Wax Pencils, Stickers, and Rubber Stamping in Your Scrapbooks

Another important writing implement forthe edges. Never place a sticker on a photograph as
scrapbooking is a wax pencil. Wax pencils are softthe adhesive may cause irreversible damage to the
pencils designed to write on glass, plastic andphotograph.
photographs. These pencils are easy to draw withRubber stamps dipped in acid free ink can be used to
and can be used to color in portions of lettering, increate 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 aregrandparents scrapbooks. They can also be simple
used on the front of a photograph, the ink will rubflowers or leaves to create elegant looks for gift
off. However, when used on the back of ascrapbooks.
photograph, the ink will become permanent. WaxFurthermore, these embellishments can be used to
pencil ink is acid free and available in a variety offocus on a certain photograph or memento.
colors.Alternately, these embellishments can be used to
Stickers are fun and easy to stick to scrapbooksoften the look of a busy or sharp image.
pages. Stickers can be used for captions, thoughtOne 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 televisionAnother alternative is to buy the pads and attach
program can add a personal accent to yourthem 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 forMoreover, attaching the stamp to a wider base
scrapbooking. Check to see if the stickers are ligninallows you to press more evenly on the stamp. This
free and acid free. Furthermore, be careful that thecreates a complete and evenly balanced stamp every
sticker adhesive does not dry out or seep aroundtime.