Scrapbooking Paper

I’m looking for great digital scrapbooking software. Does anyone have recommendations? I have used 5-6 different versions but nothing that does everything that I want it to do? I’d love feedback on existing digital scrapbooking software products.

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For those of you who are not aware of the Scrapbooking USA Expo in Sandy, UT tomorrow — it’s one of the largest events of the season. Friday, Sept. 20th there will be a huge scrapbook crop — bring your supplies and come join us.

Currently industry experts say that 99% of scrapbookers are women. Most are women who like to get out and socialize, be with their friends and still be making something which connects them to their families. That leaves 1 percent of scrapbookers across the country as men. Perhaps the men involved in the scrapbooking industry are more behind the scenes as business owners, investors, and designers. I predict that as family history and genealogy are combined with scrapbooking we may see men participating more. Perhaps men won’t desire to lay out scrapbook pages, but certainly in the digital scrapbooking arena they will feel more at home. Especially as digital scrapbooking becomes more customizable with more masculine pages to select — and the ability to make home movies “moving scrapbooks” from digital photos. It will be fun to see where the industry takes us.

I just wanted to remind those of you in Utah, to make sure and come to the Scrapbook USA Expo this weekend. Classes are filling up fast, so if you’re not registered already, get to it quickly. It’s a huge show with tons of vendors, scrapbook supplies on sale, classes from experts, etc. I hope to see you there.

Go to Scrapbook USA Expo for more details and to register.

Have you ever glued down photos either on a poster for school, or in a scrapbook album, and then come back some time later and realized you don’t like the look of the page, or want to change things around. I’ve done that and have felt stuck. I have tried to pull photos off the page and they either tear, or bend and are ruined. It’s so frustrating, because I want to keep the photo, but don’t like what I did with it.

Well, I’ve found a great new invention. It’s an adhesive remover. It is a liquid that you apply to stickers, photos, or anything with glue on the back. It basically dissolves the adhesive and allows you to pull up the photo with no damage. It also does not leave any indication of the remover once it dries. It’s a great invention, and I highly recommend you buy at least one bottle.

A great option is UN-DU Adhesive Remover, 4oz Bottle. I think it sells for about $7.00.

If you’ve ever known someone who is a scrapbooker and wanted to get them a gift they would love, you know how hard it is to know what they have, what they don’t have, what they need, or what they would like. You know they would love anything to do with scrapbooking, but how do you choose? I have discovered that Scrapbook.com has GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Wouldn’t that be the perfect gift? A shopping spree for everything they have been wanting but haven’t been able to buy.

Anyway, if you’re looking for a great gift idea for the scrapbooker in your life get a $200 Electronic Gift Certificate. They’ll be thrilled! (The certificates are also available in other price ranges.)

My favorite scrapbooking magazine is Creating Keepsakes. It has been the most helpful of all the scrapbooking magazines I have subscribed to. It is full of new ideas, templates, easy step-by-step instructions, illustrations and information on the latest in scrapbooking.

Right now you can get the best price at BlueDolphin-Magazines.com. You can always get the magazines risk-free and if you’re not happy, just cancel your subscription before 90 days and you don’t have to pay anything. Also if you order now, you may win a Essential Crafter’s Kit plus you receive a mystery gift with any order.

If you’re looking for other magazines, Blue Dolphin has a huge selection at guaranteed low prices. I’ve been very happy with the service I’ve received.

Memory Makers is another great magazine for scrapbook ideas. It generally includes a variety of fun designs with step-by-step instructions. Also includes tips and tricks, reviews on the latest tools and supplies. It’s worth a few dollars each year to update your scrapbook knowledge and learn what other scrapbookers are doing across the country.

A great magazine to learn about easy scrapbooking is Simple Scrapbooks. Scrapbooking can be so much fun and this magazine includes easy ideas and projects. It’s a great resource for both the beginner and advanced scrapbooker.

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The FBI has estimated that 60 of the 4,000 websites which claim to offer relief for Hurricane Katrina victims are bogus. Most are hosted over seas and are collecting money illegally. Some even pretend to be the Red Cross or associated with the Red Cross. Some sites have been shut down, but many are still operating. There are even phishers (sending emails which look offical, coming from an actual charity, that lead you to websites which also look official, but are actually collecting personal financial information and money for themselves and are not associated with real charities).

The best protection is to not click on links to go to charity websites — but to type the charity name into your web browser — such as www.redcross.org. If you want to help go directly to the Salvation Army, the Red Cross or your local government agencies and donate, that way you can be sure your donation is actually going to assist those who are in need.