Layout and Glue

As You are laying out your page, be sure that you've provided enough space for all your elements. When you've got your page just right, start by gluing photos to their mats. Then glue the background paper down. You may want to layout your page again at this point to decide whether you'd like your cut-outs or other elements popping out from behind or overlapping a corner of your photos. Once you've got your page just the way you like, finish gluing! Put your completed page into a sheet protector. And Voila: You've created your first personalized masterpiece!! Remember adding written information to your page can help you capture your memories and create interest. Practicing first on tracing paper overlay helps for size and placement of writing.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Preparation

With Your photographs and other memorabilla in order-and your creativity set in motion-you are ready for the next step: deciding what background paper to use as a base to display your photos upon. White is always an excellent choice: colored paper can really bring out details in your photo. Themed printed papers are available for an attractive look. Add embellishments for that special touch. Recently I went to the scrapbook expo in Utah where my grandsons live. We did a photo shoot for this months quilters corner where the boys are all dress as nijah's. They work so well into the layout for October, a little organizing,a little crop, and voila we are off and running.