The Weekly sketch Wk3

Plain cardstock is your friend - Enhancing Scrapbook Layouts with Simplicity Scrapbooking offers endless possibilities for creativity, and one key component often overlooked is the beauty and versatility of plain cardstock. In the double-page layout designed by our guest scrapbooker Sarah, you’ll see how using simple cardstock creates a cohesive, visually appealing layout that lets the photos and memories shine. Here's how plain cardstock can become your best scrapbooking companion.   The Beauty of a Solid Foundation Plain cardstock provides a smooth, uniform background that allows the content of your scrapbook pages—like photos, journaling, and embellishments—to take centre stage. In Sarah's...

  Balancing lots of photos with leaving space When creating a scrapbook layout, one of the key design elements to consider is the effective use of "white space" or clear space. White space doesn't necessarily mean the area is literally white; rather, it refers to any unmarked space on the page that allows the viewer's eye to move smoothly across the layout. This space is crucial in preventing a page from feeling cluttered and overwhelming, especially when incorporating multiple photos and embellishments.   In this layout by guest scrapbooker Michelle, she demonstrates how to maintain clear space even while including...

The Importance of Choosing the Right Adhesive for Scrapbooking I love this layout from Melinda, our guest scrapbooker, it’s so clean and crisp.   However, there’s something hidden on this page that I want to talk about…. Using the right adhesive is crucial to ensuring your photos and decorations remain intact and undamaged over time. I want to show you why selecting the correct glue is essential, the significance of ISO certification, and how certain adhesives can degrade photos over time.    Why the Right Adhesive Matters The sticky stuff you use on your scrapbooking pages plays a role in maintaining...