Clunky Hybrid "Ink Slinger"

Round Four Layout & Article

"Ten years from now, when my extended family opens up my old scrapbooks and takes a look at my past work, what will they take from it? Will they look at my work and wonder WHY I would create a layout on this subject, or will they be sincerely thankful that I took the time to scrapbook such a moment or event? These questions are what drives my scrapbooking and inspire my style. They mold my layouts and push me to create works of art that my family will treasure forever.


I would clearly define my scrapbook “style”, and myself as a “Clunky (Clean, yet funky) Hybrid Ink Slinger”. Now that I have your complete attention and your laughter, let me explain what I mean. Clean lines & white space draw my reader’s attention to the subject of my layout. I love paper and embellishments as much as anyone else, but I really try to keep the amount I use to a good balance with my topic and contents of my layout. Combining both the clean lines and right amount of embellishments, I can leave my reader with a lasting impression of the subject and design, as opposed to the overwhelming hunch that I have WAY too many scrapbook supplies (which I do, but that is beside the point).


My journaling takes my reader to a place in my heart where I keep these loving memories under lock and key. I let them see into my life and really get to know how special my family is to me and how valuable each breath-taking moment truly is to my life. I find that by using hybrid techniques for my journaling and page design, it gives my reader a clear, unobstructed view into these memories by flowing with the clean lines and not veering from the page’s substance. Each page I create is a souvenir of the moments I am genuinely blessed to experience. I create to give my future generations a glimpse into how truly special life is."

These are my Round Four entries at ScrapStreet.com. I have really enjoyed the challenges they keep coming up with and I am SO blessed to have had this experience. It has made me look into myself and really pull this art out of my soul. Thank you ladies, you rock!

Other Notes of interest:


I have added a few galleries on the side. One contains pictures of another passion of mine, cakes.

Will add more later. Off to pick up my little man!


-Brianne