Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (J)

Journaling - The words you write in your scrapbook. This can include captions, long descriptions, poems or stories.
Journaling Templates - Templates with space left for writing.

Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (I)

Idea Books - Books usually about one aspect of scrapbooking. Some are written for particular scrapbooking themes (Wedding, Babies, etc.) while others are devoted to a particular scrapbook supplies product (Stickers, Die-cuts, Templates, etc).

Die Cut Machines

Just posted a GREAT article on Die Cut Machines.  What do you have?  What do you WISH you had?

I have the Sizzix and the Original Cricut and the Cricut Expressions.  I LOVE my Cricuts!!!!!

Link to a GREAT article on Die Cutting Machines

Tool Talk: Die Cut Machines by Scrapbook Trends

Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (H)

Hand Tinting (Also photo tinting) - A method of applying colour to a black and white photograph.
Handmade Paper - Paper made by hand that is often rough and uneven in texture. Sometimes there are flowers and leaves in the paper which can add a natural look to your scrapbook.
Handmade Scraps - Scrapbook supplies made from layered-looking die-cuts.
Heading - The caption or title that explains the theme of a layout.
Heat Gun - Also known as a thermal or embossing gun. A hobby tool that produces heat, but not air. It's used primarily to emboss.
Heritage - Traditions passed down from generation to generation.
Hermafix/Herma - A brand of dispensing tool for photo mounting squares.
Hinge Album - A plastic strap binding allows your albums to expand. These tend to lay flatter than the post bound albums.

Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (G)

Gel-based Rollers - Pens with pigment ink.
General Pattern Paper - Paper with patterns, made to use for any occasion.
Gift Album - A compilation of photographs and mementos created with a person or event in mind.
Glassine - Translucent paper used to make envelopes or sleeves for storage of photo negatives or for decorative use.

And the Winner is........

All three (yes only three) of the entries were put into a bowl and the winner's name was drawn.

Icey is the winner of a Fiskars Cutter

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Today's Tip - Scrapbooking Terms (F)

Fiber/Fibre - A fancy thread used to decorate scrapbook pages.
Fine & Chisel - Pens A fine tip pen (0.5mm) and chisel tip (6.0mm) used for lettering.
Focal Point - The element of a design where lines converge. The eye is naturally drawn to the focal point in an image.
Font - The style of lettering.

Cricut Cartridges Update

I've updated the Cricut Cartridges page with 5 newly announced cartridges and 2 announced retirements!!!!

Blog Candy - Don't forget to get your entry in before midnight tonight

Don't forget to leave a comment on my blog (www.ladybuglayouts.blogspot.com) telling me how you plan to spend your long weekend.

I'll make a draw of all comments on the weekend!!!