Author Archives: Diana Opiela

Scrapbooking Vacation Ephemera

What is ephemera?  I have to admit, I looked in the dictionary:  paper items (as posters, broadsides, and tickets) that were originally meant to be discarded after use but have since become collectibles. Dave share some wonderful tips on how to scrap those items that we may usually discard, but maybe you should start saving […]

 

Live Life in Full Color

I love the bright colors on this layout! Liz Qualman designed this page which I found on the Simple Stories blog recently and Liz shares my general sentiment that it isn’t always easy to find Easter themed paper and embellishments.  So, this line, with its bright colors worked perfectly.  It is The Sn@p Life Collection from Simple Stories. […]

Easy and Inexpensive Faux Embossing on Metal

This is a great tip from LeAnn!  Check it out. I like this tip because there are really no special tools required. Supplies Used Metal Tape from Home Depot Scissors Card Stock Any Punch

Cropping at Scrapbook Expo

Are you brand new to scrapbooking or paper crafting and don’t know what people are talking about when they say “I’m going to the crop?”  Or are you a veteran scrapbooker with crops scheduled in your calendar every month?  Either way, we are sure that there is something about Scrapbook Expo crops that may be […]