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Merrideth Chenoweth

Welcome to Scrapbookin’ on Suite 101!

This is an area for everyone from beginners to advanced to find information, tips, ideas, and resources for making that perfect memory album or scrapbook. Feel free to browse our articles; post questions or ideas in our discussion area; click on our links to other great sites about scrapbooking; and check out our book suggestions for even more great information!

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me; I look forward to hearing from you! Until then, make yourself at home, and happy scrapping!


All material published prior to 31 December 2001 is under the copyright of Rachel Webb.


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Genealogy In Scrapbooks - Preserving Our Past!

Many scrapbookers are also genealogists; and no wonder, since scrapbooking is a way of preserving our lives, and the lives our families. With care and consideration genealogy and family history can very easily be incorporated into scrapbooking with or without photos of your ancestors!

Coupon Book

Scrapbooking is a lot of fun, sure, but the techniques we use in scrapbooking are much more vestal than I tend to give them credit for. So, the next few articles are going to outline ways in which we can apply our scrapbooking abilities, either through decorating, altering, or what not, ...

Iris Folding: Supplies and Directions for a Popular Scrapbooking Technique

The effort to learn and create Iris-Folding projects is minimal, while the results can vary from beautiful to stunning, depending on the complexity of the project.

Watermark Pads in Scrapbooking

There are four basic techniques for using a watermark pad: watermarking, resist, embossing and chalking. I’m going to save the resist technique for another article and concentrate this one on watermarking, embossing, and chalking.

How To Make Shaker Boxes

This month we’re going to look at a great and inexpensive way to fill that empty spot on your layout that will add not only add charm, but movement and “that extra pop.” I’ll be showing you how to make shaker boxes. Shaker boxes are not only a fun addition to ...

Distress Inks

Learn how to incorporate Distress Inks into your scrapbook layouts and cards for more depth or for the aged antique look! Use in conjunction with Walnut Ink.

Walnut Ink Techniques

Walnut ink is an easy way to add some character and aged appearance to papers that look too “new” for your layout. There are so many ways to use it to get different effects. Want to learn more?

Scrapbooking for Less: Found Item Freebies, and Trash to Treasure

Want to save money on your scrapbooking supplies? Who doesn’t!
Going along with October’s theme of saving money, this article outlines ways to incorporate items you already at home into your scrapbooking. Then, find out more cost effective places to shop that you may not have thought to look for scrapbook supplies! ...

Trash to Treasure: Bottle Caps in Scrapbooking

Beautiful bottle caps are popping up in scrapbook stores and web sites everywhere. You can buy these beautiful embellishments for nearly a dollar per cap, or you can save your hard earned cash, because for little or no money you can turn discarded bottle caps into customized treasures that fit your ...

Creating a Mini-Book: A Tribute to Autumn

Rather than making separate layouts in different scrapbooks for your autumn traditions and happenings, why not make a mini book dedicated to the joys of autumn? A mini book can be the perfect way to celebrate this flamboyant season and all the treasures it has to offer!

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Iris Folding (2 msgs)

How To Make Shaker Boxes (2 msgs)

Paper Piecing Freebies (2 msgs)

layout ideas needed for "how we met" album (3 msgs)

Trash to Treasure: Bottle Caps in Scrapbooking (3 msgs)

Searching for Printables (2 msgs)

Scrapbooking for Less: Found Item Freebies, and Trash to Treasur (2 msgs)

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Connecting With Other Scrappers - Part 1 (3 msgs)