by Debbie Hodge | Dec 21, 2010 | Composition
by Debbie Hodge “Active white space is carefully considered emptiness.” – Alex White, The Elements of Graphic Design Take a look at three versions of the same scrapbook page as more and more considered white space is incorporated. White space on scrapbook pages...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 20, 2010 | Composition
by Debbie Hodge When I speak of your page’s foundation, I’m referring either to some kind of underlying grid structure, or the first one or two layers you put onto the page and then build from. That first element (or layer) is what connects the other elements to the...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 18, 2010 | Color
An analogous color scheme uses colors that sit next to one another on the color wheel. These are pleasing low-contrast combinations. Analogous color schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye. For “You Cannot See Me,” Doris Sander...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 10, 2010 | Sketches and Layered Templates
Sketch #71 by Amy Kingsford Whether you’re working on your December Daily, catching up on last year’s Christmas layouts, or are just sneaking in a bit of scrappy time during the holidays–you can never have too much inspiration…right?! So here’s a holiday...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 8, 2010 | Events, Photography, Scrapbook Page Subjects
By Amy Kingsford Around this time of year we all start to scour our photo stash for a family photo to grace the front of our annual Christmas card. And around this same time…some of us come to the conclusion that the last decent photo we had taken of our family was...
