We 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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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:
- Wings on Scrapbook Pages by Michelle Houghton
- Butterfly Wing Detail by Carrie Arick
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:
- Get It Scrapped: Retro Motifs by Heather Awsumb
- Retro Motifs by Stefanie Semple
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:
- Fizzer Scrapbook Layout by Kristy T
- Get It Scrapped: It Was Written by Christy Strickler
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:
- Get It Scrapped with a Typewriter Motif by Susanne Brauer
- Getting the News- Typewriter as a Retro Element by Stefanie Semple
5. 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:
- Get It Scrapped: City Scapes by Sian Fair
- Scrapping the City 5 Ways by Michelle Hernandez
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.