Hi! Krista here, back on the blog to give you 3 simple ways to create Harmony in your Pocket Page digital scrapbook layouts.

1. Choose an all inclusive Collection or Collaboration. Many digital scrapbook kit designers make it really easy for you to create layouts that have a cohesive feel to them. Choose a kit or collection that includes enough papers, elements, cards, and alphabets to complete your layout. That way, you only have to use one product on your layout and you don’t have to take time to make multiple products match.

Here are just a few of my favorite all-inclusive collections:

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2. Change the color of your photo(s) to match the tone and feel of the kit you use. Photoshop Actions make it super easy to change the feel of your photos in just 1 click! Many action creators/designers give away a free action or two on their site for you to try out (some of my favorites are Totally Rad Actions, Florabella, One Willow, and The Pioneer Woman).

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3. Use a pocket template. With a template, the designer has done all the hard work for you — perfectly aligning the digital “pockets” for you, etc. Some have also already added shadows and stitching, as well.

Here are just a few of my favorites from the shop here at The Digital Press:

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Here’s a look at a pocket layout I created, using some of the supplies shown above and the steps I outlined to simplify the process and make the page harmonious…

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Materials Used:

• PROJECT TWENTY FIFTEEN | OCTOBER COLLECTION BY: LAURA PASSAGE
• PROJECT TWENTY FIFTEEN (VOL 2) | TEMPLATES BY: LAURA PASSAGE

 

Now that you’ve read through the simple steps I’ve outlined above, I invite you to CLICK HERE and come over to the forums to join us in this week’s challenge! You can earn points toward monthly discounts in the shop if you participate (and you’ll get a page done for your album… easy peasy!).

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About the Author: Krista Lund is a mom of 3, married to her High School Sweetheart living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Some of her favorite things are brownies, chips ‘n’ dip, taking pictures, and documenting her family’s story.