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There are so many ways to use scrapbook paper to enhance and add texture and dimension to your scrapbook pages and albums. We will try and cover some of the ways we have seen it being used, other than just a background. The first technique we have seen is tearing. This technique requires no tools and is very easy to do. Here are some of the ways you can tear and what it gives you. Tear toward you for a rough white edge, tear away from you for a rough edge without the white, use water to draw the design and to make tearing easier. You can crease the scrapbook paper with your nail and use your thumb to make more intricate tears.

To add more dimension to your torn paper, chalk the edges. You can roll the torn edges for an even more dimensional look. Here are a few uses for torn scrapbook paper: journal blocks, borders, flowers, mosaic with torn cardstock pieces, water, sand, mountains, and mats for photos.

You will also find that there is scrapbook paper out there that has asymmetrical shapes for placing the pictures on the paper. When you use this paper, you can use tracing paper for a perfect photo fit. Simply trace the design onto the tracing paper. Then place it over the portion of picture required. Using a little adhesive on the part of the photo to be discarded, trim along the traced line and place the photo where the shapes indicate.

If you are pressed for cash, a good way to go is to download digital scrapbook paper. We don’t recommend this because you might use regular paper to print out the scrapbook paper designs. See our other post on why you need to have special acid and lignin free paper. If you do choose to use downloadable designs, digital designers have created inexpensive alternatives to papers by popular manufacturers such as Basic Grey, Ki Memories, K & Company, Chatterbox, My Mind’s Eye, and American Crafts. When you download scrapbook paper from a digital scrapbooking website, it is very easy to create affordable and memorable layouts for your albums.

Other ways to use scrapbook paper is for cards. It is like making mini-scrapbook pages and your friends and family will love to receive handmade cards. Use embellishments such as brads, fabric, gel, buttons, glitter & confetti, inks, dyes & chalk and rivets to add that extra flare. And make sure you never throw out any so-called “useless” scraps; they might be good to add that extra dimension to your pages.

One of the most creative things we have seen is to use it is to bring a specific theme into a tablescape. Look for camping-themed paper and use it as placemats or you can use coordinating scrapbook embellishments such as stickers and chipboard cutouts to make mini-signs for the table or food area, decorate drink ware or even as coaster.

As you can see there are many ways to use scrapbook paper and you are only limited by your imagination

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Sweet Threads Collection Pack (12 x 12) $18.53 The Sweet Threads Collection pack features bright and happy prints to expand your paper craft creativity. The pack also includes a coordinating sheet of alpha stickers and a sheet of cardstock stickers.

Magnetic 15×15-inch Precision Mat Kit $23.54 Take your trimming task to the highest level of accuracy with this magnetic tool kitScrapbooking tool is accompanied by an 18-inch magnetic stainless steel beveled rulerSelf-healing craft mat includes eight super-strong magnetic tacks

Grant Studios Flocked Hearts Designer Album Box $15 This Flocked Hearts designer box is a perfect way to preserve memories. This album box from Grant Studios is acid free and an ideal solution for storing a cherished album.

Basic Grey ‘Truffle’ Embroidered Stitched Buttons $5.99 These beautiful stitched buttons by Basic Grey are featured in goregous patterns. The buttons arrive in a set of eight.

Basic Grey ‘Buttercup’ Embroidered Stitched Buttons $5.99 These beautiful buttons by Basic Grey are 0.5 inches in diameter and featured in lovely patterns. The buttons are in a package of eight.

ExpreSS Art Bin Tote $102.08 Rolling tote will help keep your valued art and supplies safe as you travelAttractive design adds style to utility in a storage bagBag features double reinforced side handles for secure lifting

PanPastel Ultra Soft Payne’s Grey Artist Pastels $5.69 PanPastel colors are genuine artists’ quality pastels that are uniquely packed in a pan format. These paints were developed so artists can easily lift, apply, and control pastel color. The pan format holds the color like paint for easy application.

Stamping Bella ‘Earl Grey Peep’ Unmounted Rubber Stamp $8.49 Design: Earl Grey PeepMaterials: RubberPackage includes two (2) unmounted rubber stamps

Pioneer Photo Albums Black Fabric Memory Book (12 x 12) $26.49 Keep your memories organized with this Pioneer black and grey fabric memory book. This book includes 20 pages and 20 bonus refill pages for 12-inch by 12-inch paper.

Cupcake 5-sheet Rub-on Book $5.53 Rub-on book contains five sheets that are easy to use Rub-ons create a seamless look on scrapbook pages, greeting cards and moreVersatile craft sheets have colorful graphics and words for most creative projects

Sizzix Powder Sugar and Snow Globe Embossing Folders (Pack of 2) $11.86 Embossing your sentiments with these embossing folders lends your creative impulses a little added advantage. These embossing folders will give your crafts the look of a professional paper craft designer.

Basic Grey Clear Cherish and Love Stamps $10.99 Art and craft supplies are made of a high-quality durable materialUse these stamps with inkpads, paint or scrapbook-safe markers to add playful accents in any colorCraft set includes one sheet that measures 4 inches x 6 inches

Origins Die-Cut Chip Alphabet Stickers (4 Sheets) $8.3 Make sure your crafts say everything you intend with these die-cut alphabet stickers. This set of four sheets contains enough letters to get your point across in a fashionable way.

Basic Grey Curio Clear Self-Cling Pheasant Stamps $10.07 This stamp package contains one sheet of clear stamps. Thirteen floral and pheasant stamps are included.

Basic Grey Clear Flower Swash Stamps $10.69 Art and craft supplies are made of a high-quality durable materialUse these stamps with inkpads, paint or scrapbook-safe markers to add playful accents in any colorCraft set includes one sheet that measures 4 inches x 6 inches

Wander Pops Layered Cardstock Stickers $5.49 Spice up your collection with this set of fun layered cardstock stickers. This set is perfect for scrapbooking and other crafts.

Sizzix Textured Impressions Dearly and Frost Embossing Folders (Pack of 2) $11.96 Embossing your sentiments with these embossing folders lends your creative impulses a little added advantage. These embossing folders will give your crafts the look of a professional paper craft designer.

Basic Grey Olivia Die-cut Chip Alphabet Stickers (Pack of 4) $8.18 These Olivia sticker sheets from Basic Grey lends a whimsical design to any project. This craft pack includes four sheets of die-cut alphabet stickers for endless creative possibilities.

Marjolaine ‘Faithful Friend’ Clear Self-cling Stamps Sheet $8.59 Enhance the scrapbooking and crafts experience with this sheet of clear stamps. These Marjolaine ‘Faithful Friends’ self-clinging stamps feature inspiring sayings, brackets and fun shapes to embellish cards and any other craft project.

Sizzix Evergreen and Snow Flowers Embossing Folders (Pack of 2) $10.89 Embossing your sentiments with these embossing folders lends your creative impulses a little added advantage. These embossing folders will give your crafts the look of a professional paper craft designer.

Sizzix Sugar and Starry Night Embossing Folders (Pack of 2) $12.19 Embossing your sentiments with these embossing folders lends your creative impulses a little added advantage. These embossing folders will give your crafts the look of a professional paper craft designer.

Sizzix Bigz BIGkick and Big Shot ‘Flower Layers 6′ Die $19.3 This Bigz die cleanly cuts thick materials including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnets, leather, metallic foils, and paper. Its wider size offers you more design options for scrapbooking, card making, and crafting.

Basic Grey ‘Cologne Designs’ Vintage Canvas Patches $6.51 Embellish your favorite fabric crafts with these lovley ‘Cologne Designs’ themed patches by Basic Grey. The patches are made of canvas for durability.

Olivia 8-pc Gummies Rubber Stickers $5.99 These fun Olivia rubber stickers from Basic Grey are a must-have for any crafter. This package contains one 4.5-inch x 3.75-inch sheet of eight rubber stickers.

Sizzix ‘Peppermint Twists and Scallops’ Embossing Folders (Pack of 2) $12.11 These embossing folders allow you to achieve the look of a professional paper craft designer. These folders are compatible with BIGkick, Big Shot and Texture Boutique Machines (not included).

Sizzix Bigz Big Shot ‘Deer’ Die $16.49 This Sizzix Bigz Shot ‘Deer’ die is designed for use in arts, crafts and other design hobbies. This die cut can be used with various materials, including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnets, leather, metallic foils, paper, and others.

Sugar Rush Die-Cut Chip Alphabet Stickers $8.3 Perfect for any crafting project, these alphabet chipstickers will brighten any craft. This is a set of four sticker sheets.

Sizzix Sizzlits ‘Holly With Berries 5′ Single Die $4.45 This punch is designed to cut a single sheet of cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum. This die is simple to use compact and portable for creating at home or on the go.

Personal Shopper January 2007 Winter & Bright Scrapbooking Set $21.49 Save time and money with this Personal Shopper scrapbook kit. The set contains 12×12-inch papers plus coordinating embellishments for creating album pages, cards, gift tags and other paper crafts.

Sizzix Bigz BIGkick and Big Shot ‘Leaves and Stem 3′ Die $17.17 This Bigz die cleanly cuts thick materials including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnets, leather, metallic foils, and paper. Its wider size offers you more design options for scrapbooking, card making, and crafting.

Basic Grey ‘Delightful Linen’ Fabric Blossom $6.56 This beautiful ‘Delightful Linen’ blossom is a large fabric flower ready to adorn your favorite crafts. The flower is featured in a simple elegant ivory color.

Sugar Rush ‘I Owe You’ 12-page Coupon Book $4.99 Perfect for any craft lover, this coupon book will brighten your day. This book contains 12 coupons.

Basic Grey ‘Jovial’ Die-Cut Sticker Sheets (Set of 4) $7.69 Add beautiful dimension to your crafts with these die-cut stickers from Basic Grey. This package comes with four alphabet-themed sticker sheets.

Basic Grey Oliver Gummies Rubber Stickers $6.29 Enhance your scrapbooking with these Oliver gummies rubber stickers from Basic Grey. Perfect for papercrafting or any other creative hobbies.

Fabscraps ‘Burlesque Collection’ Die-Cut Grey Chipboard Album $6.49 Design: Burlesque CollectionMaterial: ChipboardPackage includes one (1) grey chipboard album, One (1) set front and back covers, three (3) pages, and two (2) O-Rings

Sizzix Bigz BIGkick and Big Shot ‘Layered Tag’ Die $16.99 This Bigz die cleanly cuts thick materials including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnets, leather, metallic foils, and paper. Its wider size offers you more design options for scrapbooking, card making, and crafting.

Basic Grey ‘Delightful Onyx’ Fabric Blossom $6.56 This beautiful ‘Delightful Onyx’ blossom is a large fabric flower ready to adorn your favorite crafts. The flower is featured in a simple elegant gray color.

Basic Grey Clear Stamps $9.99 Add dimension to all your arts and craft projects with stampsPerfect addition to your arts and crafts suppliesWinter holiday stamps are great for school or home art projects

PanPastel Ultra Soft Neutral Grey Artist Pastels $5.39 PanPastel colors are genuine artists’ quality pastels that are uniquely packed in a pan format. These paints were developed so artists can easily lift, apply, and control pastel color. The pan format holds the color like paint for easy application.

Kioshi Gummies Rubber Stickers (Pack of $5.19 Add a colorful touch to your craft project with this pack of Kioshi rubber stickers. The Gummies stickers have a fun floral design.

Bloomers Grey 1.5-inch Fabric Flower 1-yard Trim $5.89 Use this Bloomers flower trim as an embellishment to your paper crafts. This yard of 1.5-inch trim is a grey fabric that will add elegance to your projects.

Basics Take Note White Journaling Cards with Transparencies $5.19 This package contains four Take Note Journaling Cards with matching transparencies. The journaling cards come in a variety of sizes and designs.

Basic Grey Clear Stamps $9.69 Add dimension to all your arts and craft projects with stampsPerfect addition to your arts and crafts suppliesWinterland stamps are great for school or home art projects

Fabscraps Grey ‘Teapot’ Die-Cut Chipboard Album $7.79 Materials: ChipboardColor: GreyPackage contains one (1) teapot die-cut album, one (1) set front and back covers, two (2) pages, two (2) o-rings

Basic Grey Olivia Adornment Clear Self-Cling Bitsy Stamp $6.51 Enhance your scrapbookign and papercraft time with this ‘Olivia adornment’ clear slef-cling bitsy stamp. From Basic Grey, this sheet contains six floral designs.

Basic Grey Buttercup Burst Wool Felt Blossom $5.19 This package contains one beautiful felted flower blossom. This burst wool felt blossom measures approximately 2.5×4.5 inches.

Basic Grey Marjolaine ‘Alphabet’ Die-cut Chip Stickers Sheets (Pack of 4) $7.82 Add a charming touch to your next paper crafts project with these ‘Alphabet’ sticker sheets from Basic Grey. The Marjolaine die-cut chip stickers come on four 8.75×5.75-inch sheets.

Staz-On Dove Grey Inkpad $7.99 Embellish scrapbooks and crafts with stamps using this dove grey inkpadCraft accessory offers a formula for non-porous surfacesStamp pad is ideal for glass, metal, shrink plastic, cellophane, aluminum foil, leather and acrylic

Sizzix Embosslits ‘Snowflake’ Die $7.69 It takes just one magical step to make perfectly cut shapes with an elegant embossed flair. Embosslits combine cutting and embossing into one easy step and make paper crafting embellishments a snap.

Sizzix Bigz BIGkick and Big Shot ‘Ornaments 3′ Die $20.49 This Bigz die cleanly cuts thick materials including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnets, leather, metallic foils, and paper. Its wider size offers you more design options for scrapbooking, card making, and crafting.

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