The ScrapBlog

Question: I have read the info you have written in your newsletter regarding photo preservation and UV protection and found it to be helpful. I would also like to know if could recommend a product that would serve as a good storage type media and still allow the photos to be easily viewed and handled without presenting any risk of damage or loss. The photos I am referring to were taken in the 1940’s.

Answer:  The first thing I would do is make sure you have scanned these photos to prevent further loss or damage.  If you don’t have your own scanner, most photo processing places have one that you can use to scan in your photos and burn them to a CD.  As for a product to use to display these photos, I would use any photo album that is acid free.  If the sleeves are not the size of your photo (I know a lot of older photos come in different sizes than albums now.)  My favorites are those that look good on a coffee table. I have some of the leather ones from American Craft.  They come in sizes like 9×9 or 12×12.  Always make sure those precious photos are inside page protectors! That way people can view them and they won’t damage them.

Question: I have just discovered My Mind’e Eye “transparency frames”. They are 4X6 overlays for photos. After I bought them I realized I didn’t know how to attach them to the photo. What kind of adhesive can I use so it won’t show? thanks.

Answer:  If you want to use an adhesive, I would suggest a liquid glue.  I like to use the glue pens - Zig is a good brand (it’s the one I use). I have found that you can barely see this kind of glue. I never spread it over the whole transparency (unless it is really small) - just a dot in each corner or a light line all around the outer edge of the frame. There are other ways to attach transparencies too.  I like to use brads or eyelets.  Or if you want to frame to stand out a little more, just add an embellishment to one of the corners and then you can use any adhesive under the frame and cover with the scrapbooking embellishment.   Also, if you are into sewing on your pages, you can sew along a side or two or all the way around the frame.  The stiches might even make the frame stand out more!

Question: I have three of the dalee albums that take the 6 x 8.5 page refills. I am finding it almost impossible to locate any refills. Do you have any idea where I could purchase these? When I searched this item, your web site pulled up, but I don\’t actually see that you have any.
Answer: We used to carry those, but now I think the best place to purchase them is Abby Scrapbook online.  I found some refills at this link. Everywhere else I could find these they were either sold out or no longer offered.

Question: I saw a picture of an incredible scrapbooking room on the MAD CROPPER web site. Do you know where our fellow scarpbooker found her oranizational furniture? I am setting up a 10 X 10 room and would love to get some of the furniture she has featured.

I am in committed to making a legacy for my 4 children whom the youngest is 16 - a bit of a late start but better late than never.

Thank you for your help ~
Answer:  I am glad you are getting your own space!!!  I found some links on the website showing the room that led me to a description by the room designer.  Here is her summary and the link: “All of the upper cabinets and mullion doors were purchased via the internet more than a year ago. They are made of Maple solid wood. I can not remember the site but what I do remember is that the prices of these cabinets are comparable to those cabinets with particle boards that you can get at Lowe’s or Home Depot that’s why with a little more money, I chose to get these solid wood ones. The lower cabinet I purchased from IKEA. It is a free-standing kitchen cabinet from the VARDE series. I asked my DH to cut the legs off to a table height (28 1/2″) so that it will look like a custom cabinet with the 4 paper shelves units inside. Got those paper storage at www.poorray.com. I used 12 TARGET cubes to make the other part of this L-shaped desk. I purchased 2 PRONOMEN countertops from IKEA and cut it to the desired length. The countertop is WIDER in depth compared to the TARGET cubes so I was able to make it my desk with numerous storage underneath while still making it look custom-made. Page 9 — My We R Memory Keepers & Prima collection Page 10 — close-up of my desk where I have my Cricut. Also have the DRAWERZ tilt bins from QVC to store my small embellishments. page 11, 12 — close-up of TARGET cubes. I use them to sort my stickers and embellishments by different categories like baby girl, baby boy, love, friends, school, Christmas, etc. Some I sort by brands if I have many like Basic Grey, Studio K, Brenda Walton and the like. Others for my adhesive, fastenater staples, frames, tags, etc. Page 13, 14 — These white MDF drawer chests contain my alphabet and numbers chipboards. Got those at the Container Store. page 15 — black carousel organizer that I got at Marshall’s for $19.99. Quite a steal at that price! I was so happy when I saw it and it’s the only one in the store. page 16 — Lazy Scrapper (www.acrossthest.com) is a paint can that has a turntable base where I keep my decorative scissors, trimmer, ATG 700 adhesive. Lots of mesh pockets to use. Got it at 40% off at a LSS.”

Robin,

I saw your article on scrapbook retreats and I wanted you to know that Scrap a Bunch hosts retreats in PA also.  I am new to retreat planning but the 3rd retreat is coming soon and so far things for us have gone so well.  Check out the site www.scrapabunch.com

Thanks,
Chastidy Shuck

Email: info@scrapabunch.com