Julie Stephani - More Than Memories III: Mastering the Techniques

M OREThanM EMORIES IIIM ASTERING THE T ECHNIQUESEDITED BYJULIESTEPHANI 2000 by Krause Publications All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a critical article or review to be printed in a magazine or newspaper or electronically transmitted on radio or television. Published by Please call or write us for our free catalog of antiques and collectibles publications. To place an order or receive our free catalog, call 800-258-0929. For editorial comment and further information, use our regular business telephone at (715) 445-2214. Compiled by Andrea White
Design by Jan Wojtech
Photography by Ross Hubbard Library of Congress Catalog Number: 99-67508
ISBN: 0-87341-875-1
eISBN: 978-1-4402-1965-8
Printed in the United States of America The content of this book is based on the More Than Memories
TV show produced by David Larson Productions.

Each chapter is broken into two sections: The variety of Techniques that can be used to achieve different creative outcomes, including how-to instructions and materials needed, and the Ideas and Inspirations section offering many examples of pages and projects to show the creative possibilities of executing those techniques. Specific materials are listed for each example, with the assumption that more supplies might be needed. As a courtesy to the reader, the following is a list of the other general supplies that were used in the various examples. GENERAL MATERIALS LIST Craft knife Fabric adhesive Heating tool Palette Paintbrush Ruler Sponge Straight-edge scissors Photo-safe glue THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURERS'PRODUCTS AND PUBLISHERS'MATERIALS HAVE BEEN USED TO CREATE THE SAMPLE ALBUMPAGES AND PROJECTS IN THIS BOOK.Accu-Cut Shape and Letter CuttingSystems
www.accucut.com Creating KeepsakesScrapbookMagazine
www.creatingkeepsakes.com Delta Technical Coatings, Inc.
www.DeltaCrafts.com
Cherished Memories Stencils
Cherished Memories Acid-Free Paper Paint EK Success Ltd.
www.eksuccess.com
Border Buddy
ZIG Memory System Markers
ZIG Painty
Stickopotamus Stickers FiskarsInc.
www.fiskars.com
Paper Edgers, Corner Edgers, Circle
Cutter, Personal Trimmer, Rotary Cutter,
Photo Corners, Cutting Mat, Glue Pen HighsmithInc.
www.highsmith.com Hot Off the Press, Inc.
www.hotp.com
Paper Pizazz
Punch-Outs Jangle
www.JANGLE.com Krause Publications
www.krause.com
Arts & Crafts Magazine
Great American Crafts
Magazine Memory Magic Magazine 3-LCorporation
www.3LCorp.com PioneerE-Z Load Memory Albums
www.pioneerphotoalbums.com Memory MakersMagazine
www.memorymakersmagazine.com Tickers Stickers, Inc.
www.tickerstickers.com INTRODUCTION L ooking through old family photos, memorabilia, and journals from the past gives a person the feeling of belonging and connects them to their family roots. Collecting and displaying these family treasures in albums is what scrapbooking is all about. The albums you create will preserve your family history for future generations.

Scrapbooking involves two main components. The first involves collecting, organizing, and storing photos, memorabilia, and writings. Most items from the past were not saved in archival-safe conditions. Often these pieces need to be rescued and sometimes even restored to preserve them for the future.Your more recent pictures of past events may also be in danger. The most important thing is to place all of these precious family mementos immediately in some type of safe containers. Then begin to organize the photos in chronological order or group the photos by families and generation.

Displaying your memory items in albums is the second phase of scrapbooking which is perhaps the most fun. This book is filled with many creative techniques to choose from when designing your pages. There are so many ways to crop and mat your photos. Specialized tools make it easier and you can choose from a wide selection of decorative paper to mix and match as you wish. Include memorabilia in the appropriate places and remember that journaling is one of the most important parts of scrapbooking, whether you are listing the facts, giving a detailed narrative, or telling a descriptive story. Collecting and preserving photos and memorabilia is well worth the time and effort you put into it.

Discovering your family roots can be an exciting connection to the past, and you will find that scrapbooking is a very enjoyable and rewarding way to preserve your unique family history for generations to come. CONTENTS
ORGANIZINGThe more organized you are, the more time youll have for scrapbooking!Keep track of all your supplies, photos, and ideas, and you'll save time,money, and add more fun to creating your pages. Here are some great ideas tohelp you improve your organizational skills.STORAGE &DISPLAY OPTIONS PHOTOS One of the first things to do with your photos is have double prints made. Most developers offer free or inexpensive double sets at the time of development. This will allow you to store your originals safely and organize your second sets of photos with your other scrapbooking supplies. To organize photos, start with the most recent and work back in time.

Decide on themes for albums and group photos according to your themes. Once you've grouped your photos, store them using any of these easy methods until you are ready to place them in your scrapbooks. DRAWER BOXES Label the outside of the drawers by category of whats inside. Your pictures will stay organized, flat, and away from dust and moisture. PHOTO BOXES Most photo boxes come with dividers that can be labeled according to your preferences. Your photos will be organized and easy to find, as well as safe and dust-free.

Most photo boxes are acid free, but always check to be sure. The protective structure of the box makes this a great way to store most of your pictures.