There are so many things you can do with brads, when I first started card making I purchased some silver and gold brads just to see what I could come up with.

Ribbons today are manufactured from many different types of fabric from satin to nylon some are patterned some have decorative items such as sequins or pearls added to them others have stunning edges.

If you are anything like me you will have a huge pile of papers but when it comes to making a card or designing a scrapbook page you simply can not part with some of your wonderful and beautiful papers.

Using vellum for your card making ideas is a fun way to embellish and add definition to your cards, it does not always have to be a sheet of plain color as vellum can come in many prints including flowers, swirls and even pictures.

Iris folding is a great way to make any of your card making ideas stand out and it is very inexpensive, the only items you will need to be able to do iris folding is a cutting mat, scissors, craft knife, different colored paper, card, glue, tape and removable tape.

Craft glue can come in various forms. Liquid, glue sticks, tape, dots, and glittered, envelope glue and so on. It is important to use the right craft glue to avoid ruining your projects.

Creating a scrap book is a way of displaying pictures and memories with stunning paper designs and added little extras.

Wool fabric is used for all kinds of clothing, couch covers, bedspreads, toilet covers, tablecloths, and more.

With so many wonderful scrapbooking products, now is a great time to get started preserving precious memories. Here's an introduction to how easy it can be to get going with your first scrapbook...

Scrapbooks have many purposes - they can hold your family photos, post cards, letters, artwork and more. You can craft one for yourself or for a gift. Here are some easy scrapbook projects to inspire you.