Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (D)

Dauber - A round miniature stamp pad which can be dabbed onto a stamp to apply ink
Dauber Duo - A dauber applicator with a different colour or shade on each end.
Deacidification - This is a common term for a chemical treatment that removes acid in paper and lays down an alkaline buffer to counteract further acid attack. Deacidification technically refers only to the removal of acid present at the time of treatment, not to the addition of a buffer. Deacidification increases the chemical stability of paper but it does not restore strength or flexibility to brittle paper.
Deacidification Spray - Spray that neutralizes acid in newspaper clippings, certificates and other documents. (e.g. Archival Mist)
Decorative Ruler - A normal ruler with a special edge used in designing scrapbook pages.
Decorative Scissors - Scissors with a decorative pattern on the blade.
Degradation - Materials breaking down or changing appearance from the original state or appearance. Typically paper or photographs yellowing and becoming brittle.
Dry Brushing - Applying chalk or paint to a brush or sponge and removing most of it by wiping/dabbing it on a piece of paper or rag before using it. This prevents the paint from bleeding under the edges of a stencil, and chalk from looking to dark.
Dry Embossing/Debossing - To make a raised image by pushing the paper up using a stylus from the backside. Also called blind embossing.
Die-Cuts - Paper designs cut from die cut machines.
Double-Mount - To place a photo on two background papers.

Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (C)

Calligraphy - Formal, old fashioned lettering.
Cardstock - Sturdy paper, available in a variety of weights for scrapbooking.
CASE - Copy And Steal Everything: Means copying layouts. Also called Scraplifting.
Chalk - Not regular children's chalk, this is specially designed to be safe for Scrapbooking and used in similar paper arts.
Chalking - The art of using chalks to enhance your scrapbook pages.
Charms - Metal, paper or other type of small object that can be added to your scrapbook as an embellishment.
Clip Art - Art purchased in book or software from that can be applied to scrap booking pages.
Collage - An artistic composition made of various materials (paper, cloth, wood) that are glued onto a surface.
Colour Wheel - Shows colour relationships and placement.
Coluzzle - A plastic tool used to guide the cutting of various shapes. You need to use a craft knife as the cutting instrument.
Corner-Edged Scissors - Scissors that cut corners. Each pair creates four different types of corners.
Corrugated Paper - Thick, wavy cardstock available in many colours.
Cricut - Electronic die-cutting machine to cut words and shapes in a variety of sizes.
Crop - A term used for a gathering of Scrapbookers to work on their albums, and page layouts...’A Crop’. Can also be a formally hosted event with an expert who shares techniques, products, and information with the group.
Crop/Cropping - To cut or trim a photograph... to highlight a certain area, or cut out unwanted activity, or simply changing the photograph's shape.
Cropper Hopper - A brand of carrying tote for all your scrapbooking materials etc.

Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (B)

Basic Templates - Templates in basic shapes such as circles, squares, ovals.
Beads - Come in many different shapes and sizes and can be attached with glue, on wire, sewn on etc.
Blocking - When two materials stick together unintentionally. For instance, a photograph sticking to the back of the next page or photo album sleeve.
BOM - Abbreviation for: Book of Me, a book by Angie Pedersen about creating a scrapbook all about your life.
Bone Folder - A tool that's used to impress a fine line or crease onto a piece of paper or cardstock to make folding the paper much easier and provides a neater fold. Although called bone folders, they can also be made out of plastic
Border - The margins of a scrapbook page. Usually spoken of in terms of decoration.
Brads - Similar to typical offices split pins but are found in many different sizes, shapes and colours. Very commonly used for an embellishment.
Buffered - Products capable of maintaining the core of a solution. (Buffered paper prevents acid from moving from a photograph to a paper).
Button - Come in many different shapes, styles and colours. There are also many buttons that are made specifically for scrapbooking. They are thin, flat and can be attached with fibers, thread or glue.