Scrapbooking Theme – Lights

Light is defined as electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye. It occurs over an extremely wide range of wavelengths. As we all know, there are various sources of light. Some of them are natural while others are artificial.

Light is a very important part of our everyday lives. It’s actually everywhere, from our bedrooms to our streets and offices. It’s also an essential energy source that keeps us warm and lets us see the world around us. Can you imagine what the world would have been like if light didn’t exist?

To give appreciation to this element, we chose to make it as our theme for this month. Here are some great layouts that showcase different kinds of lights to help spark your creativity and provide you an idea for your next scrapbooking adventure.

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Scrapbooking with big or small photos?

If you look in galleries, you might seek a variety of sizes used for the photos in layouts. Some of them will have huge photos used as a background, some will have photos taking half the space of the layout while others will have tiny photos barely visible. What is the purpose of those different sizes?

Although scrapbooking is perceived as an artistic memory keeping, some scrapbookers just want to create art and the photos are not the focus of their project. The importance of the photos and the memories might, in some cases, determine their sizes in a layout. However, other factors can determine whether the artist will use a large or small photo.

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Scrapbooking Theme – Trees

Trees play an important part in our world. They are like the vacuum of our planet as trees absorb harmful pollutants and release oxygen for every living creature to breathe. They also provide us food, shade, shelter, timber for construction, and many more. There are many types of trees and their sizes can be small to large depending on the area and environment.

You might have encountered lots of different trees. You might even have a bunch of them in your own backyard. Whether you’re a tree lover or one of those people who are just beginning to take interest in trees, we hope that these layouts will make you admire trees even more and give you ideas for your next awesome project.

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Scrapbooking Theme – Paper

Unlike newspapers,

People all over the globe use millions of metric tons of paper every year. Luckily, it is one of the most recyclable materials. Paper, typically made from wood pulp, is a sustainable product because it can be easily reused, recycled, and renewed. Although not all paper products can be considered recyclable, there are still a whole lot of them that can be reused such as magazines, newspapers, and office papers.

Have you tried recycling papers? Do you collect paper scraps simply because they’re too pretty to throw away? Or maybe you keep some papers because they hold memories you don’t want to forget? Whatever it may be, we hope that the layouts featured here will spark your interest to put those papers into good use and flaunt them in a scrapbook project.

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Using “reversed” shadows

In creating digital projects, we have to be well aware of the power of shadows so we can replicate their effect and avoid a flat digital look, especially if we want to have a realistic layout. You already know that shadows will indicate the source of the light, the thickness of the element, and its distance from the surface the shadow is cast on. However, there is another way to use the Drop Shadow command in PaintShop Pro to mean something else.

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Scrapbooking Theme – Shoes

Shoes are intended to protect and comfort our feet. Sometimes people buy them for decoration and others use them for fashion purposes. You'd be surprised at the variety and styles of shoes available today, even though they're primarily designed to keep our toes warm and covered. There are ones that are ideal for working. Some are great for walking and other everyday activities while others are perfect for special occasions.

Are you fond of collecting shoes? Do you pick a pair of shoes because you like the style or do you usually go for comfort and durability? Whatever the answer may be, we hope that you’ll be inspired to showcase your favorite shoes on a scrapbook page after checking the beautiful layouts featured below.

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Scrapbooking Theme – Outer Space

Outer space, also known as ‘space’, is the area outside the Earth’s atmosphere where planets, stars, and other celestial bodies are situated. Scientists have said that this particular zone is about 100 kilometers (60 miles) above sea level. There are about four different regions of space. They are the Geospace, the Interplanetary space, the Interstellar space, and the Intergalactic space.

Have you ever dreamed of going to outer space? Do you imagine yourself wearing space suits and go on space exploration? Make that wish come true even just on a scrapbook page! Here, we’re going to share some great layouts that showcase anything related to outer space.

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Scrapbooking Theme – Rain

The rain has always been regarded as a blessing. It helps in growing plants and essential crops. Rain also brings in flowers and rainbows that everyone totally enjoys. Without it, there would be no life. Drought will hit every land and will create a devastating effect not just for animals but also for humankind.

You see, rain plays a vital role on our planet. It’s part of a process for sustaining life and growth here on Earth. It also gives us hope and assurance that things can be beautiful once again. And we believe that the season of rain is something worth celebrating so we’re sharing these fun layouts to ignite some inspiration for your very own rain-themed projects.

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Scrapbooking Theme – Movies

Movies are among the top choices of people seeking a way to keep themselves entertained. Some consider watching movies as a hobby while others think of it as a form of bonding and spending quality time with their loved ones. 

While television can also be a great source of entertainment, movies can give you more satisfaction and a different kind of experience. Take 3D movies as an example. They look more realistic and even bring the audience closer to the characters. They are really good, addictive and can even leave you speechless at some point.

Whether you watch movies as a pastime or it has always been on your weekend to-do list, we’re pretty sure there have been films that became your favorites. You might also have movie characters and stars that you fell in love with or a story that inspired you. So, we decided to share these awesome layouts and hopefully, you’ll be motivated to create your very own movie-themed scrapbook project.

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