Scrapbooking Quotes From Teresa
Just as pieces stitched together in a quilt warm our bodies, scrapbooks bind together memories to warm our hearts.
When life gives you scraps, make something with them.
Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn't all a dream?
The album we've made is much more than a book.
It's worth even more than the time that it took.
Just as pieces stitched together in a quilt warm our bodies, scrapbooks bind together memories to warm our hearts.
When life gives you scraps, make something with them.
Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn't all a dream?
The album we've made is much more than a book.
It's worth even more than the time that it took.
Labels: Quotes, Scrapbooking
I've had this idea for several years now, ever since I started using scrapbooking paper to cover my journals. But the other day on Apartment Therapy, I saw my idea realized into reality. My idea was to buy scrapbooking paper and frame them as cheap art.A look through my scrapbooks would make it obvious that one idea I love over and over again is the idea of a wall with three or four rows of framed images in a grid pattern, usually four rows horizontal and three framed images across.
The draw of scrapbook paper would be (aside from it being only 50 cents a sheet) that it could be easily changed depending on the season, or if you redecorate, or if you find other prints that you like. The person who has done this at Apartment Therapy seems to have done this with random sheets, but I would have mine in a common colour palette of pinks and greens, so that each one would pick up on a colour of the previous one and there would be a "flow" of colour from one frame to the next even if the graphic or print were very different, such as a floral print to a geometric one.
Labels: Art, Home decor, Scrapbooking
A Weekend of Scrapbooking
0 Comments Published by Alexandria on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 5:49 p.m..
With it being a long weekend here and Easter being relatively low key celebration-wise for my family, I had lots of time to work on my scrapbooking. I spent last weekend ripping pages out of magazines and yesterday I spent it cutting and trimming my clippings. And today I spent the afternoon gluing my clippings into my books.
It's amazing (and surprising) how quickly time passes when you're scrapbooking, whatever the task, whether it's ripping pages, cutting clippings or gluing, you can settle down with all of your supplies around you, the music blaring or the TV on for company, and when you look up next, a few hours has zipped right by!
That was the case this afternoon. I settled down on the floor of my living room early this afternoon with the curtains thrown back to let the sunlight in and to watch the flurries outside (yes, it's snowing in spring -- it's Canada afterall). I turned the TV onto the Food Network and started filling in those empty white pages of my scrapbook. This was shortly around 1 p.m. When I looked up next it was nearly 3 p.m.!
Getting ready for my afternoon of scrapbooking with my current book in progress (Volume 7), my cutting board (to trim those pages that hang over the edge of the book page), and my little red caddy of "tools": my orange scissors, two pairs of edged-scissors (one in the shape of scallops and one in a curvy border), an x-acto knife, a rule (to make sure those edges are straight), a gluestick and the basket to hold scraps of cut paper for the garbage.
Midway through the afternoon: Scrapbooking, it can be a messy hobby! All my clippings spread out all around me in a semi-circle. Thank goodness I live alone and don't have pets. A dog (because if I had a pet, I would more likely have a dog than a cat since I am allergic to them) would jump all over me and my stuff while scrapbooking and I wouldn't be able to sit on the floor and work on my scrapbooking. And well, other people, they would just disturb my "scrapbooking zen."
I finally stopped when I reached the end of the gluestick, which surprisingly happens to me a lot. There isn't a lot of glue in those gluesticks! So I ran out to get more gluesticks and will be back at it this afternoon, because despite the few hours I put in this afternoon, I still have a lot more to glue into my book.
It's amazing (and surprising) how quickly time passes when you're scrapbooking, whatever the task, whether it's ripping pages, cutting clippings or gluing, you can settle down with all of your supplies around you, the music blaring or the TV on for company, and when you look up next, a few hours has zipped right by!
That was the case this afternoon. I settled down on the floor of my living room early this afternoon with the curtains thrown back to let the sunlight in and to watch the flurries outside (yes, it's snowing in spring -- it's Canada afterall). I turned the TV onto the Food Network and started filling in those empty white pages of my scrapbook. This was shortly around 1 p.m. When I looked up next it was nearly 3 p.m.!
Getting ready for my afternoon of scrapbooking with my current book in progress (Volume 7), my cutting board (to trim those pages that hang over the edge of the book page), and my little red caddy of "tools": my orange scissors, two pairs of edged-scissors (one in the shape of scallops and one in a curvy border), an x-acto knife, a rule (to make sure those edges are straight), a gluestick and the basket to hold scraps of cut paper for the garbage.
Midway through the afternoon: Scrapbooking, it can be a messy hobby! All my clippings spread out all around me in a semi-circle. Thank goodness I live alone and don't have pets. A dog (because if I had a pet, I would more likely have a dog than a cat since I am allergic to them) would jump all over me and my stuff while scrapbooking and I wouldn't be able to sit on the floor and work on my scrapbooking. And well, other people, they would just disturb my "scrapbooking zen."
I finally stopped when I reached the end of the gluestick, which surprisingly happens to me a lot. There isn't a lot of glue in those gluesticks! So I ran out to get more gluesticks and will be back at it this afternoon, because despite the few hours I put in this afternoon, I still have a lot more to glue into my book.
Labels: Scrapbooking
Yesterday afternoon while trying (and failing) to make the clock tick faster so that the long weekend could finally start, I was procrastinating by reading one of my interior decorating blogs, decor8, I found my mothership. I found kinfolk just like me. People who meticulously cut images that they love from magazines and glue them into scrapbooks. Or inspiration journals as they call them.
Here is what some of their scrapbooks look like (I just love looking at other people's scrapbooks, seeing what inspires them -- especially when I see something that I've included in mine, too!):
Here is the post about inspiration journals:
Victoria does it. I do it. Marieke Berghuis is huge into it. Irina Troitskaya makes her living from it. And Jason constantly blogs about it and even creates the goods to do it. So I ask you, do you journal?
I maintain several. One is a written one, a "diary" of sorts that I've actually been writing since I was 7 years old. Then there are the more artistic journals where I draw and paste words and images that tell a story of what I'm feeling at that moment. These are a bit more personal, so I don't share them with everyone. Finally, there are my inspiration books that contain hundreds of clipped pages that inspire me or my work. These I freely share with anyone that is interested.
Aside from being an amazing spot to catch all of your thoughts, dreams, fears and I-can't-believe-I said-that moments, journals give you an outlet to plug into, a place to collect everything that you 'see' in your head and translate it into the pages of a book through words, images from magazines, photos, stamps, ticket stubs, fabric and paint swatches, wrapping paper, anything that can help you tell a story or create something to inspire you. You can create books according to category, i.e. bedrooms, baths, living rooms, outdoor spaces or by object, like art, chairs, or whatever it is that you are passionate about.
I encourage you to start a journal of your own. You'll absolutely love doing it. If you don't like to write, and many people don't, then go for more of a visual journal like some of those shown above. It's quite relaxing to sit down and cut + paste your thoughts into books. You'll be surprised by how much you'll learn about yourself. If you'd like to get started, click here for a DIY guide on how to create your own Look Book.
Have fun, explore, enjoy, JOURNAL! posted by decor8 @ 4/05/2007
The DIY guide is a bit much for me however. I mean, everyone who has seen my scrapbooks thought I was obsessive. But they have obviously never met these people, who are meticulous down to the kind of scissors that are being used:
It's time to have fun with this little DIY project that I've pulled together for you. All you need is a book, adhesive, scissors and plenty of clippings!
If you're getting ready to renovate a space, compiling a book like this (also known as a 'look book') before you throw yourself into a design project will help you pull the process together. It's also fun to simply create these books to inspire you and pull you out of that occasional design rut.
Step One: Locate an artist's notebook - something spiral bound and thick with pages measuring at least 8.5" x 11" (bienfang is good). You can use one book per room (i.e. living room inspiration), or you can divide one book into sections for each room in your house. My books have everything thrown together, however I'm soon to begin working on new ones that will be organized according to room. must. get. organized.
Step Two: Purchase a good pair of scissors. I use a standard pair of Fiskars with the typical orange handle. I like the ones with the micro tip for trimming those pesky edges. Pay attention to how you clip - pretend you are laying out a magazine page. Make it look pretty, not clunky. Make sure what you're pasting fits the pages, you don't want to close your book and see clippings sticking out everywhere. No, no!
Step Three: Avoid using a glue stick, they'll give your pages the bubble effect. Instead use my favorite, Tombow mono-adhesive. You can find these online or at your local craft store. They are more expensive at craft stores, so unless you have a coupon for your local craft emporium, purchase them online. Order 6-12 at a time. I know it sounds like a lot, but these little guys go fast. (I suggest shopping at Dick Blick and Charette.)
Step Four: Cut and paste, baby! Scour magazines, catalogs, books, or even online (blogs!) to find things that you know you'll want to refer back to again and again. If you find something in a blog, simply print it out in color, trim, and paste it into your book. You can add articles that you enjoyed, quotes, ads, fabric swatches, paint chips, pretty business cards, font styles you like, stamps - get creative and have fun with it. No one is going to grade or judge your book, this is your personal space. You can even doodle on your pages and add handwritten comments describing why you like something you've pasted - these all lend a personal touch.
When it's time to renovate, you can refer to your books as your guide since they'll assist you throughout the decision making process. Something so visual will most definitely pick you up when you're feeling stuck in a design rut - you'll have your trusty look book to turn to, it will get you back on track!
Before I consult with clients, I always ask them to pull together a folder of clippings that define their design style. I'm often so surprised when I meet with them and they pull out spiral bound notebooks stuffed with articles and clippings that they've collected for me. They always remark how grateful they are that I gave them homework because it helped them to pinpoint their design style. It also helps them to better communicate their vision with me because it's easier to express personal style on paper than through words. At least for most of us.
I hope you have fun with your look book, and if you you'd like to send me a photo of yours, I'd be happy to post your book so we can all have a look.
So even if I am not as obsessive as they are, I do adore having had the opportunity to peek at their books and seeing what makes them tick, where they draw their inspiration from and what ideas they may have that I can draw from.
sfgirlbybay's Inspiration Books (in her own words)
If you have happened to have followed sfgirlbybay for a while, you'll know that I have kept inspiration journals for the past few years. I used to let the many pages I pulled from design and shelter magazines pile up to ridiculous heights. Sometimes I'd actually organize them into individual folders; fashion, recipes, craft ideas, interior design, photography etc. and then watch them collect dust. But one day an old boyfriend of mine shared with me his journals. Hundreds of scraps of newspaper and magazine clippings, personal thoughts, ideas and anything that ignited his passion. In his case, mostly entrepreneurial, cultural and political observations. His journals motivated me to finally glean through my gluttonous stacks and cut and paste my images into my own journals. I use blank white sketch books because I like a plain white canvas. I like black & white images, sometimes bright and modern, occasionally sweet and sentimental. Whatever makes me happy and puts an idea into my head. And now, I flip through them for reference all the time. It's always creatively motivating. Here's a glimpse into some of the many pages that inspire sfgirlbybay.
Here is what some of their scrapbooks look like (I just love looking at other people's scrapbooks, seeing what inspires them -- especially when I see something that I've included in mine, too!):
Here is the post about inspiration journals:
Journals As Inspiration
Victoria does it. I do it. Marieke Berghuis is huge into it. Irina Troitskaya makes her living from it. And Jason constantly blogs about it and even creates the goods to do it. So I ask you, do you journal?
I maintain several. One is a written one, a "diary" of sorts that I've actually been writing since I was 7 years old. Then there are the more artistic journals where I draw and paste words and images that tell a story of what I'm feeling at that moment. These are a bit more personal, so I don't share them with everyone. Finally, there are my inspiration books that contain hundreds of clipped pages that inspire me or my work. These I freely share with anyone that is interested.
Aside from being an amazing spot to catch all of your thoughts, dreams, fears and I-can't-believe-I said-that moments, journals give you an outlet to plug into, a place to collect everything that you 'see' in your head and translate it into the pages of a book through words, images from magazines, photos, stamps, ticket stubs, fabric and paint swatches, wrapping paper, anything that can help you tell a story or create something to inspire you. You can create books according to category, i.e. bedrooms, baths, living rooms, outdoor spaces or by object, like art, chairs, or whatever it is that you are passionate about.
I encourage you to start a journal of your own. You'll absolutely love doing it. If you don't like to write, and many people don't, then go for more of a visual journal like some of those shown above. It's quite relaxing to sit down and cut + paste your thoughts into books. You'll be surprised by how much you'll learn about yourself. If you'd like to get started, click here for a DIY guide on how to create your own Look Book.
Have fun, explore, enjoy, JOURNAL! posted by decor8 @ 4/05/2007
The DIY guide is a bit much for me however. I mean, everyone who has seen my scrapbooks thought I was obsessive. But they have obviously never met these people, who are meticulous down to the kind of scissors that are being used:
DIY Project: Look Book How To
It's time to have fun with this little DIY project that I've pulled together for you. All you need is a book, adhesive, scissors and plenty of clippings!
If you're getting ready to renovate a space, compiling a book like this (also known as a 'look book') before you throw yourself into a design project will help you pull the process together. It's also fun to simply create these books to inspire you and pull you out of that occasional design rut.
Step One: Locate an artist's notebook - something spiral bound and thick with pages measuring at least 8.5" x 11" (bienfang is good). You can use one book per room (i.e. living room inspiration), or you can divide one book into sections for each room in your house. My books have everything thrown together, however I'm soon to begin working on new ones that will be organized according to room. must. get. organized.
Step Two: Purchase a good pair of scissors. I use a standard pair of Fiskars with the typical orange handle. I like the ones with the micro tip for trimming those pesky edges. Pay attention to how you clip - pretend you are laying out a magazine page. Make it look pretty, not clunky. Make sure what you're pasting fits the pages, you don't want to close your book and see clippings sticking out everywhere. No, no!
Step Three: Avoid using a glue stick, they'll give your pages the bubble effect. Instead use my favorite, Tombow mono-adhesive. You can find these online or at your local craft store. They are more expensive at craft stores, so unless you have a coupon for your local craft emporium, purchase them online. Order 6-12 at a time. I know it sounds like a lot, but these little guys go fast. (I suggest shopping at Dick Blick and Charette.)
Step Four: Cut and paste, baby! Scour magazines, catalogs, books, or even online (blogs!) to find things that you know you'll want to refer back to again and again. If you find something in a blog, simply print it out in color, trim, and paste it into your book. You can add articles that you enjoyed, quotes, ads, fabric swatches, paint chips, pretty business cards, font styles you like, stamps - get creative and have fun with it. No one is going to grade or judge your book, this is your personal space. You can even doodle on your pages and add handwritten comments describing why you like something you've pasted - these all lend a personal touch.
When it's time to renovate, you can refer to your books as your guide since they'll assist you throughout the decision making process. Something so visual will most definitely pick you up when you're feeling stuck in a design rut - you'll have your trusty look book to turn to, it will get you back on track!
Before I consult with clients, I always ask them to pull together a folder of clippings that define their design style. I'm often so surprised when I meet with them and they pull out spiral bound notebooks stuffed with articles and clippings that they've collected for me. They always remark how grateful they are that I gave them homework because it helped them to pinpoint their design style. It also helps them to better communicate their vision with me because it's easier to express personal style on paper than through words. At least for most of us.
I hope you have fun with your look book, and if you you'd like to send me a photo of yours, I'd be happy to post your book so we can all have a look.
So even if I am not as obsessive as they are, I do adore having had the opportunity to peek at their books and seeing what makes them tick, where they draw their inspiration from and what ideas they may have that I can draw from.
sfgirlbybay's Inspiration Books (in her own words)
If you have happened to have followed sfgirlbybay for a while, you'll know that I have kept inspiration journals for the past few years. I used to let the many pages I pulled from design and shelter magazines pile up to ridiculous heights. Sometimes I'd actually organize them into individual folders; fashion, recipes, craft ideas, interior design, photography etc. and then watch them collect dust. But one day an old boyfriend of mine shared with me his journals. Hundreds of scraps of newspaper and magazine clippings, personal thoughts, ideas and anything that ignited his passion. In his case, mostly entrepreneurial, cultural and political observations. His journals motivated me to finally glean through my gluttonous stacks and cut and paste my images into my own journals. I use blank white sketch books because I like a plain white canvas. I like black & white images, sometimes bright and modern, occasionally sweet and sentimental. Whatever makes me happy and puts an idea into my head. And now, I flip through them for reference all the time. It's always creatively motivating. Here's a glimpse into some of the many pages that inspire sfgirlbybay.
Labels: Home decor, Scrapbooking
While tidying up around my house last weekend, I realized that I had been slagging off on the maintenance of my scrapbook these past few months. I had more than 20 magazines from November piled up on the floor of my office/scrapbooking room.
To add further add to the backlog, in the past two days I have either received new issues to my subscriptions or I have bought additional magazines.
So this Sunday, as it's supposed to be a rainy April 1, I have scheduled some much needed scrapbooking time. I will rent some movies and plop myself in front of my TV and rip up the magazines, for a future scrapbooking session of gluing them in.
To add further add to the backlog, in the past two days I have either received new issues to my subscriptions or I have bought additional magazines.
So this Sunday, as it's supposed to be a rainy April 1, I have scheduled some much needed scrapbooking time. I will rent some movies and plop myself in front of my TV and rip up the magazines, for a future scrapbooking session of gluing them in.
Labels: Magazines, Scrapbooking
