Magazine editor Becky Higgins says keeping an "idea" book is a great way to get inspired when sitting down to crop. - Clip page designs or elements from magazines, then tape to a sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" paper. Store in a page protector in a binder, then refer back to your collection when starting a new page.
- Incorporate design ideas or elements into your page, but don't be afraid to make the page completely unique. Don't try to copy the design exactly. Vary the colors, shapes and textures for a page that expresses your memories, experiences and personality.
- Check out one of the printed idea books available from most scrapbook companies. There you will find design elements, clip arts, borders and page layout ideas.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
RESOURCES :
515 Scrapbooking Ideas
ISBN: 080694305X
Author: Vanessa-Ann
2001
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
200 Great Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Author: Dena Wilson Crow
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Creative Concepts
Website: www.scrapbookingideas.com
Principles of Design (Scrapbooking Made Easy Series)
Author: Jill A. Rinner
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Red Point Publishing
Nature and Family Vacation Scrapbook Idea Sampler Books
Creative Imaginations
Website: www.cigift.com
Creating Keepsakes Magazine
Creating Keepsakes (subscriptions)
Website: www.creatingkeepsakes.com
GUESTS :
Becky Higgins
Creating Keepsakes Magazine
Website: www.creatingkeepsakes.com
Creative Editor
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