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Can you say embellishments? Chipboard and ribbon are getting the headlines in scrapbooking. Scrapbookers are discovering and enjoying using all kinds of craft techniques on their pages. Antiquing and aging are still very popular with simpler overall design that focuses back onto the photo(s). Embellishments in metal, wood, fabric, ribbon, and paper lead the way. Don’t forget with the heavier embellishments it is important to use strong adhesives so your bond is solid. Even embellishments that come with adhesive can always use a little help with a dot of glue or line of tape.

Doodling and abstract drawing on scrapbooking pages is seeing some focus. But no worries for those of us without artistic talent because templates will help make this trend an easy one to include. With this trend, you’ll see more journaling shown. For a time, journaling on pages seemed out, but it’s so important to the overall goal of the scrapbooker so designers and experts are reinforcing the message that you need to write your story on your pages too. Check out the great pens and acid free markers here at CreateForLess.com.

Mini and single focus scrapbooks are still a hit. Scrapbookers love making mini and small scrapbooks to give as gifts or keepsakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. One of my favorites is to make a scrapbook using a greeting card by just adding some folded pages at center. Create photo layouts on the blank pages and poof! You have a scrapbook to give as a gift! I prefer using blank cards like those found on CreateForLess.com so I can get creative with the cover too.

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