How to Create a Diagonal Scrapbook Layout
A diagonal layout adds movement and energy to your scrapbook pages by angling papers, photos, and embellishments across the page instead of keeping everything straight. This design technique draws the eye naturally from one corner to the other, creating a dynamic flow that makes your layout feel more interesting. A diagonal layout works with any theme or style and is a great way to break out of a creative rut when you want something different from a standard grid.
Hi friends! Erica here with you today sharing a 12×12 scrapbook layout using a diagonal design! I am having so much fun with the January 2020 kits and I wanted to showcase the beautiful papers in this kit!
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I started by trimming off strips of pattern paper from the kit. Once I had a nice stack cut I ran each one through my sewing machine to add some texture to my layout. I added even more texture by distressing the edges of the strips with my scissors. I added adhesive to the back of the strips and adhered them down to a piece of white cardstock at a diagonal
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Once all my pieces were adhered down I added my photo to the layout. I tucked it in behind one of the strips. I began to embellish around the layout with pieces from the January Main Kit and pulled a couple pieces from the January 2020 Embellishment Kit like the fabric bows! This is the first time using them on a layout and I think they are the cutest! This diagonal design was so easy to create and I love how all the papers look together on the page.
I created a few different embellishment clusters around the page to help balance it out. For my journaling I used my WRMK typewriter and cut it out into small strips and placed under my photo. Here is a look at my completed layout!
I hope you enjoyed my layout today and it gives you inspiration! I would love to see you create a layout using a diagonal design! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram! Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Tips for Diagonal Layout Designs
- Start by placing your paper strips or photo mat at a consistent angle across the page – somewhere between 30 and 45 degrees works best for a diagonal layout.
- Arrange your photos along the same diagonal line so they flow together and create a clear visual path across the page.
- Use patterned paper strips cut at matching angles to build layers and depth along your diagonal design.
- Place your title and journaling along the diagonal line to reinforce the angled theme and keep the layout cohesive.
- Add embellishments like enamel dots or sequins along the diagonal path to guide the eye and fill empty corners.
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