On the Move

My kids love to read books with hidden flaps, pull-out pictures, and pop-up pages. They never tire of the element of surprise, even when they already know what's coming up next. Movable elements are not just for children's books, and not just for children! I have been using several of these techniques on my scrapbook pages. Whether you realize it or not, I bet you've used a couple too!

Movable elements allow you to:

• Add more photos on your page
• Hide journaling


• Preserve the visual design of the layout but still tell the story and showcase additional pictures


• Match the motion in your pictures


• Create an unexpected fun page!

Here are some ways to get your pages moving:

• pull-out journaling


• pull-out pictures


• page flaps


• photo wheels


• hinged flaps


• flip-books


• tag books


• pop-up page elements

The most frequently asked question regarding interactive pages is "How will it work with a page protector?" Most of my pages are slipped right into the protector. Since I mainly use top-loading albums, it is not difficult to pull out. And for me, that adds to the element of surprise when a future family member realizes there is more to the page than meets the eye.

You can also easily cut your page protector to work around your movable elements. To cut a page protector to allow you to see the hidden journaling, first, slip your page into the page protector. Mark the areas that you need to cut. Remove your page and slip a mouse pad or self-healing mat into the page protector and cut your marks with a craft knife. Put your page back in the page protector and pull the tab for your journaling through the slits in the protector.

With a little planning you can make your own interactive elements. But, if that seems like a difficult undertaking, fear not-help is as close as your local scrapbooking store! There are many pre-made elements that you can purchase to set your pages in motion. From hinges that attach like eyelets, to complete flip-books that just adhere to your page--getting your layouts moving couldn't be easier!

Layout Description:

My son was experiencing the ups and downs of learning to roller-skate, and I had a lot of pictures to document the occasion! In order to include more pictures I decided to use some flip pages. Each page contains a picture that corresponds with the quote. I also wanted to share some of my thoughts on perseverance with my son, so I included all my journaling in a tag book.
Supply list:
Cardstock: Bazzill

Patterned paper: 7 gypsies; my own design

stickers: Paper Fever, tiny type; Doodlebug

brads: Creative Impressions

Tags: Paperbilities

Ink: All Night Media

Acrylic paint: Plaid

Transparencies: Magic Scraps

Fibers: Fibers By the Yard

Fonts: Bankoli