Scrapbook Page Layouts

If you are looking for a scrapbooking instruction manual that outlines the perfect way to make Scrapbook Page Layouts, forget it. Scrapbooking is based on free flowing ideas and concepts. That means that there really aren't any specific rules to follow. If you make designs that are pleasing to the eye, then you will have a good scrapbook.

That being said, it is always a good idea to create designs that are pleasing to the eye and that others will enjoy looking at. Some may feel that this is easier said then done and they wouldn't be necessarily incorrect for feeling this way. My advice to you is to just try to have some fun when you do it. If you feel stressed at all, put everything away and come back another time when you are more relaxed.

Always remember that the photographs are the most important part of the page. They should always be the focal point (The element of a design where lines converge) of all Scrapbook Page Layouts and not be overshadowed by embellishments (Any scrapbooking extras like stickers, die-cuts, punches, etc. that enhance the pages.) or journaling (Any words you write in your book or on the scrapbook page). The human eye is naturally drawn to the focal point in an image.

The visual triangle is a concept that always works.

Try a design like this one where it is easy for the eye to flow through a triangle effect. Also note that the photos are placed at the paper's edge to create additional interest and depth. I tend to avoid using pictures that have borders because they look too constrained.

Another method of creating the triangle can be with embellishments. By the way, try keeping the embellishments in odd numbers. It tends to be more pleasing.

Don't be afraid to play with colors. Look how different these two paper stock colors are, yet they are both pleasing to the eye.

Another good concept is to be aware of the direction the person or subject is looking and try not to place the photo on the page end that the subject is looking at. It may also be nice in some cases if you turn the picture a bit to avoid the common square looking page. Have some fun playing around with different ideas. Chances are that if it looks good to you it will look good to whoever is looking at your scrapbook.

In summary, if you concentrate on creating Scrapbook Page Layouts that are pleasing to the eye, then you will have a good page.