Blueprint Scrapbook Paper

Scrapbook with Ease

Have you ever had one of those moments when you simply couldn't decide the best way to lay out the design for your latest memory page? Even the most experienced croppers get scrapper's block from time to time. When it happens, a little extra help may be all you need to get the ideas flowing again.

Blueprint scrapbook paper can help you organize your layouts quickly and easily, getting back on track in no time. A typical blueprint is made from an archive quality cardstock mat. Each mat features a variety of cut out frames to fill with the individual elements of your design, such as photos, journals, page titles and more.

Most scrapbook blueprints come in solid colors, but you can easily customize them by layering your own printed scrapbook paper beneath the mat.

Blueprint Scrapbook Paper Selections

You might be pleasantly surprised by the variety of scrapbook blueprints you can find online and at your local scrapbook store.

For example, Scrapbook Architect has a large selection of blueprints in designs from basic to advanced.

• The Basic Blueprints ™ set is available in shades from pastels to jewel tones. The collection includes five unique 12x12 inch mats. Since you can choose the way you want to orient each mat, you can literally build an entire scrapbook with one or two sets.
• The 16 Square Blueprint ™ provides more experienced croppers with a number of page options. Simply cut away lines from the grids to open up larger frames to suit your needs. Even croppers with unlimited time to spend on their pages will enjoy working with these mats.
• Designer Blueprints ™ offer the ultimate in scrapbooking convenience. Each page is a complete pre-designed layout just waiting for you to add your own photos. Choices include:
  • Easter
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Happy Birthday
  • Cute As a Bug
  • Love
  • Beach
  • Great Outdoors

Resource: Layout Blueprints

Layout Blueprints, available from Blue Media Publishers, is an instruction manual filled with over 55 ideas to inspire your page layouts. The book is spiral bound to lay flat on a copier. Designs are organized into chapters according to the number of photos you want to include on a page.

Each design mat is set up for two-page layouts, but you can cut designs in half to make a single page. The book is filled with full color examples of how croppers have customized the layouts for their own scrapbook pages. This book is a great resource for amateur as well as advanced scrapbook enthusiasts.

Ideas for Using Blueprints

Blueprints can be applied to any theme you choose. For example:

• Home Renovations: Track your own Surprise by Design moments when you use a blueprint map to lay out your home improvement memories. Be sure to include before and after photos, as well as candid shots of the work in progress.
• Vacations: A 16 square blueprint mat gives you a way to display many of your camera shots on a single page. Use a two-page layout design to set up your theme on one side with title and journaling, then use the other half to display your roll of photos. No more picking and choosing just a few of your best shots with this design. Splurge and include them all.
• Family Trees: Using a two page layout, include your family tree on one side, and use a multi-squared blueprint mat to hold individual photos to match the names on your tree.