Ampersand?

Hmmmm, I don't think I've ever used an ampersand as an element. But I guess I'd use it like a button and just tuck it in somewhere, like in a cluster or to hold down a few word strips. Another idea: a sort of frame, aligned on one edge of a photo.

 

I'm not using them all the time, but I love them as a design elements as well as for titles. There are so many great amersands out there that it would be a shame to neglect them. After all, brackets were all the rage years ago (and I still love those, too). No matter if they are not used the way they were originally meant.

I have used a big one for this page and really like how it turned out.

 

I thought the same thing until I saw some used in layouts. Now I think they make a great element.

 

I like them a lot. I've just starting using them. I use them all the time when I'm writing (IRL).

 

If you think of it as simply a design element (meaning, think of its bold, graphic shape with circular elements that will complement your page), then that might help you get over your fear of using a character in a non-word way. Personally, I think they're fun. On this page, I used it because I liked the blue color of the ampersand itself. It isn't used as a "word" on my page and I didn't even tuck it in among other elements. I'm such a rebel!

 

I love the ampersand as a design element. If I can find a way to work it in to the title I will, but sometimes I just stick it in there and let it go

 

I LOVE them! I like to use them mostly to make more interesting titles. @sahlink Krista created my favorite one in her Me and You kit.

 

I tend to use them more like Desi @GlazeFamily3 - as part of a title. I do occasionally use ampersand journal cards on my project life pages "just because" though

 

I'm too much of a word nerd to use it as just any old element but I do love to use them in my titles and on top of/around photos (especially if there are multiple photos on the page so then it's like 'and this picture, too').

I've seriously debated getting an ampersand tat before.

 

ha - I just had this conversation with a friend this weekend! Great timing and now I know too....

 

well i'm on the completely love them side of what's turning out to be this love it or not thread! (and i have been known to ask for ampersand elements in kits and Renne @ForeverJoy has been kind enough to humor me a few times, so blame me, not her, if that's what started this!)

beyond titles when i love them like crazy, i use them as a design element on multiphoto elements to tie photos together

i use them as a way of tying a title or wordart to nearby journalling - like an arrow element really


and just because - as a scrolly design feature

 

very cool page and i'm the same:re brackets!

 

I love them anywhere! LOL. Use for a title, between two photos or even in place of an element. I think they can be fun.

 

I think I like to use them for titles and such... but I think of them literally as the "and" of the stories that might not get written. And then... and... and then... and... etc. Just showing there is more to the pictures, but the story behind it. I know, I'm weird.

 

At first I thought I could only use an amperstand for "and", but they have grown on me and I love seeing all the creative uses for them. They really are a great go-to element. @jk703 - I like your idea of it standing for more than just what's on the page.