by Amy Kingsford | Feb 20, 2018 | Composition, Feature, Ideas Spurred by Design
The 2-by-2 design is one of several layout configurations of combined elements that scrapbookers use again and again when making scrapbook pages (blocked, clustered, shelf, cross, band and more). These foundations are used again and again because they work well for...
by Amy Kingsford | Feb 13, 2018 | Everyday Life, Feature, Ideas for Page Topics, Photos, Yourself
More and more of us are using the cameras on our mobile phones to snap photos of daily sights and moments. We invite you to challenge yourself to be intentional as you’re moving through your everyday world, to consider shots you might be missing, to find those...
by Amy Kingsford | Feb 6, 2018 | Design Elements, Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas Spurred by Design
Line is a fundamental element of visual design. Lines can be straight, curved, thick, thin, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, solid or broken. The rendering of a line can imply a mood or tone. Soft and curving lines signal tranquility. Jagged diagonals evoke a more...
by Amy Kingsford | Jan 30, 2018 | Composition, Design Elements, Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas Spurred by Design
Your scrapbook page canvas establishes a space within which you’ll design–by arranging elements within that space. As you arrange those elements, it’s important to pay attention to the way your foreground elements define the surrounding...
by Amy Kingsford | Jan 23, 2018 | Composition, Feature, Ideas Spurred by Design
Your scrapbook page canvas is usually a square (12″ by 12″) or a vertical rectangle (8.5″ x 11″) or, in the case of a two-page design, a landscape rectangle (24″x12″ or 17″ x 11″). That canvas defines the space within...
by Amy Kingsford | Jan 9, 2018 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas from Current Trends
The “Farm Fresh” style can be found in fashion and home décor. It incorporates vintage items, homespun prints, rich grains and textures, as well as farm-inspired plant and animal motifs. See how our creative team puts this style to work on their scrapbook...
