by Debbie Hodge | Sep 4, 2012 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas for Page Elements
Embellishments are those details on a page that do things like add charm, deepen meaning, and guide the eye. It’s the photos and/or the story we’re told should be most important. Every now and then, though, shouldn’t you just GO BIG and use an...
by Debbie Hodge | Aug 21, 2012 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas for Page Elements, Titles
While a scrapbook page title isn’t essential, other times a few emphasized words can go a long way toward immediately conveying page subject, setting tone, and even cueing deeper page themes and meaning. Designwise, your title can draw the eye and be a part of page...
by Debbie Hodge | Aug 8, 2012 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas via Product & Technique
What is washi tape? It’s strong and pretty and a great addition to your scrapbook pages. It’s usually made from natural fibers like bamboo, hemp and the bark of trees native to Japan. It’s being used on scrapbook pages, cards, and craft projects...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 10, 2012 | Composition, Embellishments, Feature, Ideas Spurred by Design
Using a grid structure for organizing your photos, title, journaling and embellishments is a great way to organize all of the elements on a page. Consider, though, using a grid to organize just a section of a page that does not have an overall grid foundation. Debbie...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 27, 2012 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas via Product & Technique
“Small and versatile” embellishments–like buttons, gems, brads, epoxies, and beads–are great for grounding and adding bits of color or texture to your scrapbook page. These versatile “bits” go with most subjects because...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 15, 2012 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas for Page Elements
Boundaries, protection, infinity, the circular nature of time . . . Circles are not only a great shape visually; they come freighted with meaning you can use to support page subject. And one more thing about circles: they’re easy to make with basic scrapbook...
