Plenty of resources for scrapbookers

Preserving treasured memories through scrapbooking has become one of the most popular crafts around, and for a couple of years we’ve been wondering how to present it in Craft Corner.

The number of tools, supplies, instructional resources and services available is so vast that we could easily feature a scrapbooking-related project every week for years and still not exhaust all of the options.

We decided that the best way to go is to offer a comprehensive look at local instruction and supply outlets, as well as online sites, magazines and books dedicated to scrapbooking.

And crafters of all persuasions may be delighted with what they’ll discover when browsing through some of the magazines and other resources dedicated to scrapbooking. Many of the items – such as stickers, rubber stamps, decorative papers, themed embellishments and tools – make welcome additions to other craft projects.

We begin with a list of local outlets for scrapbooking supplies and instruction.

Note: If you do a local search for scrapbooking instruction and related services, you may get some wrong information. We came up with more than a dozen listings and called each one, but only three were accurate. The rest, including a fashion boutique and a stonemason, were really surprised by our call.

Ben Franklin

19505 U.S. 2, Monroe; 360-794-6745.

www.bfranklincrafts.com.

The store has one of the largest scrapbooking sections in the area and offers classes, related services and very helpful staff. Check the Web site for class/demonstration schedule.

Craft Mart Super Store

Marysville Town Center Mall, 233 Marysville Mall, Marysville; 360-653-9828. www.craftmartnorthwest.com.

E-mail: info@craftmartnorthwest.com.

The store has an extensive scrapbooking section and offers classes and demonstrations. Pick up a schedule at the store or check the online calendar.

Craft Star

Frontier Village Shopping Center (next to Safeway), Lake Stevens; 425-397-0577.

The store has a selection of papers, stickers and other basic supplies. There are no classes offered.

Creating a Good book

9501 State Ave., Suite J, Marysville; 360-653-5934. www.creatingagoodbook.com.

Check out the Web site for a complete list of classes, children’s and adult parties, projects and other scrapbooking activities.

Jo-Ann Fabrics &Crafts

Marysville Plaza, 1346 State Ave., Marysville; 360-653-1509.

Cascade Plaza, 7601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-355-7373.

Lynnwood Center, 5824 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-776-8606. www.joann.com.

The Marysville store had a good selection of scrapbooking supplies the last time we checked, but we haven’t been to the Everett or Lynnwood stores for ages. It might be a good idea to give them a call before making a trip. Craft supplies of all kinds are available on the Web site.

Lasting Memories

3333 184th St. SW (across from Nordstrom in the old Mervyn’s strip mall building), Suite X, Lynnwood; 425-670-3721. www.lasting-memories.com.

Free Getting Started class, Beyond Basics class (cost $17) and a Wednesday evening miniworkshop featuring a different project each week (cost of supplies varies with project; previous and upcoming project displayed). Check out the Web site for a complete schedule of classes.

Michael’s

Everett Mall Plaza, 1325 B SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-267-9088.

Alderwood Town Center, 3115 Alderwood Mall Way, Lynnwood; 425-771-6979.

Web site: www.michaels.com.

The Web site has a section on scrapbooking; class and demonstration schedules are listed for the individual stores.

Magazines:

The following are a few of the more popular scrapbooking magazines. All of them offer a wide variety of project ideas, articles on new products, instructions and supplies resources. You can subscribe to the publications online at the sites listed.

Better Homes &Gardens Scrapbooks Etc., www.bhgscrapbooksetc.com.

Creating Keepsakes, www.creatingkeepsakes.com.

Memory Makers, www.memorymakersmagazine.com.

Paper Crafts, www.papercraftsmag.com.

Simple Scrapbooks, www.simplescrapbooksmag.com.

Books:

Here are just a few of the books available on scrapbooking. Many more are available, including those with specific themes such as family trees, vacations and children. All of the following are available on the Amazon.com Web site.

“Budget Scrapbooking: Great Ideas for Scrapbooking on a Shoestring (Memory Makers)” by MaryJo Regier and Lydia Rueger.

“The Complete Book of Scrapbooking: Projects &Techniques” by Louise Riddell.

“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Scrapbooking Illustrated (Second Edition)” by Wendy Smedley.

“Creating Keepsakes’ Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking” by Tracy White.

“Digital Memories: Scrapbooking With Your Computer” by Carla Rose.

“The Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking Tools &Techniques” by Susan Pickering Rothamel.

“The Joy of Scrapbooking” by Kerry Arquette, Andrea Zocchi and Darlene D’Agostino.

“Outstanding Scrapbook Pages: 250 of the Best Pages &Techniques From the World’s #1 Scrapbooking Magazine” by Kerry Arquette and Memory Makers.

“Scrapbooking for Dummies” by Jeanne Wines-Reed and Joan Wines.

“Scrapbooking Made Easy” (Simple Scrapbooks).

Online instruction, supplies and links:

Take some time to check out the Web sites below. Some of them offer links to many more sites, as well as free printable supplies, tips, software and project ideas.

www.101scrapbookingtips.org

www.bestscrapbookingsites.com

www.creativescrapbooking.com

www.scrapbook.com

www.scrapbookanswers.com

www.scrapbookflair.com

www.scrapbooking.about.com

www.scrapbooking.com

www.scrapbooking101.net

www.scrapbooking-directory.com

www.scrapbookinghow.com

www.scrapbookingtop50.com