| Another important writing implement for | | | | the edges. Never place a sticker on a photograph as |
| scrapbooking is a wax pencil. Wax pencils are soft | | | | the adhesive may cause irreversible damage to the |
| pencils designed to write on glass, plastic and | | | | photograph. |
| photographs. These pencils are easy to draw with | | | | Rubber stamps dipped in acid free ink can be used to |
| and can be used to color in portions of lettering, in | | | | create various embellishments. Rubber stamps can be |
| borders, or to create accents. | | | | used to create cute images for children's and |
| The unique thing about wax pencils is that if they are | | | | grandparents scrapbooks. They can also be simple |
| used on the front of a photograph, the ink will rub | | | | flowers or leaves to create elegant looks for gift |
| off. However, when used on the back of a | | | | scrapbooks. |
| photograph, the ink will become permanent. Wax | | | | Furthermore, these embellishments can be used to |
| pencil ink is acid free and available in a variety of | | | | focus on a certain photograph or memento. |
| colors. | | | | Alternately, these embellishments can be used to |
| Stickers are fun and easy to stick to scrapbook | | | | soften the look of a busy or sharp image. |
| pages. Stickers can be used for captions, thought | | | | One low cost alternative to the rubber stamp is a |
| bubbles, to hide mistakes, or as embellishments. | | | | cotton ball. This creates a shadowy effect. |
| Stickers of your child's favorite cartoon or television | | | | Another alternative is to buy the pads and attach |
| program can add a personal accent to your | | | | them to furniture castors. The thick caster allows |
| scrapbook page. | | | | you to position the stamp in exactly the right place. |
| However, not all stickers are suitable for | | | | Moreover, attaching the stamp to a wider base |
| scrapbooking. Check to see if the stickers are lignin | | | | allows you to press more evenly on the stamp. This |
| free and acid free. Furthermore, be careful that the | | | | creates a complete and evenly balanced stamp every |
| sticker adhesive does not dry out or seep around | | | | time. |