Scrapbooking Tips

I started to do digital scrapbooking in June. Compared to traditional style, I am amazed how quickly to create a page on the computer. I found a program I used online, downloaded and then created half an album from Dreamworld photos. It's hard to believe we taken so many photos from the theme park in the last twelve months. I haven't decided after printing these pages if I will continue these pages as digital or used the hybrid method where Digital and traditional method comes together.

For those who still do traditional scrapbooking I have five tips to share with you all.

No 1 - Choose a focal point photo.  Treat other photos as accessories that help you to tell the rest of the story.  As we read from left to right, the top left hand corner is an excellent point for your focal point photo when you have several photos you want to use on your layout.

No 2 - You don't have to mat every single photo on your page layout, unless you want your photos to stand out from the background.  Always mat your focal point photo though.

No 3 - Run out of adhesive mounts/tape to hold down your ribbon to the page.  Try tacking down the ribbon using brads at each end.

No 4 - Want an eye catching background??  Cut a piece of patterned paper into a large curved shape and attach it to your cardstock. It instantly creates visual interest to your background.  You can also add visual interest to your background by your punches from your cardstock.  Add these page accents to help you create an interesting background design.

No 5 - Wrap ribbons around your focal point photo to add emphasis.