November WOW Scrapbook Kit

The November WOW Scrapbook Kit is now available to order!

We have decided to change our schedule just slightly.  The beginning and end of each month tend to be a busy time for us in our businesses so we have decided that the new WOW Scrapbook Kit for each month will be posted after the first week of the month.  And we will take Full kit orders until the 30th of each month.  The tutorials will begin emailing after the second week of the month if you are ordering the tutorial only.  If you order the Full kit the instructions will ship with your paper & embellishment pack.   Hopefully this schedule will work better into our businesses.

These great pages using stamps, inks, papers and accessories from the new Stampin’ Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog and/or the Stampin’ Up! 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog.

Full kits ordered by 30th of the month will include a paper & embellishment pack.

Stamp sets, Stampin’ Around wheels, ink pads, adhesives and other tools can be ordered in addition to your kit if you need them.  These will be shipped separately from your WOW Scrapbook Kit supplies.  Please send us an email to wowscrapbookkits@gmail.com for any Stampin’ Up! products that you need to order – a list follows of additional supplies that you will need to complete the layouts exactly as they were designed.  You may want substitute items that you may already have on hand.

Here is a SNEAK PEEK at the pages for the November Wow Scrapbook Kit:

November 2009 Wow Scrapbook Kit

This month’s Wow Scrapbook kit includes three layouts.  The first one is a Halloween layout featuring the Cast-a-Spell Designer Series Paper and the Halloween Hoot stamp set.  The second one features the Always stamp set and two of our new In-Colors – Soft Suede and Dusty Durango.  The third layout was designed to be used in a baby scrapbook but would also work for zoo pictures – this layout uses the Baby-Wipe Technique (when you have a baby you have lots of baby wipes around – you may as well use them to stamp with!).  Your kit will include step-by-step instructions to create each layout including all measurements, color photographs, and WOW tips.  Full kits ordered by November 30th will include a paper & embellishment pack.  We used the Big Shot Die Cut Machine along with various Sizzix dies to create pieces of these layouts.  Die cut pieces will be included as part of the embellishment pack.

We also have an ordering options for demos that don’t want the supplies – order the whole monthly kit or just individual layouts (links at the bottom of the post).

November 2009 WOW Scrapbook Kit (with paper & embellishment pack) – $29.95 + S&H $8.95

November 2009 WOW Scrapbook Kit Demo Option (pdf file no supplies) – $22.95

November Paper & Embellishment Pack includes:

• Basic Black card stock
• Old Olive card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock
• Pumpkin Pie card stock
• Perfect Plum card stock
• Prints from Cast a Spell Designer Series paper
• die cut pieces
• brads
• library clip
• Soft Suede card stock
• Dusty Durango card stock
• Whisper White card stock
• Prints from Soft Suede Patterns Designer Series paper
• Jumbo grommets
• jumbo brad
• More Mustard card stock
• Bashful Blue card stock
• Close to Cocoa card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock
• brads

Visit each individual layout page to see additional supplies needed to complete that layout as shown in the November WOW Kit.

You will also be able to order individual layouts on these pages.

Halloween Hoot Layout

“Halloween Hoot″ Individual Layout – click here to go to ordering page.

You Mean Everything to Me Layout

“You Mean Everything to Me” individual layout – click here to go to ordering page.

Giraffe Layout

“Giraffe” Individual layout – click here to go to ordering page.

Please contact us with any questions.  Our email is wowscrapbookkits@gmail.com.

October WOW Scrapbook Kit

The October WOW Scrapbook Kit is now available to order!

Sorry it was late – but sometimes regular life just gets in the way.

These are some more great pages using stamps, inks, papers and accessories from the new Stampin’ Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

All products used in our layouts are Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted.   Full kits ordered by 30th of the month will include a paper & embellishment pack.

Stamp sets, Stampin’ Around wheels, ink pads, adhesives and other tools can be ordered in addition to your kit if you need them.  These will be shipped separately from your WOW Scrapbook Kit supplies.  Please send us an email to wowscrapbookkits@gmail.com for any Stampin’ Up! products that you need to order – a list follows of additional supplies that you will need to complete the layouts exactly as they were designed.  You may want substitute items that you may already have on hand.

Here is a SNEAK PEEK at the pages for the October Wow Scrapbook Kit:

October 2009 Wow Scrapbook Kit

This month’s Wow Scrapbook kit has three unique layouts.  The first one is a fall layout featuring the Leaves #2 Big Shot Die and a brayering technique.  The second one features the Medallion Background stamp – Stampin’ Up! top selling stamp out of the new catalog!  The third layout uses Melon Mambo In-Color and an old favorite – the Tart & Tangy stamp set.  Your kit will include step-by-step instructions to create each layout including all measurements, color photographs, and WOW tips.  Full kits ordered by October 30th will include a paper & embellishment pack.  We used the Big Shot Die Cut Machine along with various Sizzix dies to create pieces of these layouts.  Die cut pieces will be included as part of the embellishment pack.

We also have an ordering options for demos that don’t want the supplies – order the whole kit or individual layouts.

October 2009 WOW Scrapbook Kit (with paper & embellishment pack) – $29.95 + S&H $8.95

October 2009 WOW Scrapbook Kit Demo Option (pdf file no supplies) – $22.95

October Paper & Embellishment Pack includes:

• Really Rust card stock
• Chocolate Chip card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock
• Prints from Autumn Meadows  Designer Series paper
• die cut pieces
• Old Olive card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock
• Bermuda Bay card stock
• So Saffron card Stock
• Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
• Melon Mambo card stock
• Garden Green card stock
• Whisper White card stock
• Prints from Melon Mambo Patters Designer Series Paper
• Build-a-Brads
• Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Ribbon

Visit each individual layout page to see additional supplies needed to complete that layout as shown in the October WOW Kit.

You will also be able to order individual layouts on these pages.

Fall Fun Layout

“Fall Fun″ Individual Layout – click here to go to ordering page.

Medallion Layout

“Medallion” individual layout – click here to go to ordering page.

I Cherryish U Layout

“I Cherryish U” Individual layout – click here to go to ordering page.

Please contact us with any questions.  Our email is wowscrapbookkits@gmail.com.

October Kit

The October Kit will be posted by the end of the weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!

Tool Time: Stampin’ Write Markers

Tool Time topic:

The Stampin’ Write Markers are something we use often in our Wow Scrapbook layouts so we wanted to share some more information about this Stampin’ Up! product.  You might not think of these as a tool but the Stampin’ Write markers are a great investment.  Even if you don’t ever buy all the Stampin’ Up! classic ink pads if you have the full set of markers you will always have all the ink colors right at your finger tips!

Stampin’ Write Markers

Product number varies

Price: varies

Stampin’ Write Markers

Have you ever created a marvelous card, only to get frustrated when you couldn’t find a coordinating marker? With Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive coordinating color families, that will never happen again. And now our markers are available in our In Color collection!

Features & Benefits:

• Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
• Available individually or in a set:  Available individually in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors; Available in a single color family (set of 12), Available in Neutrals assortment (set of 4); Available in In Color Family (set of 6)
• Available as a collection of all 4 color families, packaged in a rigid plastic case with individual compartments and a handle (set of 48)
• Odorless, water-based dye ink
• Coordinates with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
• Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal
• Acid Free
• Xylene Free
• Nontoxic

Quick Trick

To achieve a soft, watercolor look, outline your image with a Stampin’ Write marker, and then use a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or water-dampened watercolor brush to pull and blend the marker colors into the area you desire. You can custom-color images by coloring directly on the stamp. Use the flexible brush tip on its side to shade and blend colors right on the rubber. The fine point lets you easily color small areas of the stamp. You can also omit parts of the design by coloring only those features you want to stamp.

Store markers on their sides to keep ink evenly distributed between both tips.

Information was taken from resources available to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators including the Stampin’ Up! Product Guide and the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website and from the Stampin’ Up! Online Store.

Thanks for stopping by.  We hope that you found this information to be useful.

For the September WOW scrapbook kit click here.

September 2009 Kit

The September WOW Scrapbook Kit is now available to order!

These are some great pages using a variety of stamps, inks and papers from the new Stampin’ Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

All products used in our layouts are Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted.   Full kits ordered by  September 20th will include a paper & embellishment pack.

Stamp sets, Stampin’ Around wheels, ink pads, adhesives and other tools can be ordered in addition to your kit if you need them.  These will be shipped separately from your WOW Scrapbook Kit supplies.  Please send us an email to wowscrapbookkits@gmail.com for any Stampin’ Up! products that you need to order – a list follows of additional supplies that you will need to complete the layouts exactly as they were designed.  You may want substitute items that you may already have on hand.

Here is a SNEAK PEEK at the pages for the September Wow Scrapbook Kit:

September 2009 Wow Scrapbook Kit

This month’s Wow Scrapbook kit has three unique layouts.  The first one is a great back to school layout but could also be used as a fall layout for an outing like apple picking.  The second one features the Extreme Elements and the Extreme Skater – a great page for teens especially boys!  The third layout uses the new Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper and has no specific title so you could use this for many things.  Each layout is a 2-page 12″ x 12″ layout.  Your kit will include step-by-step instructions to create each layout including color photographs and WOW tips.  Kits ordered by September 20th will include a paper & embellishment pack.  We used the Big Shot Die Cut Machine along with various Sizzix dies to create pieces of these layouts.  Die cut pieces will be included as part of the embellishment pack.

We have a new ordering options this month for demos that don’t want the supplies – order the whole kit or individual layouts.

September 2009 WOW Scrapbook Kit (with paper & embellishment pack) – $29.95 + S&H $8.95

no longer available

September 2009 WOW Scrapbook Kit Demo Option (pdf file no supplies) – $22.95

September Paper & Embellishment Pack includes:

• Chocolate Chip card stock
• Real Red card stock and die cuts
• So Saffron card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock
• Prints from Jackpot Designer Series paper
• Prints from Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series paper
• Chipboard pieces
• Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon
• Always Artichoke card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock
• Chocolate Chip card stock
• Prints from To the Nines Specialty Designer Series paper
• Jumbo Brads
• Basic Grey card stock
• Sage Shadow card stock
• Basic Black card stock
• Prints from Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper

Visit each individual layout page to see additional supplies needed to complete that layout as shown in the September WOW Kit.

You will also be able to order individual layouts on these pages.

Looking Smart Layout

“Looking Smart″ Individual Layout – click here to go to ordering page.

Extreme Skater Layout

“Extreme Skater” individual layout – click here to go to ordering page.

Nouveau Chic Layout

“Nouveau Chic” Individual layout – click here to go to ordering page.

Please contact us with any questions.  Our email is wowscrapbookkits@gmail.com.

Stampin’ Basics: Card Stock

Stampin’ Basics topic:

Can you tell me more about Stampin’ Up! Card Stock?

Answer:

Stampin’ Up! is famous for its high-quality, smooth card stock that is dyed with pure color all the way through.  Our card stock is both acid and lignin free for all of your scrapbooking needs.

Features & Benefits
■ 8-1/2″ x 11″
24 sheets per single-color package
36 sheets per package in Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive color group assortments (3 each of 12 colors in Rich Regals, Earth Elements, Bold Brights, Soft Subtles; 6 each of 6 colors in Neutrals)
■ 12″ x 12″
20 sheets per single-color package
24 sheets per package in Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive color group assortments (2 each of 12 colors in Rich Regals, Earth Elements, Bold Brights, Soft Subtles; 6 each of 4 colors in Neutrals)
■ 12″ x 12″ textured
24 sheets per package in Stampin’ Up!’s color family assortments (2 each of 12 colors)
Slightly textured on one side
■ High-quality card stock
■ 80-lb. cover weight
■ Coordinates with Stampin’ Up!’s markers, ink pads, pastels, ink cartridges, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, and Stampin’ Spots for beautiful results

Also available in Exclusive Stampin’ Up! In-colors (In-Colors are only available for a limited time)
■ 8-1/2″ x 11″
24 sheets per single-color package
Assorted has 36 sheets per package (6 each of 6 colors)
■ 8-1/2″ x 11″
Textured sold in assorted package only
36 sheets (6 each of 6 colors)
■ 12″ x 12″
Sold in assorted package only
24 sheets per package (4 each of 6 colors)
■ 12″ x 12″ textured
Sold in assorted package only
24 sheets per package (4 each of 6 colors)

As with any dye manufacturing, card stock colors may vary somewhat among dye lots. The card stock is monitored continually for significant changes, but slight variations in the color are not considered defects. These colors are designed to coordinate with our ink colors. They may not match perfectly in some cases.   Because there is such high demand for our products, Stampin’ Up! outsources its card stock and paper to several different paper mills. Once a mill creates card stock in a specific color, the mill tests it with a spectrophotometer, a device that measures the color. The card stock must pass the mill’s internal quality control standards developed in conjunction with Stampin’ Up!, including a color examination in a light box. Our products are then reviewed carefully by color experts at Stampin’ Up! before being approved.

Our exclusive colors average 15-25% virgin fiber (northern soft wood), and the rest is recycled. A few of the very light colors require 40% virgin fiber to achieve the pale colors.

Answers were taken from resources available to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators including the Stampin’ Up! Product Guide and the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website.

Thanks for stopping by.  We hope that you found this information to be useful.

Scrappin’ Tips: Scrapbooking Myths

Scrappin’ Tips topic:

Scrapbooking Myths:

• Myth: Scrapbooking is too overwhelming, so I might as well not even start.

• Truth: I have one word for you: Simplify.  Scrapbooking should be fun, inspiring, and a way to tap into your creative energy everytime you see scrapbooking supplies (doesn’t seeing a new Designer Series paper make you want to just create something stunning?).  Start simple and take your scrapbooking one page at a time. Having a few meaningful scrapbook pages completed is a lot better than never scrapbooking because you think you can never be “done” or don’t know where to start. Here are a few simple ideas to get you started.

1. Get creative! Take pictures of (and scrapbook) the mundane, everyday stuff you do. Make a “day in the life” page of your or your kids’ average day so that the page expresses a cross-section of who you are. This would be a perfect introduction to your album!

2. Think of scrapbooking a favorite memory (instead of broadly focusing on all the photos you’ve taken). What would you need to capture that memory? Say you go to the park with your children frequently. Sum up your park visits with one or two well-planned pages that capture your thoughts, feelings, and the delight your children feel. Once those pages are complete, you’ll no longer feel compelled to scrapbook each outing to the park, because the important story and memories are already recorded. Of course, if something really special happened on your latest trip to the park, feel free to scrapbook the event, but you’ll be able to move on to other memories and other stories more easily.

If you take away the pressure and overwhelming size of “scrapbooking your whole life,” it can become creative and pleasurable like it was meant to be.

Scrapbooking isn’t a chore—it really is fun!

• Myth: I’m never going to get caught up.

• Truth: Let’s get one thing straight: if you think you need to scrapbook every event or every photo in this age of digital images, you’re right – you’ll never get “caught up.”  But the good news is that you don’t have to, nor do you need to make multiples of every page you create, make all your pages the same size, scrapbook your life chronologically, or anything else you don’t want to do.  Don’t get discouraged by the details of scrapbooking. Some people don’t even start scrapbooking because they feel like they have to do some or all of these things all of the time to have a meaningful scrapbook. Not true. Your scrapbook can be meaningful and inspiring when you are selective in what you scrapbook and let any guilt, pressure, or feeling of obligation you may have about scrapbooking go (like exhaling all your negative thoughts in yoga—cleansing, isn’t it?). Don’t worry about scrapping every event, holiday, and milestone in your children’s lives. All they really need are the highlights.

• Myth: Pages are supposed to start with photos that tell a story.

• Truth: Photos are just one way of triggering your memory and telling your story. There are other ways to start and finish scrapbook pages. When you think of preserving one memory at a time using your photos as illustrations, you’ll find inspiration in the smallest things, and you’ll find that a single photo or series of photos can trigger powerful memories. Think about these three alternate ways to start your creative juices.

1. Concentrate on describing the people in your life or your feelings about a person or event. Maybe your favorite part of being a mom is the myriad facial expressions your child pulls on a daily basis. Capture your thoughts and a few choice expressions for the page. Photos can come after the idea for the page!

2. Paint a broad picture of the subject by listing some of their favorites. Using a “Top 10” gives you a venue to really share who they are and what they like, but if it doesn’t work for you, find another way to express likes and dislikes. Pages don’t always have to be about a specific photo.   Create a Story of Me page.

3.  Be willing to change your approach any time you need to. Don’t limit yourself to one type or size of album or page.  Why not try an album with a mix of portrait and landscape pages?

What stops you from scrapbooking? Allow yourself the freedom to break some of these unwritten scrapbooking rules and enjoy scrapbooking again (or for the first time)

Information was taken from resources available to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators. This was taken from an article written by Lisa Mabey in the January 2009 Stampin’ Success Magazine.

Thanks for stopping by.  We hope that you found this information to be useful.

Tool Time: Circle Scissor Plus

Tool Time topic:

The Circle Scissor Plus is a tool that we use often in our Wow Scrapbook layouts so we wanted to share some more information about this Stampin’ Up! product.

Circle Scissor Plus

#112530

Price: $29.95

Making perfect circles has never been simpler!  Instead of tracing a lid or jar, simply select your circle size and turn the cutting handle to get perfect circles every time – no more squiggly lines!  The circles come out perfectly every time, with no jagged edges.

Features & Benefits:

• Quickly draws or cuts out perfect circles
• Adjusts to make circles from 1″ to 6″
• Easily cuts through paper and card stock
• Large, 11″ base with gripper feet ensures that tool doesn’t slip
• Includes:  Base, 2 cutting blades, Cutting handle, Adjustable drawing handle; will adjust to fit standard pen and pencil sizes; works great with Stampin’ Write markers
• Blade can be replaced without touching
• Includes instructions for cutting, drawing, and changing the blade
• Replacement blades available (sold separately; 3 per package)
• Works best with Glass Mat (sold separately).   The Circle Scissor Plus  doesn’t work well on a standard self-healing cutting mat—the cutting blade gets caught and makes it difficult to create a circle without ragged edges. This Glass Mat allows the blade to glide smoothly as you cut, leaving you a perfect circle.

Quick Trick

If you love the look of circle frames, you don’t need to buy separate die-cut circle frames or rings. When cutting rings, cut the smaller circle, or the center of the ring, first, and then don’t move the cutter. Make sure it stays in place while you adjust the size for the outside circle of your ring, and then cut again. Keeping the cutter in place the whole time is the key to making perfect rings. You’ll end up with a custom frame or ring in the size and color you want.

For a great look, you can cut circles of different sizes in coordinating paper and layer them on your scrapbook pages.

Glass Mat

#112531

Price: $19.95

Features & Benefits

• 13″ x 13″ glass cutting surface
• Use with Circle Scissor Plus
• Allows cutting blade to glide without dragging or skipping

FYI
Because the Glass Mat is hard, instead of soft like a self-healing mat, you might feel like you need to push harder on it when cutting. You do not need to apply additional pressure.  To clean the Glass Mat, just use a little window cleaner or baby wipe. Do not use rubbing alcohol on the back of the mat (the side with the printing). Rubbing alcohol will remove the printed grid.   The Glass Mat is made from tempered glass and is much stronger than regular glass.  The steel blade of the Circle Scissor Plus will not cut into the glass; however, if you cut  thousands of times in the same place, the area will become scratched. This should not affect the performance or life of the Glass Mat, but you may not want to cut in the same place over and over again.

Information was taken from resources available to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators including the Stampin’ Up! Product Guide and the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website and from the Stampin’ Up! Online Store.

Thanks for stopping by.  We hope that you found this information to be useful.

Stampin’ Basics: What is the difference between pigment ink and dye ink?

Stampin’ Basics topic:

What is the difference between pigment ink and dye ink?

Answer:

There are several differences.

• Dye ink absorbs into the paper; pigment ink sits on top of the paper and does not absorb.
• Pigment ink tends to be thicker than dye ink and is often preferred for scrapbooking because pigment inks are more resistant to fading than most dye inks. (However, some dye inks are specifically formulated for use in scrapbooks.)
• Dye inks are more economical and faster drying.  Classic Stampin’ Pads and Stampin’ Write markers are dye inks.  They are acid free and can be used in scrapbooks.  They are not, however, formulated to be fade resistant and nonbleeding.  The lighter colors are more susceptible to fading than the darker colors.
• Stampin’ Up!® Classic Stampin’ Pads and Refills (dye inks) are Acid Free, Non-Toxic, and Stampin’ Up! exclusive
• Pigment inks are typically much thicker than dye inks and can be heat set or embossed to dry quickly.  Craft Stampin’ Pads and Stampin’ Write journalers are pigment inks.  They are permanent and will not bleed.  Pigment inks are more resistant to fading than most dye inks.
• Stampin’ Up! Craft Stampin’ Pads and refills (pigment ink) are Acid Free, fade resistant, Stampin’ Memories® quality, Non-Toxic, and Stampin’ Up! exclusive.
• Over time, metallic pigment inks may flake; if you use these inks in your scrapbooks, we recommend embossing with a clear embossing powder.
• Pigment ink, by nature, dries more slowly than dye inks. You can heat-set the pigment inks to speed drying time or set them aside to dry. After heat-setting, pigment inks will resist all but the most deliberate efforts to smear them (such as wetting your finger and rubbing the ink). If you live in a humid area, you will want to heat-set the inks, because air-drying time increases as humidity increases. Heat-setting and air-drying produce the same color results. When heat-setting, be careful of heating too long, which may cause a scorched look.

More on Pigment ink:

• Pigment ink will not dry on slick surfaces, even when heat-set. However, if you seal the ink with clear embossing powder, you get a delightful glossy finish. Our recommendation is that this technique be used for decorative purposes only, because the image can be scratched off with your fingernail or metal, but it doesn’t rub off with just a gentle rub from your fingertip. So you could use this technique for a decorative tile to hang on a wall, but you wouldn’t want to decorate the tiles on your kitchen floor this way.
• Pigment ink works well on smooth raw wood and on wood already painted with a water-based paint, as long as it is heat-set. After heat-setting, you may choose to spray it with a fixative to add an extra layer of protection.
• Results with pigment ink on walls vary depending on texture, finish, and previous paint on the walls. Test on a small portion of unseen wall. If the image is dry after heat-setting, it may be used on the remainder of the wall. Acrylic paints are the best choice for stamping on walls.
• You can use Pigment ink for stamping on fabrics. However, colors are less vibrant on fabric than on paper. Also, even after heat-setting, fabric inks fade slightly. This is true not only of our Craft pads but other fabric pads available in the retail market as well. For a more vibrant image, try stamping the same image twice (one on top of the other) using the Stamp-a-ma-jig®. Here are some important tips to remember when stamping on fabric:

1. Prewash the fabric.
2. Tightly woven and smooth-finished fabrics work best.
3. Test a small area of fabric first.
4. Heat-set immediately after stamping.
5. Wash as normal or hand wash, but air or line dry.
6. For best results, re-ink pad frequently.
7. The following colors do not work well on fabrics: Only Orange, Really Rust, More Mustard, and Whisper White

Answers were taken from resources available to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators including the Stampin’ Up! Product Guide and the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website.

Thanks for stopping by.  We hope that you found this information to be useful.

Scrappin’ Tips: General guidelines and care

Scrappin’ Tips topic:

General scrapbooking guidelines

• Don’t use “magnetic” albums, even if they’re labeled acid free. Repeatedly peeling up  the plastic will eventually destroy your photos.
• Don’t store your photographs in airtight plastic containers. If it’s a tight-sealing plastic bag, do not seal the bag completely—leave a small pinhole for air circulation.
• Don’t laminate items to include in your scrapbook.
• Don’t use rubber cement in scrapbooks.
• Do check with your local library or scrapbooking web sites for more information regarding scrapbooking.

Standards of care

The way you store your projects will have as much impact on their longevity as the components of which they are made. The best way to protect your scrapbooks from deterioration is to keep them in a clean environment with good air circulation; low light levels; and moderate, constant temperature and relative humidity.

• If you want to get a long life out of your scrapbooks, store them in a room that is regulated for comfort.
• If you live in an area with high relative humidity, try to store your projects in a room with good air circulation to lessen the risk of mold growth.
• Exposure to light will fade, discolor, and weaken paper; limit your album’s exposure to sunlight and fluorescent light. Average household tungsten bulbs are far less harmful, because they give off less ultraviolet light.
• Never store your scrapbooks in an attic, basement, garage, or shed, all of which are prone to temperature and relative humidity fluctuations. There is also the added danger of being more exposed to water damage or insects and rodents.

With these guidelines in mind, you are prepared to scrapbook for yourself.  Stampin’ Up! offers a wide range of products created for long-term use.

Information was taken from resources available to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators including the Stampin’ Up! Product Guide and the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website.

Thanks for stopping by.  We hope that you found this information to be useful.