So the votes were tied between Easter and Layouts. I will just combine the two. When I first began scrapbooking, I struggled with cutting up my pictures. I just felt like photos were too valuable or something. Anyway, what helped me get over it was copying others layout that forced me to cut my pictures down. What I ended up realizing is that I was able to focus more on what the photo was about by cutting it down for a layout.
For my first example I will give you what I call a 4X4 layout. Its easy because all pictures and paper are 4 inches by 4 inches. You can see how cutting down the photos helped the view focus on the main visual.
My second example is an Easter layout where I could not cut down my photos. I made it this year, but the photos are from last year. I love finding papers with cards that are 4X6 pr 4X4. You will also notice I bordered both of these layouts. The Christmas layout is with glitter ribbon and the Easter layout is with coordinating paper. If you use one of these please post! I would love to see your work as well. Advice: To make a good layout there is not magic number of pictures. But I would have to say that I think if you but 3 sheets of double sided paper and some embellishment sheet you can make some magic. And I always use scraps for cards, but that could be in another blog on its own!
Hi, my name is Lesley. I'm in my late 20's and live somewhere in the Midwest. I have been happily married for 5 years. We have 1 son and 2 fur babies.
I would have to say being a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, and a history teacher drives my creative spirit. My favorite types of crafting is scrapbooking and card making. I have a passion for scrapbooking because every picture captures a moment of our history. I want that piece of history to be an appealing vision to others in the present and future. I really enjoy card making. I realized my scrapbooks stay on the shelf In my house. But one of my cards will bring a smile to a loved one's face. And not just once, but every time they glance at it on their desk, coffee table, or shelf. I love having the ability to spread love to others through cards.
I craft to express myself. I craft to leave a piece of myself behind. I craft to inspire and lift up others.
Thanks for reading!
