The Weekly Sketch Wk2

Whether you're a seasoned scrapbooker or a beginner, having a cohesive colour scheme helps to producing visually interesting pages that effectively tell your story.  Kelly has used colour very effectively in this layout to create pages that showcase her photos, picking out colours from the images. Here’s some ideas to get you going with yours: Finding inspiration for your colour scheme can come from anywhere. Look to the colours in your photos, a favourite outfit, a stunning sunset, or even a patterned paper that catches your eye. Once you have found inspiration, it's time to choose your colour palette. Choose...

Another beautifully striking page from guest scrapbooker Angela.  She’s copied the sketch almost exactly, including some beautiful paper tearing to frame the pages. I often get asked about the best way to tear paper for scrapbooking. Tearing paper is a great way to add texture and depth to your scrapbook pages, but it can also be tricky to get right.  Here’s a few pointers to get you going. Choose the right paper When it comes to paper tearing, not all papers are created equal. Some papers tear more easily than others. Textured papers, like watercolour or handmade papers, tear more...

I’m a big fan of cost-effective scrapbooking and keeping things simple.  This doesn’t have to mean boring, flat pages though! After completing the main design, Helen has written name labels and added little flourishes.  Did you spot the little bird with his tail overhanging the photo?  This fun touch adds a three-dimensional feel to the page without adding bulky embellishments.  What could you do on your next page to scrap lift this technique? Another idea to add dimension without bulk is to create a shadow under your title.  If you look carefully at the title on this page, you’ll see...