In design, contrast is defined as the juxtaposition of elements in order to highlight their differences and create visual interest. So why is contrast important on a scrapbook layout? This design principle is often used for the focal point so …
12 Quick Scrapbook Pages To Help You Get Started with Mosaic Moments
When you are ready to begin creating scrapbook layouts with the Mosaic Moments® system, you may find yourself at a loss of where to start. The first thing you need is grid paper. Designed exclusively for Mosaic Moments®, this cardstock …
Time for Fall
Fall time, my favorite time of year. I love to watch the changes in trees as they are transformed by colors, fall to the ground and then crunch under your feet as you walk through the parks. Not every year …
10 Tips To Get Started on the Adventure Level Dies
Adventure Dies only look difficult. In reality, they are more time consuming and use a bit more paper, but the results are incredible. Adventure Level Dies are those with thin outlines on the dies. So, you need to cut each …
Choosing Dies: Diamond Mines vs. X-Factor Dies
Choosing Dies: Diamond Mines vs. X-Factor I passed a local farmers rows of sunflowers and stopped to capture a few photos. My assistants from last year were not with me, so I only had the sunflowers cooperation to worry about. …
10 Ideas with Symmetrical Page Patterns
Many people think symmetrically, with things balanced on each side. They may place two pillows on the couch — one at each end, or two candlesticks on the table with a basket of fruit in between. They probably do not …
7 Scrapbook Layouts with Pockets
Adding pockets to your Mosaic Moments® layouts is a great way to add journaling, additional photos, or memorabilia to your pages. They also allow you to create a fun, interactive layout on the grid. The Nested Pocket Die Set from …
Making Your Photos Work
Let me begin by saying not all photos work in all patterns. Not all photos should be used with every die. We want layouts that we can love, share and enjoy for years to come with classic looks, not just …
10 Sports Scrapbook Layouts with Mosaic Moments Dies
We love sports and take plenty of pictures of our children and grandchildren playing sports, and of ourselves attending sporting events. Finding the perfect layout to showcase all of those photos can be challenging. So, the Mosaic Moments® design team …
A Recipe for Hidden Journaling
Hidden Journaling. Our dies make great pages full of pictures but are not always journaling friendly. I thought I’d review a few ways to include journaling on those pages, a few more with hidden journaling and feature another way with …
Design Principle 5: Space
Space is defined as the distance or area between, around, above, below, or within elements. Both positive and negative space are important factors to be considered in every design. In the case of Mosaic Moments®, space is organized using a grid. …
Crafting Through the Lockdown of 2020
Granny craft days, replaced school days sometimes during the lockdown of 2020. A sure-fire way to create memories is with a few bottles of paint, brushes and three girls 6,4, and 2. Our girls love to paint, draw, and build …
Mosaic Style Blending
Making a page with a full mosaic style takes a bit of planning and lots of photos from which to choose. I had several pictures taken in a local butterfly garden of the park down the street. Some were close-ups …
9 Scrapbook Ideas with the Corner Strips Die
When you need a shape that goes around the corner, the Corner Strips Die is your friend. This die not only fills a tight spot, it also offers the opportunity for some unique creations. Take a look at layouts from …
11 Tips to Get Started with the Level 2 Dies
Discover Dies, also referred to as level two dies, are not complicated to use. Many require only a single cut, but they may take a little thought before cutting. To show you just how simple it can be, our design …
How to Build a Panoramic View
My favorite way to create a panoramic is still to frame a photo as I take it with plans to crop and print it out on a portion of an 8.5” x 11” photo paper and trim it to fit …
10 Scrapbook Ideas with Mosaic Page Patterns
Mosaic layouts, those made by cutting photos into 1-inch squares, can make some absolutely amazing photos. Check out these 10 examples below. 1. Create a Panoramic “Play Ball” by Tami Potter – Pattern #119 (mirrored on second layout) Look closely …
Just Add Journaling
The Horizon Die and Journaling When working with some of our dies it often proves difficult to add journaling to the page. We have a beautiful design and every spot is filled. I’m going to show you one way to …
12 Ways to Scrapbook a Single Photo
We love how we can incorporate so many photos into a Mosaic Moments® layout. But what happens when we only have one photo? Well, those work as well. Here are 10 unique ideas to get you started scrapbooking single photos. …
Quick Pages with the Basics
What I have used to get started to create my quick pages: Coolberry Grid Paper from the Mosaic Moments Cool Drinks Collection Grid Paper Mosaic Moments Basic and Layering Die Sets PhotoPlay’s Jurassic Collection by Becky Fleck Cardstock in green …