Scrapbook My Life

As I talked about in yesterday’s post, trends in scrapbooking change on a regular basis. That’s why I think it’s so important to spend some time defining your own personal style. When you have a strong sense of what you like in a scrapbooking layout, you’ll be less likely to feel pressured to keep up with the crowd.

To start defining your style:

• Look through a recent issue of your favorite scrapbook magazine and circle your favorite 10 layouts. Then, look for similarities between them. Do they all use neutral colors? Are they simple or more collage oriented? Do they use one photo or several photos?
• Flip back through your album and see if you can find any patterns in your own work. Do you use a lot of the same company’s products? Do you have a signature technique, such as sanding or inking?

It’s OK if your style keeps evolving. Although I started off a very clean and simple scrapbooker, I’ve lately been interested in making pages with more detail and a slightly artsy/grunge look. Think of scrapbooking as just one small part of your personal creative journey.

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