Hobbies and Crafts

Jan, I have done titles using Word Art. But I didn't cut the letters out. You could though, it will take time, but if you are going to cut them out I would suggest you mat them first on card to stiffen them. Do you mat your photos by the way (mount the photo on coloured card to 'lift' it off the page?)

ohhhhh waves hand in air have just thought of another question.

As Ive only done a few pages so far and only spelled out her name I chose some sponge lettering that I loved but it was very exspensive - I did see a lot cheaper but this was the perfect colour etc so had to be got .
Now Ive seen some pages with typed titles - is this done using a computer? Ive played about on mine and yes there are some fancy fonts I could use but omg not sure if I could cut them out perfecto lol

Now thats something else Ive not yet tried stamping - I already have the hairdryer type thingy from when I did some stamping a few years ago.
I might have a go to take the backs of the buttons.
Thanks for all the tips :-))

Hi all, just back from town, had to visit Wilkinsons so got a few craft bits from there, nothing special butodd bits they sell.

With buttons with shanks on I have been known to cut the shank off then bury the remaining bit in a large glue dot. But I think you could probably fix them on with thin wire as well.

Littlies age are great for posing, ours all used to have a really silly smile when they knew you were taking a photo. Best is when they are playing. Try bubbles for photos Daff.

Afternoon all,
I have just done a page with a photo of my Grandparents on, well 2 photos actually. The largest one was taken around 1915 and Grandad is in uniform and my Mom is about 18mths old, I think the smaller one was taken about 1950 but again not sure.I have tried to keep it simple and have used navy/gold ribbon and just a couple of flower embellishments and a tag with some journaling on.

I have never used glitter on a scrap page, I might give it a go on some of the christmas ones.Something else to try.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Ginnie

Daff, you can get small pliers to take the backs off buttons, a craft one I think,
also just shout littles name when she is doing something be ready to snap her quick, I have many unposed ones like that great fun...

Hope to get started again with the scrapping when this cold finally goes, but love reading about all your ideas....


Jean x

Morning all... I have some *art glitter* glue..... it came with a pack of very very fine powder like glitter... but the glue dries clear.

I have quite a lot of photos to choose from now... Littlie gets dressed up, hair all done, and then tells me... photo now gam-mee, lol... I have to wait for her to forget... I love those *not posed* photos..... and this one loves the camera, poses as soon as she sees it... I have masses of beautiful portraits, mind, just not as many spontaneous ones.

Right... off to play... I have some *me* time again today!

Love

Daff xxxx

edit.... I have buttons with that loop underneath.... I haven't used them yet... they look a bit awkward to use.... I must get some chunky wool and thread to sew them in.. I have some with Grandma and all it's variations... and two lovely photos of Granny's first cuddle with the girls... I shall use the same page for both...... and the buttons as embellishments.

Love

Daff xxxx

Jan, don't forget when making a heritage book for baby and taking photos to include objects (like a favourite toy/teddy etc) and also to include people close to her.

I am not sure which glue Daff uses with loose glitter but it would have to be one that dries clear like Anita's tacky glue. The only time I use loose glitter so far is when I uses stamps, heat the image and scatter glitter on it. I will have a go with loose though sometime to see.

*adds Stickles to ever growing next list for hobbycraft - the crystal sounds good.*
In some of the packs I brought there are a few loose glitters so will be interested Daff in whatever you type - what glue do you use?
I also have a bag that had flat buttons etc in but also some with like loops on the back have no idea if its possible to use those or how.
For babys book I have set meself some titles i.e out and about - sleep tight etc not set in concrete but just to give meself a guide

I love glitter, Scatty.... I have loads of different types and am a new scrapper... I can't resist it! The main thing is to try and use a tray.... not just pour it all over, lol cos it ends up everywhere.... I have got a little thingy with a stopper at the end.... it just pours the surplus back into the bottle... not of the stickles, but of the *loose* glitter.

Sorry.... that doesn't make much sense, does it? lol.... I'll try and explain better tomorrow.... am off to bed now!

Love

Daff xxxx

Jan use Stickles, little bottles of glitter glue that you can buy in Hobbeycraft. They have a very fine nozzle so that you don't put too much on. Crystal is white but put on coloured paper etc it takes on the colour of the paper. In a centrally heated room takes a couple of hours to dry.

Would like to try adding glitter at some points but that sounds scary stuff :-))

Thanks Sarah
Im now being very good well trying to - I am visiting again at the weekend so will then take lots of new photos send them off to be developed before I do any more - well thats my plan - I just cant help playing lol

So that's what happens, Ann, do you reckon R will fall for it? lolol... I have two drawers just full of cardstock.... and a big box.... my stuff really is breeding well, lololol

I am like a little magpie.... I just have to buy anything that looks cute, glitters, velvet, feathery.... well, anything, really. You never know when you might need it. Well, you don't, do you?

Love

Daff xxxxx

Actually I think it breeds in the drawers. What I want to know is why, if I have got so much stuff, do I have to buy something every time I go into a craft shop?

scary thing is that I got rid of a lot of stuff that I knew I wouldn't ever use late last year and even without buying much it still seems to grow.

Well done Sarah, my room is badly in need of a clear out too. So many interests, so little space

Congrats on your granddaughter Scatty and a great reason to start scrapping.

I've spent most of the past two days tidying my hovel/craft room having reached the conclusion that the mess was not helping my creativity. Still got some stuff to sort but have done enough that I've been able to pick out some photos to scrap and make a card for the docrafts/cancer research campaign. Got a load of photos I need to get printed too but I think things are going in the right direction

The name meaning would be good. The important thing I think is not to scatter embellishments or your eyes wanders over the page. You need something to centre your eyes on the photo.

ohhhh maybe a couple of spongy hearts instead.....