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How To Get Rid Of Scrapbooking Mistakes

Regardless of how careful you are there will definitely come a point when you make a mistake in your scrapbook. However the troublesome part, is that not all of the mistakes will be the same, and so they can't all be treated using the same tricks.

That's why in this post I would like to share with you a few of the tips that I've developed over time to disguise many of my blunders.

Mistakes, Marks, and Glue

If you notice a real mistake mark, or small bits of glue on your album page, you can try rubbing them off with a soft white eraser. Apply light pressure to start with to avoid damaging the page, and if the mark does not disappear, with care, apply a bit more pressure until the mark is gone. This has saved my layouts many times in the past.

Make It A Feature

Or, If the mark will not go away, you can turn the mark into an interesting squiggle or doodle and present it as a feature of the page.

Book Text

For mistakes made in journal text, try covering it with a sticker that is the same colour as the journal page, and then just write the new text on the sticker.

Larger Mistakes

If the mistake is bigger, you can cover it up with a larger sticker (or picture) like a smiley face, cat, flower, or starfish. All you've got to do is think of something that fits in with the theme of the page. This a very good one because no one will ever realize that it essentially it hides a boo boo.

White/Black Page Mistakes

If the mistake is on a plain white page, and the mark is only small, 'white-out ' can be employed to cover it. And for black pages, you can also get 'black-out ' from most craft stores.

Finger Print Smudges on Photographs

Fingerprint smudges on your photographs can be removed by rubbing the fingerprints with care using a bit of flannel or a dry baby wipe.

I hope these tips can are able to help you get out a sticky situation, next time you make a mistake (because they have for me).

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