Pocket pages are quick and easy ways to put together a fast scrapbook layout. But you don’t want them to all start to look that same so Close to My Heart is here to give you 20 helpful tips for … Read More ...
Vintage Looking Photo Album
Sharon Payne Bolton created an amazing album using new photos but made it appear as if it was an old family heirloom. Printing her new photos in black and white or sepia tones gave them an aged look and using … Read More ...
Make a Hybrid Page About Yourself
Cathy Z is sharing some tips on how to create a Hybrid scrapbook layout all about yourself. Using one the digital templates available in her store she’ll show you how to add a photo and text on your computer. This … Read More ...
Masculine & Feminine Layouts w/ Same Papers
Lisa Dickinson has some great tips for getting more from your pattern papers. She used the same paper to create both a masculine page and a feminine page. By using the paper to create different design elements like flowers and … Read More ...
Design Tip: Gradually Sized
Stuck on a layout design? Try this easy tip of using gradually sized photos or embellishments. You can use a series of photos that gradually get smaller or a set of elements each one a little bigger than the next. … Read More ...
Beach Day Focal Layout
A quick and easy way to create a focal point on your layout is with paper. These two papers form a loose arrow pointing straight to the photo, drawing the eye in and anchoring the layout. A title and some … Read More ...
Floral Layout with Shimmerz Paints
Jennifer McMurtrey used a smooshing technique with different colors of Shimmerz Paints Creameez to color the die cut flowers on her layout. Each one has it’s own unique marble and splattered look that she carried over into the background of … Read More ...
Scrapbooking with Kids
While many of us are still staying at home and probably spending lots of time with the kids it’s the perfect time to include them in your artistic process. Terhi created this lovely layout with her 12 year old daughter, … Read More ...
Adding Collage Elements to Journal Pages
Michele is sharing some great tips for mixed media art journaling over on the Mixed Media Art site. She’s showing how to add collage papers and transparencies using gel medium to make it look as through they are embedded and … Read More ...
Create Your Own Thicker Stickers
Kerry has a great sticker hack to create your own thicker stickers. She placed stickers on white cardstock and cut around them using her Brother Scan N Cut Machine. This made them sturdier and also gave a nice white border. … Read More ...
Using Stamps on Traveler’s Notebook Pages
Stamps are a great way too add color and embellishment to your traveler’s notebook pages. Adelina added lots of journaling and photos to her layouts adding stamps for titles and also gives a passport look to the pages.
How to Color Acrylic Shapes
Acrylic shapes can add a colorful or clear embellishment to your layout but what if it’s the right design but not the right color for your project? You can easily change the color with embossing powder, using the same tools … Read More ...
Colorful Summer Layout
I love how Terhi used color on this amazing Summer Layout! Moving across the page from blue to green to pink she added loads of layers and groups of similarly colored pattern papers in strips, circles and blocks all clustered … Read More ...
Spring Pockets Layouts
Meghann used pocket pages for this pretty Spring Pages. I love all the yellows and green with sweet daisy accents scattered around. The pockets allow for quick pages with lots of room for photos and plenty of journaling.
Antiquing Techniques for Vintage Layouts
If you’re working on heritage or vintage scrapbook layouts or want to create a vintage look on a modern page there are several different technique you should try. Close to My Heart is sharing 4 ways to add that aged … Read More ...