One of the sweetest Mother’s Day gifts I ever received was a scrapbook layout featuring various pictures of my daughter and a slew of her homemade art projects. My sister-in-law did an amazing job creating a photo collage using my daughter’s artsy masterpieces to embellish the page, along with several cute quotes detailing why she loves her mommy so much. Sniff, sniff. I love that layout. Fortunately, the page design is easy to duplicate for a mother of one or many. The collage requires at least five stand-out photos which can be placed in a random shape. You could also … Continue reading →

If you are short on time, money, or creativity this Mother’s Day you might consider crafting a single or double page layout for the special mom in your life rather than an entire scrapbook. Last year, my sister-in-law and I had our kids assist us in designing pages that we later presented to my mom on Mother’s Day. The children took creative control by selecting the photos they wanted to feature on their special “Grandma and Me” pages. In addition, they chose particular embellishments and mementos, and even helped write special messages to my mom in journaling blocks. This year, … Continue reading →

Pretty Easter dresses, bonnets, bunnies and flowers. These are just some of the many holiday images you likely gathered today. Now that Easter is just about over, the next step is to start figuring out how to display all the memories you captured. For starters, review all of the Easter-related photos you snapped. Then, ask yourself if you have enough to create a comprehensive layout. If not, you might consider adding a few spring-themed images, such as daffodils, Easter baskets, baby birds, a cross or some fluffy chicks. These generic spring subjects can help supplement traditional Easter shots taken of … Continue reading →

With kids home on spring break, now is the perfect time to get those little minds working for a good cause. My seven-year-old is a poet and she knows it, so instead of straining my brain to come up with original prose to add to my Easter-themed scrapbook, I’m letting her take charge. Depending on the age of your child, you may have to offer a bit more assistance. For example, when working with younger children, consider having them fill in the blanks to phrases, such as: I love Easter because… or Easter means (blank) to me. Another option is … Continue reading →

For scrapbook designers looking to put a little hop into an otherwise boring Easter-themed layout, consider channeling your inner Jerry Seinfeld or Maya Angelou. Sharing a smile along with Easter photos of your family members can go a long way to liven up a traditional holiday page design. For instance, rather than simply adhering a bunch of pictures of your children participating in an outdoor egg hunt on plain scrapbook paper, pepper the space with silly Easter jokes, such as: What did the eggs do when the light turned green? They egg-cellerated What kind of plants do eggs keep? Eggplants! … Continue reading →

Holidays are the fuel that drives most scrapbookers, though after a few years, these special layouts may get a bit stale. With Easter just around the corner, consider spicing up your holiday page designs with the following ideas: POEMS Easter lends itself to a variety of prose, from religious to whimsical. If you are creating a memory book dedicated solely to Easter, consider creating a couple of pages that highlight original or reproduced holiday-themed poems. You could opt to design a layout around a single Easter poem and embellish it with stickers and stamps or adhere a copy of the … Continue reading →

If you have leftover green embellishments from Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to put them to good use. Green cardstock, paper and ink can all be employed to create a festive St. Paddy’s Day layout. In addition, the holiday inspires many people to journal about the day’s activities, whether it’s attending a parade, hosting a party, setting a leprechaun trap or searching for a pot of gold with your kids. Take the photos you snapped of the festivities and place them near a journaling block that details the day’s events or simply add some short captions around … Continue reading →

With Valentine’s Day just a couple of days away, now is the time to start planning lovey-dovey page designs. Regardless of whom you select as your sweetheart this Love Day, your holiday layout should feature more than just a few photos and some paper hearts. An easy way to spice up your Valentine’s Day spread is to express your true love for your sweetheart with well-chosen words. If you don’t have a spouse, then turn your attention to your parents, children, siblings, or anyone who has touched your heart. If you struggle to express your feelings on paper, then turn … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day is a popular holiday for beginner and avid scrapbook fans. With so many love-themed embellishments on the market, it’s almost impossible not to get caught up in the excitement of crafting a heartfelt tribute to a special someone in a single or double page layout. Whether you are designing a few pages or devoting an entire scrapbook to document your Valentine’s Day activities, you can’t go wrong by including some special love-related quotes. Famous phrases or sayings that focus on love are ideal for scrapbookers who struggle to express their own feelings in journaling blocks. Rather than racking … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner; however, if your wallet is still recovering from the dent you put in it during Christmas, then you might not have a lot of money to spend on Love Day layouts. Fortunately, there are a slew of budget-friendly options you can choose from to create a memorable Valentine’s Day page design. For example, you don’t have to spend a dime to add beautiful blossoms to your layouts. Free clip art flowers are available at various sites around the World Wide Web. Not only are they easy to access, but they are also very … Continue reading →