It’s always fun to add a few embellishments to your layouts and page kits are no exception. This page and the particular patterned paper were the right fit for the 8 Petals Dies. The paper even helped me to choose …
Work in Rows
Row patterns are layouts where everything is lined up in multiple rows across the page. Row pages naturally work well with horizontal photos, but they can some unique designs as well. Did you know page patterns in the Mosaic Moments …
Travel Die Favorites
Several people I know are already planning their summer travels! I’m going to challenge you to consider planning your travel layouts and thinking about the dies you might want to use. I’d like to share some of my travel die …
10 Techniques with the Strip Frame Die
Strip Frame Dies feature unique designs that help to highlight a detail on your photo. These types of dies are best described just by looking at their results, so here are 10 fantastic ways to use Strip Frame Dies. “Wild …
The Clover Die
Edinburgh from Arthurs Seat My challenge this week has been to create a two-page layout with the Clover die. So, I’ve been playing around with the die set this week and seeing what I might be able to do if …
Design Principle 2: Rhythm
When we hear the word, “rhythm,” we often think of music. Simply put, rhythm is a repeated pattern of sound that moves us and carries our ears from the beginning of the song all the way through to the end. …
Fall in Love with Round Layouts
Love makes the world go ’round. At Mosaic Moments®, round designs using the Horizon Dies bring out the love in us. Check out these beautiful samples and get ready to create your our own lovely roundness. “Pumpkin Picking” by Paije …
Tips for the Quarter Pie Die
Tips for the Quarter Pie Die Have you tried the Quarter Pie die yet? If you have, you’ll know that it takes some thought and planning to get it just right. I’m of the opinion that not every photo is …
10 Column Patterns to add in your Scrapbook
The columns on the front porch of a southern plantation home make the house look regal, elegant, traditional and important. Similarly, columns on a layout provide us with a traditional, sophisticated, and sometimes formal pattern to place our elements. Column …
Focus on the Frame Dies
Of all the dies we use I love the frame dies. Like the Diamond Frame Dies, Large Graphic Frame Die, Square Diamond Frame Die, Circle Center Frame Dies, and our newest frame dies the Stitched Frame die and I’m going …
In the Corner with the Corner Tile Dies
I often use our various Corner Tile dies as design elements in my layouts. However, I have used them as journal spots too. While all corners of your photos can be covered for a framed appearance, sometimes covering just one …
Get Amazed with X-Factor Dies
There are so many amazing design options with the X-Factor Collection. You can create lovely lines that lead the eye around the page, frame detail photos, and make entirely new shapes. Check out these layouts to get your design wheels …
Focus on Frames
I know you love all the photos you take and include in your scrapbooks, but every once and a while there’s a photo you really want to place prominently and feature on your page, right? I enjoy double and triple …
Design Principle 1: Balance
The key to a beautiful layout is more than just pictures and papers. Design principles are vital. There are many components to a great design and we may be subconsciously doing them just because our eye “knows.” But, take a …
A Scrapbook “Fill ‘Er Up”
Some of you may remember a day before self-serve gas that you’d tell the gas station attendant to just “fill ’er up”. You had the expectation that your gas tank would use every cubic inch of space to hold your …
Choose the Right Pattern
The Mosaic Moments Pattern Gallery is filled with hundreds of page layouts. Choosing one can be made much simpler if you understand the categories each pattern is organized in. There are eight categories that can be selected from a drop-down …
The A B C’s of Journaling Styles
Let’s talk about journaling. Why journal on your scrapbook page, isn’t it all about the photos? Your photos capture a moment in time, journaling gives those moments context. Your photos capture your memories, but you want others to be able …
Six Ways to Say I Love You
Six ways you can use Mosaic Moments Grid Cards and create a Valentine for the love of your life. ONE: This first Valentine card is one of the simplest to complete. Cut 4 strips of white cardstock 1x 6 5/8” …
9 Handmade Valentine Cards Created on the Grid
Making gifts and cards is a way to show your love for someone special. So, this Valentine’s Day, send your loved ones a handmade card on the Grid. It’s easier than you think and the lucky recipient will find it …
Snowflake Dies and Winter Inspiration
Snowflake Dies for inspiring your Winter Layouts If you’ve got snow I’m sure you are getting plenty of photos of the beautiful outdoors blanket of white. Although we’ve had a smattering of snow, and rain has been falling pretty steady …