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 | Sep 4, 2013 | Composition, Ideas Spurred by Design
Any photo, title, or embellishment you add to a scrapbook layout is seen as a part of the whole page before it is seen as an individual piece. Place the photo just a bit to the right and above center on your canvas and the eye will see it as “restless”...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 16, 2013 | Composition, Feature, Ideas Spurred by Design
by Debbie Hodge There are several layout configurations of combined elements that scrapbookers use again and again when making scrapbook pages (blocked, clustered, shelf, cross, band and more). A quick way to get a new look and add instant energy to your page is to...
by Debbie Hodge | Feb 13, 2013 | Design Elements, Feature, Ideas Spurred by Design, Ideas via Product & Technique
by Debbie Hodge Dimension (or depth) refers to the measurable extent to which something lifts off the page. Real dimension (as well as the illusion of it) can be added to your scrapbook pages. Dimension on your pages will engage the viewer’s sense of touch–and,...
by Debbie Hodge | Nov 28, 2012 | Composition, Feature, Ideas Spurred by Design
Space is the ground or field of a composition. It’s inactive until it’s broken into by form. Once form breaks into space, the proportions of negative and positive space are altered. When you’re scrapbooking several photos and substantial journaling,...
by Debbie Hodge | Oct 1, 2012 | Composition, Feature, Ideas Spurred by Design
by Debbie Hodge If you love playing with design, and want a new challenge, step away from the grid and the block for today (you’ll want to get back to them tomorrow because they are fabulous foundations) and try working with multiple clusters. [twocol_one]...
