Crafting (Scrapbooking) 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'journaling' in a scrapbook layout?
- Handwritten or printed text telling the story of the photos (Correct answer)
- A brand of paper
- A folding technique
- A type of sticker
Correct answer: Handwritten or printed text telling the story of the photos
Journaling is the written narrative that gives context and meaning to the images.
Question 2: What does 'die-cutting' allow a crafter to do?
- Cut consistent shapes from paper using a die and machine (Correct answer)
- Dye paper different colors
- Melt wax seals
- Print photos at home
Correct answer: Cut consistent shapes from paper using a die and machine
A die-cutting machine presses shaped dies through paper to make uniform cutouts.
Question 3: Why use page protectors in a scrapbook album?
- To shield pages from dirt, fingerprints, and wear (Correct answer)
- To make pages heavier
- To add color to pages
- To speed up drying glue
Correct answer: To shield pages from dirt, fingerprints, and wear
Clear page protectors keep finished layouts clean and protected from handling.
Question 4: What is an 'embellishment' in scrapbooking?
- A decorative accent like a sticker, button, or ribbon (Correct answer)
- The main photo
- The album cover
- A cutting mat
Correct answer: A decorative accent like a sticker, button, or ribbon
Embellishments are decorative extras that enhance a layout's theme and style.
Question 5: Which album type lets you rearrange pages easily?
- Post-bound or ring-bound album (Correct answer)
- Permanently glued album
- Single-fold card
- Laminated booklet
Correct answer: Post-bound or ring-bound album
Post-bound and ring-bound albums allow pages to be added, removed, or reordered.
Question 6: What is the standard page size for a traditional scrapbook album?
- 12 by 12 inches (Correct answer)
- 8.5 by 11 inches only
- 4 by 6 inches
- 20 by 20 inches
Correct answer: 12 by 12 inches
The 12x12 inch page is the most common size for traditional scrapbooking.
Question 7: What is 'fussy cutting'?
- Carefully cutting out a specific printed motif by hand (Correct answer)
- Cutting paper into random strips
- Using a machine to cut circles
- Trimming photo edges quickly
Correct answer: Carefully cutting out a specific printed motif by hand
Fussy cutting means precisely hand-cutting around a particular image or pattern.
Crafting (Scrapbooking) 3
What is 'journaling' in a scrapbook layout?