Scrapbook Video Tutorials
From LoveToKnow Scrapbooking
If you don't live near a scrapbooking store offering live classes, scrapbook video tutorials can help you improve your crafting skills from the comfort of your own home.
Watching Scrapbook Video Tutorials
Using scrapbook video tutorials to learn about new products and techniques is fairly simple. However, it is recommended that you have a high speed Internet connection for this method of online learning. Since most tutorials are delivered as streaming video files, a connection that is too slow will result in annoying skips and jumps throughout the program.
Scrapbooks, Etc. Tutorials
The Web site for Scrapbooks, Etc. offers a number of video resources for enthusiastic crafters. Since the demonstrators in the videos are the same people who contribute to the magazine, you can rest easy knowing that you're learning from some of the most talented people in the scrapbooking industry.
In the free tutorial section, there are several short videos offering brief demonstrations of techniques you can use to jazz up your scrapbook layouts. Some of the many topics covered include using masking fluid, outlining with chalk, applying rub-ons, setting eyelets, and heat embossing. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, although most of the topics covered are aimed at beginning scrapbookers as opposed to those looking for information on creating more artistic looking pages.
If you're interested in more detailed information about the latest trends in scrapbooking, Scrapbooks, Etc. also offers a number of video classes that you can purchase. Some of the topics covered in these interesting craft classes include design secrets, making pocket gift albums, and using digital supplies for traditional scrapbooking. There are also a number of general paper crafting classes, covering topics such as card making and gifts you can create from your scrapbook supplies. Classes typically run about an hour in length. For your convenience, downloadable patterns and instructions are provided with the video so you can easily recreate the sample project from the comfort of your own home.
Creating Keepsakes Tutorials
Creating Keepsakes offers scrapbook video tutorials on their Web site as well, although the selection is somewhat limited. All of the videos are free to view, however. Some of the topics covered include organizing scrapbook supplies, taking better pictures, and adding die cut letters to your layouts.
The Scrapbook Lounge
The Scrapbook Lounge is a weekly online program covering topics related to scrapbooking, card making, rubber stamping, and paper crafting. A full archive is available so you can catch up on older episodes at your convenience. However, the descriptions of each episode can be somewhat vague and there is no search function to quickly allow you to find information regarding a specific product or technique.
One interesting feature of The Scrapbook Lounge site is the Community section that allows visitors to post questions and comments regarding the show. If you're having trouble replicating a particular project or want to know how to find out more about a certain technique, simply post a comment and wait for a response. Presenters from the show are known to make regular appearances as well.
Paperclipping
Paperclipping is a scrapbooking Web cast produced by Noell Hyman, an avid scrapbooker since 1996. Her free show covers topics such as working with puffy paint, altering felt, and scrapbooking with your children. Occasionally, she also conducts expert interviews with scrapbooking celebrities such as Ali Edwards.
If you enjoy Noell's show, she encourages you to sign up for her free newsletter. Subscribers regularly receive exclusive updates and information regarding new scrapbooking content on her Web site.
Scrapbooking Podcasts
If you're interested in learning more about scrapbooking from the comfort of your own home, podcasts are another resource to consider in addition to video tutorials. You can find a variety of free audio and video podcast programs by searching within iTunes.
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