Mark it up!

A CTMH stamp ("Laughing Lola" set) highlights a scrapbook page.

I sometimes use rubber stamp images with open spaces in their design for creating patterned paper.  I add color using markers to the open spaces.

By using markers with colors similar to those found in the photos, I can highlight the photo without adding many physical embellishments. 


 This video shows how to use, blend, and store alcohol markers.  Although the video focuses on cards, the same techniques can be used with scrapbook pages.

DIY Patterned Paper

Purple hearts stamped on white card stock.

I have a stack of Colonial White card stock.  It makes a great base for a scrapbook page.  I can personalize each page by stamping an image on a page.

This video shows several techniques for creating custom patterned paper for a variety of projects.