by Debbie Hodge | May 21, 2013 | Feature, Ideas via Product & Technique, Patterned Paper
by Debbie Hodge Mosaic, the making of images by combining small pieces of glass or stone, was a primary form of decorative expression in antiquity. Its use arose independently in a number of cultures, with the earliest in China. Mosaics continue to decorate homes and...
by Debbie Hodge | May 20, 2013 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration
When you’re looking for a starting point and ideas for a scrapbook page, you want resources for getting the job done, and Pinterest probably has what you need . . . if you could only find it. Kiki Kougioumtzi uses inspiration found on Pinterest to inspire her...
by Debbie Hodge | May 16, 2013 | Everyday Life, Feature, Ideas for Page Topics
by Debbie Hodge so much that a bike can represent When I think about bikes, I think of the challenges and opportunities they present — and how those vary depending upon who you are. Riding a bike is a skill to be conquered as a child, an opportunity for early...
by Debbie Hodge | May 15, 2013 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration
by Debbie Hodge Storefronts, with their photo-shaped windows and doors, make a great starting point for layout inspiration. Add in trim, window boxes and window displays, benches, awnings and signage and you’ve got inspiration for titlework, embellishment,...
by Debbie Hodge | May 14, 2013 | Composition, Feature
by Debbie Hodge There are several layout configurations of combined elements that scrapbookers use again and again when making scrapbook pages (for example, blocked, clustered, and shaped). These foundations are used again and again because they work well for housing...