by Debbie Hodge | Feb 27, 2014 | Composition, Ideas Spurred by Design
There are several layout configurations of combined elements that scrapbookers use again and again when making scrapbook pages (blocked, clustered, shelf, cross, bandand more). With the “L” or bracket composition, horizontal and vertical arms meet to...
by Debbie Hodge | Jan 10, 2014 | Composition, Design Principles, News
Breaking design rules is actually a great way to brush up on what the design rules are, how they look applied, and then how you can break one rule when you buoy up the design with another rule that’s followed. Below is an excerpt of the newest ebook in the...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 18, 2013 | Composition, Design Principles
You’ve heard about all those design principles and scrapbooking “dos” — now see how to shake things up when you’re smart about breaking the rules. See how 6 of our creative team members set about making a page with the intent of breaking at least one scrapbook design...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 10, 2013 | Composition, Design Elements, Design Your Story
No matter how you turn it, a circle shape stays the same. There’s a perfection in this shape. And it presents challenges. The space outside of the circle has an odd shape that’s not as easy to work with, especially when you’re combining circles....
by Debbie Hodge | Nov 28, 2013 | Composition, DoubleUp, Sketches and Layered Templates
See how scrapbookers Tara McKernin and Rosann Santos-Elliott used this one-page sketch/template from Amy Kingsford on their two-page layouts. Tara McKernin says, “This is a layout sharing some of our family photos from this year and talking about why I have...
by Debbie Hodge | Nov 22, 2013 | Canvas, Composition, Photos
Standout photos deserve a standout scrapbook layout treatment. Try these scrapbooking ideas for using oversized photos as the first foundational element on your page, layering journaling, titlework, embellishments, and even photos on top of your favorite enlargement....
