Thanks for stopping by! I believe scrapbooking is all about preserving memories. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or beginner, I think you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you here at the Café. I hope to provide tips, inspiration & information about scrapbooking resources. I’ll also be available to help you tackle any challenges you may face. So, sit a spell, browse the menu categories and enjoy a “fresh cup” of inspiration in the galleries. I look forward to scrapping with you…
There are so many in the world right now suffering incredible losses on multiple fronts. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a home or their very freedom; many are struggling in profound ways. Losses, grief, and pain cause us to change as human beings. When we see turmoil, strife and anguish, it can change our perspective on life. With so much discord, dysfunction and crises, it’s hard to find the laughter any day never mind finding it as…
Before I begin, my plan for the remainder of 2024 is to keep things a bit simpler here on the blog. I’ll still be posting something each week but it’s going to be more about contemplation or hopefully inspiration rather than tips or techniques. We are now just three weeks from Christmas Eve. I know not all of my followers may be a Christian but most are certainly familiar with Christmas. Regardless of your religious beliefs, I hope you all…
Before I get into the meat of this post, I first want to wish everyone here in the United States (US) a very Happy Thanksgiving this week. I am wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, good times and something for which you can be grateful every single day of your life. And next, this will in all likelihood be the last scrapbooking tip for 2024. The Holiday Season here in the US has nearly begun. And if you’ve…
After two weeks learning about glows, today I’m going to show you a completely different way to make an image glow without using a single layer style! I don’t know if you’ve ever seen an image where part of the subject appears to be all aglow, almost as if from within. That’s the kind of glow I want to show you today. I think this is such a cool effect. And it’s really not all that hard to create. The…
If you read last week’s post you know I had a rough start to my year and have been working on trying to attain a “better” outer glow. That really has nothing to do with this post. But it is odd that once again the universe guided me to the amazing quote in the featured image at the very top of this post. And after last week, you should now also know a few things about dealing with an inner…