Five Keys to Building the Perfect Layout

Five Keys to Building the Perfect Layout

1.  Identify the subject matter of your page. What story do you want to tell? A layout can be playful, serious, humorous or touching.

2. Choose one or more strong photographs. What photos will best convey your story? What emotions will they evoke?

3.  Journaling is an exercise in history – you are the author of your life’s story for future generations. Ask yourself, “In 100 years, will by family know what this page was about?” Personally, I feel that the most important part of a scrapbook page is the story.  Although words and photos can imply the same thing, the effect they produce can be quite different. Yes, images provoke emotions, but the journaling becomes synonymous with the photos and further tells the story. In other words, with solid journaling, your photos have no choice but to tag along.

4.  Choose your papers and embellishments. Do they communicate the mood of your photos and story?

5.  Create.