So, two weeks ago my post was all about creating White Space. After talking so much about white space I was reminded of a “rule” that I should really try to cover. I know, I generally say there are no rules but there’s always an exception or two (or more). And the trapped white space rule is one I try (not always diligently) to practice. Typically, trapped white space is not an issue when creating a white space layout. I’m…
I know, in last week’s post about White Space I said this week would be all about avoiding “trapped” white space. I promise, that will happen next week. I clearly haven’t been paying close enough attention to the calendar. Time has gotten away from me and it’s almost graduation time. I had a College Survival Kit post all planned for next week. Then I realized how far into May we already are. I’m actually already kind of late to discuss…
Have you ever had your heart set on a classic white space layout only to find it feeling a bit lackluster in the end? You’re not alone. As trendy as white space tends to get from time to time, it can still be a challenge to strike a good balance. Today I have a quick and easy fix that will help dress up a white space layout without losing the negative space. Unfamiliar with white space layouts? Read on… What…
Well, in last week’s “Recoloring – Part 4” post I promised to give you a break from coloring. So today will be a little easier and hopefully more fun. And, if you’ve seen my post about an “Out of Bounds” effect, the featured image at the top may look a little familiar. The image in my original post was angled but not in the same way as the one above. That image is a great example of a warped frame…
Whether you’re a traditional or digital scrapbooker, iNSD is one of the best weekends of the year. Saturday, May 2nd is inter-National Scrapbooking Day but the celebrations have already begun. Many online festivities and sales are already underway and some will stretch into the coming week. What a great weekend for all scrapbookers across the world. We should celebrate all the photos, papers, embellishments and moments of inspired creativity. But most importantly, we need to capture the stories that make…