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Using Stripes
by Denise Gormish (Nov 30, 2005)
In recent years the popularity of stripes has increased dramatically in scrapbook layouts. Here are some information, inspiration and guidelines for using stripes on your scrapbook and craft projects.

Repetition
by Allyson Bright (Oct 25, 2005)
Repetition is perhaps one of the simplest design concepts to understand. Repeating elements unifies your page layout and creates a dramatic overall effect. Here are several ways to acheive repetition on your pages.

Creating Contrast
by Allyson Bright (Oct 18, 2005)
Throughout my study of design I have found that understanding one single concept has improved my art perhaps more than any other—the idea of contrast.

Scrapbooking with the Rule of Thirds
by Denise Gormish (Oct 11, 2005)
While taking photographs with my camera, I often compose my photographs using the “Rule of Thirds.” In addition to photography, I have also found the rule of thirds to be helpful while designing layouts.

Scrapbooking with Panoramic Photos
by Mimi Russell (Oct 1, 2005)
Instead of your run-of-the-mill 5” x 7” or 8” x 10” enlargements, take a look at some of these ideas for scrapbooking panoramic photos.

Point it Out: Using Arrows as Embellishments
by Denise Gormish (Aug 10, 2005)
When I need direction, I look for signs and arrows. Here are several ideas for using arrows on your layouts as embellishments and design elements.

Layer Upon Layer
by Lindsay Teague (Jun 22, 2005)
Try layering the elements on your page to give your creative juices a kick and add some dimension and attraction to your pages.

Scrapbooking in Circles
by Allyson Bright (May 1, 2005)
In the world of scrapbooking, we are surrounded by squares and rectangles. Why not shake things up a bit and add some curves and circles?

10 Composition Tips
by Andrea Steed (Apr 22, 2005)
Designers and decorators have been using composition tips for centuries. Many of them fit perfectly into the composition of a scrapbook layout. Here are 10 tips for creating a balanced layout.

Geometrically Speaking
by Lindsay Teague (Apr 6, 2005)
Since most scrapbook pages are square or rectangular, it’s easy to get locked into the same thought process with your pages. But just think of all the possibilities you can bring to your pages using different geometric elements.

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