by Debbie Hodge | Jun 13, 2012 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas for Page Elements, Ideas from Current Trends
The making of banners is an ancient craft. Banners are mentioned in the Old Testament. They were used to keep order among those traveling to the promised land with Moses. Heraldic banners were used in Medieval Times for personal identification. Sashimono banners were...
by Debbie Hodge | Apr 12, 2012 | Embellishments, Ideas for Page Elements
A fun way to work with embellishments is to group them together. Embellishment clusters can be showy or simple. The beauty of a cluster is that you can combine several elements, including images, to reinforce page subject and contribute to design. Think of an...
by Debbie Hodge | Mar 8, 2012 | Design Principles, Embellishments
by Debbie Hodge Embellishments on a scrapbook page are not just great for adding interest, charm, and meaning. They are also important tools for creating a well designed page. The next time you’re choosing and placing your embellishments be sure that, in...
by Debbie Hodge | Nov 9, 2011 | Embellishments, Ideas via Product & Technique
Scrapbook and art journal pages allow us to tell stories – of ourselves, the people in our lives, and sometimes even of characters we imagine. The imagined stories fiction writer Caroline Preston has told in her novels have been heavily inspired by her love of...
by Debbie Hodge | Sep 22, 2010 | Crafty Projects, Embellishments, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
by Tania Willis supplies scissors pattern (templates provided) cardstock patterned paper specialty paper (i.e. handmade or mulberry paper) adhesive buttons brads silk and/or paper flowers floss needle tweezers or fine-tipped scissors small spray bottle with water pen...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 5, 2010 | Embellishments, Ideas for Page Elements
by Debbie Hodge Ah, embellishments! Yes, they are decorations for your scrapbook pages, but they can do a lot more–from supporting theme and meaning, to guiding the eye and offering opportunities for repetitions that build page unity. Your primary tasks when it...
