Scrap book cover design

If your album cover could talk, would it say "pick me up!"? Scrapbookers are a creative group, so it's no surprise that they can see possibilities when it comes to decorating or altering an album cover. It's simply a continuum of their artistic expression. The term "altered," when used in crafting, means that an object (a box, notebook, card front, frame, etc.) is given a new look or style. This is done through the use of paper, fabric, and embellishments on the outside (and in some cases, the inside) surfaces. The original is "altered" to become something new or improved. There are times when an altered album cover adds impact to the message of scrapbooked layouts. The artist might use two license plates for a front and back cover, for example. Or, they might give an old album a face lift by decorating or adorning it with new products. There are times when decorating with a simple design, or leaving it "as is" are best. So. Should you alter your album cover? Things to consider when altering a cover: • Completed albums sit on shelves. Albums on shelves get dusty. Dusty embellishments are difficult to clean. • Altered album covers can be thicker and take up more space on a shelf than those that are not. • Albums are handled. Handling the cover compromises the integrity of each added embellishment. • Human skin contains oil and sometimes dirt. When albums are handled, the oil and dirt are transferred from the hands, while soiled areas may not be noticeable at first, they wil...