Transfers Scrapbooking

Some Layouts For Scrapbooking

Many scrapbook starters would find it difficult to create a layout. If you are one of them, then you may have to read the following to get some easy ideas on what are the different types of scrapbook layouts you can use.

· Patterned paper layout

When using patterned paper as a scrapbook page layout, you should follow the following rules: Never use a paper with a pattern larger than the smallest photographed head; patterned papers are secondary to the photos so never give too much concern if you cannot find the right photos to go on the pattern; and, use plain paper over the pattern as a journal box.

· Nameplate layout

Use large letter tiles to make bold effect on the layout. You can use stamps to put your name on the page. Stencils would also be a great way to do this. Other methods such as using all sorts of embellishments to spell a name, embroidering the name on the page or using fonts like calligraphy would be great.

· Handprint layout

Whether you are an artist or not, handprinting the page would give you unique layout. Use acrylic paints, colored pens, watercolors, or crayons to do this.

To come out neat, you can concentrate the large handprints around the borders of the page. Smaller handprints can come in between.

· Newspaper layout

Create a page that would relatively look like a newspaper's front page. This would work best if you intent to make a page that focuses on the significant event. Use an Old English font as a heading; somewhat similar to the heading of a newspaper. Then, use a large text for the headline. A Times New Roman font is for the story. Place a photo on the side or at the middle of the page.

· Rub-on Transfers layout

Using rub-on transfers is both easy and tricky. It is easy in the sense that all you have to do is to rub-on and you have an instant layout. It is tricky in the sense that you have to practice in order to achieve a perfect transfer. If you are using rub-on transfers for the first time, then you might as well start on a smooth surface. Once you get the hang of it, move on to the next level and use the transfer on surfaces such as metal, mesh, ribbon, and glass.

If you prefer to use rub-on transfers to these surfaces, make sure that they are adhere enough to make permanent contact. Some brands are stickier than the other.

· Z pattern layout

Arrange all the materials you have on a Z pattern. Meaning, the arrangements should start on the top left of the page and move on a Z pattern.

· Focal point layout

Use one photo as a focal point and move outwards. The focal point can be a large photo. This would give the viewer a starting point on where to begin looking. If you are using 3 or more photos, try to make some arrangements. You can use 3 different photo sizes arranged diagonally, with the focal point on the largest photo. You can also use one large photo with 2 small photos on each side. Or, you can use 3 photos of the same size and make arrangement to highlight a certain point.

· Aging paper layout

Weathering a paper is a popular technique on creating a layout. There are several ways to do this.

One is by damping the paper and ironing it to dry. This would create all sort of weathered look to the paper.

Another way of aging the paper is by rolling it into a ball to make it look wrinkled. Then, sand it with a finest grained sand paper you can find.

There are more scrapbook ideas you can use but these would be sufficient enough to finish your scrapbook.

If you want to make other types of layouts, you can combine 2 or more mentioned types of layouts to make one unique layout. The thing is, use your imagination and creativity to make a good layout and you can assure yourself that what you have made is truly yours.

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Best friend scrapbooking page idea for birthday?

For my best friend's birthday a group of us make a scrapbook paage each to go with the rest of the present.. Although we're a group of 6 girls, her and I met in 7th grade and didn't meet the others until 11th grade when we transferred schools together. We have been best friends for most of that time. Now that it's her 21st, i'd like to have on her page, 21 reasons she's my best friend, why i love her. etc. I can only think of the cliche ones.. "she's always there for me" etc. I would like 21 so it relates to her 21st and it more special. Any ideas would be awesome/

Thanks!

Try starting from the beginning. Think about when you first met, why or how did you become friends in the 7th grade. What special things or events did you attend as kids. Then ask yourself what about that time or event made your friendship special or why was it special to have her there. For example if you graduated together you might say Reason # ?? We tossed our graduation hats together! Also, think about those tough times you helped each other through, perhaps the loss of a loved one, or family pet. Example Reason # ?? When I was 12 and Fluffy died, you cried with me. What about those times she was your friend even when she didn't like something you were doing, such as a boyfriend she didn't like. Example: Reason #?? Even though you hated Mark, you still loved me!! May be you could ask others close to you for hints such as one of your mothers or sisters. Ask them what they think are some of the reasons you two are so close or are such good friends. You might even try to engage your friend in a remember when type of conversation to get an idea of she might say if she were writing one for you. Hope some of these ideas help, or at the very least inspire you in the right direction. Your page idea is fabulous, I hope you will share when you are done!

Happy Scrappin'
Kathie Jo

Distressed Image Transfer

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