Scrapbooking DVDs

Well, when starting to learn the skills (or enhance them) of scrapbooking, one or a couple of scrapbooking DVDs can really be of help. It's like learing yoga from looking in a book or following a instructor on TV. Guess which is the easiest.

Sure, following the instruction in a class is the best, but if you want to get started from at home, well a DVD is a good choice.

Of course there are many great scrapbooking books on the market that can help you get started. You can also learn a lot from online articles and message boards, but words and pictures can only do so much. Trying to learn how to scrapbook from looking at pictures of completed layouts is like trying to learn to paint by going to an art gallery.

If you're serious about getting started in scrapbooking, there are some great DVDs out there to give you the boost you need. By actually watching someone put a layout together, you can learn subtle arts and techniques you need to be a successful scrapbooker.

Two DVDs that can really make a difference are the following:

• The Art of Scrapbooking: If my husband can scrapbook... so can you! is a great example of exactly what scrapbooking DVDs should be about: technique. This instructional DVD is for beginners and teaches you how to use a variety of different products. It doesn't focus on creativity and layout design; that you can learn from books and articles. It teaches you the stuff you really need to see to understand and it makes it easy for people who are just getting started.

  And since it is a little old (2005) it is cheap, which is nice of course.

• Another great DVD is An Altered Journey with Tim Holtz.

  This DVD isn't particularly about scrapbooking but it really helps you perfect your layouts. It is an instructional video on various inking and stamping techniques that can be used in scrapbooking and other art projects.

  Even though the DVD's main focus isn't scrapbooking, it gives you some amazing techniques you can use and might just help you out with your non-scrapbooking related projects are well. And if you like it, he has several other instructional videos to continue your learning process.

You can find more DVDs as wells abooks and supplies including customer reviews in our scrapbooking store.

If you really want to learn techniques, and DVDs seem to work for you, then you should look into buying a series. There are sets that have instructional DVDs on all sorts of topics. That way you're always learning and getting better.

A great way to speed up the learning curve even more is by watching with your friends. You can have regular get-togethers to watch DVDs, practice techniques, and help each other out if someone isn't catching on as fast.

The best part of DVDs is that they're always there. They usually have clear titles and menus so you're not flipping a pile of books or searching the internet to get a refresher course on a technique. You just pop in the DVD and fast forward directly to what you're looking for.

You should remember that DVDs aren't going to make you a master scrapbooker. You need to continue to read books, research online, and constantly search for new ideas and inspiration. Although they can't make you and expert, DVDs can give you that extra push onto the right path.

So, I guess the conclusion is that Yes, scrapbooking DVDs can be worth buying, especially if you are just starting out and don't have anyone to ask. But if you're on a tight budget, get the actual supplies first ;-)

Now, what's the next step?

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