Scrapbooking Terms - C and D
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.
Can you add to this list? If so, leave a comment and I will add it to the list. Stay tuned for more terms in the coming weeks.
Happy Scrapbooking!
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