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Word Art
Using words and text to embellish a scrapbook page.
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Embellishing with Numbers
by Denise Gormish (Jan 24, 2012)
Numbers can be subtle but they can also be bold, providing another element for the layout. Here are several ideas for embellishing a layout with numbers. |
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Fun Text Tricks
by Denise Gormish (Sep 3, 2010)
Are you looking for new ideas to enhance the look of the text on your scrapbook pages? If so, you can find some inspiration in Ella Publishing’s e-book Text Tricks for Scrapbookers: Creative Looks for Titles and Journaling by Margaret Scarbrough and Sara Winnick. |
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Alpha Variety
by Denise Gormish (Mar 9, 2010)
A great way to create variety is by using different alphabet letters and fonts on a layout. Here are some ways to combine different lettering sets and fonts for an original look. |
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Using Initial Caps
by Denise Gormish (Dec 14, 2009)
There are three types of initial caps. They differ by the use of the journaling text. Let's take a look at each type: |
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New Looks for Hand Journaling
by Georgina Hefferman (Nov 17, 2009)
Here are some great tips and ideas to inject some energy and interest into your handwritten journaling. |
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Creative Computer Journaling
by Tiffany Roberts (Oct 19, 2009)
One of the best tools in my scrapbook studio is my good old PC. I can plan layouts, research my own genealogy, look for inspiration, print out accents, and do the most creative and fun journaling!
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Journaling Text Within a Circle
by Denise Gormish (Sep 24, 2008)
When creating a layout, the placement of the journaling should be considered. To add interest to a scrapbook page consider putting the journaling in a circle. Here are a few ideas: |
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Printing, Stamping or Drawing Text in a Circle
by Denise Gormish (May 30, 2008)
One fun way to use a circle in journaling is to add the text in a circular shape. You can use a computer, stamp, rub-ons or ink to create text in a circular shape. |
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Journaling with Digital Elements
by Denise Gormish (Aug 26, 2007)
Bored with the same plain text journaling box? Or just looking for something cool to do with your journaling? Then consider sprucing up a journaling box with digital elements. |
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What's Your Type?
by Trish Dykes (Aug 18, 2007)
Learning to mix and match fonts is a tricky craft. Here are some tips for finding the right combinations. |
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Creative Lettering Mini Tutorial
by Missy Fortenberry (Jul 4, 2006)
Hand-lettered titles and journaling have become one of the newest trends in scrapbooking. It’s kind of ironic that so many new products on the market, stickers, rub-ons and rubber stamps for instance, imitate the look of hand-drawn images. |
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Newsstand Inspiration: Dealing with Lots of Text in Your Layouts
by Karen Baxter (Sep 19, 2005)
When it comes to journaling, I’ve come across two kinds of people in my classes – those who can’t think of anything to say and those who have so much to say that they don’t have room on their pages. This article is for you prolific writers, who are looking for a way to incorporate long passages of journaling into your layouts. |
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Monogram Mania
by Lindsay Teague (Dec 28, 2004)
Monograms aren’t only showing up on shirts though; you can find them on purses, jewelry and even jeans. It’s no great surprise that they’ve expanded beyond the fashion industry into scrapbooks across the world. |
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Wild About Words
by Lindsay Teague (Nov 29, 2004)
I can think of no better way to accent a page and convey an emotion or feeling than by using the power of the written word. |
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Journaling by Hand
by Ramona Greenspan (Mar 31, 2004)
Journaling by hand is often frustrating, but there are many benefits to it! |
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Computer Journaling
by Andrea Steed (Mar 30, 2004)
Whether it’s through titles, journaling, photo editing, or simply doing research on the Internet, my computer has become my most valuable scrapbooking tool. |
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Puzzle Me This
by Rockester (Dec 3, 2003)
Add fun word games to your journaling. |
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Skip the Computer!
by Libby Weifenbach (Sep 30, 2003)
In this modern age of computer-generated scrapping, the thought of doing a layout completely without a computer might seem a little foreign, but there are times when it's necessary (and preferred!). |
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Hand Lettering
by Danielle Donaldson (Jan 27, 2003)
Do you believe that there is no way you can create hand-lettered titles and neatly spaced blocks of information? Would you believe me if I told you that you could? |
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