Two-Page Scrapbooking Ideas

An ideal way to feature several pictures from one event is to create a two-page scrapbook layout. This two-page layout allows you ample space to showcase your pictures, text and concentrate both pages on the same theme. If you incorporate extra elements such as the use of corresponding accents, titles, borders and decorative items, providing a focal point and arranging your pictures in a symmetrical fashion, you are sure to complete a cohesive two-page scrapbook layout.

Theme Design

Tie your two-page layout together by featuring the same event on both pages. Themes that incorporate a lot of difference size of pictures work well on two-page spreads layout, such as birthdays, weddings, vacations, family reunions and children's milestone events.

Type of Paper

Use the same patterned or solid paper on both pages. Another option is to use paper that coordinates from the same package of paper, such as using a patterned paper on one side and a solid paper on the other side that are in the same color family.

Pictures

You have several options for displaying pictures on your two-page layout. One option is to include a larger picture, such as an 8-by-10 on one page and a series of smaller pictures on the corresponding page. Another option is to include journaling about the pictures on one page while displaying the pictures on the other. You can also place pictures in the same location on the two pages to make it look like one large page. Placing a picture on the edge of one page, trimming it down the middle and gluing the other side of the picture also helps to create a cohesive design, an alternative method is to create a collage of pictures that spans both pages with tiny decorative items.

Page Titles and Borders

Make a title for your two-page layout that is split between the two pages. For example, you can have the phrase "Our Family" on one page and "Vacation" on the other page to finish the title. Use the same type of letters and font for the title portion on each page to unify the design. Similarly, add a border from the beginning of the left page and have it wrap around to the edge of the right page to have nice look and feel. A corresponding title and border will help your pages look like one large layout.

Accents

Mirror the accents from one page to the other to achieve symmetry. Repeat the same shapes from punches, texture with paint or embossing, stickers, adhesive accents and themes of quotes. Both pages should look like they belong together and are part of one overall design. If you use a picture frame or corners on one page, repeat the look on the corresponding page. If you place journaling tags inside small pockets, add coordinating pockets on the other page.

Focal Point

Create a focal point between the two pages. Arrange pictures and embellishments in a triangle shape to make the pages more fluid as you direct the eye from one direction to another across both pages.