How to Create a Hybrid Scrapbook Page

First there was paper scrapbooking, followed by digital. The combination of the two had produced hybrid scrapbooking. A Scrapper can search the Internet for embellishments and papers to download and use in numerous paper and digital layouts. Hybrid combines paper and digital techniques to create fun scrapbook layouts.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Digital scrapbook supplies
• Paper scrapbook supplies
• Photos
• Photo editing software
• Archival quality adhesive

1. Begin by selecting photos and other elements to use on a page. Select coordinating colors in both digital and paper elements. However, digital elements, including photos, can be enhanced or altered to match desired papers.

2. Customize photos or paper on the computer. Computer brushes or stamps are techniques that customize and are a part of most photo editing programs. Digital overlays are another option.

3. Print digital elements and photos to use on the layout. Available digital elements include tags, quotes, frames, ribbons, stamps and alphabets. Many can be downloaded for free or for a fee on any digital scrapbook website such as Digitalscrapbookpages.

4. Mat digital elements with coordinating traditional paper and adhere to the chosen page to create a hybrid scrapbook layout masterpiece.

Tips & Warnings

• Become familiar with and practice several digital techniques before printing to add to a layout.

Resources

• Download supplies from Digitalscrapbookpages.
• Browse example layouts at Madcropper.