The Weekly Sketch wk1 — Page Inspiration

Heres the final pages made by Sam Blundell using the Memories and Photos March scrapbox (you can order yours here) and 'The Friday Sketch' Ditch the themes.... Sam's school sports day pages are a good example of not getting caught up in themed papers and embellishments. Keep a good selection of generic printed papers in your craft stash in different colours, and you'll not need to worry about having exactly the right theme for the page, or having papers and stickers left over that you won't use

I really love this colourful layout from Guest Scrapbooker Sam Blundell.  She really uses the March scrapbox to the full and brings out the beautiful colours. Many Photos doesn't have to mean a crowded page Blank space is the element of design that enables the objects on the page to ‘sing’. It is the space that balances the design.  We don't need to create a layout overcrowded with text and images to deliver a clear message, but equally we can include many images without confusing the eye too.

Here's another beautiful layout from Memories and Photos guest scrapbooker Sam Blundell.  Shes using the March 2021 Scrapbox kit which is available in the online shop here, while stocks last. Ink pads are an inexpensive way to add 'texture' without bumps....  Sam has used an ink pad to define the edges of her tickets and make them stand out on the page. The golden rule for using ink pad with scrapbooks is always choose archival or permanent ink pads to avoid fading or blurring as the albums age.... Page spanning photos - Sam has done a great job of cutting...

I asked Memories and Photos guest scrapbooker Sam Blundell, to create some page layout using The free Weekly Sketch, and the March Scrap Box Kit.  (Check out the kit here) This is one of the layouts she sent me, I hope it inspires you to get your trimmer out and get scrapping! You can read more about Sam here Showcasing the images you love Do you have a photo you absolutely love?   Give it the space it deserves so that you can enjoy it, rather than crowding it in.  Its good to make the most of your pages by including...

This is the last layout in the series by Memories and Photos guest scrapbooker Elaine King.  I hoped you've enjoyed seeing them, did they inspire you get get scrapping?  I'd love to see your pages.... She was using The free Weekly Sketch, and the February Scrap Box Kit.  (Check out the kit here) The 'stitched' border is a lovely way to frame the pages, and pull the double page layout together.  It signposts the eyes that this is to be viewed as a double page.  The Tag journalling is a stress-free way to add writing to your pages, without being...