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  • Journaling on Black Paper
  • From "Scrapbooking"
    episode SCB-264
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    Bright accents "pop" when placed against dark pages ...

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    ... while vellum accents are an elegant addition.

    One of the best ways to offset colorful accents or semi-transparent papers is to use a black page. But trouble often ensues when it comes to journaling on the dark background. Never fear! DIY Scrapbooking host has a few solutions.

    Click here for complete instructions for creating "Waiting for the Schoolbus"" -- a black page with journaling.

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    RESOURCES :
    Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals, and Albums
    Model: 0937274879
    Author: Shereen Laplantz

    Lark Books / Altamont Press
    Website: www.larkbooks.com

    515 Scrapbooking Ideas
    ISBN: 080694305X
    Author: Vanessa-Ann
    2001


    Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
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    Sizzix Die-Cut Machine
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    Sizzix L.L.C.
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    Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
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    Ellison
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    Adventures in Journaling: Scrapbook Storytelling
    Model: 1930500092
    Author: Joanna Campbell Slan
    (2002)

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    EFG, Inc.
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    Journaling from the Heart
    Model: 1967038413
    Author: Eldonna Bouton
    (2000)

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    Whole Heart Publications
    Website: www.eldonna.com

    Principles of Design (Scrapbooking Made Easy Series)
    Author: Jill A. Rinner
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    Red Point Publishing

    The Complete Idiot's Guide To Journaling
    Model: 0028639804
    Author: Joan Neubauer
    (2000)

    Macmillan USA
    Website: www.mcp.com

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