by Amy Kingsford | Sep 25, 2018 | Feature, Ideas for Page Elements, Motif
Shapes are often associated with specific meanings and or can create a certain feeling on the page. When we repeat a shape that feeling or meaning is amplified. This is how we can easily reinforce our page’s story thru the use of repeated shapes or motifs. But that...
by Amy Kingsford | Sep 11, 2018 | Feature, Ideas for Page Elements, Journaling
Storytelling is an important aspect of scrapbooking, perhaps one of the MOST important and yet we often let the stories we tell on our scrapbook pages become truncated or play second-fiddle to the more flashy and fun page elements such as photos, titles and...
by Amy Kingsford | Aug 28, 2018 | Composition, Feature, Ideas via Product & Technique
“Sparkle” or “shine” is a great way to add oomph to your scrapbook page designs. There are many materials that can be used to add that little bit of sparkle to your page, including metallic paints, inks or sprays, glitter, and metal elements. See how our creative team...
by Amy Kingsford | Jul 31, 2018 | Color, Composition, Feature
Physical balance in our surroundings is something we’re used to. We understand that if all the kids sit at one end of a narrow bench, it’s going to tip. Achieving balance on a scrapbook page isn’t quite as clear-cut. There isn’t any actual physical weight to work...
by Amy Kingsford | Jul 17, 2018 | Events, Feature, Ideas for Page Topics
During the summer, chances are you’re going to attend a party or two. Whether it’s a family reunion or a pool party, a big 4th of July barbecue or even a wedding party, you may be leaving these events with plenty of photos of people, food, decorations,...
by Amy Kingsford | Jul 3, 2018 | Composition, Feature, Photos
The lines in your photos can “point” the viewer’s eye in a direction, which contributes to flow on your page. Be sure to use the opportunity these lines present to get the viewer’s eye moving the way you want. Ignored, the lines in your photo can mess up flow...
