When emphasis on your subject matter is important, the use of different fonts will add an edge to your layout that may not have been achieved otherwise. Peggy’s layout about her son playing football combines the strength of the quote by Theodore Roosevelt with the masculinity of her subject. The power of the quote is fully able to take form by the use of the different sizes and fonts. I used different fonts on my layout about my husband to emphasize words from the lyrics of a song. My husband is forever telling me that he is nothing special but to me, he is everything. Megan’s use of the alphabet for part of the background of her page and the photo of her with a friend, immediately reminded me of all of the friends I have had since grade school. The use of different fonts here has a beautiful effect of conveying the emotion of her relationship with a friend and friendship in general; every single one is different.

Hit the Line Hard by Peggy Nardini

Supplies: Papers: Scrappin’ Sports and More, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Journaling Tag: My Little Yellow Bicycle, Rub-Ons: Creative Imaginations, Die-Cut Lettering: Sizzix, Chipboard: American Crafts, Pen: Zig, Other: ribbon.

Design Notes: When I read this quote from Teddy Roosevelt, I knew I wanted to use it on a football layout of my son. I knew I wanted the key words (Flinch, Fail and Hard) to really stand out and the AC Thickers in black were the right choice, the right size and the right color. The die cut lettering needed to be a wee bit smaller, but still stand out and the journaling, while an important part of the layout, needed to surround the title lettering. The main photo, showing his facial expression had to stand out in the lay out too and the smaller photos showing his play on the line helps set the tone of the title. The background papers had to stay simple to ensure the title stand out, thus the kraft colored cardstock and the thicker border of patterned paper. I think it was also important to keep the pictures black and white to maintain that feel of toughness. The black of the lettering, journaling tag words/numbers and the rub on play really stand out against the white of the photo mats and other accents.

Journaling: Dad once asked if you were scared to play at the college level. You said, "You can't play football scared." I love your confidence.

Everything by Brianne Nevill

Supplies: Papers, Stickers: BasicGrey, Fonts: CK Ali’s writing (Scrapnfonts), Rockwell (dafont).

Design Notes: Michael Bubble’s song “Everything” struck me when I read the lyrics. They were exactly how I felt about my husband. So I created a layout using the lyrics but I change a few keys words for emphasis.

Journaling:You’re a falling star, you’re the get-a-way car, you’re the line in the sand when I go too far. It’s you, you make me smile, you’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything.

Me & Michaela by Megan Klauer

Supplies: Papers: Scenic Route, Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon, Stickers: Jenni Bowlin Studio, Sassafrass Lass, Rub-Ons: Chatterbox, Mask: Tim Holtz, Pen: Sharpie, Adhesive: Xyron.

Design Notes: I used the backing from the packing of a used up Chatterbox product and based my layout upon a sketch by pinksketches.

Journaling: Me & Michaela...so glad we did this together...s. park mall...June 25, 2009