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Almost every creative and creative person, as well as those who love handicrafts, are familiar with the scrapbooking technique. And the one who hears this word for the first time should definitely get acquainted with this unusual way of decorating. In our article, we will study scrapbooking as a phenomenon, find out what materials and elements are needed for this technique, get acquainted with the types of scrapbooking and answer popular questions on the topic.

What it is?

The word "scrapbooking" came to Russian from the English language. If we translate it verbatim, then we get the phrase "a book of pieces." At its core scrapbooking is an original technique for decorating and designing unusual photo albums, as well as diaries, notebooks and much more.

The history of the emergence of unusual technology originates in England and Germany. Several centuries ago, in the countries mentioned above, it was customary not only to keep a diary, but also to collect various clippings from magazines and newspapers in it. Despite its long history of existence, such an occupation received the name "scrapbooking" only in 1830.

It is interesting to note that despite the fact that we live in the digital age today, the love of handicrafts has not disappeared anywhere. Craftsmen around the world (our country is no exception) use scrapbooking techniques in their daily lives. The most common examples of scrapbooking are wedding albums, photo albums for newborns, as well as personal diaries and diaries.

Required materials and tools

First of all, of course, you need a foundation. In traditional versions, scrapbooking is based on a photo album, which can be purchased in a store or made yourself. One way or another, but the album should have dense cardboard pages. Also choose the size of the album at your discretion, however, be sure to take into account the fact that the larger and larger the album, the easier it will be for you to decorate it, because it is much more difficult to work with small details than with large ones.

If you want to deviate a little from the classic theme, then you can use the scrapbooking technique not only when decorating a photo album, but also when decorating a personal diary, planner or even a diary. In this case, you are limited only by your imagination, artistic ability and creativity.

In fact, in the course of scrapbooking, you can use any materials and tools you want. However, there is a list of things that will be quite difficult for you to do without. These include:

specialized paper for scrapbooking (or scrap paper) - you can use any formats and sizes, however, one of the most popular and widespread options is paper 30 by 30 centimeters in size;
a set of colored paper;
colored cardboard;
stencils;
stapler;
glue - you can use any option according to your desire, one of the most convenient is considered to be a glue stick;
hole punch - if you wish, you can use an ordinary or original curly;
scotch tape - for convenience, it is desirable to have both regular scotch tape and double-sided adhesive tape;
felt-tip pens, pencils, paints or ink - the latter option is suitable for those who have already mastered the basic scrapbooking techniques and have artistic drawing skills;
stamps.

Will also need fabric, ribbons and other elements of your choice for a voluminous decoration. May come in handy and a printer, with which you can print your favorite images or pictures.

Be sure to use the minimum amount of chemicals and artificial additives in the materials you use.

These components can erode the integrity of photos, album pages, and other decorative items over time.

Decor elements

It's obvious that you can't do without decorative elements in scrapbooking. You can use the tools at hand or purchase ready-made jewelry in design and art stores.

If you want to give individuality and personalize your photo album, diary or diary, then try to compose and combine both ready-made and author's decor elements.

Thanks to this technique, you will not only create beautiful jewelry, but in the future you will become the author of a unique and exclusive art object.

If we talk about improvised means for decoration, then they can be:

pebbles and shells from the beach;
dried twigs and flowers;
various strings (for example, you can use laces or ordinary threads);
foil;
candy wrappers;
the cloth;
clippings from newspapers and magazines;
buttons and more.

You can buy ready-made decorative elements in stores:

stickers and stickers;
rings (can be colored, as well as gilded or painted in a silver tint);
a shaker for scrapbooking is a hollow part filled with small elements, due to which the shaker is able to create sound (rustling, ringing, etc.);
rivets;
beads and beads;
decorative ribbons;
eyelets, etc.

Using the decorative elements described above, you can create various cards and blanks, as well as design prints. The most important thing is not to be afraid to show your individual imagination and creativity. Only then will you be able to create original and creative compositions. However, do not purchase or use all jewelry at once. Too much variety can create a clumsy effect. Remember that the design should match the general theme.

Technique types

There are a huge number of techniques that are used in scrapbooking. Some of them are quite popular and widespread, while others, on the contrary, are copyrighted, so they can be found quite rarely. One way or another, but original and beautiful compositions are obtained only then when you combine well-known and proven techniques with your author's creative vision and add personality to your decor.

Consider the existing techniques used in scrapbooking.

Distressing

This technique is a method of aging, making it vintage. As a result of using this technique, you will receive image with scratches, abrasions and cracks. This technique is especially relevant for albums that will contain old photos of your grandparents, etc.

Stamping

With this technique, you can easily create a variety of patterns, ornaments and prints. First of all, you need to choose a stamp with an interesting pattern. You can also purchase several stamps with different patterns but fit the same style, so you can create a more complex and versatile image. Besides, you need to decide on the color of the ink.

The entire palette should correspond to the general idea, and individual colors should not contradict each other.

Embossing

This method will allow you to create volumetric convex drawing on paper. There are 2 possible applications for embossing.

You can emboss the design with a stencil. This method is called embossing.
But there is also a more complex trick.- wet embossing. According to the rules for using this technique, you must apply a specially designed powder to the paper, and then heat the drawing with a hairdryer. This will melt the desired pattern.

The embossing technique looks very original and impressive. To create additional effect a three-dimensional pattern can be painted in a bright color or covered with glitter. So you get an unusual decorative element that will become a real decoration for your album.

Embroidery

One of the easiest decorating techniques. You can embroider with a cross stitch, satin stitch or any other method available to you. To create an unusual pattern, you only need a needle and thread. However, be very careful and attentive, because the needle can pierce the paper, and then the overall impression of the decoration may deteriorate.

Origami

Often, during the design of albums or diaries, the origami technique is used. For this various thematic figures are folded from separate pieces of paper(for example, if you are creating an album for a newborn, then it would be appropriate to assemble a stork figurine). At the end of the manufacture of the figures, they are attached directly to the sheets of the album.

If you want to create a light and unobtrusive design, then for the figures use paper of the same color as the sheets of the album themselves. If you prefer a more contrasting design, then you should choose origami paper in bright colors.

Molding

Sculpting is another popular way to decorate pages. It should be noted that in the case of using this technique, you should be very careful, because plasticine can leave dirty marks on paper. Therefore, it is recommended to use other materials (eg polymer clay).

Decoupage

The decoupage technique is based on attaching an element (for example, a cut from a magazine) to an album page, followed by varnishing. This method allows you to extend the life of the decorative component.

Quilling

This technique allows you to create compositions of various types (flat or voluminous) from plain paper... A similar technique has a little overlap with origami.

The techniques we have listed are not the only ones in existence. In addition, it is not necessary to apply them all at once. For decoration in the style of scrapbooking it is enough to choose one or several main ones. It's also important to be creative and not restrict your creativity.

If you are trying this or that technique for the first time, then before using it on the main album, practice on separate sheets of paper. This way, you don't risk ruining your main composition.

Styles of design

The style of your album should mainly depend on the theme of the album. So, a different appearance will have wedding albums and personal diaries, newborn photo albums and diaries of memories. In general, the style should be selected according to the individual characteristics of the person for whom you are designing the album (a lover of classical or modern style).

Consider several popular style solutions.

One of the most common styles is vintage. Obviously, the aging technique is used to perform it. Yellowed photographs, frayed pages, crumpled letters and newspaper clippings are characteristic features of this design.

Minimalism characterized by the absence of a large number of decor and additional elements. In this case, photographs play the main role.

Are very popular ornamental and abstract design methods. To create such a design, one does not need to possess the high technique of artistic craftsmanship.

Stamps can help you create an aesthetically pleasing picture.

Floral print suitable for romantic natures. The main decoration of this style is the images of flowers in different variations. Origami figurines, hand-drawn cartoons, and a herbarium of dried flowers will do.

Master classes for beginners

If you want to make a bright and beautiful photo album (diary or diary) with your own hands, then you need to follow the simple advice and recommendations of experts. If you follow the instructions, then such a task will be feasible even for a beginner.

Alcohol ink- alcohol-based ink is used mainly on glossy surfaces - where ordinary ink is simply smeared or does not dry well. Alcohol ink dries instantly and is permanent.

Anchors for photographs (rotary buttons) are used as a decorative element, for attaching a photograph to a page. Anchors also allow you to attach such folding elements and fix the cardboard on the back of the photo frame.

ATC- Artist Trading Cart - small cards, designer business cards, postcards, measuring 2.5 by 3.5 inches (6.35cm * 8.89cm). This is a miniature work of art. They are very popular among people of creative professions. Produced in series, each PBX has its own number. It is not customary to sell PBXs, they can only be gifted (like a business card) or exchanged. On the reverse side, the Name (Nickname) of the author, his coordinates (blog), the name of the series, the ATC number and the date of creation are written.

Velvet powder (flock)- pile powder to simulate pollen on various flowers (iris, poppy, etc.), cannon on leaves and stems (violets, gerbera, etc.) Also for making mimosa flowers. You can get the powder at home by scraping the velvet paper with a knife.

Creasing(Сreasing) - drawing indented lines on thick paper or cardboard with the aim of further folding the paper in this place. Using a special scoring stick (can be replaced with a wooden spatula) and a special scoring board.

Border(border) - an element of decorating a scrapbook page, often used to delimit space. It can be made of paper, ribbon, braid, lace or using stamps.

Brads(brads) - metal studs with a curly head and two diverging tips. In addition to decorative purposes, they are used to bond various elements and surfaces. They can be of a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors.

Trinket- a picture in a transparent plastic case, to be mounted on rings.

Scrapbooking paper(acid-free paper) - archival quality paper that does not contain acid derivatives in its composition.

Vellum- tracing paper transparent or translucent acid-free paper. It can be monochromatic, with a pattern, texture.

Waxed cord(or waxed thread) is a universal tool for scrapbooking, designer jewelry and a wonderful decorative element. Natural cotton cord waxed tightly and covered with wax (waxed), which makes it strong and does not allow the ends to "unravel"

Nibbling (cutting)- pictures or figures on cardboard that can be easily squeezed out of the cardboard with your fingers (by pressing).

Glitter- decorative sequins, finely chopped metallized film, paper or plastic of various colors. Depending on the concentration and size of the glitter, you can get both a noble shimmer and a glamorous shimmering picture. Glitters made of polyester film have excellent resistance to water, solvents, UV radiation.

Glimmer Mist- Spray paint with a shine effect.

Designer paper(patterned paper) - paper with a unique texture for the implementation of the most elegant and sophisticated creative ideas. There are one-sided, two-sided and different densities. Available in a wide range of colors, from unexpectedly intense to classic pastel colors. At least 10 thousand types of design papers are produced in the world, there is plenty to choose from!

Distressing) - aging of paper, photographs and other elements by giving them wear and tear. Achieved with the help of special inks and tools, as well as the technique of torn edges and crumpled paper.

Ragged Edge Tool

Distressed ink(distress ink) - water-based ink used for toning paper and stamping. Their color scheme allows you to create the effect of antiquity and antiquity.

Figured hole punch (Creative punch, Composting)- With the help of such a hole punch, you can cut shaped holes of various shapes and sizes on paper, cardboard, etc. By size, the holes (figures) are divided into 1 cm, 1.5 cm, 2.5 cm, 3.7 cm, 5 cm, 7 cm.According to the areas of application, there are curly, angular, border, magnetic (the ability to use in any part of the sheet ) and multipurpose. There are also manual ones (without an emphasis on the surface) and with replaceable cassettes.

Journaling) - a page element in the form of a small note to one or several photos. Contains the date, place, a short description of the event, sometimes - aphorisms, poems and much more.

Cropping- cropping unnecessary objects in the photo to focus more on the main subject.

Cardboard- there is no clear border between paper and cardboard. According to GOST, paper with a density of more than 250 g / m2 is called cardboard, when, according to the German classification, paper with a density of more than 150 g / m2 is considered cardboard.

Outline Stickers- Stickers in the form of a picture or an inscription cut along the contour.

Beer carton- cardboard is so named due to the fact that it is often used to make a stand for a beer mug. Consists of many thin layers. Easily cut with a model knife, much worse with scissors. Not flexible, if you try to bend, it can break of arbitrary shape and lamination of the cardboard. By the way, laser cutting is carried out on just such a cardboard. On sale there are cardboard 1.1 mm and 1.53 mm. You can buy, for example, in a shop for artists. For me, this cardboard, at the moment, is the main one for the manufacture of frames.

Binding cardboard-Cardboard for the manufacture of covers of publications of fiction, dictionaries, reference books, encyclopedias, educational programs and manuals, paper products and cultural goods. Cardboard is made from waste paper. Supplied in sheets (bales) of various formats. Thickness from 0.8 to 3.0mm.

Cameo- a kind of gem, decoration made using the technique of bas-relief

Cardstock The American name for thick paper by its properties resembling cardboard, Density 135-300 g / m2, is much more elastic than cardboard, creases remain at the place of folds. Colored in bulk.

Cardmaking(card making) - the art of creating handmade cards and author's design.

Collage- a technical technique consisting in sticking objects and materials (paper, decorations, stamped pictures, zhurning) on the substrate that differ from the base in color and texture. Several types. Collage is used mainly to get the effect of surprise from the combination of dissimilar materials, as well as for the emotional richness and poignancy of the work.

Acrylic paints(acrylic paint) - fast drying synthetic water based paints. They can be applied both in a pasty state and in a very liquid state (from a spray bottle). The paint lays down with an even film, shines a little, does not require fixing with fixers and varnishes, does not form cracks. Can be used on any surface: canvas, paper, cloth, metal, plastic. Darker when dry.

Craquelure(craquelure) - a crack in the paint layer or varnish. Craquelures are through, that is, passing through all layers of the painting layer, or only in one of the layers; can cover the entire plane or be located only in certain places. They have a different character of the pattern, their sizes can vary from almost imperceptible, the thinnest, the so-called "hairy", to very impressive. Crack mesh is obtained by applying special craquelure varnishes. In order to emphasize and highlight the resulting cracks, oil paints, ink, pastels or patinating compounds are additionally rubbed into them. This gives the work the spirit of "antiquity" and a certain charm.

Cropodile(Manual Hole Punch / Eyelet Installer) is a tool for installing eyelets and eyelet holes.

Kiper tape- this is a cotton tape of twill or diagonal weave, harsh or plain dyed.

Cringle- a hole on paper or fabric, trimmed with a metal or plastic ring (the ring can be either just round or figured).

Marbles or pebbles- Convex transparent "Pebbles" made of glass. Produced by scrap companies or manufacturers of decoration products. Transparent stones are glued to the images. also Marbles is used as a filler for vases.

Memorabilia-All kinds of items that are of particular importance for those who collect them as a keepsake (shells, sand, a piece of clothing, dried flowers. There is also an imitation of memorabilia when things about the event have not been preserved.

Microbeads- Tiny colored beads, similar to beads, but without a hole. It is used for adding volume, by pouring on glue, and independently by pouring it into closed windows with a transparent top.

Rub-on- a decal on a film, which is "rubbed" on a photograph, paper, plastic or tracing paper using a wooden or plastic stick.

Pastel- art materials in the form of crayons or rimless pencils in the form of round or square bars. There are three types - dry, oily and waxy. Scrapbooking uses dry pastels, for example, for toning paper and coloring stamp prints.

Metal pendants- these are decorative elements that are used to create jewelry.

Curly scissors(Scissors craft) - scissors with curly blades. Used to decorate the edges of paper and photographs.

Substrate- paper, most often thick and plain, is located under the photographs and "smoothes" the underside of them by 0.5-2 cm.

Printed tape(washi-tape) - Scotch paper with an adhesive base created for scrapbooking and decoration. It comes in various colors.

Embossing powder-Special powder (powder) for creating a volumetric image or volumetric inscription on paper. To do this, an impression must be made using a stamp and ink suitable for embossing. Immediately, until the ink has dried, pour the powder on top. The powder will stick in place of the drawing (or lettering), the rest of the non-sticky powder can be carefully poured back into the jar. Next, you need to heat the paper strongly - the powder should melt (for this, a special hair dryer for embossing is used). It can be coarse-grained (suitable for background staples and large drawings) and fine-grained (suitable for small letters and drawings).

Overlay / Acetate film- decorative transparent plastic film. May contain a drawing. Attaches to transparent glue, brads, eyelets or glue points. Provides a protective layer for the photograph. Also used as a decorative element between album pages.

Passepartout(from the French passe-partout - letters. passing everywhere) - 1) a sheet of thick paper or thin cardboard, on which a sheet with an illustration is glued 2) a cardboard frame for drawing, engraving, photographs.

Reps tape- this is a woven tape with a small cross rib ..

Sketch- a sketch of the future work. Often used in scrapbooking to create scrapbook pages.

Scrapbooking- a type of handicraft, implying the manual production of family albums, postcards, diaries.

Scrap candy- a set of materials and tools for scrap, magazines or works of the author, raffled off as a prize in a blog, forum or store.

Scrap-chip- 1) Scrap-chip or Tops is a decoration for pages and postcards. Metallized convex circle with a film-covered image. To glue it, you will need glue or bulky pads (foamed tape). At the same time, the reverse side of the work remains ideal - without holes and "legs". 2) Individual features of the work of craftswomen with materials.

Scraplifting- full or partial copying of someone else's work, its colors, technology, materials, layout.
Spray Make It Acid-Free-Aerosol colorless composition specially designed to prolong the life of paper documents. This product neutralizes the acid balance of the paper. The paper remains flexible for a long time, does not turn yellow over time. Ideal for extending the life of newspaper clippings, scrapbooks and handwritten paper materials.

Sticker(sticker) - A sticker differs from a sticker in that it is glued onto foam tape, which raises it above the surface. There are also 3D stickers consisting of many identical pictures.

Tilda 1) Norwegian rag doll 2) Scrapbooking company. 3) Stamp with the image of a Tilda doll.

Tag(Tag) - label, card. They can carry informational function, decorative, place for photography, decoration. They are very often used in scrapbooking. They can be of various shapes, colors and themes.

Hair dryer for embossing- heat gun for hot embossing. It is used to melt powder, create a volumetric effect of markers (volumetric velvet, volumetric applique), fix pigment and chalk inks.

Chipboard(chipboard) - elements of decorations (letters, figures, frames) made of very dense binding cardboard, usually beige. Also used for blank albums and covers.

Chipik is a chipboard made of acid-free cardboard with a convex picture. Homemade chips are made from cardboard with a picture and epoxy resin.

Fleece English Fleece) is a synthetic non-woven fabric for the manufacture of warm clothing, made from polyethylene terephthalate fiber. Fleece is used to make hats, sweaters, jackets, usually sports or tourist. In scrap it is usually used as a softener for covers (instead of padding polyester) * Plaid Irma. A fleece blanket is sold at the Ikea store. Length 170cm, width 130cm. Color blue. Price 79 rubles.

Collet The (breadboard) knife is a knife with replaceable blades and a collet. (hence the name) Due to the speed of changing blades, it is very convenient. Often used for mock cutting and stencil making.

Flower moss(FLOWER SOFT) are small flowers designed to create three-dimensional flower pictures.

Stamping- The technique used in scrapbooking. With the help of a stamp and ink, an image (print) is transferred onto the paper.

Stamp- In scrapbooking, various types of stamps are used: silicone and photopolymer (an acrylic block is required to work with them), rubber (they already have a snap) and "Magic Block" (these are simulated blocks on which you can "print" your own texture, that is, make your own To do this, you need to heat the block, for example, with a hairdryer for embossing or over an electric stove, the block will become soft and it can be modeled. Any convex-concave, textured objects can be used as a template). In turn, stamps are divided into inscriptions, pictures, background and roller.
Silicone.

Photopolymer.

Rubber.

Magic block

Roller.

Stamp pads- pillows filled with ink, designed for stamping techniques, as well as toning the edge .. Divided into pigment (dense, opaque and juicy colors, dries slowly) and water-soluble (more transparent, dries quickly, less lightfast)

Embossing(Emboss) - Creates a 3D image on paper or other materials using heat or mechanical pressure.

Ephemera- Printed products are not intended for long-term storage, but carry mood and information (tickets, coupons, notes, advertising brochures) Is part of the memorabilia.
I hope you will like it. If you have more words, the meaning of which you are interested in, write.

Scrapbooking- a kind of handicraft art, which consists in the design of photo albums, postcards, envelopes, notebooks and other accessories. Translated from English is referred to as scrapbook .

Today we will analyze why the scrapbooking technique is used, how to do it correctly and get real pleasure from practicing this art.

What is the scrapbooking technique and what is it used for?

The scraping technique is to convey information through a visual image. For example, with the help of this technique, the author can tell about a memorable day on one sheet or thus form information about a much longer period of time in his life.
Scrap was originally used for personal and family photo albums. Now scrap masters use the technique to decorate notebooks, postcards, boxes and other things.
The scraping technique is very interesting and addictive. Products made in the style of scrapbooking are quite expensive. But young craftsmen cleverly come up with alternatives to expensive accessories.
Currently, scrap can be used everywhere, not only in the design of albums and notebooks, but also in the workplace and in the room in general. The main thing is that the fantasy works well.

Scrapbooking for beginners: what do you need?

For beginners and those who are not going to make money on this art form or generally work in this area for many years, you will need:

Cutting mat that can be made from thick linoleum
Stationery knife with spare blades
Ruler
Glue "MOMENT CRYSTAL"
Decorative tape
Cardboard or scrap paper
Beer carton
Multi-colored pens
Ribbons
Buttons
Hole puncher
Scissors
Creasing hook or stick
Decorative elements
Stamps, brads and chipboards are optional.

Paper and cardboard for scrapbooking: how to choose and do it yourself?

For scrap, special paper is produced; it has a high density, which is necessary for long storage and operation. Such paper can be purchased at any specialty store or ordered via the Internet on the website that distributes these products.
The range of scrap paper is very diverse. There are plain and color samples, most often the paper is produced in collections that capture a specific theme. This is very convenient for decorating albums, since there is no need to select individual sheets by color scheme. However, individual sheets can also be purchased if you do not need a collectible series.
Special paper has drawings on both sides and on one, the difference in price and in the method of application.
Cardboard can also be used for needlework, it also has a good density. There is single sided and double sided cardboard.
The paper sizes vary, depending on what you want to use it for. There is 10 × 10, 20 × 20 and 30 × 30.
You can make paper yourself by choosing suitable sized pictures and printing on a printer. The only thing is that you need to use thick paper. The density of the paper directly depends on the purpose of its application. On average, it should be from 200 gr to 350 gr.
In many cases, you can replace scrap paper with wallpaper suitable for prints and textures. You can go an alternative way, making paper, as in the video clip.
When choosing paper for decoration of albums and other things that should last a long time, pay attention to the density and integrity of the cover. But do not forget about the appearance, such paper should convey everything that you want to capture on it.

How to use brads, chipboards and stamps in scrapbooking?

Brads- a decoration element that looks like a carnation with a beautiful head. It can be used to attach photos and other paper and fabric elements, or use it for self-decoration. They come with arrows for holding sheets.
Chipboards- a three-dimensional element of decoration, which has many motives and shapes. It is used to convey the mood, meaning and nature of the page information.
Stamps- elements applied with ink create different effects. These can be lettering, images, portraits, or other fantasy effects.

How to make a postcard using the scrapbooking technique: a step-by-step photo master class

For such a postcard, you need to prepare:

scrap paper;
wavy scissors;
stationery knife;
decorations;
glue;
thread with a needle.

Here's a plan for the postcard we sketched.

The base will consist of 2 sheets of 10 × 20 and 11 × 20.

Glue the two sheets so that the smaller one overlaps the larger one by 1 cm.

Sew the sheets with a cross by hand or on a typewriter, use threads to match the paper.

Cut out your photo mat and three different rectangles. Lay out according to the composition.

Place all cut-out elements on glue or double-sided tape.

Glue decorative elements, only so that they do not pile on top of each other.

Decorate the bottom by securing the card with brads.

Cut four small squares from cardboard and the same from scrap paper, glue together and place according to the composition. After - decorate as in the photo, or as you like.

Cut out an oval with a heading and a slightly larger oval for volume. Stack them on top of each other, then glue them in the upper left corner. Curl the bottom left corner of the matte.

Decorate the backing with a suitable photo and sign the card. Your postcard is ready.

How to make an album for a photo scrapbooking with your own hands: video master class

The work on making an album is quite laborious and time-consuming. Get ready for the fact that it will take more than one hour; to create a good album you will need to allocate a whole day, maybe more than one.
It should also be borne in mind that filling the album with a new stream of photos will affect the design and the allocation of time for this. But at the end of the work, you will be proud of yourself and your work. And the most important plus is that no one in the whole world will have such an album, because your soul, imagination and work are invested in it.

Flowers and butterflies for DIY scrapbooking: a master class with a photo

Flowers and butterflies are used for decoration in scrap in most of the crafts. Butterflies can be made flat or voluminous by bending their wings. Materials for making butterflies:

wallpaper;
paper;
cardboard;
napkins;
boxes;
magazines;
old postcards.

Flowers are made from different materials and by different methods:

knitted;
from lace, ribbons and beads;
paper;
lace;
flowers-umbrellas;
flowers-bags;
flowers discs;
picturesque.

DIY wedding cards scrapbooking: ideas for creativity with photos

The ideas for creating wedding cards are endless, as each craftswoman finds her own source of inspiration. Postcards can be simple yet elegant, discreet yet romantic, creative yet soulful.

Before there was a demand for ready-made wedding invitations, they were handwritten for each guest. And rich families ordered from printing factories. With the advent of mass production, the tradition of issuing invitations has ceased to be relevant for the majority of the population.
But with the coming into fashion of scrap, even invitations began to be drawn up individually for each couple. You can make them yourself or order from a craftswoman. It should be noted that the more invitees, the more time it will take to work.

DIY scrapbooking notebook

You will need:

sheets;
clamps;
glue;
cardboard;
decorations;
ruler;
lavsan sliding threads and a needle;
fabric tape;
stationery knife.

Algorithm of actions:

Measure out the required number of format pages A4... Remember that there will be twice as many of them as they will fold in half. If necessary, you can line each sheet manually or print ready-made ones.
Fold the sheets in half with a book, iron the fold line, secure with clamps and place under the press in the form of a pile of books.
After pressing, align and fasten the clamps vertically.
Measure the spine and divide into equal parts, then cut.
Sew the binding of each stack, and tie together with fabric tape.
Then apply a large amount of glue or silicone sealant, squeeze with clamps and let dry.
Cut out three pieces of cardboard, one for the spine and two for the endpaper and backdrop. Cut 0.5 cm more of the glued sheets.
Unfold the cover as you want it to look. Then glue with cloth and glue.
You can make the cover soft or hard by gluing the cardboard with paper or cloth.
Glue the first sheet to the inside of the endpaper and the last to the back.
Decorate your notebook however you like using decorative elements.

DIY envelope for money scrapbooking: how to make it yourself?

Prepare:

paper:
stationery knife;
curly scissors wave;
ruler;
pencil;
decorations.

Algorithm:

Cut out the envelope according to the presented size of the bills in the unfolded form.
Cut the lower and upper parts with curly scissors in a wave so that when combined, it is a solid sheet.
Glue the tape in the center and decorate the front of the envelope.� / li>

DIY passport cover using scrapbooking technique

You need:

cardboard;
the cloth;
machine and thread;
glue;
scissors;
pencil;
ruler;
decor cards;
Velcro or button.

Course of action:

Mark the spread size of the passport on the cardboard and cut it out.
Lay on fabric and mark out borders.
Make a tab for the closure.
Place all cards on the right side of the fabric and sew.
Sew the second piece of button or Velcro to the outside of the endpaper.
Align the fabric with the cardboard and sew so that the tab aligns with the closing point, and there are areas for the passport to enter the inside of the cover.
Next, design the front cover to your liking in a distinctive style.

DIY calendar using scrapbooking technique

Prepare:

paper;
slicing;
decorations;
creasing stick;
binding rings;
hole puncher;
glue;
a typewriter;
threads;
printed names of months;
stationery knife.

Algorithm:

Fold a large piece of scrap paper in half and create a composition on one front side.
Glue all the cards, then sew.
Arrange all the months in order and pierce the cards with a hole punch, make holes on the calendar itself.
Secure the month cards with rings.
Decorate your calendar with decorative elements.

How to decorate a scrapbooking box?

You will need:

box;
lightweight paper;
stationery knife;
pencil;
ruler;
glue;
decorations.

Process progress:

Measure the box, and transfer the measurements to paper.
Cut out measurements and glue the box over.
Decorate with decorative elements: flowers and butterflies made of paper and fabric, buttons, beads.
You can use the decoupage technique to decorate the box.

DIY scrapbooking photo frame: instructions with photos

You need:

cardboard;
paper;
the cloth;
glue;
scissors;
brads;
machine and thread;
synthetic winterizer.

Process of creation:

Holder for documents do it yourself in the style of scrapbooking

Materials:

beer cardboard;
the cloth;
stationery knife;
glue;
scissors;
machine and thread;
decorative elastic band;
decorations.

Process:

Cut 4 rectangles out of cardboard 12 × 20 cm... Glue the first to the second, and the third to the fourth.
Place two crusts on the fabric so that there is approximately 2 cm of spine space. Glue the fabric, then sew.
Make fabric document pockets inside the holder and sew.
Sew an elastic band to the back cover for holding.
Decorate the endpaper with matching decor.

DIY school album scrapbooking

You will need:

beer cardboard;
paper;
glue;
scissors;
hole puncher;
eyelets;
stationery knife;
scissors;
decorations.

Course of action:

Cut out blanks for future sheets from cardboard, and each subsequent sheet should be a couple of centimeters larger than the previous one.
Tape each page with speckle paper, then punch holes evenly across each page. Insert eyelets.
Secure the pages with ribbons.
Decorate the flyleaf and other pages of the school scrapbook.

DIY scrapbooking cuttings

Scrapbooking cuttings are needed as an inscription, decoration or just a design element. In general, they are made using special curly hole punches. They can be in the form of figures of people, animals, birds, clothing or everyday objects. Cuttings are in the form of frames or inscriptions, different colors and textures.

To do the cutting yourself, you can either purchase a special hole punch, or buy a stencil, or use a sharp clerical knife to cut out an uncomplicated figure. True, to do this, you need to make a lot of effort and patience.

Stencils and templates for scrapbooking

Stencils and templates are used to decorate pages with an album, postcards, notebooks and other scrap-style items.
They can be used for sketching with colored pens or paints. Attach to the desired location and outline.
With the help of stencils and templates, you can make cuttings, although the process will be very laborious and painstaking. You need to circle the template, and then cut it out with a knife.
They are also well in demand for embossing - the technique of applying a convex image. For this technique, a special powder is used, which is heated with a hair dryer for embossing. After heating, the image applied with powder becomes three-dimensional.

Scrapbooking for newborns: photo album ideas for boys and girls

Having a baby is so beautiful and unforgettable, so you need to create an equally wonderful place to store these memories. An album for a newborn can contain not only memorable photographs, but also the first tags, notes, curls and other things that a parent will want to carry through many years of their baby's life.

Scrapbooking is the art of making personal or family photo albums with your own hands. It's a way to write your own chronicle, bringing together all the memorabilia under one cover, from photographs to newspaper clippings, from notes to dried flowers. Each page of such an album is a separate story or short story, expressed using a variety of visual and tactile elements instead of words.

Short story

In the 17th century in England, a commonplace book was very popular, where any information significant to the owner was entered, from quotes from famous personalities and personal observations to recipes.

The next century only increased the popularity of such notebooks - thanks to the release of John Locke's book "New Method of Making Commonplace books" (1706), which told about ways to organize their content into sections and categories. As a result, even university students began to be taught the art of conducting them.

A new stage in the evolution of scrapbooking was marked by the publication of William Granger's Biographical History of England (1769), which contained blank pages for self-completion by the owner. The idea of personalizing the print edition was so popular with contemporaries that many other authors soon followed Granger's example. This is how the concept of "grained book" arose - a book that combined printed text with handwritten notes, illustrations and other elements placed in it by the owner.

In 1825, the first issue of the Scrapbook magazine, dedicated to the creation of scrapbooks, was published, and a year later the Anthology of Manuscripts and Literary Scrapbook, written by the American John Poole, was published. The book contained tons of useful tips and tricks on the use of paper scraps and clippings. The sensation that she made prompted manufacturers to think about the release of goods for scrapbooking.

The second half of the 19th century gave the direction a new invention made by the great writer and admirer of this work, Mark Twain - a glue album (1872), equipped with strips of glue to fix clippings and other trifles. The novelty brought tangible dividends to the author and even more fame.

On the one hand, Kodak Roll Film and Cameras, developed by George Eastman (1888), on the one hand, greatly expanded the possibilities of scrapbooking, making photography more accessible to the mass consumer, and on the other, they caused a temporary decline in interest in it.

For a while, a wide variety of factory photo albums supplanted handicraft counterparts. However, at the end of the 20th century, at the World Conference on Archival Science (1980), Marilyn Christensen presented the chronicle of her family in fifty volumes, made using the scrapbooking technique. Mass interest prompted Christensen to create a book on the intricacies of scrapbooking, which was followed by the opening of his own store.

Today scrapbooking is one of the most widespread types of arts and crafts around the world. A rich selection of materials and a variety of techniques allows you to bring to life the most unusual creative fantasies, while creating a unique family chronicle that will preserve the memory of today for many generations.

Scrapbooking in Russia

The history of scrapbooking in Russia begins in the 18th century, when, under the influence of Western European culture, the fashion for handwritten albums spread. They were equally popular with both the female and male populations.

In Soviet times, the albums changed their subject matter and were transformed, but their goal remained the same - preserving emotionally charged memories using all kinds of means and techniques.

For example, demobilized albums or school "confessors", in addition to polls containing poems, drawings, photographs of your favorite actors and richly decorated with all kinds of ornaments - aren't these original interpretations of scrapbook albums?

The first mention of scrapbooking directly in the post-Soviet space dates back to January 31, 2006. It was then that E. Belikova opened a corresponding topic at the Osinka forum, and with it the direction itself. Later (2007), she created the All About Scrapbooking site, where she collected all the information she could find, including personal translation of English-language articles on this topic.

In 2008, another resource appeared - Scrap-Info. It not only provided users with information, but also offered master classes and contests, the purpose of which was to teach scrap for all comers and to provide masters with the opportunity to share their experience on the forum. A year later, the first Russian-language scrapbooking magazine was published.

Today in Russia there are numerous specialized online stores offering everything you need to create albums and postcards in any style, as well as interest clubs that allow all lovers of this creativity to communicate.

Materials and tools

The main requirements for the materials used in scrapbooking are their durability and complete safety for those who have to come into contact with them. To ensure maximum safety of the original type of work, it should be protected from intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation and sudden changes in temperature.

Used for scrapbooking:

Special scissors, cutters, curly hole punches are used as tools; pens, markers with different effects, pencils, glitters.

Page structure and basic techniques of modern scrapbooking

The scrapbook page is formed in such a way that the main and auxiliary elements can be easily identified on it, which would complement each other and make it easy to restore the history of the event.

The page traditionally consists of the following elements:

header;
main and additional background;
substrates;
decor;
text signature.

Several basic techniques are used to implement the idea:

In addition, scrapbooking often uses techniques from other types of arts and crafts, for example, decoupage, quilling, etc.

Basic styles

The main styles of scrapbooking are:

Heritage. It is used when decorating pages with old photographs. They should be done in the style of the time they are talking about. It is desirable that the decor consists of really old, not aged elements. The most suitable color scheme for this style is “burnt out” shades, for example, sand or bronze.

Vintage. It is characterized by the use of antique or aged elements to create a special mood and atmosphere of the past. Objects, images and colors are selected in accordance with the time period in the style of which the album is performed. Black and white or sepia-processed photos are used.

Shabby Chic. Literally translated - "shabby gloss". Combines the use of pastel colors and aged details with traces of former luxury. Wrinkles, scuffs, tears in the design of such pages are only welcome.

European style. It features a clear composition and minimal use of jewelry. The page can contain several photos united by a common plot. Stencils are usually used to cut out photographs.

American style. Unlike the previous version, the American style requires the active use of various little things, allowing you to reconstruct the event in detail and supplemented with small notes. A particularly difficult task in this embodiment is maintaining balance and focusing on the photograph.

Clean and simple. Minimalism, graphic design and clear geometric shapes are the basic rules that should be followed when creating pages in this style. The background should be monochromatic, the font should be the same.

Mixed media. The main feature is eclecticism, a mixture of styles and techniques. The most difficult style, requiring a serious approach to the selection of elements in order to avoid overloading. The use of different materials is allowed, as well as the formation of inscriptions using newspaper headlines or parts of the text.

Freestyle (free style). The creator is given complete freedom in choosing the way of presenting his story. The main decoration of the pages is the author's notes, made in some original way. The color scheme is bright and joyful. The style is characterized by some carelessness in performance, for example, slightly smudged ink or parts stained with paint.

Which of the scrapbooking options to choose is up to you. But whatever the solution, a fascinating journey into the world of creativity and fantasy awaits you!

1. PREPARATION FOR WORK ON SCRAP-COMPOSITION. TIPS FOR THE NEW ONE ON THE CHOICE OF MATERIALS AND TOOLS

Scrapbooking is a unique technique decorating wedding and children's albums, photo albums of newborns , congratulatory and invitation cards , notebooks and photo frames. If you have at least minimal design skills bouquets of soft toys or flowers, created panels or appliques with their own hands from paper, you know how to make ordinary compositions from satin ribbons and out of fabric, then quickly master the scrapbooking technique at home it will not present any particular difficulties for you. In scrap style, you can make excellent homemade gifts for Christmas and New Year, by February 23, Valentine's Day February 14 , by March 8, for parents newborn baby , to the wedding (invitation cards and album for the bride).

Recently, an assortment of goods for the manufacture of scrap-crafts and decoration compositions in scrapbooking technique has expanded significantly. Thanks to convenient tools, all kinds of devices, a huge selection of various materials, the master of scrapbooking can create with his own hands the most incredible products, decorate book covers and albums with photos unique in beauty compositions. But for novice scrapbookists it is absolutely not necessary to spend a lot of money on the purchase of the entire assortment for scrapbook creativity offered by specialized stores. Our task is to learn how to work correctly with basic tools and master the important laws of composition, using the minimum set of materials for scrapbooking.

Let's start our acquaintance with this amazing technique with recommendations for choosing the necessary scrapbooking set of tools and materials for beginners. Also in this article you will find useful tips for composing compositions, videos and photo master classes on making scrapbooks, postcards, notebooks with your own hands.

So, what tools, decorative materials, types of paper are desirable for a novice master to master the scrapbooking technique?

Tools for creating scrap compositions:

Sharp scissors.

It is not bad to have sharp scissors on hand with tightly fitting blades, with the help of which it is convenient to cut out parts from paper or fabric along the contours. It is useful (but not necessary for beginners) to have several types of scissors with serrated and wavy blades in your arsenal. With the help of manicure scissors, it is convenient to trim the elements cut out according to the template, cut through the thin decor, cut into neat pieces of lace and satin ribbons;

knife with replaceable blades.

The best option is a construction knife, the blade of which is tightly fixed in the handle and does not play. You can also use stationery with breaking off pieces of the blade. But the main thing is the blade firmly sitting in the handle. A set of special cutters for novice craftsmen is not necessary to buy;

metal ruler.

Along the ruler, we will evenly cut off the decorative elements made of paper and fabric with a knife, and also level the base for the scrap composition. It is advisable to have on hand several different metal rulers - long, short, thin;

mock-up rug.

It is very convenient to cut the material on the mock-up rug, cut out the parts of the required size. This rug has centimeter markings, which makes work very easy. But if it is not possible to purchase such a rug, then as a surface for cutting materials, you can use plexiglass or a children's board for modeling from plasticine;

boring hole punch.

In specialized stores, you can find a lot of different models of hole punches. But for a novice master, it is enough to purchase a so-called border punch, with which you can beautifully process the edges of scrapbooking products.

Do not get carried away with the purchase of inexpensive small hole punches with the ability to make the same type of cut-out decorative patterns. If possible, in addition to the curb, get a universal corner hole punch;

Paper for decoration scrapbooking products:

There are a huge number of different options for cardboard and thick paper for forming the base of scrap products, as well as decorative paper for creating compositions on the basis. A novice craftsman does not have to buy numerous sets of scrapbooking paper. But you can't skimp on the quality of paper in any case, so that the cover of your first wedding album or children's card does not look rustic.

For novice craftsmen, small universal sets of scrapbooking paper are quite suitable. If you want to make a beautiful scrapbook postcard, then choose a set with sheets of 15x15 format, and to create a photo album, it is advisable to choose sheets of 30x30.

There are very good kits for scrapbooking, in which sheets with an active drawing are successfully combined with the background. But you can purchase several quality sheets from different kits.

Tips for beginners to design their first scrapbook:

▪ make the background composition subdued and not very colorful if there are a lot of small details in the photo;

▪ try to match the background color of the decorative panel not to the color scheme of the interior, but to the dominant color in the photo;

▪ the background of the photo should not stand out and separately give an accent to the composition. Therefore, do not decorate the substrate with saturated colors, so that the color photograph does not "drown" in the bright colors of the background;

▪ the contour of the background around the picture or photo should not be too wide. It is desirable that the structure of the background of the scrap composition is uniform if the substrate under the photograph is decorated with a pattern;

▪ the enemy of any scrapbooking composition - too noticeable oversaturation with different elements. It is also undesirable to place a lot of photos tightly adjacent to each other on one separate sheet of the photo album. It is quite enough to place from 2 to 5 photos on one sheet and beautifully arrange the background of the album sheet itself;

▪ try to maintain a consistent style of composition. It will be difficult for a beginner scrapbookist to achieve a harmonious combination of individual elements, mixing different styles in the design of the product;

▪ the main mistake of novice craftsmen is the desire to place as many different elements as possible in one scrapbooking composition. Laconicism and a harmonious combination of individual details - this is what a beginner will have to learn in the first place.

2. STEP-BY-STEP PHOTO LESSON FOR BEGINNING SCRAPBOOKINS

How to make a very original scrapbook. Great idea for a wedding gift (wedding photo album) or family mini album:

3. MASTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS. PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK STAGES

Master class number 1:

SEVERAL VISUAL LESSONS ON MAKING PANNA FOR PHOTOS, MINI-PHOTO ALBUM AND GOLD-PLATED CARDS. GREAT HANDMADE GIFTS IN SCRAPBOOKING STYLE.

Master class number 2: