You Inspire Me by Joannie McBride. Supplies: Patterned paper: Memory Works, October Afternoon, and Stampin' Up!; Journaling spots and die cuts: Memory Works; Stickers: American Crafts, Memory Works, and October Afternoon; Punches: Fiskars Americas; Buttons: Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker; Pen: American Crafts; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Therm O Web.

Scrapbooking Cheat Sheet

Page Type: Everyday

School Supply: Text-printed paper

Cool Use: Create a versatile background

No matter the theme of the paper or your layout, text-patterned paper can be a lively background for any scrapbook page. For maximum versatility, follow Joannie McBride's example and look for warm, neutral colors and text printed at a small enough size that it won't overwhelm your design.

Check out more cool school products for your layouts in the September 2011 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine.

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September 2011