Online Class: Scrapbooking 101

Course Lessons

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Scrapbooking

  You don't have to be artistic and you don't have to be a talented artist to scrapbook. All it takes is the desire to have a little fun and be a little creative, and you're well on your way to being an ace at scrapbooking.

• Lesson 2: The Process of Preparing to Start Scrapbooking

  The key to creating a great scrapbook begins with organization. This lesson will discuss the steps you will need to start.

• Lesson 3: Supplies -- The Tools of the Trade

  Having the right tools for scrapbooking will make your projects easier and much more enjoyable as well as helping you to enhance the appearance of your pages.

• Lesson 4: Creating Page Lay-Outs Pt. 1 (Basic Lay-Out)

  The way you place each element on the page in relation to the others can set the tone, create an emotion or simply display the photographs to their best advantage.

• Lesson 5: Creating Page Lay-Outs Pt. 2 (Lay-Out Techniques)

  This course teaches you the foundation of how to create a scrapbook. It's up to you to add your own ideas and creativity and go from there.

• Lesson 6: Creating Page Lay-Out Pt. 3 (Popular Layouts)

  In this lesson, we're going to talk about creating layouts for your pages --and even give you some ideas.

• Lesson 7: Photos Pt. 1

  Although it may seem overwhelming to go through your collected photos and decide which ones to use and which ones to pass by, a little bit of time on this will make the rest of your project much more enjoyable.

• Lesson 8: Photos Pt. 2 (Traditional Methods used Enhancing and Mounting Photographs)

  In this lesson, we're going to teach you how to change the shapes -- and even tint the colors -- if you want so they go with the ideas you have for your scrapbook.

• Lesson 9: Photos Pt. 3 (Digital Pictures)

  Since scrapbooks are ways to tell stories using photographs, the pictures that you select to use in your scrapbook are important.

• Lesson 10: Embellishments

  In this lesson, we're going to introduce you to some of the most popular embellishments.

• Lesson 11: Journaling

  Many scrapbookers consider journaling the most difficult part of scrapbooking. It can be difficult to know what to write on all of those pages, but journaling is essential to completing the story.

• Lesson 12: Creative Techniques (Paint and Brush Ideas)

  This lesson gives you trendy, creative ideas to decorate your scrapbook.

• Lesson 13: Creative Techniques (Paper Ideas)

  In this lesson we will show you some neat scrapbooking techniques that can be done using paper.

• Lesson 14: Creative Techniques (Ideas for Adding a Personal Touch)

  Your scrapbooks can be filled with wonderful photos with a good lay-out and great embellishments, but nothing makes a scrapbook more unique than finding ways to move beyond the store-bought trims.

• Lesson 15: Scrapbooking Events and Parties

  As scrapbooking has gained popularity in recent years, individuals have begun putting together scrapbooking parties and events so that they can share their passion with others.

• Lesson 16: The Future of Scrapbooking

  The future of scrapbooking will continue to change as new materials, methods and styles evolve, including digital scrapbooking.

• Lesson 17: Nearing Completion

  We are now ready to begin to put all of these creative ideas and techniques together to build a beautiful scrapbook.