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Framed Scrapbook Pages

Hang Your Pages on the Wall

Scrapbook Pages for Framing

Most scrapbookers hide their art in the deep recesses of bulging scrapbooks.

Remember when you first started scrapbooking? Those pages are probably better left in the archives, but once you’ve developed a knack for layouts, there is absolutely no reason to keep your best work hidden away.

Creating pages for framing is not much different from creating pages for the book. You’ll just need a few more supplies – namely, a frame, and a hammer, and some nails.

Make regular pages in your usual scrapbooking style, or generate layouts designed specifically for wall display.

Try simplifying your layouts, try embellishing them (can you actually fit even more stuff on one of your pages?).

Shop around for fantastic frames at great prices, and bring scrapbooking to a whole new level.

Size and Shape

Scrapbook pages designed for wall display will add a whole new dimension to the hobby, starting with size. You are no longer limited to the size and shape of the scrapbook itself.

Now, you can create huge poster-sized pages, oval and round pages, and long, thin, panoramics.

Here is an opportunity to use accents and embellishments that are larger than life, or as large as life.

You can enlarge photos to life-size, create sharp yet visible collages, and not only showcase your favorite pictures and fine scrapbooking skills, you’ll be decorating the house while you’re at it!

Simplification

Scrapbooking is all about accents and embellishments. These will look just as dandy up on the wall as they do in your scrapbook.

However, consider applying simplification when you’re designing pages especially for framing. Enlarged photos with thick borders will pop, and one or two well-placed accents will provide more than enough emphasis.

So try applying some minimalist thinking – less is more, and bigger is better!

Finding Frames

Frames are available in every size to match scrapbook shapes, and often you’ll find such frames right alongside the scrapbooks in your local crafts or scrapbook supply store.

However, don’t limit yourself! Shop around for unique and unusual frames.

Check junk stores and discount department stores, garage sales and flea markets.

Visit antique shops and ask friends and family if they have any old frames sitting around. Get creative with the frames you do find. Paint them, decorate them, and hang them sideways or diagonally. Then, create bold layouts and hang them up!

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Recommended Reading

These books are excellent resources for scrapbookers. They contain lots of new and original designs and ideas.

Outstanding Scrapbook Pages: 250 Of the Best Pages and Techniques from the World's #1 Scrapbooking Magazine Kerry Arquette

Special-Effects Scrapbooking: Creative Techniques for Scrapbookers at All Levels (Crafts Highlights) By: Jill Miller

Creative Memories : The 10 Timeless Principles Behind the Company that Pioneered the Scrapbooking Industry By: Cheryl Lightle

Scrapbooking Your Family History
By: Maureen Taylor

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