When I sit down to do a scrapbook layout I try to think about where the journaling will go. But I don't always do that. Sometimes I just put together the photos and the embellishments and then get stuck when it comes to putting the journaling in. And the journaling can really change the entire look of the layout. Here is a layout with the journaling moved all around.
Where do you think it fits?
For me…
- Option #1 is too square. One of the reasons I put the flower on the layout was because I wanted to break up the square-ness of the whole thing.
- Option #2 is fine. The journaling fades completely into the layout. You don't even notice it. Definitely an option.
- Option #3 weights the layout to the right, which I like. Asymmetry is always more interesting than symmetry. But on the other hand, it's kind of creating symmetry with the flower and I don't like that.
- Option #4 just feels weird. I don't like those two extra journaling strips in the third row.
- Option #5 is still weird. But I think it's weird good. I like the tension between the decorative block and the strips. Asymmetry is there which rocks! But is it too weird? I don't know. Definitely an option.
- Option #6 is lovely and classic. I like the organic nature of using the stem as a grounding element for the strips. It does sort of square up the layout, but it maintains some asymmetry with the jagged edge and by extending farther left than the circles. Definitely an option.
So now I have three possible options. How do I choose?
I like to take risks and try uncomfortable things. Options #2 and #6 are too easy. So, I'm going to go with option #5 and embrace the weird. Here's the final layout:
What do you think? Did I make the right choice?
I obviously like “easy” as you call it best – no. 6 is my favourite.
I obviously like “easy” as you call it best – no. 6 is my favourite.
I obviously like “easy” as you call it best – no. 6 is my favourite.
I obviously like “easy” as you call it best – no. 6 is my favourite.
The “right” choice is what YOU like and what appeals to you. I’m such a linear person that I like option 6 the best, but that’s just me!
The “right” choice is what YOU like and what appeals to you. I’m such a linear person that I like option 6 the best, but that’s just me!
The “right” choice is what YOU like and what appeals to you. I’m such a linear person that I like option 6 the best, but that’s just me!
The “right” choice is what YOU like and what appeals to you. I’m such a linear person that I like option 6 the best, but that’s just me!
I like 5 and 6 and once you put the white paint sprays on I love 6! But as a serious fan I must say that I love them all. I enjoy seeing the process that you went through to make this LO.
I like 5 and 6 and once you put the white paint sprays on I love 6! But as a serious fan I must say that I love them all. I enjoy seeing the process that you went through to make this LO.
I like 5 and 6 and once you put the white paint sprays on I love 6! But as a serious fan I must say that I love them all. I enjoy seeing the process that you went through to make this LO.
I like 5 and 6 and once you put the white paint sprays on I love 6! But as a serious fan I must say that I love them all. I enjoy seeing the process that you went through to make this LO.
I am so glad you show the process of figuring a layout out … I am a 2 or 6 girl … but I so want to be a 5! Maybe one day … lol
I am so glad you show the process of figuring a layout out … I am a 2 or 6 girl … but I so want to be a 5! Maybe one day … lol
I am so glad you show the process of figuring a layout out … I am a 2 or 6 girl … but I so want to be a 5! Maybe one day … lol
I am so glad you show the process of figuring a layout out … I am a 2 or 6 girl … but I so want to be a 5! Maybe one day … lol
I love how it turned out…and I’m all about embracing the “weird” so that works for me:)
I love how it turned out…and I’m all about embracing the “weird” so that works for me:)
I love how it turned out…and I’m all about embracing the “weird” so that works for me:)
I love how it turned out…and I’m all about embracing the “weird” so that works for me:)
Difficult choices! LOL I liked the last one and the one you choes 🙂 X
Difficult choices! LOL I liked the last one and the one you choes 🙂 X
Difficult choices! LOL I liked the last one and the one you choes 🙂 X
Difficult choices! LOL I liked the last one and the one you choes 🙂 X
Cool page! My favorite was option #2…didn’t distract from you AWESOME circle design! 🙂
Cool page! My favorite was option #2…didn’t distract from you AWESOME circle design! 🙂
Cool page! My favorite was option #2…didn’t distract from you AWESOME circle design! 🙂
Cool page! My favorite was option #2…didn’t distract from you AWESOME circle design! 🙂
what a cool peek into your process! i love how it turned out, especially with the mist and paint. i also really like #6 – the journaling and the “she” gives a strong base.
i’m working on a blog post about journaling too.
what a cool peek into your process! i love how it turned out, especially with the mist and paint. i also really like #6 – the journaling and the “she” gives a strong base.
i’m working on a blog post about journaling too.
what a cool peek into your process! i love how it turned out, especially with the mist and paint. i also really like #6 – the journaling and the “she” gives a strong base.
i’m working on a blog post about journaling too.
what a cool peek into your process! i love how it turned out, especially with the mist and paint. i also really like #6 – the journaling and the “she” gives a strong base.
i’m working on a blog post about journaling too.
Love this layout!!! 🙂
Love this layout!!! 🙂
Love this layout!!! 🙂
Love this layout!!! 🙂
I like #s 1 & 6. They are both easy on the eye. But none of the options are bad.
I like #s 1 & 6. They are both easy on the eye. But none of the options are bad.
I like #s 1 & 6. They are both easy on the eye. But none of the options are bad.
I like #s 1 & 6. They are both easy on the eye. But none of the options are bad.
In first looking at all the options I was drawn to #6. In reading your analysis I’m realizing how helpful it is to put more thought into layouts I make 🙂 Generally, if it is pleasing to my eye, I do it. But then I guess that’s why I turn to you for inspiration… I rely on others to show me what’s possible. My brain is not quite to the point of see what’s not obvious…yet :o) But I’ll get there… I just need to let go…to be more free!
In first looking at all the options I was drawn to #6. In reading your analysis I’m realizing how helpful it is to put more thought into layouts I make 🙂 Generally, if it is pleasing to my eye, I do it. But then I guess that’s why I turn to you for inspiration… I rely on others to show me what’s possible. My brain is not quite to the point of see what’s not obvious…yet :o) But I’ll get there… I just need to let go…to be more free!
In first looking at all the options I was drawn to #6. In reading your analysis I’m realizing how helpful it is to put more thought into layouts I make 🙂 Generally, if it is pleasing to my eye, I do it. But then I guess that’s why I turn to you for inspiration… I rely on others to show me what’s possible. My brain is not quite to the point of see what’s not obvious…yet :o) But I’ll get there… I just need to let go…to be more free!
In first looking at all the options I was drawn to #6. In reading your analysis I’m realizing how helpful it is to put more thought into layouts I make 🙂 Generally, if it is pleasing to my eye, I do it. But then I guess that’s why I turn to you for inspiration… I rely on others to show me what’s possible. My brain is not quite to the point of see what’s not obvious…yet :o) But I’ll get there… I just need to let go…to be more free!
Number 6 was my choice too but I like the way you did it too. I think the splattered paint made all the difference with making #5 work. Beautiful work.
Number 6 was my choice too but I like the way you did it too. I think the splattered paint made all the difference with making #5 work. Beautiful work.
Number 6 was my choice too but I like the way you did it too. I think the splattered paint made all the difference with making #5 work. Beautiful work.
Number 6 was my choice too but I like the way you did it too. I think the splattered paint made all the difference with making #5 work. Beautiful work.
This is why you are so fabulous! I would have went with #2 but I see your end result and it is so awesome!!!
This is why you are so fabulous! I would have went with #2 but I see your end result and it is so awesome!!!
This is why you are so fabulous! I would have went with #2 but I see your end result and it is so awesome!!!
This is why you are so fabulous! I would have went with #2 but I see your end result and it is so awesome!!!
i must be too classic, 6 is what spoke best to me 🙂 i do like what you ended up with tho 🙂 more ballsy 🙂
i must be too classic, 6 is what spoke best to me 🙂 i do like what you ended up with tho 🙂 more ballsy 🙂
i must be too classic, 6 is what spoke best to me 🙂 i do like what you ended up with tho 🙂 more ballsy 🙂
i must be too classic, 6 is what spoke best to me 🙂 i do like what you ended up with tho 🙂 more ballsy 🙂
I just love that you shared this little mini-problem solving tutorial for us. I’m pretty classic so 2 and 6 were definitely my top picks but you gave us some great ways to think outside the jounaling box. Thanks, Julie.
I just love that you shared this little mini-problem solving tutorial for us. I’m pretty classic so 2 and 6 were definitely my top picks but you gave us some great ways to think outside the jounaling box. Thanks, Julie.
I just love that you shared this little mini-problem solving tutorial for us. I’m pretty classic so 2 and 6 were definitely my top picks but you gave us some great ways to think outside the jounaling box. Thanks, Julie.
I just love that you shared this little mini-problem solving tutorial for us. I’m pretty classic so 2 and 6 were definitely my top picks but you gave us some great ways to think outside the jounaling box. Thanks, Julie.
I liked options 2 and 3, but it’s YOUR layout, YOUR creation, so the choice YOU made is the right one!
I liked options 2 and 3, but it’s YOUR layout, YOUR creation, so the choice YOU made is the right one!
I liked options 2 and 3, but it’s YOUR layout, YOUR creation, so the choice YOU made is the right one!
I liked options 2 and 3, but it’s YOUR layout, YOUR creation, so the choice YOU made is the right one!
very cool.. number 3 was my fave, but i love how the paint splatters pull the journaling and the rest of the design together – it totally works in the end!
very cool.. number 3 was my fave, but i love how the paint splatters pull the journaling and the rest of the design together – it totally works in the end!
very cool.. number 3 was my fave, but i love how the paint splatters pull the journaling and the rest of the design together – it totally works in the end!
very cool.. number 3 was my fave, but i love how the paint splatters pull the journaling and the rest of the design together – it totally works in the end!
I like it where you put it! 🙂 And I always do the same thing…lol. Finish a page and then – oh yeah! – journalling! 🙂 ha ha.
I like it where you put it! 🙂 And I always do the same thing…lol. Finish a page and then – oh yeah! – journalling! 🙂 ha ha.
I like it where you put it! 🙂 And I always do the same thing…lol. Finish a page and then – oh yeah! – journalling! 🙂 ha ha.
I like it where you put it! 🙂 And I always do the same thing…lol. Finish a page and then – oh yeah! – journalling! 🙂 ha ha.
love your post and appreciate you sharing your creative process. I use to really struggle with where to put my journaling and even write less so that it would fit “aesthetically” on my page. Lately, I am really into hidden journaling because I don’t have to figure out where to put it and can just have fun with the page design. I like your final page and think I too would have gone with weird.
love your post and appreciate you sharing your creative process. I use to really struggle with where to put my journaling and even write less so that it would fit “aesthetically” on my page. Lately, I am really into hidden journaling because I don’t have to figure out where to put it and can just have fun with the page design. I like your final page and think I too would have gone with weird.
love your post and appreciate you sharing your creative process. I use to really struggle with where to put my journaling and even write less so that it would fit “aesthetically” on my page. Lately, I am really into hidden journaling because I don’t have to figure out where to put it and can just have fun with the page design. I like your final page and think I too would have gone with weird.
love your post and appreciate you sharing your creative process. I use to really struggle with where to put my journaling and even write less so that it would fit “aesthetically” on my page. Lately, I am really into hidden journaling because I don’t have to figure out where to put it and can just have fun with the page design. I like your final page and think I too would have gone with weird.
Cool layout! I love it! Did you use watercolors over your journaling strips?
Cool layout! I love it! Did you use watercolors over your journaling strips?
Cool layout! I love it! Did you use watercolors over your journaling strips?
Cool layout! I love it! Did you use watercolors over your journaling strips?
I think if you like it,that is what matters…I love the circles!
I think if you like it,that is what matters…I love the circles!
I think if you like it,that is what matters…I love the circles!
I think if you like it,that is what matters…I love the circles!
WOW! Loved it!!! I love journaling so, that was a great solution!!! Love your pages!
WOW! Loved it!!! I love journaling so, that was a great solution!!! Love your pages!
WOW! Loved it!!! I love journaling so, that was a great solution!!! Love your pages!
WOW! Loved it!!! I love journaling so, that was a great solution!!! Love your pages!
I think you do “weird” in a good way! Keep it up!
Deb♥
I think you do “weird” in a good way! Keep it up!
Deb♥
I think you do “weird” in a good way! Keep it up!
Deb♥
I think you do “weird” in a good way! Keep it up!
Deb♥