by Debbie Hodge | Aug 11, 2010 | Canvas, Ideas via Product & Technique, Patterned Paper
by Debbie Hodge I love using patterned papers — especially for backgrounds. However, it’s often a little tricky making sure the photos aren’t overwhelmed by the paper. As long as you employ some basic design principles you should be all set. Try the...
by Debbie Hodge | Aug 5, 2010 | Motif
by Debbie Hodge From paisleys to paw prints, you’ll find a huge variety of images on scrapbook papers and embellishments that you can use to support your page subject. Some motifs are fun decorations and cues to your subject while others come with associations that...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 14, 2010 | Ideas via Product & Technique, Patterned Paper
by Debbie Hodge When I first started scrapbooking and shopping for patterned papers, I gravitated to eye-catching patterns with motifs like flourishes, stars, paisleys, and florals. The dots and stripes weren’t as interesting to me. I didn’t see why I needed them, and...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 23, 2010 | News
Have you ever wished there was a formula you could use to make awesome (and original) scrapbook pages quickly? Would you like to understand why certain page designs work and how to make those kinds of pages yourself? Without sketches? Would you just like to broaden...
by Debbie Hodge | Jun 19, 2010 | ScrabookIdeasFreeClass
We’re nearing the end of learning about how understanding design principles and using them as you choose and place all the parts of a scrapbook page yields awesome and original layout ideas. Lessons 2-7 covered design principles (emphasis, contrast, balance,...
