Scrapbook Tip #101 You know how you can make your leaf-patterned design more loving? Add some hand-cut or chipboard hearts to act as additional "leaves" for your leaf-patterned design.
Scrapbook Tip #102 To direct the reader's eyes from one element to the next element on the scrapbook page, use an arc to direct the eyes
More Scrapbook Tips #103 Worried that your album will look dated in 20 years' time? Stick to a classic color scheme such black (and its hues) and white and let the colors of your photos add interesting color contrasts.
Scrapbook Tip #104 If you intend to pair a black-and-white photo with a color photo on a layout, do put the color photo at the bottom of the page. That's because color photos have more visual weight, and doing the reverse would make your page look top heavy.
Scrapbook Tip #105 You know your baby is sleeping very little and that leaves you barely any time to scrapbook. Why not create a "Today" album where you record the small moments that happened and save the bigger moments when you can find time to scrapbook them? You can start off each page with "Today I....". Soon you'll have a mini album filled with "Today" pages!
Scrapbook Tip #106 Another time-saving tip is to switch to smaller page size, use your own handwriting for journaling and used whatever scraps you can find lying around. You'll be amazed at the direction your creativity will take you when you're hard-pressed for time.
Scrapbook Tip #107 Do you adore sequins? Want to incorporate them into your layouts without adding too many of them? A fun way is to dot your letters "i", "j" and replace the letter "o" with a sequin.
More Scrapbook Tips #108 Want a more airy look to your page? Leave ample white space on your page. Just remember to make sure there's a strong focal-point photo on your layout.
Scrapbook Tip #109 Looking for a cute way to add a rainbow to your page? Use different-colored embroidery floss to stitch the "arches" of your rainbow.
Scrapbook Tip #110 Do you use lots of staples on your page layout but is worried that the little "bumps" will leave imprints on the adjacent page? Use a small hammer and gently pound down the staples.
Scrapbook Tip #111 To create a quick and easy wave pattern, punch half-circles on strips of papers.
Scrapbook Tip #112 Do you want a creative way to add leaves on your flower accents? Transform your photo turns into "leaves" for your flower accents!
Scrapbook Tip #113 To create a bubble look to your paper waves, consider adding gems to act as "water bubbles".
Scrapbook Tip #114 Don't want to write paragraphs of journaling text? A quick way to add journaling is to swiftly list down keywords and short phrases of facts or observations about your subject. Keep listing down all the keywords and short phrases that come to mind and before you know it, you're done creating a long chunk of journaling!
More Scrapbook Tips #115 If you have patterned papers that feature strips, lines or grids, these will act as the prefect guides to your handwritten journaling.
Scrapbook Tip #116 Add more photos to your layouts by creating a photo collage made up of photo cropped into square or rectangles.
Scrapbook Tip #117 Don't just broadcast the "good news" in your scrapbooks. Make your pages reflect the "whole" you, and that means letting your layouts reflect the good and bad, the triumphs and failures...
Scrapbook Tip #118 Looking for a way to add a romantic feel to your page? Tear off some of the edges of your paper block and curl them up.
Scrapbook Tip #119 Don't be afraid to mix both black-and-white photos with color photos on the same layout. It's a matter of alternating between these two styles for a good balance.
Scrapbook Tip #120 One way to add a whimsical look to your black-colored background is to freehand little circles to form a magical trail across the page using different-colored pens!
Scrapbook Tip #121 Make extra mileage out of scrapbooking sketches. Besides using sketches for scrapbook layouts, you can also make cards based on the scrapbooking sketch!
Scrapbook Tip #122 Look to your photos for elements of design, such as lines or shapes that you can repeat on your layout. Repetition of lines or shapes will help the eye movement across the page.
Scrapbook Tip #123 Another journaling tip is to start your page by asking a question and build a page that answers the question.
Scrapbook Tip #124 Choose photos that show communication with your loved ones in everyday context. These photos will remind you and your loved ones of your daily loving interactions.
Scrapbook Tip #125 Create a photo bar by punching out squares out of your photos and lining them up for a long page border. It's a great way to add lots of photos to a page!
Phew, hope that this series is a great one for you!
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