Saturday, August 23, 2008

Find Scrapbooking Titles in Music, Movies and Television

 

Are you ever stuck for a perfect phrase for your scrapbooking title? Maybe you just stick with the date or the seasons like summer or fall. Some scrapbookers title every page with the name of the subject in the photograph. It might be a place, like Disney World or the beach, or it could be a person's name like Susan or Grandpa. Being creative with scrapbooking titles adds interest to a page layout just like embellishments and borders. Music, movies and television can offer inspiration and ideas for your scrapbooking titles that will capture the mood and theme of your next page layout.

Scrapbooking Titles in Music

Music inspires us all. How often have you heard a song on the radio and it immediately brings back a memory from years ago. It might be a song that was playing when you first dated your husband, or maybe it's a song from your high school days that reminds you of your senior year. Songs have the ability to spark memories in all of us.

For your next page layout, look to music for your inspiration. Song titles are great sources for scrapbooking page titles. Quoting a single song title may be all you need to say to start singing that song in your head. Some examples of song titles that could be used as scrapbooking page titles are "Simply Irresistible," "Brown-eyed Girl," and "You Are My sunshine." Keep a list of possible song titles that would work well on your scrapbooking projects.

Sometimes it's the lyrics themselves that inspire us. You might want to use more than just the title. A lyric like, "These are the moments, and I could not ask for more," will add just the right mood to a treasured photograph.

Scrapbooking Titles in Television and Movies

Consider adapting television show titles like, "The Brady Bunch" and "Days of Our Lives" to a scrapbook page. Maybe something simple like "Survivor" or "Lost" says it all. Movie titles, such as, "Mission Impossible," "Little Miss Sunshine" or "Back to the Future," might be perfect for one of your layouts.

Many TV and movie characters are known for a certain phrase or saying. These quotes often work well as scrapbooking titles. Does your favorite TV or movie character have a particular line that just fits with one of your photographs or scrapbooking pages? Think of phrases like, "How Sweet It Is," "May the Force Be With You" or "Here's Looking At You, Kid."

Scrapbooking Titles in Commercials and Advertising

Slogans, sayings and jingles can all be a source of inspiration for scrapbooking titles. Those catchy phrases we never seem to forget also make fun headlines for our scrapbook pages. Scrapbooking titles can be found in the lyrics of commercial jingles, as well as, in the slogans on print advertising. The next time you are considering fast forwarding through the commercials of a taping of your favorite television show, you might consider listening to the advertisements for scrapbooking title ideas. There are many slogans that could easily be adapted to a page layout title. Consider using "I'm Lovin' It," or "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom," or perhaps, "It's the Real Thing" or "A Diamond Is Forever."

Movies, music and television can inspire a huge list of potential scrapbooking titles for just about any page layout. The next time you need ideas for a scrapbook page title just turn on your radio or television for inspiration.

Christine Perry is an avid scrapbooker and has over 10 years of scrapbooking experience. Her favorite scrapbooking subjects are her reluctant teenagers. She invites you to her website, http://www.intoscrapbooking.com for more scrapbooking ideas and information on vermont scrapbooking retreats.


Sunday, August 10, 2008

What is the Secret to Scrapbooking Kits?

 

The first rule of scrapbooking is that you do not want to spend a lot of money when you are first getting started. You may find yourself wandering through the crafts section of your local Hobby Lobby and wondering just what you should purchase.

The best and easiest way to get started is by buying scrapbooking kits that come pre-assembled and ready for you to begin your journey to becoming a scrapbooker. You will not spend a bunch of money only to find out later that you don't have everything you need. A kit will give you time to ease into the hobby.

There are some pros and cons when it comes to scrapbooking kits. The pros are that your scrapbooking paper and scrapbook layouts are included in the kit. You can find everything from stickers to funny captions that can be added to your pictures to create an exciting memory of a special event or place.

You do not have to worry about finding different scrapbooking paper because there will be theme related paper all in one kit. Take for example summer outings: there are a variety of kits that come with different sports related themes, outdoors themes and even Fourth of July paper.

The con's of using a scrapbook kit are that you will still need to buy other accessories, such as a wheel cutter for cutting certain shapes out on the picture. It may also not contain enough scrapbooking paper and scrapbook layouts to fill a large scrapbook. That means you will have to buy additional kits to fill the pages or you will have to buy the pages one at a time.

It may also not have the exact sheets that you are looking for so you will have to buy additional scrapbook pages to satisfy your creative urge. You will have to examine several kits to determine which one will work for you and your project. A kit may not have that personalized feel that you would prefer.

The best idea is to start small when it comes to scrapbooking kits. Find yourself a small album and start off slowly, gradually acquiring all the tools you need in order to create a one of a kind project, perhaps a family scrapbook.

The most important part is to have fun with it and enjoy what you are doing. This should be a labor of love and not just a labor that has you pulling your hair out. Scrapbooking is an enjoyable hobby that can showcase a lifetime of memories.

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Sunday, August 3, 2008

Effective Scrapbooking Design Tips

 

Scrapbooking is an enjoyable hobby and learning a few simple tips can help you produce a more pleasing result. Although design matters a great deal, it is always good to keep the focus on the subject matter. These can be photographs, newspaper clippings, articles and other printed material.

One great tip is to make a visual triangle to keep the viewers' focus on the subject matter itself and the design simply as an aesthetic. This is especially helpful when the subject matter is consecutive. The odd number rule is useful to keep in mind when working with the visual triangle.

Another great tip is if you are laying out several photographs; leave enough space for any writing. At first, you might not want to bother about writing anything but eventually you might decide to pass it around during gatherings or even give it away as a gift. Others might need explanatory notes you might want to add.

Sticking the photographs, at the edges of the page will draw attention to it rather than sticking it randomly at the page or the center. The subjects on your layout do not necessarily have to be upright all the time. Have fun with it and stick them diagonally and horizontally if it permits.

One page back to back can be for layout; a double-paged layout allows you to have a lot more space to inject creativity into your work. Both pages can either be a continuity of a design, the same design or exciting and different designs for each page. When designing your layout, try to have your designs compliment the subject matter. By following these tips, you can create a beautiful scrapbook

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