I don't think it matters how long you've scrapped or who you are, there are times when you just aren't loving the page as it's coming together in front of you. It happens to everyone, right?! Here's an example of mine from this past weekend and let me talk you through my process of getting it to a place I am much happier with and share some things you can try if (or next time) you find yourself in the same spot, so you won't be tempted to bin your layout! Try these instead to fix and save your page!______________________________So we begin with me scrapping from a loose recipe, just 4 steps for a page for the Halloween Bash Costume Challenge. Now let me stress there is nothing wrong with the recipe (I love a recipe challenge and the other costume/recipe choices in that challenge were great too!). This post is more about identifying and fixing issues within a layout, while working … [Read more...]
SOSN Stash Mash – Sept 6, 2023
Hi there, if you are a regular visitor to the TLP Blog, you might remember the Monday Mash-up Series from last year, where we looked at strategies to step outside the ‘one kit only’ scrapping box to increase your confidence in mixing and matching and ability to stretch your stash. (And if you didn’t see any of them, you are forgiven LOL and the good news is you can still access them). Anyway, with all those lessons up our sleeves, this year I’m introducing the SOSN Stash Mash!Every Wednesday when TLP Designers put a selection of goodies on sale at half price (here’s a link to this week’s specials category), I’m reminded of some specific treasures I have in my stash and feel inspired to pull them out from the depths of my harddrive again. And I know now that I can find a few kits among that day’s selection that will work perfectly together to tell my stories and support and enhance my … [Read more...]
Zooming In: Layout Analysis with Close-Ups
"The whole is greater than the sum of it's parts”. You might know this quote, attributed to philosopher Aristotle. It's another way of saying all the little pieces of a system or larger entity are even more important when put together, because they play off each other and have a synergistic effect. The quote is a bit controversial in theory and attribution, but it justifies a closer look at any 'whole' to appreciate everything that it contains and benefits from. In scrapbooking we can see this in action in everything from kit previews, that show the synergy of so many pieces and elements against patterns and papers, to completed layouts, where the synergy can come not only from the combination of elements, photos, fonts and papers as pieces, but also in the way each piece is used and positioned to create the whole.Today I'm getting out the virtual magnifying glass to zoom-in on parts … [Read more...]
Moon Day Inspiration
Did you know the famous quote from Neil Armstrong, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." was actually misquoted? It's true, Armstrong always maintained that he actually said, "one small step for a man...." but no one heard the 'a man' and thought he said 'man'. Either way, he made history today, July 20th, many moons ago. Today, National Moon Day is celebrated and what better way to celebrate than by showing off some eye-candy.I've found 9 fun layouts all about the moon in some way to inspire your next page that features that big 'ole shining nightlight in our sky. Take a look and if you've got time, each one is linked to the gallery so you can see all the credits and leave a little love. Enjoy & be inspired, if you haven't scrapped a page featuring a moon, today would be the perfect … [Read more...]
Seasonal Inspiration: Wave-y Layouts
Hi there! Are you enjoying your Summer or dreaming of beach days while huddling under blankets on the other side of the world like me? I saw Courtney's Photography prompt in the July Challenges is Water and I know my Summer photos used to be filled with water play and I was always looking for ways to amp up the water vibe in my page design! Let me share some of *your* pages that caught my eye in the gallery and have me layout planning pages featuring movement and waves – click on through to the gallery for full images, credits and to comment on any you love too!____________________________________________________________________ I’m loving the variety of ways mixed media has been used, from doodley waves to brushed lines and masked in paper and paint to extend a photo and bring movement into the page, and how that can be both tranquil and energetic! Layering … [Read more...]
SOSN Stash Mash – June 28, 2023
Hi there, if you are a regular visitor to the TLP Blog, you might remember the Monday Mash-up Series from last year, where we looked at strategies to step outside the ‘one kit only’ scrapping box to increase your confidence in mixing and matching and ability to stretch your stash. (And if you didn’t see any of them, you are forgiven LOL and the good news is you can still access them). Anyway, with all those lessons up our sleeves, this year I’m introducing the SOSN Stash Mash!Every Wednesday when TLP Designers put a selection of goodies on sale at half price (here’s a link to this week’s specials category), I’m reminded of some specific treasures I have in my stash and feel inspired to pull them out from the depths of my harddrive again. And I know now that I can find a few kits among that day’s selection that will work perfectly together to tell my stories and support and enhance my … [Read more...]