THANKS thats an awesome compliment since it seems I work on that blog more than scrapping at times. I love learning about webdesign as much as crafting. I think because both can make visually beautiful items.
Ive been scrapping for almost 2 years and its a progression. You start off making terrible stuff with limited tools and over the years and as your exposed to ideas and techniques you develop your skill (just like any other).
You know scrapbooking started with, well, SCRAPS! Meaning it was all recycled items. I tend to keep lots of things like paper scraps, paper bags, cards... and recycle them into new projects. Also heres a fantastic project I found and thought was very green friendly.
http://www.itchintoscrap.com/blogs/index.php/c16/alteredart/recycle-your-frappuccino-4-packsOff topic but I really recommend
www.b2evolution.net as a blogging platform. It is easier to control and make do what you want it too.