It’s time for a brand new edition of Q+A with Lisa! This time I answered your questions about lighting, mixed media and balancing out family member photos.

Do you have a question you’d like me to answer? Just fill out the form at www.memorykeepingcollection.com/asklisa, then check back for my next Q+A entry for an answer! (more…)

I answered some great questions this time around! In this entry, you’ll learn how to keep your ribbon from fraying and how to follow a layout/sketch. Don’t forget you can submit your own questions to me at www.memorykeepingcollection.com/asklisa and I’ll post my answer on the next Q+A with Lisa entry! (more…)

It is time for another Q+A with Lisa! Submit your questions to me at www.memorykeepingcollection.com/asklisa and I’ll post my answer on an upcoming Q+A with Lisa entry!  This question was timed just perfectly – Melinda wrote: (more…)

Thank you all for your great questions!  Here is the latest edition of Q+A with Lisa.  You can always send me your questions at www.memorykeepingcollection.com/asklisa–I love reading them!  Remember, there’s no such thing as a stupid question! (more…)

Thank you all for submitting your questions!  Hopefully these should give you some insight about photo printing and answer any questions you have about subscribing to our collections!

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Hi Friends!

Thanks to all of you who sent me questions.  These two are some of the most common questions I receive, so I am addressing these first.  Don’t worry if I didn’t answer yours today–They may be in the next round-up!  Keep ‘em coming, I’ve loved reading them so far!

Just fill out the form at www.memorykeepingcollection.com/asklisa and you’ll be all set!  I can’t wait to see what you ask next, and I hope you learn something new from these!

Q:  Do I need to use different types of adhesive when I am making cards as opposed to scrapbooking?  What kind of adhesives do you recommend for each? –Erin in Iowa

Dear Erin,

I use the same adhesives when making cards and scrapbooking.   I love the Xyron adhesive machine (the repositionable cartridge is my  favorite). With only the turn of a handle, it applies a thin layer of  adhesive on the back of almost any paper or embellishment (it must be  thin in profile).  It’s easy to use and in my opinion, the best  adhesive on the market. It stays in place but also can be  repositionable if you choose that particular cartridge. Other
cartridges include permanent, magnetic and laminate. I also love Glue  Dots for chipboard and 3-D embellishments and Herma tabs for on-the- go scrapbooking.

Q:  I like to incorporate “found” objects like seashells, beads, etc into my layouts.  The problem is, my books and pages start getting really bulky.  Any idea on how to do this without making my book bulky? –Jessica in California

Hi Jessica,

Several years ago, a company came up with “hard plastic” sheet  protectors for bulky pages. However, I don’t think this product is  being manufactured any longer.

I’m a pretty big stickler in making sure my pages aren’t bulky and are low in profile (not too thick). I’ve used 3-D items on pages  before and they begin damaging other pages surrounding it. I’d  suggest you leave seashells and beads for shadow boxes.

Another suggestion is to take photos or scan these 3-D items and use  in this format on your pages. I recently was introduced to the Flip Pal Mobile Scanner and I love it.

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Sometimes when we’re scrapbooking, we get a little stuck.  If you need help getting unstuck, ask Lisa your questions here, and read her responses to other questions.  You may find answers to questions you didn’t even know you had!