Jacqueline M. Schimmel

What Father's Day Means to Me

Father's Day, the third Sunday in June, is a special day for me. I'm lucky to have a father and I remind myself of this often, especially on Father's Day. Last year I even made a scrapbooked mini-album dedicated to my father in the name of my brother and I. I was so proud and so moved making this album remembering my childhood and how safe I felt with my father. Then I mailed it and it got lost in the mail. I was crushed. A... (posted by Jacqueline M. Schimmel 4 years 352 days ago.)

Scrapbooking Heals – Scrapbooking as a Healing Instrument to Overcome Loss

It is terrible to lose a family member or a pet and most of us have had to suffer such a loss. Everyone grieves differently. Some people can express their grief and overcome it quicker than others who find it difficult to grieve and express their feelings. What I have found, is that it scrapbooking can help heal when suffering a loss. It can provide a little bit of closure and... (posted by Jacqueline M. Schimmel 4 years 354 days ago.)

Ideas for Using Acrylic Paint on your Scrapbooking Projects

There are such a variety of accents that can be used in any type of scrapbooking project. One of my favourite accents is acrylic paint. Acrylic paint is wonderful, because it is acid-free, dries very quickly, it's water-based, and when used undiluted, has a great opacity so you don't need much to cover things up with (even mistakes). You really can use most water-based brands, but I love the... (posted by Jacqueline M. Schimmel 4 years 359 days ago.)

How to Correct Your Scrapbooking Mistakes

Mistakes, we all make them. After all, we're human, right? Whether you're just a beginner or a truly advanced scrapbooker.there will always be mistakes. Either we're in a hurry, because one of the kids is calling or our thoughts are elsewhere, but sometimes they just can't be avoided. Here are a few helpful tips to take care of those mistakes and actually make your layout special: You just glued your... (posted by Jacqueline M. Schimmel 4 years 360 days ago.)

How to Make a Baby Scrapbook Album

First, you'll want to begin to purchasing an archival safe and acid-free album of your choice. Sizes can range anywhere from 6"x6" to 12"x12". If you want to make one as a gift, you might want to use a smaller size. You can include page protectors, but it's not a necessity. The album itself can be spiral bound or postbound. Spiral bound albums are nice, because the spirals can also be embellished giving it a... (posted by Jacqueline M. Schimmel 5 years 302 days ago.)

Organize Your Scrapbooking Space

So, you've started the wonderful hobby of scrapbooking, but you have no idea how to organize yourself? Here are some cool tips you can use to get organized. Get a long desk. It doesn't have to be extravagant with lots of drawers and things, but you do want to make sure you have enough workspace to spread out everything you need for your layouts. You might want to have a separate smaller desk for your computer (posted by Jacqueline M. Schimmel 5 years 316 days ago.)