Thanks for stopping by! I believe scrapbooking is all about preserving memories. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or beginner, I think you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you here at the Café. I hope to provide tips, inspiration & information about scrapbooking resources. I’ll also be available to help you tackle any challenges you may face. So, sit a spell, browse the menu categories and enjoy a “fresh cup” of inspiration in the galleries. I look forward to scrapping with you…
Have you ever had your heart set on a classic white space layout only to find it feeling a bit lackluster in the end? You’re not alone. As trendy as white space tends to get from time to time, it can still be a challenge to strike a good balance. Today I have a quick and easy fix that will help dress up a white space layout without losing the negative space. Unfamiliar with white space layouts? Read on… What…
Well, in last week’s “Recoloring – Part 4” post I promised to give you a break from coloring. So today will be a little easier and hopefully more fun. And, if you’ve seen my post about an “Out of Bounds” effect, the featured image at the top may look a little familiar. The image in my original post was angled but not in the same way as the one above. That image is a great example of a warped frame…
Whether you’re a traditional or digital scrapbooker, iNSD is one of the best weekends of the year. Saturday, May 2nd is inter-National Scrapbooking Day but the celebrations have already begun. Many online festivities and sales are already underway and some will stretch into the coming week. What a great weekend for all scrapbookers across the world. We should celebrate all the photos, papers, embellishments and moments of inspired creativity. But most importantly, we need to capture the stories that make…
We’re now in week 4 of recoloring. I never planned that tips to recolor would span weeks. But I shouldn’t be surprised; we all know I can get wordy. And in my own defense, I really try to give you as much info and details as I can. My primary goal is always to help you be successful in your creative endeavors. Just please know I try very hard to keep it as short and sweet as I possibly can….
Over the last two weeks I’ve shown you how to recolor a variety of elements using the Color Blend Mode method. In last week’s “Recolor – Part 2” post I showed you how to recolor multi-layered and multi-colored objects. Up until now, you’ve seen what kind of limitations this method presents. Using this method has required that the object to be recolored has a similar tint or shade as the desired new color. Today that’s about to change as I…