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New FREE Tutorial + Boatloads of Inspiration February 15, 2022

Shift Ctrl J — What is it good for? + Inspiration galore! February 15, 2022

By Jen White February 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 | Digital Scrapper News | Volume 20, Issue 7

Hi there!

Two things.

I obsess over your success. I’m serious! It’s important to me.
I am committed to helping you become a better scrapbooker.

For that reason, Jenifer Juris and I have set out on a journey to help you recognize and apply solid design principles to your scrapbook pages.

Page Design Quiz #3
Take a look at this . . .

These two scrapbook pages are identical, apart from the background paper. In respect to page design, the page on the left is bad and the page on the right is good. But, why?

Why is the left-side background paper bad? (Choose ONE correct answer.)

The left-side background paper has an overwhelming pattern.
The left-side background paper has overwhelming color.
The left-side background paper is from a different color family as the elements.

First, let me say that the left-side background paper is a problem because it’s drawing the focus away from the photos instead of toward them.

The Quiz Answer. The left-side background paper is bad because it has overwhelming color.

The pattern of the left-side background paper is okay and so is the hue (color family). The problem is that the left-side background paper is too saturated (overwhelming color).

The Solution. The solution to the problem paper is to replace it with a paper that is more light or neutral, as I have done with the right-side example above. You’ll find another example of this design problem in a new video in our Fundamentals classroom. Get the details below.

Get Filled Up with Inspiration This Week
In this week’s newsletter, scroll down to find:

News from the Community Forum
Reminder about our newest FREE class
Boogie Week information for February
NEW VIDEO: Design Problem, Highly Saturated Backgrounds
Spectacular Pages from the Gallery

Love and creative success,

Jen White
DigitalScrapper.com
QwikLearn.Teachable.com

P.S. The header above was created using Feeling Happy by Anita Designs & Kim B Designs. The scrapbook page above was created using New Blessing by CarolW Designs.
P.P.S. In case you missed them, here are Page Design Quiz #1 and Quiz #2.
P.P.P.S. I’ve disabled the Weekly Digest until it becomes a better resource.

From Our Community Forum

Enter to Win. Have you entered to win a free class or Premier 2021 bundle? To enter, simply introduce yourself in our Say Hello space. Easy peasy!
Template Challenge. Need to get a jumpstart on your scrapbooking mojo or just create a quick scrapbook page? Templates are the way to go! Join our Template Challenge.
Recipe Exchange. Check out Kellie’s delectable and healthier Cream Cheese Frosting!!

FREE CLASS – Page Builder Series, Volume 1
Have you enrolled in Page Builder Series, Volume 1, yet? It’s FREE for a limited time. This class is designed for anyone just starting their journey in digital scrapbooking, but even experienced scrapbookers are picking up tips. Enroll now for FREE.

Questions? Contact Jen White

It’s Boogie Week! Let’s Get Stuff Done!
Boogie Week is our once-a-month call for you to join us in finishing up loose classes and projects. We want you to get things done because it feels GREAT!

Spend 15 minutes per day, 5 days in a row
Complete projects, like:
- your smallest unfinished class
- a scrapbook page you started
- organizing photos and supplies
Celebrate your WINS with us in Community.

NOTE: The February Boogie Week image was created using Carry On: Optimism by Kristin Cronin-Barrow.