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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
As mentioned in my previous post, over the next couple of months I will be sharing with you common scrapbooking terms. Today I’m sharing with you “E” and “F”.
E
Embellishment - Any scrapbooking extra (stickers, die-cuts, punches, etc.) that enhance the pages.
Emboss - To create a raised surface by applying heat or pressure.
Encapsulation - A method of displaying three-dimensional memorabilia and protecting nearby items from acid contained in the memorabilia. Items are encased in stable plastics.
F
Film Speed - Refers to film’s sensitivity to light. Lower-speed films are less sensitive (use these on a bright, sunny day). Higher-speed films are more sensitive (use these in low-light situations).
Fine and Chisel Pens - This pen has a fine tip (0.5 mm) and a chisel tip (6.0 mm). The fine tip is good for lettering and it’s extremely versatile.
Focal Point - The element of a design where lines converge. The eye is naturally drawn to the focal point in an image.
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
As mentioned in my previous post, over the next couple of months I will be sharing with you common scrapbooking terms. Today I’m sharing with you “C” and “D”.
C
Calligraphy - Formal, old-fashioned lettering.
Cardstock - Thick, sturdy paper available in a variety of weights.
CK OK (Creating Keepsakes Okay) - Scrapbooking seal of approval. Items that have the CK OK are considered safe to use in scrapbooking.
Clip Art - Art purchased in book or software form with pictures that can be applied to scrapbook pages.
Collage — An artistic composition made of various materials (paper, cloth, wood, etc.) that are glued onto a surface.
Color Wheel - Shows color relationships and placement.
Corner-Edger Scissors - Scissors that cut corners. Each pair creates four different types of corners.
Corrugated Paper - Thick, wavy cardstock available in many colors.
Crop - 1. To cut or trim a photograph. 2. A scrapbooking party hosted by an expert who shares techniques, products and information with the group.
D
Deacidification Spray - Spray that neutralizes acid in newspaper clippings, certificates and other documents.
Decorative Ruler - A normal ruler with a special edge used in designing scrapbook pages.
Decorative Scissors - Scissors with a decorative pattern on the blade.
Degradation - Materials breaking down or changing appearance from the original state or appearance. Typically paper or photographs yellowing and becoming brittle
Die-Cut Designs - Paper designs cut from die-cut machines. Paper is placed on the die and pressure is applied either by rolling or pressing down on the handle.
Double-Mount - To place a photograph on two background papers.
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
During my classes I often get asked about different terms used in scrapbooking and creating off-the-page projects. Over the next couple of months I will be sharing with you common scrapbooking terms. Today I start with “A” and “B”.
A
Acid Free - Materials that have a pH balance of 7.0 or higher. Many papers are considered acid free immediately after manufacture however some papers can become acidic over time if mixed with certain chemicals. Generally all plastic is acid free however some plastic is unsafe for use in photo albums.
Adhesives - The glue used to attach/secure photographs and other components onto a scrapbook page. Adhesive types include photo corners (clear plastic stick on style or paper “lick and stick” style) which are considered to be non permanent, photo tape, photo tabs, tape runner (all forms of double sided tape) which are considered permanent and photo safe.
Album - Blank book used to store photographs and scrapbook pages.
Altered Book - An altered book is a notebook or journal that has been changed or altered using scrapbooking techniques. This could include adding collage, paint, images, ribbons, stamping and stickers. The options are unlimited.
AF/LF - Abbreviation for acid-free/lignin-free
Analogous Colors - Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
Aperture - The opening in a camera that lets in light. The aperture opens and closes when the shutter is released.
Archival - Term used to describe a product or technique used in preserving artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and other items.
B
Basic Templates - Templates in basic shapes, such as circles, squares, ovals, etc.
Blending Pencil - Tool used to blend colored pencils to create different shades of a color.
BOM - An abbreviation for “Book of Me” which is a scrapbook all about your life.
Border - The margins of a scrapbook page, usually spoken of in terms of decoration.
Buffered - Word used to describe products capable of maintaining the core of a solution. For example, buffered paper prevents acid from moving from a photograph to paper.
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