading “Scrapbooking on a Budget” →