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Craft: How to Make Printable Drink Parasols

Tutorial uses screenshots from Photoshop Creative Suite 5 and Windows 7 Summer is here again, and warm weather means picnic time! Here’s a craft idea to dress up your picnic table. It is easy to do – and the kids can help, too. You will need: An image-editing software such as Photoshop digital scrapbooking papers and embellishments […]

Tutorial: How to Make a Cookie Envelope

Want a clever and easy way to dress up a cookie to give as a little gift? Begin with a piece of cardstock cut to 11×5 inches. Fold it in half. Then use a circle punch on the opposite end of the fold to create a moon-shaped punch out. Create a digital file with fun graphics and […]

Making a Custom Memorial Candle

Tutorial created using Adobe Photoshop CS5 with Windows 7 Making a custom candle holder is easy using a few supplies, your digital scrapbooking stash, and an image editing program. I wanted to make a memorial candle for my Aunt Marsha who passed away a few months ago. I looked for a happy photo, and this is […]

How to Make Decorative Blocks

Don’t you just love those decorative blocks used in home decor? The blocks spell out special words for everyday or holidays, and they look so nice displayed on a shelf or mantle. Plus, they are fun to change with the seasons and even family events like birthdays. I love the look, but to be honest, I’ve never […]

Tutorial: Create a Motivational Sign

When I started my weight loss journey a little over a year ago, motivation was one thing that I, like many others, struggled with. Especially with being a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom, it was very easy to stay in my pajamas all day and just work, while in the back of my mind I was thinking, “I’ll work out […]

Tutorial: Birthday Party Sign

Tutorial created using Photoshop CS5 using Mac OSX Yes, you can make your own birthday party printables! This is so easy (not to mention cost-effective), and you have everything you need at your fingertips with Scrap Girls digital scrapbooking products. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a cute and fun door sign […]

How To Make A Mini Kitchen Calendar

How many times have you been working in the kitchen or chatting on the phone and needed to know a particular date? And what if you’re wrist-deep in bowl of meatball mix and can’t check your smartphone or flip open your day planner? What can you do? Not to worry! This tutorial will teach you […]

Tutorial: How to Make a Birthday Pennant Banner

Recently, my little boy turned 5, and we hosted a pirate party for his friends. I love pennant banners, and I realized that I could make a very simple one from my digital scrapbooking supplies. It turned out great! The fun part was that I was able to include pictures from each year of his life, which I […]

Simple Valentine’s Day Home Decor

After the busyness of the Christmas season, I am craving clean and simple decorations for my home. I have stripped things down and put them away in closets in favor of empty surfaces and a fresh clean outlook for the new year. I decided that a Valentine’s Day craft would be perfect. However, it had to be simple […]

How to Make a Photo Card for Valentine’s Day

Tutorial created using Photoshop CS5 with Windows 7 In this tutorial, you will be learning a quick and easy way to create a digital scrapbooking Printable Photo Card for Valentine’s Day. The Scrap Girls’ Boutique contains a category of products named Digital and Printable Cards and Crafts. It is packed full of digital templates and ready-to-assemble products […]