So I am really obsessing over enjoying Project Life. I love that it encompasses my love of photography, documenting and design. I thought I would share with you some of the design elements and styles that I like to use for my weekly spreads.
Colour. I try grouping or manipulating my images so the colours of the photos meld well together. If I have a page that uses monochramatic imagery, then I would be sure to not mix with overly saturated images. I can accomplish this by either manipulating the images so they are all similar value, apply a filter throughout, or mix colour and black and white. It's not as tedious as it sounds!
The same rule of thumb applies to more muddy, warm images. I love using Instagram on my iPhone photos to achieve many different moods and help my images work together rather than compete. I can't help it...it's the graphic designer in me.
Documenting: I am using three simple fonts throughout to help achieve a clean and co-hesive design. I hate clutter...especially when it comes to my layouts. With this being said, however, I don't want my pages to become boring. I have put together some pretty designs to use with both a photo and some text. I use these journaling cards as a way to transition from one day to the next. I try to choose a design that works with the colours of the photos. In addition, I have created a simple border shape that I use throughout on both the photos and my journaling cards.
Another fun element, is to use a series of images to tell a story. I LOVE capturing these animated events. Here's one of Chloe trying to put on her own shoe:
Last but not least, documenting directly on the image. I like the journalistic feel this gives an image. It brings a mundane photo to life. Here's two of my favourites from last week:
Next up, some more ideas on how to scrapbook using materials you already have. Fun!
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