Journaling can be a challenging aspect of scrapbooking, as it can be difficult to come up with the perfect title or find inspiration for what to write. Many scrapbookers, myself included, often leave journaling until the end of the project and struggle to find the right words to express their thoughts and memories. However, with some patience and creativity, journaling can become a rewarding and enjoyable part of the scrapbooking process.
For those who struggle with perfectionism, scrapbooking and journaling can be a daunting task. The fear of making a mistake can lead to overthinking and procrastination. It can be difficult to even begin a project, let alone finish it.
However, it's important to remember that the beauty of scrapbooking and journaling lies in imperfections and personal touches. Embrace the process and don't be too hard on yourself.
As I looked back on my own past scrapbooking layouts, I realised that I had developed some techniques for journaling without even realising it.
In this post, I have documented these techniques that I have often been using in my own layouts. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced scrapbooker, I hope you find these tips useful in your own creative journey.
Hidden journaling is a technique used in scrapbooking to provide additional context or personal insights to a layout without taking away from the visual elements. This technique involves hiding the journaling behind a photo, embellishment, or other decorative element on the page.
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There are many apps that allow quick and easy journaling to be incorporated onto your photo. I googled a little bit of information on the Blackfoot Indian girl (which is a post card I bought) and then printed it (which is a post card I bought) and then printed it on the photo itself. It also made use of the blue sky - I wanted to capture the landscape and the history in this layout.
This layout used some ephemera picked up during one of our day trips while we were on holiday. The information on the coaster tells it all. It’s a bit like adding journaling without having to write anything. When it’s a bright and interesting piece it adds to the overall theme of the layout.
Adding the fruit wine bottle also adds to the overall story. No journaling required on this layout, with the exception of the date which I have not yet added... whoops! This is one of my fav layouts I think, I just love the colours. And of course I'm a flamingo lover !!
You can find creative phrases and ideas to incorporate into your scrapbook pages in magazines, newspapers, newsletters, brochures, and other scrapbooking websites. Song lyrics are another great place to find fun phrases! And everyone knows that kids say the funniest things, so be on the lookout for fun phrases coming from out of the mouths of babes.
One of the most popular scrapbook journaling ideas is to use your computer for journalling. Decide what size your want your text to be and as you type, change the font type, size, or color to emphasize certain words.
Enhance your journaling experience by incorporating images and icons within your text, and consider crafting unique watermarks to serve as captivating backdrops. Many Microsoft Office programs enable you to save clip art as images and seamlessly insert them as watermarks. For instance, when commemorating your child's birthday, infuse the essence of celebration with watermarks like confetti, a delightful birthday cake, or the warm glow of candles.
Every layout is different and sometimes using a title from paper or Project Life card is enough to tell the story and add some context to your layout.
I hope you enjoyed these tips on journalling. Leave a friendly comment below:
However, it's important to remember that the beauty of scrapbooking and journaling lies in imperfections and personal touches. Embrace the process and don't be too hard on yourself.
As I looked back on my own past scrapbooking layouts, I realised that I had developed some techniques for journaling without even realising it.
In this post, I have documented these techniques that I have often been using in my own layouts. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced scrapbooker, I hope you find these tips useful in your own creative journey.
Tip 1: Give it a title:
When it comes to scrapbooking, a great title can set the tone for your entire page. Not only does it give you a starting point for your journaling, but it also helps you focus on the message you want to convey.
As you work on your page, keep a notebook handy to jot down any ideas that come to mind. You never know when inspiration will strike! With a little creativity and some thoughtful planning, you can create scrapbook titles that truly capture the essence of your memories.
For this scrapbooking layout, I incorporated a travel journalling card and a fun puffy sticker to create a catchy title for the page. The quote on the card perfectly captures the essence of the story behind the photos, making it a great addition to the overall design.
As you work on your page, keep a notebook handy to jot down any ideas that come to mind. You never know when inspiration will strike! With a little creativity and some thoughtful planning, you can create scrapbook titles that truly capture the essence of your memories.
For this scrapbooking layout, I incorporated a travel journalling card and a fun puffy sticker to create a catchy title for the page. The quote on the card perfectly captures the essence of the story behind the photos, making it a great addition to the overall design.
Tip 2: Be Yourself:
When scrapbooking and journaling, it's important to remember to be authentic. Don't worry about sounding perfect or trying to impress anyone. Just be yourself and write in your own voice. Don't stress over grammar or punctuation either - the most important thing is that your words are true to who you are. So go ahead and let your personality shine through in your journaling!
Tip 3: Cover the basics:
Journaling about the who, what, where, and when of an event can be a great way to capture and preserve your memories and experiences. Here are some tips to help you get started:
Start with the basics: Begin your journal entry by noting the date and time of the event, as well as the location. This will help you to anchor your memories in time and place.
Identify the people involved: Think about who was present at the event and how they contributed to the experience. You may want to describe their personalities, actions, or interactions with others.
Describe what happened: Try to capture the essence of the event by describing the sequence of events, any important details, and how you felt at different points throughout the experience.
Use sensory details: Use descriptive language and sensory details to bring the event to life on the page. For example, you might describe the way the sun felt on your skin, the sound of music playing in the background, or the taste of the food you ate.
Reflect on your feelings: Take some time to reflect on how the event made you feel. What emotions did you experience during the event, and how have those emotions changed since the event ended?
By journaling about the who, what, where, and when of an event, you can create a detailed and meaningful record of your experiences that you can journaling about in all of your projects.
Start with the basics: Begin your journal entry by noting the date and time of the event, as well as the location. This will help you to anchor your memories in time and place.
Identify the people involved: Think about who was present at the event and how they contributed to the experience. You may want to describe their personalities, actions, or interactions with others.
Describe what happened: Try to capture the essence of the event by describing the sequence of events, any important details, and how you felt at different points throughout the experience.
Use sensory details: Use descriptive language and sensory details to bring the event to life on the page. For example, you might describe the way the sun felt on your skin, the sound of music playing in the background, or the taste of the food you ate.
Reflect on your feelings: Take some time to reflect on how the event made you feel. What emotions did you experience during the event, and how have those emotions changed since the event ended?
By journaling about the who, what, where, and when of an event, you can create a detailed and meaningful record of your experiences that you can journaling about in all of your projects.
Tip 4: Think Outside the Box
For example, use phrases or words (instead of complete sentences), use quotes or he said / she said dialogue, use step-by-step procedures to describe how something was done, or use Q&A or recipe styles for your journaling on occasion.
Tip 5: Use Hidden Journalling
Hidden journaling is a technique used in scrapbooking to provide additional context or personal insights to a layout without taking away from the visual elements. This technique involves hiding the journaling behind a photo, embellishment, or other decorative element on the page.
There are several reasons why someone might choose to use hidden journaling. For example, some people may prefer to keep their thoughts or feelings private while still documenting a particular memory or event. Others may simply want to keep the visual focus on the design elements of the page, rather than the journaling.
To create hidden journaling on a scrapbook layout, you will need to choose a spot on the page where you would like to hide the writing. This could be behind a photo, a piece of patterned paper, or even a decorative element like a sticker or die-cut.
Next, write out your journalling on a separate piece of paper or cardstock. Make sure that the size of the writing will fit behind the element you have chosen to hide it behind.
Once you have written your journalling, attach it to the back of the chosen element using adhesive. You may want to use a repositionable adhesive so that you can adjust the placement of the element if necessary.
Finally, attach the element to the page in the desired location, making sure that it covers the hidden journaling completely.
You can also include hidden journalling in mini envelopes, on tags, or even on a rolled-up piece of paper such as in the Pirate-themed layout below.
The other aspect of journaling on this page below is using the paper itself to tell the story with the highlighted pirate sentiments. Most paper collections includes paper that has various sentiments - so take advantage of them and use them..
Tip 6: Make Lists
The best part about using lists when journalling is you don’t have to worry about writing long, detailed sentences. During one of our holidays, I had each of us write at least four things we loved the best about our holiday. The list you see here was from Kikki K and I used my husband's list to scrap this layout. Journaling is already done! You can use any type of list or even make your own.
We all enjoy different parts of trips and holidays and it's an awesome way of capturing holiday memories. I also think that it's a fun idea for the kids (the ones that aren't interested in keeping a travel journal).
JournaTip 7: Print on your photos
There are many apps that allow quick and easy journaling to be incorporated onto your photo. I googled a little bit of information on the Blackfoot Indian girl (which is a post card I bought) and then printed it (which is a post card I bought) and then printed it on the photo itself. It also made use of the blue sky - I wanted to capture the landscape and the history in this layout.
Tip 8: Use Ephemera
This layout used some ephemera picked up during one of our day trips while we were on holiday. The information on the coaster tells it all. It’s a bit like adding journaling without having to write anything. When it’s a bright and interesting piece it adds to the overall theme of the layout.
Adding the fruit wine bottle also adds to the overall story. No journaling required on this layout, with the exception of the date which I have not yet added... whoops! This is one of my fav layouts I think, I just love the colours. And of course I'm a flamingo lover !!
Tip 9: Look for Creative Phrases and Ideas
You can find creative phrases and ideas to incorporate into your scrapbook pages in magazines, newspapers, newsletters, brochures, and other scrapbooking websites. Song lyrics are another great place to find fun phrases! And everyone knows that kids say the funniest things, so be on the lookout for fun phrases coming from out of the mouths of babes.
Tip 10: Use your Computer
One of the most popular scrapbook journaling ideas is to use your computer for journalling. Decide what size your want your text to be and as you type, change the font type, size, or color to emphasize certain words.
Enhance your journaling experience by incorporating images and icons within your text, and consider crafting unique watermarks to serve as captivating backdrops. Many Microsoft Office programs enable you to save clip art as images and seamlessly insert them as watermarks. For instance, when commemorating your child's birthday, infuse the essence of celebration with watermarks like confetti, a delightful birthday cake, or the warm glow of candles.
Tip 11: Keep it simple
Every layout is different and sometimes using a title from paper or Project Life card is enough to tell the story and add some context to your layout.
Take care much love and bliss!
Julie
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