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by Debbie Hodge Mosaic, the making of images by combining small pieces of glass or stone, was a primary form of decorative expression in antiquity. Its use arose independently in a number of cultures, with the earliest in China. Mosaics continue to decorate homes and architecture today — and digital technologies make new approaches possible. [...]

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Debbie Hodge Floral print patterned papers range from delicate and pretty designs to those that are big and bold. Each has its own personality and floral prints work well with many topics. See ideas for using BIG florals on scrapbook pages here and you can check out tips for mixing floral patterns in an earlier [...]

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Print patterns for scrapbooking fall into the four general categories of floral, geometric, motif, and pictorial. (Be sure to check out our very complete discussion of all four pattern types.) There are two types of motifs: representational and abstract. The image in a representational motif is something that you recognize from the world around you: [...]

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by Debbie Hodge Tone-on-tone print patterns combine different shades and tones of the same color. Using these prints on your page adds interest without the busy-ness of a many-colored print. Another approach to getting tone-on-tone effects on your pages is through the layering of elements in varying shades and tones of the same color. This [...]

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Pattern is incorporated into tiles, linens, rugs, wallpaper, dishes, upholstery, clothing, and more. Pattern is a great tool for adding interest to scrapbook pages, especially when it’s mixed well. Patterned papers for scrapbooking (and decorating) fall into in four types: floral, geometric, motif, and pictorial. With any combination try to use: a mix of large and small scale prints, prints that [...]

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Home decor trends can be a good source of ideas for scrapbook page design. Julie Rogowski of the Boston Decorating Center says that when it comes to home decorating currently, the emphasis is changing from ‘Where can I save the most money’ to ‘What’s the perfect piece that totally reflects me.’ She says, “People are now [...]

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by Debbie Hodge Office-print patterns like grids, ledgers, and school-ruled papers are great choices for your scrapbook pages for several reasons including: they support of school, study and growth themes, they make great bases, the come with built-in journaling guides, and they mix well with a variety of print patterns. See examples and ideas for [...]

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by Debbie Hodge Matchy-matchy is out in fashion this year, and clashing patterns are in. Eclectic looks made with a mashup of prints–think leopard with floral and stripes–have been filling the runways. This is just one of the trends we’ve highlighted at Masterful Scrapbook Design this month, and the Get It Scrapped Creative Team was [...]

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Floral prints can range from pretty and delicate to big and bold. Each has its own personality. Floral prints are, thus, a great tool for any visual storyteller. Go “small, bright and sparse” for a whimsical tone On Kiki Kougioumtzi‘s “May 1,” plenty of white ground shows through the pink, purple and green blossoms and adds [...]

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by Debbie Hodge Since antiquity, patterns have been incorporated into tiles, linens, rugs, wallpaper, dishes, upholstery, clothing, and more. Pattern and texture are wonderful tools for adding interest to scrapbook pages, especially when they’re mixed well. You’ll find patterned papers for scrapbooking in four types–and these same four types are prevalent in decorating. These are: [...]

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