Better Scrapbook Layouts With Photo Design Tips

In today's video I share tips for photo placement and design for better scrapbook layouts. Today's scrapbook page features the Cape Cod collection from Close To My Heart, perfect for your scrapbooking your summer and beach adventures.
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[@barbarapattyson2432]

Such a pretty layout and so lucky to have your Mom

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you Barbara, I am so grateful for my mom.

[@belindaheflin7100]

I always love your stories as much as your process! I live in middle America not close to any oceans. We have several lakes where we fish, swim off pontoons, ski and ride on inner tubes. We have a small fishing boat and watch the sunrises and osprey feeding their young in the nests on the top of dead tree trunks. We can also watch pelicans from the dam. I wish that CTMH would design a line that reflects the lake life that we live regularly during the summer.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Hi Belinda, I am glad you enjoy the videos. You are describing paradise! I would love a paper pack to suit the lake life you describe. We had a boat growing up and you brought back some fun memories when you mentioned tubing. My dad used to call me Erin the mad tuber! 😂 I was always hand signaling for him to go faster and turn in figure eights. I’d go flying and loved every bit of it.

[@cindyb5297]

All the wonderful details! So special.

[@louisebrislane6607]

You can never have too much glitz & glitter, it brings the shells to life & adds to the overall effect on the page. I hope that you are enjoying your summer weather. I have my Christmas cards finished & looking good but I have misplaced my box of cards so I am left wondering what I did with them, however I did find something else I had lost & couldn't remember where!!🤣

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! The summer weather is wonderful. It’s hot but I don’t mind the heat. I hope you find your box of cards. Too funny you found another missing item. I have a small house and it’s pretty tidy and I still loose stuff! It’s often hiding in plain sight 😂

[@ellaconner9452]

Great layout! Love the details in those stamps 😊. Such pretty beach colors 🌴☀️. TFS

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you and I agree, the colors are so soft and pretty. Perfect for the beach!

[@lindawalker5675]

Loved all your hints and ideas. Mirror image and aligning the water were so helpful.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy all the little tips.

[@lindarogers6209]

Erin , what a lovely layout. Thank you for all the great tips.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

You are so welcome, I am glad you like how this one turned out.

[@vickysertic2577]

Your layouts are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@tammyhagon865]

I love your layouts. Beautiful. I don't think you have created a layout that I haven't liked. I find everything you do beautiful. Thank you for inspiring me. My pages are usually simple as I have an 8 y o boy under my feet or near me. He likes to "scrapbook" too but tends to ask for help on everything so I don't get much done for my albums. I do enjoy my time with him though. Thanks again.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

I can relate, both my boys went through a phase and I can remember feeling slightly impatient. My scrapbooking time was scarce in those days. I indulged them and would basically stand over their shoulder helping them. I should have nurtured that more. So I’m glad to hear you are enjoying that precious time.

[@cindyslater7571]

Very pretty, the glitter is gorgeous!!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much, a little sparkle is always a good idea right?

[@GlendasCreativePlace]

As someone who lives by the beach & who has owned a store by the Huntington Beach (CA) Pier for almost 3 decades, you’ve got to know how much I love everything about this Cape Cod collection!!! I grabbed all of it!! And I’m excited to use it all, including the digital collection!! I’m seriously loving your layout & all the thought you put into it!! So much good info about photo placement, composition & more. This is truly an absolutely beautiful layout Erin!!! Thank you soooooo much (as always!) for your wonderful inspiration🙏❤️!!! I can’t wait to see what else you do with this collection!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you Glenda. How wonderful to live so close to the beach, you might need extra of this paper pack! 😉 The soft colors are so pretty, they really knocked it out of the park with this collection. Happy crafting!

[@tinasaucke4238]

So fun!! Love all the added little details on this one.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thanks so much, I appreciated having all the fun things to embellish with.

[@annwittrock2298]

You make it look so easy--love your layouts and ideas!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Oh thank you Ann, I am so glad you enjoy the ideas.

[@sonjameilak6711]

Wow! Another fabulous layout!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thanks so much! Beach papers always inspire me.

[@Cricutjunkie]

Great Layout and tips Erin. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

You are so welcome, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@JessicaDipzinskiThePaperHeart]

Thank you for sharing so many helpful tips! What a beautiful layout! ❤

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

You are so welcome, I had so much fun with the Cape Cod collection, all the little embellishments bits are so pretty.

[@maryvandenberge]

Love love love this layout! Great tips!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thanks so much Mary! Beach themed papers always have me excited to create.

[@TerryMolineux]

As usual beautiful!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! 😊

[@rhondapurton-coles6250]

So beautiful, I LOVE your Layout. 🙏💞

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you, I love having all the different bits of ephemera to work with. It’s all so pretty!

[@judyirvin850]

The glitter gel really made the shells stand out. Nice addition!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! Sometimes I forget about all those fun little mediums. It really reminded me of sparkly sand.

[@eleanorhora8563]

Your beach layout is really so fantastic, especially with those great photos. Glitter on your shells added so much. Fun idea! Loved the whole process with lots of extra tips.❣️

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! I love scrapbooking the beach as much as I love visiting it. The colors in the paper really speak to me.

[@JulieCarriere_TheScrapZone]

Thanks for the great tip for printing on vellum 😊

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

You are so welcome!

[@debipierce3689]

Gorgeous LO Erin and I love beach LO’s! Love how you put the glitter gel on the shells it looks so awesome and really makes them pop. That paper is absolutely stunning and I love it. Thanks my friend for sharing this amazing layout. Have a happy and safe 4th.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you Debi! Beach papers always have me excited to create and this one really checked the boxes for me, soft beautiful colors, pretty patterns and lots of fun ephemera to create with.

[@MandyM_81]

Fun layout and great tips...thank you!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed the tips.

[@Jhmitchell3803]

Lovely job. I especially appreciate that you shared your thought process as you printed your pictures. I'm starting to scan my pictures from the 80's/90's and I think I'll use some of your tips when I print - nothing says I have to print them the way they were originally printed.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you and I agree, you definitely no not have to print them as they were.

[@rondaladuke6106]

I love this so much! Your photos are amazing!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much Ronda, it’s so pretty there it is hard to take a bad photo.

[@beverlyh8561]

Love this layout!! Soo pretty

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much!

[@christinenandrup3695]

Thank you. Great tips

[@mariajacobson2994]

This is one of my favorite layouts that you have made [difficult to say because I really like all of your work]. The paperpack has such a pretty collection of colors and they went so perfectly with your photos. Hope to make a layout like yours. Ocean Sea Sand and Beach are always a favorite with me.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much, the soft colors and beautiful ocean theme really had me inspired.

[@cindycreel3711]

Such an awesome layout

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thanks so much!

[@susieramick7202]

We love Half Moon Bay. Perfect layout. Your details and photos are awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

It is a great place to visit! I am glad you enjoyed the layout.

[@taniab2018]

Such a terrific page.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much! It was such a beautiful day and I am glad this paper came along so I could scrapbook the memory.

[@Melsstampingallery]

Lots of great tips here! I’m amazed at how much thought you put into your layouts, from photo placement to embellishments to the printing of the journaling! Love the addition of the glitter gel! ❤❤

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thanks so much! 😊 not all layouts have the level of planning I put into this one but creating a sketch really helped me with the photo design.

[@katistamps]

Beautiful layout! I love that you and your mom had such a fun trip! 💕 Treasuring these moments and then documenting it is so important!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! We normally make a day trip out of it but the Bay Area traffic has gotten so bad we decided to find a little bed and breakfast and stay overnight. It was such a fun and relaxing mini getaway.

[@GlendasCreativePlace]

You’re so lucky to still have your Mom with you & to have these opportunities for all your fun adventures with her, big & small!! I love seeing your Mom on your layouts! Trust me, the day will come when you will absolutely TREASURE all the layouts you’ve created with her in them❤️!!! And you will thank yourself a zillion times over that you made them!! She seems like a truly lovely woman, but then, she must be, to have created such a wonderful young woman & daughter such as yourself❤️❤️❤️!!

[@JaymaMalme]

What gorgeous photos! I love your layout so much! Such fun embellishing. The solar flare gel details really add a lot.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! I’m glad you like the photos. My mom was a good sport, and took photo shooting directions well 😂

[@valerieduffy1823]

What a gorgeous layout Erin! 💗

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much!

[@JacquiNash-js8zu]

Such a stunning layout, love all of it

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you, I am so glad you like it!

[@monicaschmidt9755]

Beautiful layout for your gorgeous photos! Always appreciate your tips during your process.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you so much Monica, I am glad you enjoy the tips.

[@terrylkasper8541]

Beautiful!

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you Terryl, I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July holiday!

[@marthaosborne9625]

Love this

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! I had so much fun with this beach collection.

[@maryberklund750]

Gorgeous

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@marshastark3306]

Beautiful ❤

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

I am so glad your think so. Beach papers always inspire me.

[@hoodie427]

Stunning as always! Can't wait for my workshop kit to arrive! Wondering where you get your twine (saw it on the card you showed)? What should we look for when buying twine? I was thinking of buying a set of 16 colours of hemp waxed twine, would that be good to work with or too stiff? Is there a recommended # of strands or mm we should look for?

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Hi there, sorry I am so late in getting to this comment, I saw your post on FB and that looks like twine worth trying. You just don't want it too thick or bumpy on your layouts. I bought a bulk pack of twine from Michales maybe ten years ago and I wish I could find it again.

[@hoodie427]

No worries Erin! I'm going to Michael's this aft so maybe I can find something there that I'll have to chance to feel the pliability first hand.

[@vandrastenton5628]

Love your page and your work. Long time subscriber. Pretty sure your I is upside down. The heavy bit should be on the bottom.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Thank you! I will have to go take a look. I did realize my stripes were the wrong way on one side so they didn’t match up. It’s funny what you see once it’s all done 😂

[@user-dl9tm5ju8v]

I love this set of papers. So upset as in the UK I can get them 😢

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

I know, it makes me sad to know you can not order from CTMH 😢

[@Taberry90]

When you print on vellum are you using the same printer you use for photos?

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

My Epson picture mate 400 can print on vellum but it doesn’t love it. It will tell me it’s out of paper and I have to mess with it to get it to print. I also have a large Epson all in one photo printer used for all household printing needs. I mainly use it to print my journaling. It’s this one here from Amazon amzn.to/3PKXjDc

[@gwenjackson4662]

What photo paper do you use in epson picturemate?

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Hello, I use the Epson Premium Photo Paper glossy. I have tried other brands and I prefer the Epson amzn.to/3JTa4rs

[@paulawaddle1936]

You might like to turn the striped paper so that the stripes line up with the correct colors...

[@paulawaddle1936]

Sorry! It's the right pg of the layout...

[@paulawaddle1936]

I love how it's coming together. Thank you for the tips as well.

[@paulawaddle1936]

I actually love the wood graing look more and more as you use it in your layouts.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

It’s really funny you noticed that. I noticed it after I glued everything down and I was super annoyed, but it would’ve wrecked the papers to fix it at that point. Oh well lol

[@paulawaddle1936]

I do love that T-square that you're using.

[@bettyebutler5599]

I think you said what kind of photo printer you use, but if you did, I missed it.

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Hi Betty, I use the Epson Picture Mate 400 and it’s amazing. I have a detailed video showing how I print and what I use. The app I recommend is iPhone only, I misspoke in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5-npomsZdGrgaM