Danni created a colorful background for this Fun in the Sun scrapbook layout using Distress Inks ink
blended over a Hexagon Stencils. She mirrored those colors in the pattern papers and die cut flowers she used around her photos. A … Read More ...
Create a Subtle Scrapbook Background
Many times you don’t want the background of your scrapbook layout to stand out, you need something soft so the photos or embellishments show up but you might not want a plain white background. So try creating a subtle background … Read More ...
Helpful Tip for Scrapbook Sketches (plus a sketch)
Marsha has a fantastic tip for using a scrapbooking sketch, she used a design created for a 12″ x 12″ layout and split it down the middle for her double page Traveler’s Notebook layout. So clever! This opens up so … Read More ...
Embroidered Ribbon Layout
I love sewing on paper crafting projects, whether by hand stitching or using a machine it adds so much texture to a design. Carla used a template of swirls to punch holes in her layout and then used thin variegated … Read More ...
1 Die Set 3 Ways on 1 Layout
Amanda-Jayne used a word die set from Elle’s Studio in three different ways on this one layout. She used the positive and negative parts of the die cut letters to add lots of text all over her design. I love … Read More ...
Angular Layout
Rainny used a sketch as inspiration for this angular layout design. You can add so much interest just by mixing different lines, directions and angels. In this layout there are vertical strips in the background, a circle in the center … Read More ...
How to Create Embellishment Clusters
Clusters have been a trend in scrapbooking and paper crafts for a while now. It’s a great way to add interest and balance to a design. They can be made of stamped images, stickers, tags, buttons, really any embellishments you … Read More ...
Rainbow Birthday Layout
Colorful pattern papers are perfect to create wonderful rainbows for your layouts. Monique designed her own large rainbow for this fun and festive Birthday page by using a circle cutter to cut the layers of the rainbow. I love how … Read More ...
Easy Watercolor Techniques
Adding watercolor to your scrapbook pages doesn’t need to be detailed or complicate so don’t be afraid to dive into watercolor with some simple techniques. Add some details with paint splatter, painted edges or add simple coloring to stamped images.… Read More ...
Paper Pleating Technique
I love the vintage fashion style of this wonderful layout from Lea! The area that really stands out is of course the paper pleating. This dimensional fold can be easily done with pattern paper and a scoring board and will … Read More ...
Pattern Paper Strips Layout
Jana Eubank used strips of coordinating pattern papers in different widths on the top and bottom of her photo for this pretty layout. Adding it to the left of her layout she then balanced that out with lots of handwritten … Read More ...
Adding Digital Word Strips
Adding word and sentiment strips to a layout is a great way to help the text not get lost in the design. And adding them to digital layouts is simple and easy to customize with any font of your choice. … Read More ...
Tips for a Memory Planner
A Memory Planner is a fun way to keep track of things that happened on a daily basis. Amy Tangerine has 5 tips to help you get started Memory Planning. Fill your planner with journaling, stickers, photos or whatever you … Read More ...
Layouts with File Tabs
File tabs are a fun way to add an accent to most any scrapbook page. Use them for backgrounds, borders, write words, journaling and dates on them, use them as arrows and more. Over on the Katie Pertiet Designs blog … Read More ...
DIY Fruit using Templates
Amy used templates from Kiwi Lane to create some yummy fruit accents for her fun Summer layout. To create her watermelon and strawberries she got really creative with the templates, turning a ring design into the watermelon and the petals … Read More ...