Scrapbook ideas and tutorials

by Debbie Hodge At Get It Scrapped, we frequently share ideas for what we call the 5 different parts of a scrapbook page: photos, title, journaling, embellishments, and canvas. Any time the content of one or more of those elements are closely linked your page has more unity, your story has more power, and you [...]

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Blocked arrangements of related words or quotations rendered in multiple fonts are a trendy look. Called “subway art” for its relationship to typographic art created on subway walls, this trend is fueled by the ready availability of fonts and printing capabilities. DIY-ers are decorating their homes with subway art. Bloggers are providing free printable subway [...]

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by Debbie Hodge Titles can do more than label a page. They can cue the page subject, enhance page design, draw the viewer right on into the journaling, and just plain dazzle. Take a look at long titles on the pages below for the way they enrich the stories being told and for their support [...]

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While a scrapbook page title isn’t essential, other times a few emphasized words can go a long way toward immediately conveying page subject, setting tone, and even cueing deeper page themes and meaning. Designwise, your title can draw the eye and be a part of page flow. Embellishing your title is a great way to [...]

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A good title connects your photos to their story. One-word titles are clear and direct, often labeling your topic and even pointing the way to deeper meaning. What’s more, they offer great design opportunities. Nouns Use a noun to label an element in your photos, a place, or even a personality trait. Contradictions Jana Morton’s “Contradictions” [...]

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Using fonts to make titles on paper and digital scrapbook pages can be a time- and money-saver. While tracking down and using new and interesting fonts can be a fun and effective approach, there’s more you can do with the fonts you already love. Take a look at these ideas for getting creative with fonts [...]

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by Debbie Hodge Titles are one of the basic parts of a scrapbook page, and we’ve shared lots of ideas and how-tos for scrapbook page titlework. Recently, we even talked about the work a title can (and should) do if it’s going to be included on the page. I’ve found myself recently forgoing a title altogether, [...]

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By Amy Kingsford Using digital word art as a title for your scrapbook pages can be quick, fun, and, best of all, super easy! Ideas for turning your favorite word art into the perfect title for your next scrapbook page follow. Note: If you’re in need of word art to put the following ideas into [...]

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When one element is different from another, there is contrast. The bigger the differences, the greater the contrast. Greater (i.e., obvious) contrast is what you’re after to make better page designs because contrast draws the eye and makes your elements “pop.” Contrast in titles Your title can not only contrast with the other elements on [...]

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by Debbie Hodge A successful scrapbook page captures the viewer’s attention, controls the eye’s movement, conveys information, and evokes emotion. The title is one of the tools you have for achieving these ends. Just as every sentence in a story should either deepen character or advance the action, every item on your scrapbook page should be pulling [...]

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