Betty asks…
How should I design scrapbook pages for Swing Dancing?
I have been swing dancing for almost a year now and have some wonderful shots, both group and dance floor shots that I want to make a scrapbook out of. I have some pictures that are of formal dresses and some that are just during lessons...I just don't know where to begin my backgrounds and embellishments...I also tend to journal a lot too so if I could find interesting quotes about Swing Dancing I would also like to do that as well. Can anyone suggest where to start with this? We don't do too much with the fifties style poodle skirts and things like that but I am open to all ideas currently. Thank-you.
Scrappy answers:
I think this sounds so cool! I found a site that has some dance things. I think if you journal a lot, you might dedicate a page to journaling and then the facing page to photos? Just a thought there.
Also, a site that I got to a LOT is http://www.scrapyourtrip.com/. They have so many things there and if you look under the Sports section there is a section for Dance. From what I saw there were so many possibilities, also there are layout ideas on that site as well. They will also do custom die-cuts, so if you want your dance troupe name in a die-cut then you can get it there.
I hope this helps a bit. Good luck!
Sandy asks…
What is the best website to get free printable scrapbook graphics and page designs for multiple occasions?
I want to start making a family scrap detailing all of our special occasions including holidays, pregnancies, and so on. I googled free scrap-booking graphics and page designs and so many websites came up. So I want to know, what is everyone's recommendation.
Scrappy answers:
Link below for scrapbooking:)
Helen asks…
I'm making a scrapbook any ideas on quotes and designs for it?
im making a scrapbook for my boyfriend's mom for her birthday and it's going to be of her and all her 7 kids and i was wondering is anyone had any scrapbook page ideas (i am having one or two pages per child). Or quotes (i am having like a sibling love page(s) (if you have a better title please share!) and a day at the beach) umm and i don't know what other pages but if you have any ideas shar please!
Scrappy answers:
Are you doing any different seasons? Also u can use different kinds of stickers or stamps that you don't always have to use words. How are you doing your first page?
Because you can also do it like having bday theme and then you can have it some what filled out and give her pics from her bday party.. Don't know just an idea for you
Sharon asks…
I just received a "die-cut cardstock and acetate" pack for scrapbooking...how do I use it?
I don't understand how I can apply the acetate designs to my scrapbook pages. I've looked everywhere online and nothing seems to explain it at all. Do I just glue them on? One site said I needed ink, the other said I needed to stamp them on. I'm really confused. The packet came with no directions what so ever.
Scrappy answers:
Acetate is very versatile for making scrapbook or card elements. Here are some links to show you how it can be used:
http://passion84paperart.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-make-acetate-embellishments.html
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/alcohol-ink-card.html
You can stamp on acetate with a permanent oil based ink then colour it with alcohol inks. Try stamping a black butterfly outline for example and colour it with alcohol inks. Then cut the butterfly out and fold up its wings to make it look 'real'. Apply adhesive to the body to attach it to a card or a scrapbook page.
You can stamp a border around a square piece of acetate and use it to cover and frame up a photo on a page.
Adhere the acetate with little pieces of double sided tape, put in places where you won't see the adhesive (under a stamped or coloured bit for example). You can also use glue dots:
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/double-sided-adhesive-tape.html
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/removable-glue-dots.html
I hope these ideas help you get started using your acetate.
The card stock die cuts can be used to enhance your pages too. You can leave them as they are, or ink the edges, or adhere some designer paper to them, or paint on them, or stamp on them, or use them as journaling spots, or draw on them. You could attach beads or sequins to them, or add brads. You could dry emboss them or heat emboss them.
Http://www.papercraftcentral.com/dry-embossing.html
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/embossing.html
The whole idea of using any embellishments in scrapbooking is to make pages that you love, so go ahead and let your imagination lead you!
I hope you can enjoy making some special pages with your new goodies now 
Lizzie asks…
Wedding Scrapbook page order?
I got a scrapbook kit as a wedding present and would love to create one for the wedding! It is my first one so I want to make sure it is perfect...
How should I do my page order?
Are there any websites that help with the planning part of creating a scrapbook more so than designs?
Please help make my wedding scrapbook a true keepsake!
Scrappy answers:
You can start off with inserting a 10 x 12 or smaller of a wedding picture of you and your husband, adding the date with a pen or stickers. On the 2nd page, insert the wedding invitation. And for there on, the pictures of you getting ready, going to church, the ceremony so forth and so forth. If you have a stamp that was used when sending your wedding invitations, add that to your wedding album. It'll show how much stamps costs back then. If you still have your bouquet, keep some dry petals and add them to your pictures where you are holding your bouquet. If you had napkins with your initials at your reception and somebody kept one, add that to your pictures showing you and your husband or your guest, at your reception. Make sure you journal how you felt that day, names of your guests. Hope this helps.
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