Attention to detail is an aspect of scrapbook design that separates advanced pages from beginner and intermediate projects. A unique page design is as personal as a fingerprint, and can reveal a great deal about its creator. Here, magazine editor Melissa Inman reveals details that can elevate a page design to the advanced level. - Background paper and embellishments: Advanced projects often feature a combination of solid and patterned paper that has been embellished by the cropper to reflect the overall theme of the page. Pieces of textured, handmade paper are often added for pages with an exotic, rustic or outdoorsy look; while bits of vintage lace or paper with petals and leaves might be incorporated into a romantic design.
- Titles: Instead of segregating a title to one portion of the page, spread it out over different page elements, borders or papers.
- Mats and photo corners: Instead of simply matting or double-matting cardstock with plain cardstock mats, punched mats or frames, try something more interesting. Hand-tear the mat, or create a frame from an organic material. The material chosen depends on the theme of the page, but don't be afraid to mix it up. (On this "Japanese Gardens" page, organic material is used to highlight several photos, while the photo corners have been stamped with Asian characters.)
- Interactive elements: Consider hiding a journaling card under a window, in an envelope pocket, or behind a textural element. The interactive element should require the viewer to open, untie, unroll or pull to reveal more about the page.
- Embellishments and die-cuts with dimension: To create visual interest, many croppers choose to include an element that pops away from the page. Here, a footbridge -- secured by a slot in the page --spans the two pages of the spread and augments the page's garden theme.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
RESOURCES :
Handcrafted Journals, Albums, Scrapbooks and More
Model: 0806939354
Author: Marie Browning
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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals, and Albums
Model: 0937274879
Author: Shereen Laplantz
Lark Books / Altamont Press
Website: www.larkbooks.com
Creative Scrapbooking: Over 300 Cutouts, Patterns & Ideas ...
Author: Sandi Genovese
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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
Complete Guide to Scrapbooking
Author: Jill Haglund
Tweety Jill Publications
Website: www.tweetyjills.com
Great Scrapbooks: Ideas, Tips and Techniques
ISBN: 0883639270
Author: Michele Gerbrandt and Judith Durant
(2000)Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc.
Website: www.hlla.com
Mattes and More: Step-by-Step Designs for Scrapbookers
Model: 1929420021
Author: Christine Smith
(1999)
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Teeny Press
Principles of Design (Scrapbooking Made Easy Series)
Author: Jill A. Rinner
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Red Point Publishing
Scrapbooks, Etc. Magazine
Scrapbooks, Etc. Magazine
Website: www.bhgscrapbooksetc.com
GUESTS :
Melissa Inman
Editor
Better Homes and Gardens Scrapbooks, Etc.
Website: www.bhgscrapbooksetc.com
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