The Weekly Sketch Wk2

As scrapbookers and family historians, it’s important to create a scrapbook layout that captures the essence of an event, to preserve memories and tell a visual story. When selecting photos for such a layout, it's important to be picky, try not to include every photo you’ve taken! Choose images that represent the key moments, emotions, and overall atmosphere of that particular day. Our guest scrapbooker Sandi has demonstrated this very well in this layout.  Here are a few point to consider. Start with a Theme: Determine the overarching theme or mood of the day you want to capture. This will...

Patterned paper can add depth, interest, and personality to your scrapbook pages, but it's important to use it wisely to achieve the desired effect. Here’s some essential points to remember when incorporating patterned paper into your scrapbook layouts. 1.  Start with a Cohesive Theme Before you even begin selecting patterned papers, have a clear theme in mind for your scrapbook layout. Whether it's a vacation, birthday, or special event, choose patterned papers that complement and enhance the story you want to tell. A cohesive theme will help guide your paper choices and ensure that the layout has a unified look...