Scrapbooking Step by Step

I am making a commitment to show you more of my scrapbooking... and today I want to show you something really neat. If you've seen my earlier scrapbooking pages (scroll down to see all of them), you know that I really enjoy making 6"x6" pages. I do realize, however, that not everyone likes this size. But since the smaller pages are so much easier to make, I thought I'd show you how to use a 6"x6" page and step it up to an 8-1/2"x11" page, and then step that up to a 12"x12" page! So this post should cover almost everyone!

First, let's look at a 6"x6" page I made showcasing our beloved cat, Emily. We lost her a couple years ago, but we all still have a spot in our hearts reserved just for her.

Nice looking page, right? It would be perfect for a "Favorite Photos" album, or as a cover page for an album dedicated to Emily and all the photos we have of her over the years. Well, let's step it up to an 8 1/2" x 11" size:

As you can see, the page transforms into one that focuses not only on Emily, but on the relationship between my son, Morgan, and Emily. He truly loved her and I cherish these photos of him and her together. All I did to change the look was put the 6"x6" page on top of an 8-1/2"x11" sheet of textured Always Artichoke and added a new title and some more embellishments from Brocade Basics.

Now let's take it one more step, up to a 12"x12" page:

Neat, huh?! I still have the same look, but with the larger size, there is room for another photo and some journaling. If you compare photos, you can see that I just moved a couple pieces around a bit to keep the balance in check.

That's all there is to it! I would love to hear your thoughts - I am considering starting a Scrapbook Club that will meet every-other month to make 4 pages using a particular pack of DSP (chosen by the hostess of each month). I would design the layouts, provide the supplies, and all the members would reap the hostess benefits. There would be a small supply fee as well as a minimum order amount. If you are local and are interested in something like this, please let me know. I need commitments from 6 people to move forward with it.

Thanks for dropping by!

Page Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Brocade Basics, Lovely Letters Alphabet, Classic Alphabet (retired)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Wide Grosgrain ribbon
Tools: Photo Corners punch, Word Window punch