Picture of my first attempt at my wedding scrapbook!
Original post by Teri
Ahhh - I'm newly addicted to this craft but it's a little overwhelming and frustrating at first!
I re-arranged this layout all afternoon, and I'm still unsure of everything so this has yet to be glued down! LOL I even used photo corners so that I don't ruin my proofs.
This is my first page for my wedding scrapbook. It's our e-pic, along with our 2 STD magnets.
The wording on top is part of a lyric that says 'From here to eternity, I'm asking you to share your life with me. Now and forever I guarantee, I'll always be by your side.' Then below 'Save the Date, Saturday, October 5, 2002'
The charm is a ring box with diamond e ring inside - it's supposed to be a wine charm.
Suzanne
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I love RUBBER stamping!!! Lisa, do you like to finish in pen or pencil? i like the colored pencils better, i dont like the way the pen works out., but maybe im doing it wrong..
Shamma, i will help you Of course i am working for the next 3 weeks without a day off so after that i am free!
Teri
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I want a lesson too! We need to have some scrapbooking parties
Stef - I'm not cutting ANY of my photos - I'm leaving them all as is.
Lisa Rose
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Stef...yes the stamps are expensive but I have actually been buy them off of Ebay! I have really gotten some great deals. I was thinking about have a Rubber Stamping party...its kind of like a Tupperwear or Papmer Chef party but I do not know if anyone would come. If anyone is interested, let me know and if its enough people theen i will have a party.
Suzanne...I usually stamp then use markers to color in but I think Im going to get some colored pencils and try that. I just send you an FM
Sonicstef
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Can I just say that I really envy your craft stores on LI? I dont have a single craft store anywhere near me! You would think NYC would have at least one right? Just venting!
Lisa Rose
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I have a really great scrapbooking store right near me...Im in Holbrook. If you ever wanted to come out on Long Island for the day, I would be happy to take you to that store and Michaels if you want!
Teri
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Question for stampers: Reading these posts made me think - what do you use the pen or pencils for? Don't you just stamp something into the ink?? Maybe that's why mine always looked like a 4th grader's project! LOL
Lisa Rose
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what I usually do is stamp my image in a dark color....black or navy or deep purple, then I use the markers or pencils to color in the different parts of the stamped image. Or you can take different color markers and color on the stamp itself the different colors for the different sections. If you have a stamp that has alot of detail you use a very fine color marker soyou can get in the the section you want to color.
I hope that explained it a little!
Suzanne
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Lisa thanks i just FM'd you back!!
I just went to a scrapbook party someone on here gave, if anyone would like the consultants number let me know.. I want to have one, but i am not available until June..
I love rubber stamping, and i always look at the clearance isle first, also Walmart believe it or not has a craft dept. and they have CHEAP rubber stamps, but just not a great selection..
Lisa you have a scrapbook store by you? I would be broke~!!! LOL what is it called, my cousin is a SCRAPBOOK JUNKIE!! you have to see the stuff she does its beautiful!!!
Lisa Rose
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its called Scrapbook Central in Farmingville and its about 5-7 mins from me!! I have been very good not going there yet, too many things to do on the house but just wait until I get my scrapping things together,....Im going to need a second job just to pay for all the stuff!!
Suzanne
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Im thinking of getting a job at micheals, to compensate for how much money i spend! LOL
shamma
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I look forward to the lessons and the parties, you say when and I will be there.
stacedz
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Teri! Great start, love it, looks great. Love the paper in the background, nice job. Can't wait to see more!
RichsBride
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I have spent a small fortune so far on supplies, but I really love it. I have gotten a ot of stuff on ebay too. I have done a little rubber stamping, but not with multiple colors yet. I bought a few Anna Griffin stamps, they're really pretty. I used rubber stamps for the title on this page.
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Teri it looks great...really great...I love the color hues...
you guys are all so talented...I either have no talent...or no patience
natasha
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Wow. Those pages are really nice. I need lessons too, but I live in MD so I will miss out.
shamma
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Nats, when they teach me I will teach you. Kelly that is a great idea for my pix from Paris
Teri
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Kelly - those letters look great! Did you do anything other than stamp them?
RichsBride
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Natasha, you'll have to plan another trip up or we can have an online class/party! Teri-that was just regular rubber stamps on card stock with vellum behind it. Did you glue down today? Shamma-here another Paris page for you
Teri
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ok, my next investment is stamps! I bought cut-out lettering at Michaels but I hate it next to all my Layouts.
I did start to glue down the vellum but I used too much and now you can see the wet spots underneath the vellum I tested the vellum and glue last night but only used a few drops. I have a glue stick that seems to work well in moderation. Worst case I'll go back and get more vellum - I didn't glue anything else down yet so I'm ok!
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Teri, get vellum tape, it works great & is clear. I'm just starting to do computer journaling now & I'm loving it. I still use some sticker type letters, stamps & computer fonts.
