Hello! Simple scrapper Alexa here, hoping that the title has not totally switched you off!
So, can I interest you in a grid? if you're short of time, inspiration, or both, whether a scrapbooker or a card-maker, grids have a huge amount to offer. The simplest? A grid of three by three to give nine. This is my favourite as you will see. Why?
1 Got lots of photos and wondering how to make a two-page layout? Select one large one for the left, and nine smaller ones for the right. In effect, you are only having to think about designing one page:
2. Got a few photos, but not nine? Substitute some paper scraps or tags. This way, you don't need to hunt for a whole sheet of paper to match.
3 Got a bit more time? Add in some other elements like handmade flowers, little pockets, rub-on letters or chipboard.
4 For added effect, miss out a few of the squares. This works particularly well with a larger grid. The eye mentally replaces them, so although they are not visible, the page still feels coherent. Replace some of the squares with snippets of journalling or parts of a title:
In fact, if I was only ever allowed to choose one layout design for ever after, this would be it. I hope I've convinced you! Happy crafting, as we slide past the equinox and towards Spring!, and thank-you for popping in today ...
I love your layouts, I have tried 9 photos before but I love the last one with loads of squares and I am going to have a go. x
Posted by: Debbie Roberts | March 21, 2011 at 05:58 AM
Fantastic layouts Alexa, I'm a big fan of using multiple photos on layouts.
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Posted by: Claireliz | March 21, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Brilliant layouts - if I wasn't already a convert of grids - I'd certainly be swayed by your beautiful examples here. Px
Posted by: Paul B | March 21, 2011 at 08:04 AM
I have a stigmatism (or how ever it is spelt) in my eyes so lining up is hard for me ! Yes i've used rulers, grids ect it just does'nt work as good for me !
Love the effects though :)TFS
Posted by: jayne | March 21, 2011 at 05:01 PM
wow that seems so simple yet the layouts were all so pretty :-D
Posted by: caz | March 21, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Fab layouts - I love them all but esoecially taht last one. I so want to copy it
Posted by: Scrapdolly | March 21, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Beautiful LOs, thanks for the tips.
Posted by: Lynne V | March 22, 2011 at 08:00 AM
These are gorgeous Alexa. x
Posted by: Miriam | March 22, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Great layouts....love the grids.
Posted by: Jacky S | March 23, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Oh, so clever! I like all of these very much :) I take soooo many photos that any ways to get several onto a layout helps with the huge 'to scrap' pile!
Posted by: Mel | March 27, 2011 at 07:43 PM