Libby's Genealogy: Color and Creativity

Adding Creative Touches

When choosing products to liven up your pages,
the most important thing is to use only Acid-Free, Archival Quality products.


ACID FREE PENS & PENCILS - There are now many brands of archival quality pens, pencils and markers available. These give you an unlimited source for creativity. Add titles, captions, journaling, borders or your own little designs.

ACID FREE PAPER PAINTS - Delta, the maker of Ceramcoat Acrylic Paints, has a new photo-safe paint for scrapbookers! Look for the "Cherished Memories" line of products. With paints, stencils, brushes and sponges you can do just about anything.

STICKERS - The wide variety of acid-free stickers available add fun and excitement to your pages. Create themes, corner designs, borders and scenes.

COLORED PAPER - Colored paper can be cut in intricate designs, embossed or used to add matts behind special photos. The possibilities are endless.

DIE CUTS - Die Cuts are pre-cut shapes cut from acid-free paper that can be quickly mounted to your scrapbook page. Use them alone, add stickers or writing. Also be sure to save the die cut frames, you can mount them over photos or complimentary colors of acid free paper for some fun effects!

Using Photo-Safe Supplies Adding Color & Creativity
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