The Weekly sketch Wk3

Creating visual flow in your scrapbook layouts: guiding the eye through designs One ingredient for a successful scrapbooking layout is guiding the viewer's eye through your design in a harmonious manner. If you look at guest scrapbooker Melinda's layout above, you'll see how the eye can scan across the layout from one side to the other easily. Creating a visual flow in your scrapbook layout can greatly enhance the impact of your creations. The key to a successful layout lies in the balance between various design elements and the careful consideration of how they interact to guide the viewer's eye....

 Guest scrapbooker Sarah has done a wonderful job of adding journalling to her double page layout.  This paper (from the Memories and Photos Industrial Zone scrapbox kit) is very decorative and it would be very easy to lose the words in the background.  By using plain cardstock blocks and a white gel pen, she elevates the journalling to make is clear and easy for the viewer to read. When you're working with printed or intricate backgrounds, it can be challenging to find the right balance between your journaling and the background design. Lets look at some creative ideas and techniques...