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...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 3, 2010 | Events, Organization, Scrapbook Page Subjects
Sharyn Tormanen spent time talking with me today about her approaches to collecting holiday memorabilia and getting it into her scrapbook albums. I loved settling in to chat about holidays and our own traditions and how we can preserve those bits of ephemera that...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 3, 2010 | Crafty Projects, Events, Scrapbook Page Subjects
by Debbie Hodge Make a mini album to record your Hanukkah traditions Every family has its own rhythms for celebrating holidays—rhythms that future generations long to repeat. This year, as you get out the Channukah recipes, dreidels, and music in preparation for eight...
by Amy Kingsford | Dec 3, 2010 | Sketches and Layered Templates
By Amy Kingsford With the time to send out our annual “tidings of comfort and joy” almost upon us, I’m sure all of you have been contemplating what form your Season’s Greetings will take this year. Whether it be a handmade greeting, or a digital photo card, or even a...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 2, 2010 | Events, Photography, Scrapbook Page Subjects
by Katrina Kennedy December! It’s here! If you are taking part in Ali Edwards’ December Daily project or just documenting your month one day at a time, finding inspiration for a photo everyday can have its challenges. There are days you are just too tired...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 1, 2010 | One Month At A Time
by Tami Taylor Well November was cah-razy! Last minute birthday party, last minute family members decided to move out of state; it was a definite fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants month! I already shared on facebook that I didn’t get a single photo of thanksgiving....
by Debbie Hodge | Nov 30, 2010 | Hybrid Scrapbooking, Ideas via Product & Technique
by Tami Taylor In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the King says “Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” What fascinates me is how different the end is for everyone. You could give a group of kindergartners the same...
