Scrapbooking Layout Ideas - Old Style Page With Keepsakes

This scrapbooking page is probably better suited to the older generation or for those that are trying to create scrapbooking layout ideas to use for a family tree.

The reason for this is because a black and white old style photo has been used. When creating older style or vintage scrapbooking layout ideas I would recommend using rustic and old looking colors such as burnt orange, ranges of red and of course browns to give your page a weathered, aged look.

It is a good time to rummage through your scrapbooking supplies and dig out all those old style papers and ink pads such as distress ink. Distress inks are great for giving paper an aged look which works perfectly with these types of scrapbooking pages.

It is always nice to add some sort of memorabilia to your scrapbook page layouts to help you remember the occasion or simply to add personality to your pages.

In this example the card that was sent to the people in the picture has been added to the page. Because it is old and may need to be removed at some point the card has not been glued. It has been tucked into a folded piece of paper before placing it onto the scrapbooking page. This method allows the viewer to take the card out and view the message contained in it.

The key on this scrapbook page is made from grunge board. Distress inks have been used to make the key look darker in color and to make it look aged. The ribbon has also been colored with the same ink to make it look like leather. Sticky dots have been used to affix the key to the paper.

Placing the red mesh under the key really draws your eye to the key, and also gives this scrapbook page some texture.

The word ‘family’ is a metal embellishment. If you do not have these in your scrapbooking supplies you could either add the wording freehand or use some scrapbook stickers.

The photo itself has been mounted onto old style paper with photo corner placed in each corner. Photo corners can be purchased form your local craft store or you could utilize some of your scraps and make your own.

The journaling here has been written freehand. Remember to write down as much information as you can. If you do not have any knowledge about the photo, try to find out from relatives who the photo is of, where it was taken, and what the event was. If you have no idea regarding the photo’s origins or have no way to find out information about it, you can always add general scrapbook quotes to set the scene.
 
Try to focus on how the people in the photo would have been feeling so that you can set the mood with your words.