Traditional Scrapbooking 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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17Lessons
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31Exams &
Assignments -
810Students
have taken this course -
15Hours
average time -
1.5CEUs
Course Description
Traditional Scrapbooking 101 also includes a reference section with helpful advice on designing interesting layouts, developing an artistic eye and the story-telling aspects of scrapbooking. Original project suggestions are included as well as advice on how to make the time to enjoy your hobby properly. A resource guide with links to online scrapbooking sites that offer support, supplies and networking opportunities gives everyone from the beginner to the most advanced scrapbooker the opportunity to learn more.
If you've been considering scrapbooking for a while but were intimidated by the prospect of starting, this is the course for you! When you see a gorgeous, beautifully designed scrapbook, you no doubt envy the other person's talent and think to yourself that you just don't have the talent to make something so creative - but you couldn't be farther from the truth!A lot of thought was given to this course long before it was created. Scrapbooking is an idea and a hobby that is growing in popularity, and so it was our mission to make sure that this course would be valuable to you no matter if you're thinking about scrapbooking, have already gotten started, or have been scrapbooking for years. We even wanted to make the course helpful to you if you just heard about scrapbooking yesterday and want to learn more about it.
For that reason, this course starts out with the very basics of scrapbooking. We're going to discuss why people scrapbook, what reasons you might want to start scrapbooking, and how you can use your scrapbooking skills for telling stories, decorating your home, or even making beautiful gifts. You'll learn timeless techniques and the way to create simple, quick scrapbooks. But you're also going to delve into popular trends and more advanced methods so that by the time you're finished with this course, you'll have a million ideas in your head for your next scrapbooking project and the skills to start putting it together. Best of all, this journey we're going to embark on together is going to be fun! If you're ready to get started, let's jump right in.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Scrapbooking
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Lesson 2: The Process of Preparing to Start Scrapbooking
Review 2 Articles: Tips for Redesigning Your Scrapbook Area; How to Start a Scrapbook
Complete Assignment: Lesson 2: Scrapbook Workroom
Lesson 3: Supplies -- The Tools of the Trade
Review 4 Articles: Get Ready to Begin; Staying Safe with Page Protectors; Choosing a Scrapbook; Scrapbooking Tools
Complete Assignment: Lesson 3: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4: Creating Page Lay-Outs Pt. 1 (Basic Lay-Out)
Complete Assignment: Lesson 4: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam Pt. 1
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam Pt. 2
Lesson 5: Creating Page Lay-Outs Pt. 2 (Lay-Out Techniques)
Review 2 Videos: Scrapbook for Beginners - Layout Ideas; 2 Page Scrapbook Layout
Complete Assignment: Lesson 5: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam Pt. 1
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam Pt. 2
Lesson 6: Creating Page Lay-Out Pt. 3 (Popular Layouts)
Review 3 Articles: Scrapbook Examples ; Printable Scrapbook Sketches; Project Sketches
Complete Assignment: Lesson 6: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7: Photos Pt. 1
Review 2 Articles: Photo Ideas; Photoshop Elements 101 course
Complete Assignment: Lesson 7: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8: Photos Pt. 2 (Traditional Methods used Enhancing and Mounting Photographs)
Review Practice Worksheet: ScrapbookIdeasforPhotoLesson.pdf
Review 3 Articles: Scrapbooking Photo Tools; Scrapbooking Warehouse ; Scrapbooking.com
Complete Assignment: Lesson 8: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9: Photos Pt. 3 (Digital Pictures)
Review 3 Articles: Removing Photos from Old Photo Albums and Scrapbooks ; Digital photography course ; Photography Basics course
Complete Assignment: Lesson 9: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Embellishments
Review 2 Articles: Scrapbooking Embellishment Tips ; Scrapbooking Embellishments Store
Complete Assignment: Lesson 10: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11: Journaling
Review 3 Articles: Scrap Your Trip; Journaling Scrapbooking; Journal and Scrapbook Ideas
Complete Assignment: Lesson 11: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 11 Exam
Lesson 12: Creative Techniques (Paint and Brush Ideas)
Review 2 Articles: 36 Great Scrapbook Ideas and Albums; Creative Border Ideas for Scrapbook Pages
Complete Assignment: Lesson 12: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 12 Exam
Lesson 13: Creative Techniques (Paper Ideas)
Review Article: SMASH Books: The Un-scrapbook
Complete Assignment: Lesson 13 Scrapbook Workroom
Lesson 14: Creative Techniques (Ideas for Adding a Personal Touch)
Review 2 Articles: 50 Tips; Ideas for Flocking crafts
Complete Assignment: Lesson 14: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 14 Exam pt. 1
Complete: Lesson 14 Exam pt. 2
Lesson 15: Scrapbooking Events and Parties
Review Article: Planning a Crop
Complete Assignment: Lesson 15: Scrapbook Workroom
Complete: Lesson 15 Exam
Lesson 16: The Future of Scrapbooking
Review 2 Articles: Digital Scrapbooking; Digital Tips
Lesson 17: Nearing Completion
Take Poll: What do you think about this course?
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Assignment: Lesson 17: Scrapbook Final
Learning Outcomes
- Define scrapbooking.
- Define the process of preparing to start scrapbooking.
- Summarize supplies you'll need.
- Demonstrate 1 (basic lay-out).
- Demonstrate 2 (lay-out techniques).
- Demonstrate 3 (popular layouts).
- Demonstrate traditional methods used enhancing and mounting photographs.
- Demonstrate embellishments.
- Demonstrate journaling.
- Demonstrate creative techniques (paint and brush ideas).
- Demonstrate creative techniques (paper ideas).
- Demonstrate creative techniques (ideas for adding a personal touch).
- Summarize scrapbooking events and parties.
- Describe the future of scrapbooking, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
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- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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