Embellishment Scrapbooking - Dress up your Layout Your Way
Scrapbooking has become so popular that estimates are that a third of families in the US have someone who has taken up scrapbooking as a hobby. With such a large and creative group, it is no surprise that new ideas in scrapbooking arise so often it is hard to keep up on the latest trends. Not too long ago, scrapbooking was primarilya small, paper-and-scissor, homegrown craft. Today, scrapbooking is rapidly becoming a multi-billion dollar industry and embellishment scrapbooking is one area that accounts for a large part of that growth.
Embellishment scrapbooking is such a big money maker because without it, the other scrapbooking supplies (paper, glue and scissors) do not cost much. Embellishments are like the accessories to a scrapbook page as accessories are to your outfit. You can wear a plain black dress or you can make it unique with the perfect belt, bag and shoes. Similarly, a two dimensional scrapbook page comes to life with beads, flowers, brads, eyelets, stickers and more.
Following are some of the embellishments you should look for to add that unique and crative touch to your scrapbooking pages.
Fasteners
Some of the most popular items in embellishment scrapbooking are eyelets and brads. Remember those old glued on corners that hold your photos in the album? Well, they have really grown up, and there are lots of ways to attach your pictures to your scrapbooking pages.
Stickers
If you have kids, you have some sort of stickers in your house. Scrapbooking stickers come in so many shapes and images that you can almost certainly find anything you can imagine for the theme of your scrapbook page.Other product lines that have taken off include three dimensional stickers From a Christmas tree and ballet slippers to a pizza party and more, if you can think it, you can probably find it. For prices and styles, visit your local craft store or online retailers.
Die Cuts
Another interesting way to add layers of texture to your scrapbooking page is to use a die cut. Available in many shapes or customizable at specialty stores, die cuts are a quick and easy way to make an impact on your layout. Instead of drawing or finding a sticker for a wedding page, simple die cut a wedding bell or a pair of rings and you have made perfect use of the cool embellishment scrapbooking supplies available.
Wording
If you can not think of the perfect words to accompany your pictures, you can choose from thousands of stickers and rub-on transfers that will say it for you. From stacks of quotable quotes by famous and anonymous people to simple lettering where you can make a headline more eye-catching, embellishment scrapbooking has graduated to the next level.
Other embellishments
Beads, sequins, ribbon, buttons, tags and chipboard are just some of the options available. The list is endless but the recipe for success is knowing where to draw the line. The quality and quantity of embellishment scrapbooking supplies is growing rapidly to cater to the increased demand.
One problem that is common with beginning scrapbookers is a bit too much enthusiasm when it comes to embellishing their scrapbooking pages. It is understandable, though, as the mix of excitement and experimentation usually leads to too many embellishments on a page. This can also cost a lot of money and you can end up with a cluttered page that detracts from the photo that you really want to emphasize. The more scrapbooking pages you make and the more you see, the better you will get at resisting that urge to put one more embellishment on the page.
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