The Weekly Sketch wk1

Mixing Plain Cardstock and Printed Paper When it comes to designing captivating layouts, the combining of plain cardstock and printed paper can elevate your scrapbooking game.  Melinda, our guest scrapbooker this month has done this very well on this layout. Mixing these two elements on a layout provides depth, contrast, and a unique visual appeal that enhances your overall design. Let’s have a look at a variety of creative ideas for combining plain cardstock and printed paper to create stunning scrapbook layouts.   Establish a Solid Foundation Begin by selecting a plain cardstock sheet as the base for your layout....

I’m Melinda, originally from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas but moved to England in 1997.  I’m married to David, and I have four children and four grandchildren (with number five on its way).  I live in Birmingham and am a Senior Associate at a law firm. I originally started scrapbooking about 20 years ago but mainly made scrapbooks for my family (and one for F1 driver Mark Webber on behalf of his supporters club) before life got in the way.  I started again in 2018 and now have my own dedicated craft room so I can scrapbook to my heart’s...

Guest scrapbooker Sarah has made a beautiful page of her boat cruise in Bangkok.  She’s cleverly used the ticket from the trip to add basic journalling detail to her page, without writing the information out by hand, saving her time and giving extra connection to the event for her reader. Using entrance tickets, airline boarding passes, and other travel memorabilia as an alternative to traditional journalling can add a unique and personal touch to your scrapbook. Lets look at a few ideas.   Entrance tickets - Entrance tickets to museums, theme parks, and other attractions are perfect for preserving the memories...