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16 Mar 2008 08:03 PM

Create Your Own Background Paper

by Nicole Humphrey

Creating your own background paper is a really simple way to get what you want from your scrapbooking supplies. It isn't hard nor is it expensive, and often times can save you time and money.

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27 Feb 2008 10:31 PM

Making Words For Your Scrapbook Layouts

by Nicole Humphrey

Using words in your scrapbooking layouts is quite the rage right now. It is very in style and can tell a story without actual journaling. From dictionary definitions, to simple words throw around a layout, adding words or phrases can create an eye catching layout that simply makes the pages unique.

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12 Jan 2008 09:02 AM

Creating Your Focal Point On Your Scrapbook Layout

by Nicole Humphrey

Once you have chosen your focal point, it is time to look at ways to place the focal point on your scrapbook layout, as well as to find ways to actually create the focal point design. The focal point is usually the largest.

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11 Jan 2008 12:59 PM

Choosing Your Focal Point

by Nicole Humphrey

Creating a focal point is an important part of scrapbooking. If your page is cluttered and all over the place, it becomes difficult for the eyes to travel across the layout in a focused manner. Focal points usually are the main point of the whole layout.

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05 Apr 2007 09:49 AM

8 Basic Scrapbooking Color Tips

by Nicole Humphrey

Here are a few color tips to use and think about when creating layouts while scrapbooking. 1. Keep Your Eyes Open - Look all around you for great color palettes and colors that work well together.

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04 Apr 2007 09:04 AM

Seasonal Colors For Scrapbooking

by Nicole Humphrey

Using color in our scrapbooks, is an important part of the process. Understanding what different colors tend to signify, is equally important. Most colors strongly represent certain holidays, seasonal elements, moods and emotions. For instance, red and green are most commonly used at Christmas time.

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03 Apr 2007 08:37 AM

Scrapbooking Color Terminology

by Nicole Humphrey

Color terminology for scrapbooking is not any different than color terminology for anything else. However, as a Layout Decorator (rather than an Interior Decorator), color plays an important part in our page designs and a basic knowledge of terms might be useful.

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02 Apr 2007 08:20 AM

Scrapbooking: Setting The Mood With Color (2)

by Nicole Humphrey

Since color is such an important aspect in decorating anything, there is no exception to decorating your scrapbook layouts. However, if you aren't more aware of what moods that colors can set, you might be setting the wrong mood on your pages.

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01 Apr 2007 10:52 AM

Scrapbooking: Setting the Mood With Color (1)

by Nicole Humphrey

Color surrounds us everywhere. What would our world be without the vibrant and serene colors that we are afforded daily in our lives. The cool aspect of color is that different colors evoke different feelings and emotions.

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27 Feb 2007 10:29 PM

Layout Deconstructed: Week 1

by Lisa Andrews

It seems that we as scrapbookers like to be on the lookout for a new technique or idea to add to a layout, so I thought that I would start a weekly article called "Layout Deconstructed" where I will break down the details of a layout.

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