How To Start Scrapbooking With Basic Scrapbook Items From Around The House!

Scrapbook Items Tucked Away in the Closet

Turn those old sentimental items into works of art.

Have you been holding onto a favorite blouse, sweater or a special pillow case that your aunt made for you? As you're learning how to scrapbook, these items are perfect for embellishing your scrapbook pages. Here's how:

♥ buttons – Do you have a container of buttons that are just too cute to toss away? Buttons add a great touch as you scrapbook cards or calendars.

♥ felt – Turn the felt from an old purse or sweater into flowers. Because felt is thin and lightweight, it works well for scrapbook pages, cards and most any project.

♥ embroidered art – That embroidered pillow case that you've held onto for years is a true work of art. Cut a section of the art and either hem the sides or edge with a neutral ribbon. Use the piece in a scrapbooking project that you're making for a family member. This will certainly become a cherished memento.

♥ suede – Turn that suede shirt that you can't seem to part with into the cover of a photo album. Take a binder that you're no longing using, add the suede and you have the start of a great scrapbook album.

♥ cloth belt – Old cloth belts can be cut and used as borders for scrapbook pages. They also work well for making personalized bookmarkers for friends.

Supplies Readily Available from the Garage

Miscellaneous hardware, tools, paint, and such are destined to be used for scrapbook projects.

Chances are the toolbox has some odd pieces of hardware that would appreciate being put to use.

There's also a possibility that you have leftover paint sitting around as well. Put these items to use as you think about new scrapbooking ideas for your layout:

♥ brass fasteners – Using brass fasteners to add a die-cut to a scrapbook page makes the die-cut stand out more.

Be sure to add the fastener before you do the background of the backside of the scrapbook page. Because there will be a bump on the backside, you'll want to cover it up with some sort of embellishment.

♥ little hinges – Little hinges make amazing cards or covers to small booklets. Hinge a special picture or even a small ornament.

♥ copper wire – Want to create a unique scrapbook border? Try using copper wire. Bend the wire some so that it has a wavy appearance. You can also use the wire to create a letter of the alphabet and use it on the front of a scrapbook album.

♥ nails – For a confetti look, pour a small amount of nail polish into a disposable bowl.

Dip the head of different size nails into the polish and then quickly dap onto your scrapbook page.

By using different size nails you don't have to be concerned about all the circles being the same size if you dab too hard or too little.

♥ paint – The use of paint is endless. Splatter paint onto a page for a special effect. Paint frames for your photos or even flowers cut out of cardboard.