Last month we learned the basics of stamping. Now, we're going to take those basics and make incredible scrapbook pages. In this article, we'll learn different ways to design a scrapbook page with stamps.
Which of the following can you do with stamps?
A. Journal your story
B. Make your own background design
C. Make coordinating accents
D. All of the above
The answer is D. You can do all of the above and more with your stamps. Read on to learn about all the fascinating things you can do with stamps.
Backgrounds
Let's face it, sometimes finding the perfect background paper can be an impossible feat. Until now. Stamps can help you to make perfectly coordinating papers. Using a stamp that matches your accents and pictures allows you to make a professional looking page without a lot of effort. Be careful that your background stamps don't overwhelm your pictures. They need to be small designs so that your pictures will remain the focus fo the page.
Borders
Borders are great ways to accent a page. The borders can be placed on the side, the middle, the top or the bottom of your page. Small stamps are perfect for framing photos or journaling. If you want to make an eye-catching border use a larger stamp and place three (remember odds are more balanced than evens) of the images on the side of the page. This makes for a very dynamic accent to your pictures.
Journaling and Titles
Lettering stamps are one of the most versatile stamps you can own. You can use them for journaling, titles and captions. The possibilities are endless. Titles are an important element to a page and sets the theme for the rest of your page. Having several different sets of alphabet stamps allows you to create different and professional titles. Don't be afraid to mix and match different letter styles for a very unique look.
Do you hate your handwriting? If so, then stamps can help fix that problem. Use them in place of your handwriting. Journaling stamps are becoming more popular in scrapbooks and for good reason. They allow you to write on a straight line without having to draw them on yourself. Some of these types of stamps come in basic line format and some come in various shapes(circles, stars, dog bone, etc.) with the lines inside. Use your own handwriting to journal on the lines or use your letter stamps.
Accents
Nothing is more frustrating than working on a page and realizing you don't have the right accent. With a healthy supply of stamps you'll never be at a loss for that perfect accent. You can keep it simple with a singular image or use a more detailed stamped image and add embellishments and pen work to make it more fancy. Either way you're sure to get the perfect accent.
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