Let’s admit it, folks, crafters are also collectors. Okay, maybe “hoarders” is a better word. Whether they’re making cards or scrapbooks, party favors or framed art, holiday ornaments or packaging for gifts, they all have their stashes of bits and pieces that are going to be part of just the right piece . […]

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People who don’t know any better sometimes use the phrase “rubber stamp” to imply a lack of creativity or original thinking. Boy, are they wrong! As we crafters know, there are endless possibilities in the ways rubber stamps can be used, and no two images have to look alike unless you want them […]

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Rubber stamps are endlessly versatile. Use them to make greeting cards, scrapbook pages, gift wrap, framed art, or any of dozens of different crafts. Use them over and over, and each time you can create a new look by varying the colors of inks and papers, the layout, or any other design element. […]

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Scrapbooking is an extremely satisfying hobby. It allows you to express your individuality, organize your photos and keepsakes into art objects, and perhaps create personalized gifts for family and friends. Like many hobbies, however, the costs can mount up, and the more enthusiastic you are, the more expensive it gets.
We all […]

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The primary elements in a scrapbook, of course, are the photos and keepsakes it contains. However, if these were the only important things, you could easily keep them in any old shoebox or purchased album. But that’s just not going to do for us creative types, is it?
For us, a scrapbook is about […]

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Textured cardstock adds a dramatic extra dimension to any paper project, whether it’s a greeting card, party invitation, scrapbook page, paper construction or photo frame. At Jackkyll Scraps, I’ve got some unique new textures for you to choose from. These include linen, weave, grass cloth, groove, criss-cross and canvas.
Linen is an excellent choice […]

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