The Weekly sketch Wk3

Lest We Forget Here's guest scrapbook Angela again: "This is a personal tribute and very close to my husband’s heart.  The image of the four gentlemen is an actual newspaper article and the handwritten note is that of my husband’s great-grandfather.  During our travels to the different towns, we stop at various churches and cenotaphs as a remembrance of those who lost their lives during the wars.  The poppy flower is symbolic of war heroes lost on the battlefields and I love how the vibrant red petals become darker and almost translucent when dried and blend into the background of...

Layouts with Subtitles: Tips and Techniques Subtitles can be a great way to add depth and context to your scrapbook layouts. They can guide the viewer's eye, plus provide additional information. Our guest scrapbooker, Barbara, demonstrates some creative ways to use subtitles in this layout. Let's explore some ideas you could use to incorporate subtitles effectively into your layouts.   Thematic Subtitles One of the most common ways to use subtitles is to reinforce the theme of your layout. For instance, if your main title is "Summer Adventures," your subtitles could be "Beach Fun," "Hiking Trails," and "Campfire Nights." This...

Exploring the World of Ink Pads  Among the many tools at your disposal, ink pads offer a palette of possibilities to enhance your creations. Our guest scrapbooker for this month has used ink on more than one of her creations.  In this one using swooshes across the page – there’s more to come in future layouts, see if you can spot all the techniques over the next few weeks. This week, let’s get back to basics and look at the diverse landscape of ink pads, learning how to select the perfect one for every project.   Pigment Ink Pads Pigment...