by Christy Strickler | Mar 3, 2014 | Articles, Budget Scrapbooking, Lab Exercises, Resources, The Scientific Method |
Once again, I was faced with the same dilemma. I had grabbed a kit to use during Layout a Day in order to create a quick layout. The papers were perfect, except that, I really wanted to use both side of the print. I could fall back on a standard block design. I...
by Christy Strickler | Feb 10, 2014 | Articles, Lab Exercises, Let's go 6x6, Resources, The Scientific Method |
During the month of February, I participate in the LOAD or Layout a Day challenge. Making a layout each and every day isn’t always easy, but it can also be a good way to stretch your creativity a bit. You develop your creative habit a bit more and really are...
by Christy Strickler | Feb 7, 2014 | Articles, Lab Exercises, Let's go 6x6, Resources, The Scientific Method |
February is proving to be a busy month for me. Not only am I participating in LOAD214, I am also part of the 2014 Supreme Scrap Tournament. The first challenge required us to take photos near our homes. It’s not only a wonderful way to get to know...
by Christy Strickler | Feb 5, 2014 | Articles, Lab Exercises, Resources |
It all began with one piece of paper. Somewhat triangular in nature, the blocks of color divided the paper into three sections. It would seem to offer a bit of a challenge. Where would the photo go? I wanted the photo to cross at least one of the lines. I needed a way...
by Christy Strickler | Feb 3, 2014 | Articles, Lab Exercises, Resources |
With any scrapbook design, we strive to create a unified layout that tells our story. Each and every item we add to our page, whether it’s a piece of patterned paper or an embellishment, adds visual weight. Using transparencies gives us the opportunity to add in...
by Christy Strickler | Dec 17, 2013 | Articles, Lab Exercises, Resources |
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...
