scrap book styles

Flip through a scrapbooking magazine and you’ll see a variety of different scrapbook styles. Some layouts will look clean and simple, others will be layered with patterned papers and embellishments. Some might have a funky, retro look while others look vintage and old-fashioned. With all the diverse looks you’ll find in a single magazine, what’s the one thing they have in common? It’s a certain scrapbooking style. What is Scrapbooking Style? What do we mean by “scrapbooking style”? It’s simply the fashion of the page. It’s the look, the feel and the mood. It might be clean and simple, or funky, romantic or trendy. So, what are some different types of scrapbooking styles? Let’s take a look at a few of the most popular: Think minimalist. Generally the photos are cut into squares or rectangles, and placed on solid paper backgrounds or papers with tried-and-true patterns like stripes, plaids, dots or flowers. Embellishments are kept to a minimum, but used effectively—a few brads, maybe, or a metal clip at the corner of the photo. You’ll find contemporary colors like red, blue, yellow and green. The photo and journaling stand out; often, there’s only one photo, and it’s a very large element on the page. The clean, simple background is great for photos with lots of color and images. It’s ideal for kids photos and formal portraits like weddings and anniversaries. It’s also a nice option for when you just don’t know what style to use!This is the polar opposite from our Classic/Clean & Simple look. These pages are eclectic and include lots of different products, often arranged in a collage style. Papers are richly patterned, and usually the page will combine two or more patterned papers (often in darker colors like brown, gray and black), plus metal embellishments like brads and clips. You’ll see mixed fonts and lots of journaling. Elements are placed at an angle or overlapping. It’s not a messy look—it’s one that’s loaded with lots of texture, color and interest. It’s perfect for masculine photos, heritage pictures and travel pages. Black and white photos also look great with this style.Vintage/Romantic/Shabby Chic: A close cousin to the Ephemera style, this look combines patterned papers and uses lots of embellishments, but also features lighter colors like pale pink, dusty mauve and light blue. It’s a well-worn, well-loved look, often including torn paper, inked edges and chalked paper. You might also find embellishments that look as though they’re straight from your grandmother’s sewing box: Buttons, thread, metal accents and ribbons or fiber. Think of those wrought-iron beds featured in home decorating magazines and you’ll know what I mean. Use this style for any feminine pages, especially heritage. It’s also a great look for travel pages. i wanted to mention to other bloggers and site owners about adsense it really helps to put adsense in your blog