Use small funnel to get beads back into their original containers after working with them. Also works with eyelets or other small embellishments that can get spread out everywhere!

Whenever buying a package of lettercharms, write each letter (capitols and small letters) on a piece of paper. If there are 2 "e"s in the package, write "e" twice. As a letter is used , cross it off . there will be less searching for the letter.

jumbo paper clips are cheap and make great add in to a loayout page.

I used my large seed beads, or "e" beads and strung them onto the paper clip. Also can be used as sort of a "photo turn" with a photo mat. Another trick is just to slip charms onto the paper clips.

Use charms from cheap bracelets to put on your layouts. Trying looking at the dollar store for cheap bracelets. Also look in your old jewelry boxes to find embellishments from earrings and necklaces - shells, beads, cords, "buttons", charms, etc, silvertone, goldtone, pewter tone. This will not only add beauty but memories.

To make a cool and color appropriate embellishment for a layout, pick out seed beads and wire that matches colors in your layout. string the beads on your layout and twist into whatever shape you can think up.