A signature page is a great idea for any album and can be the second page or the very last page of the book. One idea for this scrapbook page layout is to include a photo of you (perhaps working on the album) and journaling about the reasons behind why you put the album together. Those reasons can be as simple as noticing you had a lot of photos of one particular activity or really special as in the case of a tribute album. When choosing a photo of yourself, you could use one of you working on the album, posing with the album subject or a really nice recent shot. Don't feel modest about doing a signature page. Albums take a lot of work and time and future readers will appreciate the contact with its creator.
Quilt pages look complex but are easy to put together. Here is a quick idea for that unique scrapbook layout: Measure your page (square pages are the easiest to work with), and divide the width and length into thirds, and round down the measurements. Cut nine squares to fit. For example a 12 x12" page would need nine 3.5" x 3.5". squares. Arrange the squares on the page three by three. Then, using a template or cutting tool, crop five photos into circles or hearts. Place a photo in the middle square and on each of the corner squares. Of course any quilt page is not complete without the addition of pigma pen 'stitching'.
When deciding on a scrapbook page layout, there are rules to remember when using patterned paper. Never use a background paper with a pattern larger than the smallest photographed head. Use a plain paper in a similar tone for your journal block. Don't be concerned if you can't find the right photos to use with the lovely patterned paper you purchased, as patterned paper is generally more tricky to match than plain paper.
Until you have some experience with scrapbook page layouts, always do your your journaling prior to adhering any stickers. While there are a lot of neat embellishments out there, this will avoid the temptation to over-use stickers to fill up all that blank space.
When deciding on a scrapbook page layout, you need to consider the purpose of the page. Here is a neat idea for using a child's hand print. Trace the hand or foot print either onto the page or onto cardstock, and fill the inside with facts about the child. Alternatively, trace your child's hand and crop a photo to mount on the palm. Then write a personality trait or something special about the child along or at the tip of each finger.
A unique scrapbook layout idea is to document your families "exciting news" photos in tabloid style. Choose an old English style script for the headlines and a Times Roman font for the journaling. Lay out your photos and journaling in columns, just like a newspaper. Sporting events, birthdays, wedding proposals, etc. all lend themselves to this type of scrapbook page layout.
Create a focus on your scrapbook page layout to give the eye somewhere to start looking on the page. If you are using more than three photos, the easiest way to create a focus is to use a distinctive title. For a classic effect, mat the title to match the photograph mats.
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How can I store memorabilia in my album?
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What sort of photos should I not crop?
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What is scrapbook embellishment?
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I'm looking for basic ideas on how to scrapbook?
Any ideas on scrapbooking for kids?
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What is the best glue to use for embellishments such as buttons?
I'm moving and want to preserve some memories so what can I buy or do to help me get started?
I would like to know how to attach my photos to the scrapbook pages. I am a novice scrapbooker.
Is it okay to use regular white glue for scrapbooking?
How can I make the cover of my scrapbook more interesting?
What is the best size scrapbook to use?
What is the best way to label the outside spine of scrapbook albums?
What size does the paper have to be?
What kind of pen is safe to write on the backs of pictures with?
How do I have just one theme for my book?
Where can I find instructions on how to use my new embellishing tools?
How do I preserve actual ultrasound pictures for a scrapbook?
How can I use paper piercing for my scrapbook pages?
What is the purpose of hinges on your scrapbook layouts?
How can I use accordion albums?
How can I customize metal accessories?
What is a new background technique I can use for my layouts?
How can I create dimension with my stamps?
How can I use facial tissue for my stamped images?
How can I use fibers on my pages?
Where on my scrapbooking pages can I use rub-on transfers?
What are the most common scrapbooking album sizes?
What are Paper Bliss embellishments used for?
How can you use Stickopotamus stickers for crafts?
What can you make with a scrapbook punch?
What kind of writing tools are safe for my pages layouts?
How can I create page layouts in a fast efficient manner?
Who uses stickers for scrapbook pages?
What type of artistic technique offers variety for my pages?
What are different types of templates that can be used for scrapbooking?
What are some types of metal embellishments that can be used on page layouts?
How can you organize your scrapbooking ideas?
What are some methods of aging paper and some terms or names to describe this technique?
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What is a fun technique to do on your scrapbook pages with stencils?
What kind of materials can be used in a tag maker?
What is a scrapbook tool that a lot of people forget about?
What are some types of specialty paper?
Name a paper distressing technique.
What is one way you can use scrapbook paper scraps?
Where can you print your digital scrapbook pages?
What is the first step to creating your own digital scrapbook?
What are the two basic types of digital programs?
What is an important thing to know before you start digital scrapbooking?
What is one reason scrappers like digital scrapbooking?
What is the key aspect of digital scrapbooking?
How should you start to make your own scrapbook page kit?
What is included in most scrapbooking kits?
What is one way to organize your scrapbook kits?
What is included in scrapbooking kits for kids?
Where can you buy photo calendar kits?
What can you use to decorate a unique Disney page border?
What is included in a full Disney scrapbook kit?
What type of item makes a great Disneyland memento to include in your Disney album?
What is one idea for scrapbooking character autographs?
Why not use rubber cement on your scrapbook layouts?
What is a good scrapbook glue to use for fibers and ribbons?
What do you do when you use too much glue on your scrapbook embellishments?
What can you do with adhesive sheets?
What is a solution to spreading liquid scrapbook adhesive evenly?
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How much are die cutting machines?
What is a unique type of die cut?
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What is one idea for a quick baby book?
What is a pregnancy scrapbook?
What is one technique you can use to enhance your baby scrapbook pages?
What is an option for organizing 12x12 scrapbook paper?
What is the best way to organize stickers?
How should your store pens and markers?
How can your protect your clear stamps?
How can you quickly organize photos so you can have them ready to attach to your pages?
What is one suggestions for storing and organizing scrapbook tools?
What is one suggestion for using a scrapbook punch?
What will help clean and sharpen your scrapbook punches?
What will types of material will scrapbook punches cut through?
What is one embellishment that may not be safe for your scrapbook pages?
What is one idea for embellishing your scrapbook pages with ribbon?
What are some common uses for slide mounts?
What is a gift idea for a wedding shower recipe book?
What comes in a recipe scrapbook kit?
What is one of the easiest ways to make a recipe scrapbook?
What is a mini recipe scrapbook idea?
What is one idea for a recipe scrapbook?
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What is one wedding scrapbook idea?
How can you start to prepare your wedding scrapbook?
How can you create a digital scrapbook slideshow?
What are some ideas of what to include in a wedding anniversary scrapbook?
How can you use letter stickers on your scrapbook pages?
How can your buy scrapbooking sticker at a discount?
What is doodling on a scrapbook page?
Where can scrappers get ideas from?
What is one use for liquid applique?
What happens when you use a magnetic scrapbook album?
What should you cover the board book with for your scrapbook?
How can you store Christmas cards?
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