How to Crop Photos

One of the most important scrapbooking techniques to remember is cropping your photos.  When cropping photos, show only the most important parts of the picture.  This makes the page more interesting and allows room to place more photos and for journaling.

There are several different scrapbook techniques you can use for cropping photos.  You can use scrapbook templates, you can try silhouetting, i.e. cutting around the main subject, or bumping part of the picture out beyond the "frame".  Feet, hands, hats, balloons, are the ideal -- you are limited only by your imagination.

How to Use Decorative Scissors

There are several different scrapbook techniques you can use to add interest to your photo mats.  One way is to use decorative scissors.  When double or triple matting with decorative edges, start by cutting the smallest mat first.  Adhere the smaller layer onto the next larger before making the next cuts.  This makes it easier to evenly cut the second mat.

Scrapbooking is so much more fun with friends to share ideas with!

Join the Deer Creek Clubhouse Croppers

Join the Deer Creek Clubhouse Croppers on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the Deer Creek Information Center at 270-3337.

Meeting Dates:  2011

Have tons of pictures and scrapbook supplies and no time to put them in albums?  Bring them to the clubhouse and enjoy sharing and learning new ideas from your fellow crafty neighbors.

Limited to 15 people so RSVP sooner than later! Clubhouse will provide table space. Bring a snack to share if you'd like! RSVP to Angela at amjvt00@yahoo.com or 334-425-9357.

Clubhouse Croppers has a new Volunteer Coordinator. Her name is Angela and she looks forward to meeting you at the next CC meeting on April 12th.