Organization

Safe Photo Storage and Organization

DIYnet — When deciding what to do with photographs, it's important to choose a storage option that won't damage the photos. Curtiss Platte of Crop-In-Style, offers tips to keep photos organized and in good condition. assists croppers in deciding which ...More…

Encouraging Organization

DIYnet — The key to kid organization is the use of fun and colorful organizers! One of the best ways to encourage children to maintain their scrapbooking materials is to supply them with a jazzy organizer. Here, designer Rose Dygard shares ideas for ...More…

Vacation Preparation

DIYnet — Preparation is the key to creating the perfect vacation scrapbook pages. Traveling is often hectic, and memories are often lost as special moments go uncaptured and rolls of film are misplaced. With only a little planning and pre-vacation ...More…

Crop in manageable chunks.

DIYnet — Getting your gear together will save you time and help you crop more efficiently. Do you find working on your scrapbook pages too time-consuming? Do you have "cropper's block" -- the inability to move forward on projects while spending long ...More…

Transporting Supplies

DIYnet — When it comes to a material-intensive hobby like scrapbooking, it's important to keep everything organized. With the variety of storage options available to croppers, it's easier than ever to have everything at your fingertips! Here, designer ...More…

Getting Organized

DIYnet — Many scrapbookers start to amass such a variety of supplies that they become overwhelmed by disorganization, and a once-enjoyable hobby suddenly starts to feel more like a chore. Scrapbooking host Michele Gerbrandt offers some suggestions for ...More…

Managing Memorabilia

DIYnet — Scrapbooking host Michele Gerbrandt offers unique ideas for including memorabilia as part of a page's design. A pocket page is a good choice for brochures and maps collected on a trip. Tickets and stamps can be used as a graphic element. 3-D ...More…

Memory Box

DIYnet — For beginning scrapbookers who don't want to make a great initial investment for storage, acid-free cardboard storage boxes provide an inexpensive option. Designer Bev George shares economical storage solutions. is economical and easily assembled ...More…

Specialized Binders and Totes

DIYnet — Rose Dygard and host Sandi Genovese discuss some of the many transportable organizers and binders available to croppers today. Rose Dygard shares a selection of specialized binders and notebooks with Sandi Genovese. A large binder/tote system is ...More…

Suitcase Pocket Page

DIYnet — Don't trash those travel treasures. Take them out of your pocket, and put them into a pocket page! What could be more appropriate for storing travel memorabilia than a pocket page designed to look like a suitcase? Scrapbooking host Michele ...More…

Preserving School Documents

DIYnet — An envelope is a great way to incorporate important documents into school-themed pages. On this variation, the flap is folded over and "fastened" in place by a button embellishment. Records and mementos simply slide behind the envelope. Report . ...More…

Analogous Colors

DIYnet — DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary terms were culled from crafts experts, books, magazines and newspaper articles. -- Blank book used to store photographs and scrapbook pages. -- The opening in a camera that lets in light. The aperture opens and closes ...More…