by Amy Kingsford | Jun 20, 2017 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas from Current Trends
The popularity of educational play is on the rise. Homeshooling is becoming more common, new innovative STEAM toys (STEAM=Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) are filling the shelves of big box toy stores, and now instead of playrooms people are beginning...
by Amy Kingsford | Jun 13, 2017 | Everyday Life, Feature, Journaling, Page Guides, Write Your Story
The scrapbook page is place where, in addition to sharing pictures and the who-what-where-when-why of events you can do something more: you can pass on wisdom to future generations. Our Creative Team shows you their pages that do this. And if you’re ready to...
by Amy Kingsford | Jun 6, 2017 | Everyday Life, Feature, Photos, Picture Your Story
Documentary-style photos are taken as events occur. They aren’t staged or posed; no one is dressed for the shoot; contextual and even messy details aren’t Photoshopped out. With these kinds of photos you can share a personal and real version of your daily...
by Amy Kingsford | May 30, 2017 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas from Current Trends, Ideas Spurred by Design
When you juxtapose elements that aren’t usually shown together, the viewer is not only interested, they are curious and maybe uneasy. There’s something off and they want to figure out what and why. This approach is one to use occasionally and with consideration...
by Amy Kingsford | May 23, 2017 | Design Principles, Feature, Page Guides, Titles
One of the easiest ways to draw attention to your title is to create tension within its type. Something as simple as a tweak to case, color, or placement with in your scrapbook page title can really intrigue the viewer – but remember we don’t want to...
