I came across a video for this tool from Imaginisce and I wanted to get your opinion. I have to be honest, I don’t see the need for this tool, it seems to make a simple process more complicated. But then I don’t use a whole lot of ribbon in my scrapping. You can see the video demonstration here. What do you think? Yay or Nay?
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12 Pocket Page Scrapbook Layouts for Spring
Meghann used smaller pocket pages as a great way too add lots of photos to her double page layout. She used printed cards to add her personalize typed journaling with a few embellishments and a sticker letter title too. Find all the details on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.
One of my favorite ways to create a quick and easy layout is using pockets pages. Pocket pages come in a variety of styles and sizes and can come with different sizes of pockets on each page too. You can quickly add photos, and slip in journaling cards and embellishments inside each pocket or of course you can create very intricate detailed designs with pocket pages too, they are very versatile! So let’s take a look at some pocket page scrapbook layouts that will inspired you to use them this Spring.
Below each photo you’ll find a link, click it to find more details like tips, techniques and products used.
Nathalie created a beautiful title page using stamps and foiling on one side of this double page spread. On the other she used a two pocket page adding the photo and creating her own journaling card using more stamps and dies. Watch her process video on the Altenew blog.
Here’s a very clever way to use pockets, these individual pockets contain a photo on each side with a punched tab to be lifted for not only an interactive element but a great way too include lots more photos too! Find directions on the Creative Memories blog.
These darling detailed baby pages have lots of matts and embellishments including borders, tags, banners and more with loads of room for pictures and memory keeping like babies growth and firsts. I spotted these layouts on the Echo Park Paper Instagram page.
Tya used a large 12″ x 12″ pocket page with 12 different spaces for this adorable Easter layout. Notice how she added elements over top of the plastic pockets like bows, a banner and embellishments over some corners. Take a closer look at the Doodlebug blog.
Here’s a great example of a clean and simple pocket page with 5 photos, simple bullet journaling, a printed card and a few little flowers. These quick pages can be put together in a flash. Find this and other pocket page ideas on the All the Happy Little Things blog.
So Ali Edwards is the queen of pocket pages with her Project Life format that uses pocket pages for everyday memory keeping. This layout captures a single week with many photos, including one large photo, hand lettering on vellum circles and pre-printed cards. Watch a process video on the Ali Edwards blog.
Capture Spring Break trips with pocket pages like this super cute Disney layout. A few fun super hero journaling cards bring dynamic pops of blue and red to this design. And you might not have notice this is actually a digital layout with faux pockets, so fun huh? Visit the Kellybell blog to learn more.
Document your gardening journey with pocket pages decorated with plaid pattern papers, pretty butterfly and flower dies and ribbon trim. This is part of a 6″x 8″ flip book that pocket pages with “traditional” style layouts. See the entire project on the Simple Stories blog.
Pockets work well in tall designs like travelers notebooks or planner style albums like these cute puppy pages. Notice how the pocket page is thinner the the other pages, that adds nice interest to the overall design. I came across this idea on Lydia Cost’s gallery at Scrapbook.com.
Here’s a wonderful example of a very detailed pocket page. Jana used the same collection to help keep the design cohesive in colors of pinks and reds with layers of pattern papers, stitching, chipboard, stickers, brads and more. This layout has loads of love and vintage inspired charm. Find all the details on the Jana Eubanks blog.
I love albums that have pages that are different sizes and shapes, it makes for such a unique design. This mini album is a great example with a large photo covering one page, a half circle pattern paper page and a pocket page with photos and embellishments that don’t fill the entire pocket so you can see through a bit. Take a closer look over at the Paige Taylor Evans blog.
I hope you’ve discover the joy of using pocket page and will incorporate them into some of your layouts this Spring!
-Heather
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wendy says
I can’t watch videos as I’m at work – but if it’s just a devise that cuts ribbon, then it’s pointless! If it somehow seals the end to stop it fraying, then it might be a must-have tool!
Francine Clouden says
yes Wendy it does seal the end!
Tammie S says
I like the concept of it, but think it is too slow…
I like the concept for sewing particularly since I sew for my DD who is 2 and so I do get to use ribbon and other trims.
The BUT is – that it takes 10 seconds to cut and seal sheer ribbon and even more time for grossgrain ribbon… I would forget what I was doing taking that much time holding down the cut button…
Francine Clouden says
I also thought it was a long process. I’m not the most patient person! 😉
Holly Young says
It looks like it takes too long and also that the ribbon slides so your cuts could be crooked easily.
don says
Hi.
We figured it out.
Lori’s batteries were running down on this prototype tool.
The i-magicut cuts much, much quicker with fresh batteries 🙂
🙂
LindaJ says
I actually have a contraption like this , from years ago, that is in a kitchen gadet storage box. Only back then it was called a bag sealer. You used it to reseal chip bags and such. Same shape, same operation. battery powered, heats only when open. You slide it along the chip bag to seal. But, it also had a thin wire in the middle and if you held it too long, it melted the bag at the point you stopped. I’m going to have to dig it out. However, on the other hand…I take my ribbon and snip it and add a tad of glue on the ends..done. no batteries to worry about, no cost,no waiting, no contraption to store. LOTS QUICKER!!
For crafting gadgets..this gets a 0 out of 10 in my book. Just my two cents worth:)
Danielle says
I just watched a video on this product, and the company did additional testing and says it does most ribbon in a short time. I think the time they gave for the sheer ribbon was 2 seconds… they said their batteries in the demo video were low.