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ON OUR COVERSunshine by Suzy Plantamura. Supplies: Patterned paper: American Crafts, Fancy Pants Designs, and Three Bugs in a Rug; Letter stickers: Doodlebug Design; Chipboard: American Crafts; Ink: Clearsnap; Ribbon: May Arts; Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts; Adhesives: I Love To Create and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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EditOR’S NOtE: p. 7

SCRapbOOkS 101: p. 11

Get started on your scrapbook album quickly with these no-fail tips.

phOtO albUm SCRapbOOkS: p. 19

Try these fresh scrapbooking twists on standard photo albums.Feature: Album Express; p. 35

miNi SCRapbOOkS: p. 39

Create fast, fresh scrapbooks in bite-sized pieces.Feature: Finish Line Scrapbooking; p. 61

COmpUtER SCRapbOOkS: p. 67

Try these fast scrapbooks made faster with a computer.Feature: Computer Scrapbooking Basics; p. 87

ClaSSiC SCRapbOOkS: p. 91

Take a fresh look at classic scrapbooking with these fast, fresh projects.Feature: Scrapbooking Sketch Style; p. 113

FaSt SCRapbOOk FORmUla: p. 122

Complete your scrapbook in a flash with this easy-to-follow formula.

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If you’ve ever found yourself with more photos than time, or if

you’ve ever felt a little intimidated or overwhelmed when it comes

to starting—let alone finishing—an album, then this special issue is

for you. With lovely albums, cool product highlights, and tons of

time-saving tips, the ideas in the pages that follow will take the

intimidation right out of the process and allow you to have fun

with it all. Whether you prefer creating mini albums, photo album

scrapbooks, traditional scrapbooks, or computer-created scrapbook,

this issue has fast & fresh ideas for every album shape and size.

Use them to capture and share your memories from a vacation,

occasion, or just everyday life. The possibilities are endless!

Enjoy!

Jennafer Martin

Editor-in-ChiefCreating Keepsakes magazine

p.S. If you like the ideas in this special issue, you’ll love the hundreds of scrapbooking tips & tricks in each issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. Visit creatingkeepsakes.com today to pick up a copy!

A few years back, my family embarked on a beach-and-amusement-park vacation in the warm

California sun. We had a wonderful time, and I thought reliving those adventures in the form of a

scrapbook would make a fabulous holiday gift that year. I was right; my family loved it. Between

you and me, though, I never told them how many hours I spent sorting through photos and trying

to find the perfect words to share the memories those photos represented. I wish I’d had the tips

in this new special issue to guide me back then. It could have taken a lot less time!

Editor’s note

Because this issue is back by popular demand, some products used in these projects may not be available. Luckily, the Internet provides a wonderful way to search for similar items so you can still create a beautiful project using these inspiring designs. So, if you can’t find a product, use your creativity to adapt the project and find a replacement.

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CaRdStOCk

The ultimate scrapbooking

staple. This sturdy paper can be

found in just about every scrap-

booker’s stash, as well as on the

shelves of every craft or scrap-

book store around.

USEd iN: Most scrapbooking projects; makes a great background for full-sized scrapbook albums and some mini-albums.

pROS: Acid-free, usually fade-resistant. Available in a huge range of colors and textures. Can be printed on with a laser or inkjet printer (though quality is not as good as with photo paper).

CONS: Must be used with a page protector to be bound into most types of albums. Only available in a few sizes—must be cut to size for use in smaller albums.

albUm paGES

What could be easier than

creating a layout right on the

pages of a ready-to-use album?

From chipboard books in clever

shapes to the printable pages of

bind-your-own album systems,

these products offer convenience

and creativity.

USEd iN: Many mini-albums and computer albums; some full-size scrapbooks.

pROS: Helps give an album design continuity. May be sturdier, since page is usually attached directly to binding. Quick and simple to use.

CONS: Difficult to change design or hide mistakes. Designs are limited to a given background color or material.

phOtO paGE pROtECtORS

Familiar from the photo albums

you’ve had for decades, these

divided photo-safe pages are

the quickest way to get your

photos out of the shoebox and

into a ready-to-share format.

With the addition of a little

creativity, they’re also perfect

for creating stylish projects in

record time.

USEd iN: Photo albums; may be added to mini-albums or full-size scrapbook albums as well.

pROS: Quick, easy way to fit lots of photos into an album. Size and shape constraints can make designing easier.

CONS: Limited to specific sizes and configurations. Not compatible with all album sizes or binding styles.

Every album project starts on a strong foundation. Whether that foundation consists of cardstock, album

pages, or divided page protectors, there are a few important points to keep in mind about each. pick the

one that’s perfect for your album project.

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SpiRal-bOUNd albUm: These albums’ wire bindings are fun to decorate with ribbon and charms, and you’ll also appreciate the fact that the album lies flat when opened. While pages can be removed if needed, it’s difficult to add more pages.

pOSt-bOUNd albUm: If you like a clean, finished look for your albums, with the hard-ware hidden from view, then post-bound is the choice for you. Keep in mind that it’s more of a chore to remove and insert pages, mix up your photo sleeves, or include bulky memorabilia items.

thREE-RiNG albUm: Familiar and simple to use, three-ring albums offer flexibility and versatility. There’s a wide assortment of page protectors available, pages can be easily moved around inside the album, and the album rings come in various sizes. However, larger rings will leave wide spaces between spreads.

SpECialty albUm: Made of unusual materials such as sturdy chipboard or crystal-clear acrylic, specialty albums give your project a playful air. Most allow you to insert additional pages, which may be made of other material. They’re not compatible with page protectors, so you’ll need to take care with your finished project.

Once you’ve settled on a size and basic structure for your album, it’s time to consider the binding style.

here’s a quick comparison of four common styles so you can select the format that fits your creative needs.

bind it all together

18 FAST & FRESH SCRAPBOOKS | Photo Album Scrapbooks

by Wendy Sue Anderson

Armed with no more than a stack of 4" x 6"

photos, a few favorite papers, and a ready-to-

use photo album, you can have an entire album

completed in no time at all. Take advantage of

the built-in margins in some photo albums—those

spaces are perfect for the accents and journaling

that personalize your pages.

Add titles or small captions to your photos using rub-ons. It’s a simple and fun way to enhance your journaling.

Supplies: Patterned paper and chipboard: Cosmo Cricket; Rub-ons: American Crafts, K&Company, Colorbök, and Melissa Frances; Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms; Ink: Stampin’ Up!; Pen: American Crafts; Other: Adhesive, album, and thread.

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Here are just a few key terms you’ll need to know as you get started.

• PHoto Album ScrAPbook: an album of photo pockets that has been embellished with scrapbooking supplies.

• PHoto Sleeve: a clear, plastic cover that is divided into individual pockets (usually 4" x 6") to protect and hold photos.

• PHoto Pocket: an individual section of a photo sleeve, typically 4" x 6" but also available in 5" x 7" and other standard photo sizes.

• two-uP: a term used to describe a photo sleeve with two photo pockets; also three-up, four-up, five-up, etc.

Photo Album Glossary

54 FAST & FRESH SCRAPBOOKS | Mini Scrapbooks

by Jing-Jing Nickel

Inspiration can come from the most unlikely sources. An

offhand comment from Jing-Jing’s daughter sparked the

idea for a scrapbook page—and her discovery of a per-

fectly suited line of papers and elements turned the idea

from “page” into “project.” The small size of mini-albums

makes them ideal for spur-of-the-moment creations

like this one. Keep your eyes and ears open for fleeting

moments you can turn into memories to treasure.

Model your mini album after a storybook—pictures on one side and loads of elegantly but simply embellished journaling on the other.

Supplies: Album and stickers: 7gypsies; Cardstock: Prism Papers; Die cuts, letter stickers, and patterned paper: Graphic 45; Ribbon: May Arts; Flowers: Prima; Pearls: Kaisercraft; Rub-ons: 7gypsies, BasicGrey, and Luxe Designs; Punch: Creative Memories; Font: Traveling Typewriter; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Xyron; Other: Vintage trims.

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When creating albums on the go, the last thing you need is an adhesive that’s fussy to apply or takes forever to dry. Save time by using a sticker maker that places an even coat of adhesive over the paper’s entire reverse surface. Just peel, stick, and smooth into place for a bond that won’t break down.

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86 FAST & FRESH SCRAPBOOKS | Computer Scrapbooks

by Kelly Purkey

Zoom in on the details that matter

most. By cropping her photos into

2" x 2" squares in her photo-editing

software, Kelly managed to pack

an amazing 28 memories into this

palm-sized album—that’s almost

a photo a day! Take this idea a

step further by creating an album

each month for an entire year, then

display your finished micro-albums

together in a bowl or tray. Guests

won’t be able to resist picking them

up to see what’s inside.

Take this project from “quick” to “lightning-fast” by using a large square punch instead of a paper trimmer to cut out your printed photos.

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned paper: BasicGrey; Stamps: Hero Arts; Ink: Tsukineko; Ribbon and rub-ons: American Crafts; Software: Adobe.

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looking back by Nicole Harper. Supplies: Album: Maya Road; Patterned paper, die cuts, letter stickers, and stamps: Pink Paislee; Font: Typenoksidi; Other: Acrylic paint, ink, lace, markers, and sandpaper.

Complete your scrapbook in a flash with these easy-to-follow steps.

Whether you just got back from a vacation or you’re simply an avid photographer,

chances are you have a camera full of inspiring images ready to scrapbook. With

these three simple steps, you can have an entire album completed in a single evening.

Determine Your StructureHaving a framework in place can

simplify the rest of the process.

Here, Nicole Harper decided on

a title page, six themed spreads,

and a closing page.

Narrow Your PhotosSelect only your favorite photos

to go into the album. Nicole’s

photos all look great when

cropped to 2" squares, which

allows her to have three

per spread.

Repeat Your DesignStick to a basic layout and

color scheme for your album.

Nicole added a hand-colored

title on each spread for a bit

of personalized whimsy.

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