The title is a very important part of any layout. It gives an immediate cue to the theme of your story. However, sometimes, when you go hybrid, your title can fall flat. How can we add a little dimension and interest to our title? Let’s examine the elements that go...
Growing up in Florida meant winters without snow and visits from Northern family members. We called them Snowbirds for they came every season without fail. Some owned homes where they would reside all winter, returning only when the weather warmed...
Organizing my supplies tends to be a constant process. I am always looking for new ways to effectively store items that also inspire me to use them more. Stamps have proved to be one of those supplies that I just don’t use often enough. Many times, I forget I...
Giving gifts to my son is one of my favorite things. Scrapbooking about those gifts is another. Sometimes though, I just can’t find the right paper to document the story of that special gift. By using the packaging, I can create my own scrapbook supplies which...
I grew up calling it icicles. Some people know it as tinsel. We didn’t have it every year. The strands were quite messy and never wanted to stay on the tree. Icicles are very inexpensive. They are usually available in silver or gold, though I have seen them in a few...
There are a variety of ways in which we go about determining our page composition. Sometimes, we begin by using a photo or set of photos. Other times, the composition is determined by the supplies we have. In this case, I had a 6×6 paper pad I...