Stampin' Jargon

card making & Scrapbooking terms


Below are a few terms, that you may or may not know. Links to tutorials or articles using these terms or demonstrating these tools are included.

Acid Free - Anything that is acid free is perfect for card making and scrap booking as it will not deteriorate or discolour. Acid free is simply a product that is manufactured free of acid.

Embellishment - Any scrapbooking supplies that enhance the pages. (e.g. Brads, Eyelets, Fibres, Charms etc)


Iris Folding - A technique where strips of paper are folded and overlapped to create a background in an aperture card. Iris Folding Crafters

Hand Tinting (Also photo tinting) - A method of applying colour to a black and white photograph. Hand Tinting Tutorial


Quilling - A technique where you roll strips of paper into various shapes.
Quilling Instructions