Diagonal Designs

The diagonal lines in a layout often extend all the way across the page. Lines should rarely extend from corner to corner. It doesn’t look natural and makes a lopsided layout. Instead position the lines just above or below the corners. In Andrea Steed’s layout “Navy Pier” the diagonal element goes all the way across the page but not from corner to corner.

In a diagonal layout, do not feel restrained to making the entire layout diagonal. While an entirely diagonal layout may not more balanced, it may be too jumbled. Use only a few elements in the diagonal orientation if necessary. In Ramona Greenspan’s layout “Toothless” the pattern paper remains in a normal horizontal position. The journaling and photograph are placed diagonally, leading to the slightly tilted title.

While it is common to tilt a photograph in a diagonal layout, consider tilting other elements instead. In my layout, I tilted a border that leads to my photograph, which has been placed horizontally.

Diagonal scrapbooking is all about creating lines on your layout. Consider carefully where to place those lines and use the freedom of diagonal layouts as a way to use those lines effectively.

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