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If you need ideas for scrapbook layouts you need try sketching. First visit Sketch Lover.com to read about sketching and Andrea's Links to using and creating sketches. Then browse the links below for hundreds of samples to inspire you. Also see great resource descriptions by Becky Higgins and Ali Edwards on this page.

Scraplifting is taking inspiration from a layout. Please remember when you scraplift to credit the original designer for the layout idea.

Creative Sketches for Scrapbooking by Becky Higgins

Becky Higgins' sketches have helped scrapbookers throughout the world spark their creativity and complete memorable scrapbook layouts. In her follow-up to Creative Sketches for Scrapbooking, which has sold nearly 60,000 copies, Becky shares innovative ideas that will make this an essential resource for all scrapbookers. Plus, Becky's world-famous sketches have been improved, with photo sizes listed right on the sketches! Cut down your planning time and spend more time creating well designed layouts, faster. Includes: 56 new scrapbook sketches by Becky 225 sketch-to-page ideas Organized by number of photos per sketch for the ultimate easy-to-use scrapbooking guide.

'My Creative Companion by Becky Higgins

Inspiration at your fingertips! A much-loved best seller! Do you ever sit down and find yourself at a loss for ideas? Are you tired of using the same approaches over and over again? Let Becky Higgins? My Creative Companion inspire you! This unique, spiral-bound idea gallery system is filled with thumbnail sketches Becky herself uses that illustrate creative layout designs, unique enhancements, distinctive lettering and journaling ideas, and more. My Creative Companion will give you endless ideas for any layout. Simply browse the sketches until you find one that's perfect for the page you're working on, then re-create the concept on your layout. It's sure to become the resource you can?t scrapbook without! 192 pages of great ideas for your scrapbooks 6 tabbed sections for fast and easy searching Scrapbook-page examples in every section Endless variations and versatility.

A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking by Ali Edwards

designers eye Ali Edwards Get the tools for creating "design"er scrapbook layouts. Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Hall of Famer and graphic artist Ali Edwards helps you apply basic design principles to your own personal style in A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking. Ali helps bring all of your elements together to effectively communicate your scrapbooking vision. Learn to solve common scrapbooking dilemmas like how to create a balanced page, how to fix a page that doesn't "work" and more. Learn to use all your existing scrapbook supplies (cardstock, punches, ribbons, stamps and more) as design elements on your scrapbook pages?your DH will like that! Learn design principles that you can immediately test on your layouts. Learn to create stunning layouts that feature multiple photographs. Learn to create scrapbook pages that reflect your style and personality.

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