5 Motif Ideas for the Scrapbook Page | Get It ScrappedWe frequently share scrapbooking ideas about the use of patterns and motifs at Get It Scrapped. Here’s a closer look at five recent motif articles.

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5 Motif Ideas for the Scrapbook Page | Get It Scrapped

1. Scrapbook Page Inspiration and Storytelling Ideas from an Unexpected Motif: Wing Detail

The wing detail motif can trigger meaning both from concrete connections and abstract associations and is, thus, a good tool for visual storytelling.  Read Scrapbook Page Inspiration and Storytelling Ideas from an Unexpected Motif: Wing Detail and see more details about how scrapbook layouts in the article were made: 


Ideas for Scrapbook Page Storytelling with Retro Tech Motifs

2. Ideas for Scrapbook Page Storytelling with Retro Tech Motifs

Retro tech” motifs make great complements to scrapbook page storytelling, both for the nostalgic feelings they trigger and for their representation of story. Read Ideas for Scrapbook Page Storytelling with Retro Tech Motifs and see more details about how scrapbook layouts in the article were made:


Scrapbooking Ideas for Storytelling and Design with the Constellation Motif

3. Scrapbooking Ideas for Storytelling and Design with the Constellation Motif

Star constellations let us find order in chaos, to make patterns out of randomness, and the motif offers opportunities to: support story, add sparkly bits, and give order to scatters.  Read Scrapbooking Ideas for Storytelling and Design with the Constellation Motif and see more details about how scrapbook layouts in the article were made:


The Typewriter is a Retro Motif Perfect for Personal Storytelling on Scrapbook Layouts

4. The Typewriter is a Retro Motif Perfect for Personal Storytelling on Scrapbook Layouts

Typewriters are a retro and enduring motif great for storytelling on scrapbook pages. Typewriters are a tool for presenting the written word. Read The Typewriter is a Retro Motif Perfect for Personal Storytelling on Scrapbook Layouts and see more details about how scrapbook layouts in the article were made:


Scrapbooking Ideas for Using the Trendy Cityscape Motif5. Scrapbooking Ideas for Using the Trendy Cityscape Motif

The cityscape motif is appearing on scrapbook pages, in fashion and in home decor lately. It seems we’re dreaming of urban life. Read Scrapbooking Ideas for Using the Trendy Cityscape Motif and see more details about how scrapbook layouts in the article were made:

 


Which motif will you try out first?

Are you feeling inspired to use one of these ideas in your next layout?  Or have you played around with one or more of these motifs in your scrapbook pages recently? What did you think? Let us know below.