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Celebrate Once In A Blue Moon Memories: Blue Scrapbook Layout

Posted on February 15, 2023February 16, 2023 by melissaullmann

Roses are red, violets are blue and in between… a million beautiful hues! Everyone has their own personal pigment of choice, but a survey by YouGov conducted in 10 countries across four continents revealed that one hue — blue — is the most popular across the worldwide board. Blue has been known to represent both the sky and the sea, and is associated with notions of trust, loyalty, wisdom and tranquility. If you’re in the mood to create a dye-namic and dazzling layout, then make your way to this monochromatic and magnificent blue scrapbook idea!

Sugarplum and Vellum Holiday Layout

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Creative Memories

Have you used vellum on a layout?

I love how it softens the layout, and gives it a frosted look.

I had some older photos that this frosted vellum was the perfect match for.

You can add the vellum as mats or even as a larger piece to soften the whole layout.
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How To Use Vellum!

Posted on September 26, 2017September 26, 2017 by Creative Memories

Vellum is one of those incredible crafting mediums what when used properly can add so much to a simple layout or card. The trick with vellum is finding a way to adhere it to your project in a way that doesn’t show through the transparent paper. Once you’ve mastered the adhering, vellum can be used to add a layer of interest over a solid colour or pattern. Vellum is also great to use as a way of toning down, or muting a pattern so that either your photos or journaling can stand out and be the visual focus of the layout or card.

Let me show you some of my tricks as well as a layout and card that came together super quickly using vellum!

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Say “I Do” to Beautiful Scrapbook Borders

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Krislyn Mattei

My beautiful niece recently married, and I offered (I would’ve begged) to make her wedding album for her! The new Forever Yours Wedding Collection with its elegant, timeless pieces, along with the lovely photos taken, are all I need to create the perfect keepsake of her special day.

Here are a few borders I’ve created to personalize the Forever Yours Fast2Fab Album I’m using. Something I love about making borders to decorate my pages is that they are so versatile: they work well on any style of page, from Fast2Fab to black to white.

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