New Scrapbook Trends — 10 Styles to Watch

You’re so beautiful we want to clone you. Have your friends doing double takes by repeating photos that are the same or oh-so-slightly different for emphasis. Repetition on a scrapbook layout is simple and artistic and is also an option for subjects that may be lacking photo coverage. Layer the photos and use borders or illustrations for framing to make for a show-stopping look best used opposite busier layouts.

Difficulty Level: Easy 

Floral designs add an earthy element to scrapbook layouts. Add them as a single embellishment, or cover your scrapbook paper (and skin) for a delicate floral pattern that is feminine and artsy. 

Running out of storage space? Instead of the traditional yet bulky rubber stamp, buy and print illustrations online. Illustrations add a handmade feel to scrapbook layouts, and for the size, printables cost less than a large rubber stamp. This style works best in contrast to handmade layouts.

Lady Gaga’s wardrobe doesn’t have anything on your scrapbook designs. Step up the production value with these machine-crafted geometric embellishments. When working with clear acrylic remember to use clear drying liquid adhesive like Glossy Accents. Use this style for edgy layouts. 

Showing off your family doesn’t have to be stressful. Instead of pouring over a hundred options for a decent family photo, start a collection of amazing individual photos. With a quilt-style scrapbook layout you can still show your family familiarity without actually scheduling everybody to be in the same place at once. Pick the best shots of the year from each family member, crop them into squares, and print as black and white photos for a fun layout. 

Whimsical and uber-trendy, paper flag banners are hip in interior design and scrapbooking. It’s like a party for your pages! 

Difficulty Level: Easy 

Revamp your concept of lace doilies. Yes, theoretically, doilies are to be starched, placed on the coffee table and left alone for fifty years. However, times do change and your scrapbook craves a style upgrade. But before you go running off to hatchet your hope chest, make paper alternatives for scrapbooks, totally flat and acid free! This style is versatile and can be added to any layout. 

Allow yourself the creative freedom to change theme, size and binding with every project. Mini scrapbooks are trendy and versatile, make great gifts and are easy to tote around to share. Think outside the 12”x12” box and challenge yourself to make a different style mini scrapbook every month!

Difficulty Level: Easy 

The next time someone compliments your pattern, you can tell them it’s handmade ... by you! Whether traditional black and white or vibrant multi-color, make your own ink blots on your favorite solid color scrapbook paper. Research inks before you use them to make sure they are acid free and once you find the ink you like, brush, drip and leak to your heart’s content! You can make a big batch of ink blot scrapbook paper or make them individually to suit your current needs. This style is artsy and traditional; use for serious layouts. 

Skip the finger-numbing, ransom-note method of cutting out your own letters and check out these visually-rich alphabet stickers. Although chic, vintage paper can be too brittle or photo-unsafe to use for your scrapbook, but these trendy stickers give the same antique feeling without all the work. This scrapbook style works with any multi-layered layout.