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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…

Bi-Color Titles

Bi-Color Titles

Today I have another new title tip in the ongoing titles saga 😉 Okay, so maybe not all that new. Bi-color titles have been around for a while. Though, I do have to admit that I don’t see as many of them as in years past. So, I am a bit excited to reintroduce you to a fun way to add some extra interest to a title simply by splitting the color. And I don’t mean using different colors for…

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Reflections On Independence Day

Reflections On Independence Day

Today, July 4th, in the United States we celebrate the day in 1776 that America declared its independence from Great Britain. That momentous day in Philadelphia, our founding fathers launched the boldest experiment in freedom and self-government the world had ever seen. Over the years we’ve learned that true independence takes more than a declaration. It’s a powerful articulation of fundamental rights and principles that continue to shape American identity and ideals. It is an ongoing journey in which every…

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Cut-Out Twist

Cut-Out Twist

Last week I showed you how you to create a whimsical title using letter cut outs. That post made me a bit nostalgic for some old-time typography. While this post is not so much about a title as it is about typography, I am going to reintroduce you to another fun approach to a title. By looking at the featured image at the top of this post you may already be guessing what old typography I’ll be discussing today 😉…

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Title Cut-Outs

Title Cut-Outs

In my post about “Thick Titles” a couple weeks ago, I mentioned that I was going to continue an apparent “title kick”. Well, here’s new title tip #3 in the continuing “kick” saga (just in case you’re counting) 😉 Late last year in my “Another Title Tip” post, I showed you how you could incorporate word “elements” within your journaling to create your layout’s title. Today I’m excited to share with you a super fun way to do sort of…

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Subtle Chipboard

Subtle Chipboard

In last week’s post about “Thick Titles”, I showed you how to create a chipboard-esque look for your layout’s title. Today I want to show you how to create a look for a chipboard title that will blend almost seamlessly into a layout and won’t be such a distraction… Compound Blending You may be wondering what exactly is compound blending? I’ll answer that in a minute but I first want to explain what it isn’t. Frequently a layout will have…

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