Scrapbook Page Layouts

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In scrapbooking there are not too many rules, so experiment with these elements to find what works for you. Let them guide you to filling you scrapbooks with simply stunning scrapbook pages.

Scrapbooking is a creative method of preserving and displaying photos, together with journaling and memorabilia. There are many ways to do this.

Is it so surprising that many people are not sure what to include in scrapbook page layouts? These six basic elements are the foundation of a great scrapbook page.

There are many ways to use these elements on your pages. The majority of pages include these elements, but occasionally you will find that a page may not need all of them. Using these as a guide you can come up with some beautiful pages.

We'll look at these elements, then you can decide how to make them work in your scrapbook page layouts.

• Photos – Photos are usually the key element of the page. Although, we may occasionally create a page with no photos. placing the focus on a piece of memorabilia or journaling instead. Photos should generally be the main focus of the page. All of the other elements should compliment and enhance them.
• Photo Mats – A photo is traditionally matted by placing a paper behind the photo with a small border around it. This can emphasize a photo or help it stand out against the background. You can double mat a focal point photo for extra emphasis. Photos can also be partially matted. You can mat all or several photos, or only the focal point photo.



• Scrapbooking Page Titles – The page title conveys the theme and often the mood of the page. The title can be placed anywhere on the page. It is usually a prominent feature. Quotes and sayings can be used as scrapbooking page titles, as well as names and simple phrases. There are many options for using page titles. Some options are handwriting, stencils, stickers and stamps, and computer generated or preprinted titles.
• Journaling – Journaling tells the story in the photos, often including events not shown in them. Always include the names, dates and places. You can also include your thoughts and feelings. Poems, quotes and sayings are also part of journaling. Sometimes a page can focus more on the journaling, even having no pictures at all.






• Embellishments – Stickers and other embellishments, such as brads, eyelets, and ribbons; add interest to your scrapbooking page layouts. Embellishments should enhance the page, not distract from or overwhelm the photos.



• Borders – Borders add visual interest to a page. They can be positioned at the sides or the top and/or bottom of a page. Many materials may be used, such as pen, stamps, paper and stickers.