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How To: Use Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Resist technique

Learn how to use the Tim Holtz' Distress Crackle Resist technique with this tutorial that gives step by step instructions on applying this method to a Manila tag. Materials you will need include distress crackle paint, distress ink (for this project, in "Vintage Photo", "Fire Brick" and "Black Soot"), Inkssentials' ink blending tool, foam, nonstick craft sheet, Inkssentials' Mini Mister filled with water, heated craft tool, paper towel, stamp, and a Manila tag. After done, use this tag in a s...

How To: Preserve a newspaper clipping

Do you have a great article that you're really proud of, that was printed in the newspaper? Did something amazing happen, and you want to preserve the newspaper article about it? Newspaper is delicate, and can fall apart quite easily if not preserved properly. Check out this video to learn how to preserve a newspaper clipping.

How To: Assemble a scrapbook

You've organized your materials and chosen your book. Now it's time to get down to brass tacks. . . and tapes, stamps, stickers, cardstocks, markers... Watch this how to video to learn how to make your own scrapbook.

How To: Create a wrought iron rose scrapbook layout

Many wonderful things come from the workshop. However, it's hard to document this land of screws, sweat, and metal on the organized pages of a scrapbook. In this how-to video, Carmen pays tribute to her brother's workmanship and demonstrates how to create a page that tells a story of forged steel. So get out those photos of your favorite craftsman, some wire and a hammer and get ready to test your metal! Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to create a wrought iron rose scrapbook ...

How To: Make a circus themed scrapbook album layout

In this how-to video, Bethany's layout captures all of the fun, whimsy and flavor of the circus. She creates some cotton candy letters for her Title using a Circus die cut alphabet set and some shiny, textured papier paint. With some custom epoxy embellishments, dyed-to-match brads and colorful staples, this page will make you want to be a kid again! Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to make a circus themed album layout.

How To: Make a scrapbook layout for a pet album

A pet is a wonderful addition to any family. They're a best friend and a playmate all rolled into one. In this how-to video, Bethany creates her own title block and shows us how to stitch and distress a scrapbook page that is really something to bark about! If you don't have a pet, you can still pick up some great scrapbook techniques and ideas. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to make a scrapbook layout for a pet album.

How To: Make an altered baby book

This video shows how to take an old book and alter it so you have a beautiful baby book. Using birth announcements, locks of hair and any other mementos you have you can create a beautiful book of memories. Watch this video scrapbooking tutorial and learn how to make an altered baby book.

How To: Make a garden out of my dreams paper bag scrapbook

In this how-to video, Bethany takes us on a garden tour this week with a lunch sack! She shows how to turn this ordinary household item into a dreamy scrapbook. And then she raids the cupboards again using packing tape to create some filmy image transfer embellishments. So grab your lunch and get ready! Watch this video scrapbooking tutorial and learn how to make a garden of my dreams album out of a paper bag.

How To: Make a style stone scrapbook pendant

In this how-to video, Tricia makes an entire scrapbook that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. She really packs a lot into this tiny album, from embossing techniques and bookbinding to finishing it up with some fun beads. You'll want to watch this video scrapbooking tutorial again and again to catch all of her tricks and tips.

How To: Make a Happy Bird-day card

Is it your pet parakeet's birthday? Here are some tips and techniques on how to make a hand stamped birthday card using Stampin' Up!'s Pun Fun stamp set. You can make up your own puns, or alter this card to suit other pets and other holidays. Make greeting cards for all occasions with stamps and unique hole punches.

How To: Make a Halloween mummy card

Watch this instructional scrapbooking video to make a Halloween card with a scary mummy design. This is a spooky Halloween card for anyone who won't be going trick-or-treating. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled scraps of paper and ribbon. This unique card is also good for Halloween invitations!

How To: Make a Halloween card that says, Boo!

Watch this instructional scrapbooking video to make a spooky Halloween card that says, "Boo!". This charming Halloween card will cheer up anyone who won't be going trick-or-treating. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled scraps of paper and ribbon. This unique card is also good for Halloween party invitations!

How To: Make a heart shaped card that fold into an envelope

Watch this two part instructional scrapbooking video to make a heart shaped card that folds into an envelope. This is an affectionate love letter can be personalized to really charm your special someone. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled scraps of paper and ribbon. This unique card is also good for Vanetine's Day, teen birthdays and get well soon cards.

How To: Make greeting card with a clay tag

Watch this instructional scrapbooking video to make a greeting card with a nifty clay tag. Use a stamp and a piece of air dry clay to make a personalized hanging tag for your card. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled scraps of paper and ribbon. This unique card is good for invitations, graduations, holidays, bar mitzvahs, and birthdays.

How To: Make sparkly window picture frame card

Watch this instructional scrapbooking video to make a greeting card with a sparkly window frame. You can use this technique to make a small paper window in your card or make a picture frame. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled pieces of scraps and ribbon. This unique card is good for thank you cards, holidays, bat mitzvahs and birthdays.

How To: Make a Fathers Day card

Watch this instructional scrapbooking video to make a charming t-shirt shaped Father's day card. This is an affectionate Father's Day card which can be personalized to really charm your dad. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled pieces of scraps and ribbon. This unique card is also good for thank you cards and birthdays.

How To: Make a leaf shaped card

Watch this instructional scrapbooking video to make a leaf shaped card. This is a sophisticated card to give an old friend. You can use store bought cut outs or use recycled pieces of scraps and ribbon. This unique card is also good for Easter, birthdays, and graduations.

How To: Make a baby bib card

This instructional scrapbooking video will teach you how to make a congratulatory card for a baby. This adorable card serves as the perfect first birthday card. Or, simply celebrate the occasion of eating solid foods with this cute baby bib card. Add texture to your birthday card with embossing tools. You can use store bought cutouts and decorations, or make your own out of recycled scraps of paper and ribbon.

How To: Create a paper circle frame using a corner punch

This scrapbooking video demonstrates how to decorate a paper circle frame using EK Success Corner Punches. You will need x-acto knives to make specific cuts. You can use store bought paper cutouts or make your own using scraps of recycled paper. Use embossing ink, embossing powder and a heat gun to add extra texture to you paper picture frame.

How To: Bind a photo album insert

Instead of buying photo albums, make your own to get exactly the size and style you want. Book bindings require a little technique to maintain the right size of the page, without ruining the edge or making something that's going to fall apart. Watch this video book-binding tutorial and learn how to bind a photo album insert.

How To: Design and put together a scrapbook layout page

This video demonstration shows the process of putting together a scrapbook layout page. Demonstrator Debbie's theme is "Being Grateful." While replicating this exact page might be difficult, watch this video scrapbooking tutorial to pick up some ideas for painting, inking, sanding, lettering, and generally decorating scrapbook layouts.

How To: Cover chipboard or cardboard for scrapbooking

This video scrapbooking tutorial shows how to cover chipboard shapes with papers to match your layouts. This same technique applies to any sort of thick paperboard or paper. Watch this instructional video and learn how to add finish to chipboard and cardboard, fully incorporating a variety of materials into any scrapbooking or paper design project.

How To: Doodle swirls on bookmarks, cards, or scrapbooks

This video scrapbooking tutorial shows how to freehand draw some swirls to decorate any craft projects. It's real simple; you don't need to know how to draw to doodle. Swirls will add a little bit of color and flash to anything that's looking too plain. Watch this video demonstration and learn how to doodle swirls on bookmarks, cards, and scrapbooks.

How To: Decorate a linen scrapbook cover

Did you know you can create beautiful covers for your scrapbooks using all kinds of materials? This video tutorial shows how easy it is. Linen scrapbook covers need slightly different materials than regular paper compatible materials. You'll need Tombo (or another double sided adhesive) and liquid glass. Watch this video scrapbooking tutorial and learn how to decorate a linen scrapbook cover.

How To: Make a map book fold greeting card

This embellished greeting card folds open just like a road map. Be careful not to add to many decorations or it won't fold nicely anymore. The pattern can be a little tricky, but follow along. Watch this video card mkaing tutorial and learn how to make a map book fold greeting card.

How To: Make a mini scrapbook album

This video scrapbooking tutorial shows how to make a little album out of designer paper. Follow along to get the pattern, or just watch and get inspired to freestyle your own scrapbooking project. The normal tools apply: paper, ruler, scissors, and a little creativity.

How To: Make a mini album out of recycled envelopes

Mailer envelopes have a way of piling up, if not going straight in the trash, but why not turn them into a scrapbooking project? This mini album then has built-in pockets for storing keepsakes. Decorate with designer paper, stamps and ribbons to suit any taste. Watch this video scrapbooking tutorial and learn how to make a mini album out of recycled mailer envelopes.

How To: Use masking tape and watercolor paints in scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is all about using a variety of materials to create different effects. This idea just uses simple household masking tape and watercolor paints. Masking tape can be stuck onto a glass surface or anything else where it can be easily removed, and then painted with watercolor paints. The end result is a really great finish. Watch this video scrapbooking tutorial and learn how to use masking tape and watercolor paints to create a unique look for any scrapbooking project.

How To: Make your own scrapbook paper with stamps and paper

Take inspiration for scrapbook paper from anywhere, and don't let scrapbooking be limited by what is and isn't available for sale. In these video scrapbooking tutorials, Debbie Buckland takes designs from her day to day life, a Kleenex tissue box pattern and her daughter's sock, to make paper. Watch these instructional videos and follow along to learn how to make floral and striped scrapbooking paper just using stamps, paper, and markers.

How To: Make a coaster scrapbook mini-album

This video crafting tutorial describes how to make a scrapbook mini album using coasters and colorful binder rings. This interesting paper craft project has a meditation theme based on the Silva Method of meditations. Learn how to make a coaster scrapbook mini-album by watching this instructional video.