by Debbie Hodge | Jun 5, 2014 | Composition
The “cross” or “t” foundation is found in art and graphic design, and it offers a strong starting place for making scrapbook page layouts. The “cross” composition incorporates both opposition and union: two strong lines run in different directions and yet...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 4, 2014 | Finding and Using Inspiration, Motif
Scrapbook page inspiration can come from many sources including both nature and art. For this piece, our team is taking inspiration from something that occurs readily in both stylized and natural forms: wing detail (see our pinboard). What’s more this motif is...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 3, 2014 | Color
Choosing a scrapbook page color scheme is about more than the hues you use. Pay attention to variations in saturation and value to make choices for effective design and rich storytelling. hue. Hue is the named color; i.e., yellow or blue or orange. saturation....
by Debbie Hodge | May 28, 2014 | Finding and Using Inspiration, Lift These Ideas
Studying scrapbook pages by others is a great way to get scrapbooking ideas for growing your own style. In this “study” look at how the other scrapbooker has used product and design principles and how she’s handled the 5 parts of a scrapbook page (canvas, photos,...
by Debbie Hodge | May 27, 2014 | Give Your Photos Stories, Picture Your Story, Write Your Story
It’s never too late to give your photos stories, and here we’ve got ideas for scrapbook page storytelling with those photos of bugs and critters in your archives. The Give Your Photos Stories podcast invites 2 or 3 guests to find a photo in their personal...
