Elevating Scrapbook Titles
Incorporating unique and eye-catching title formats can truly bring a scrapbook page to life. In Guest scrapbooker Ali’s layout, the title and design work together, showcasing how creativity can elevate the storytelling aspect.
Let’s explore a few methods that can transform simple scrapbook titles:
Using Curved Text for Fluidity
In this layout, the title arches above a large circular design, immediately drawing the viewer’s eye. Curved text not only adds movement but also echoes the circular motifs found within the page's artwork. When working with rounded elements, aligning titles in a curved or circular fashion helps unify the overall design and mimics the flow of the images.
Incorporating Mixed Media Backgrounds
The textured, almost weathered background below the title in Ali's layout adds depth and richness to the text. This one is actually a printed paper, but you could also get the same effect by using a mixed media approach. Including watercolour washes or ink splatters, so the title stands out against the subtle layers beneath it.
Layering with Dimensional Titles
Notice how the large title in Ali’s layout is 3d layered with the use of die-cut letters. The choice raised letters gives the title both a visual and physical dimension.
Combining Typography Styles
Combining different fonts and styles provides a contrasting, softer look. Mixing fonts allows you to emphasize certain words while giving the page brightness and energy.
Highlighting with Subtitles and Captions
Adding smaller captions and subtitles, like "Inspire" and "Explore" on this layout, helps break down the story and guide viewers through the different elements of the page. These smaller, strategically placed words act as mini-titles, enhancing the overall flow of the scrapbook page.
Incorporating Shapes and Frames
Ali’s layout uses circles and square photo frames to complement the title and create a balanced structure. The circular elements play off the curved title, creating harmony throughout the page. Incorporating shapes behind or around your title can make it pop and become a part of the overall design rather than an isolated element.
Utilizing Text Placement to Create Hierarchy
One of the key aspects of a scrapbook title is placement. On Ali’s page the main title is positioned at the top, clearly leading the design, while other text and captions guide the viewer’s journey.
By positioning the title at the top of the page, it immediately establishes itself as the focal point. The subtle, handwritten phrases are placed in strategic areas where the viewer’s attention naturally falls.