How to Photograph Flowers and Outdoor Scenes: Tips for Scrapbookers

Scrapbooking is all about capturing memories—and nothing brings a page to life quite like beautiful photos of flowers and outdoor scenes. Whether you’re documenting a garden stroll, a day at the park, or simply the beauty blooming in your backyard, learning a few photography tricks can help you create photos that truly shine in your layouts.

Here are our favourite tips and hints to make your flower and outdoor photography pop:

Scrapbooking Tip: When printing flower photos for your layouts, consider printing some in smaller sizes or even black and white. Mixing photo styles creates layers of interest on your pages.

So next time you’re outdoors, take a few extra minutes to capture the beauty around you. With a little practice and these tips in mind, you’ll be adding stunning nature photos to your scrapbook pages in no time. We hope this little guide will help fill your scrapbooking and mixed media pages with some fabulous new photos.

Best Watercolours for Spring-Themed Scrapbooking: A Comparison

Best Watercolours for Spring-Themed Scrapbooking: A Comparison

 Spring is the perfect season to infuse your scrapbook pages with vibrant colours and delicate details. Whether you're capturing blooming flowers, sunny skies, or fresh greenery, choosing the right watercolour palette can make all the difference. In this guide, we'll compare the best watercolours for spring themes and highlight products available at ScrappingClearly.com.au, so you can find the perfect fit for your creative projects.

Top Watercolour Colours for Spring Themes

Blending these colours creates soft gradients and delicate washes, characteristic of springtime scenes.

Watercolour Products Available at ScrappingClearly.com

ScrappingClearly offers a wide variety of watercolour products suitable for spring-themed scrapbooking:

Koi Watercolour Sets

• Overview: Portable sets with vibrant, blendable colours.

• Spring Suitability: Includes pastels and bright florals, perfect for capturing spring blooms.

• Ideal For: Beginners to advanced artists seeking versatility.

Loew Cornell Watercolour Cakes

• Overview: Affordable, high-quality watercolour cakes.

• Spring Suitability: Soft spring-inspired palettes suitable for blending.

• Ideal For: Budget-conscious artists without compromising quality.

13 Arts Watercolour Products

• Overview: Traditional pans and metallic powders for creative versatility.

• Spring Suitability: Metallic powders add shimmer to florals and nature-inspired designs.

• Ideal For: Artists looking to add metallic accents and depth.

Prima Watercolour Confections

• Overview: Artist-grade, highly pigmented watercolor pans.

• Spring Suitability: Soft washes and detailed designs perfect for delicate spring hues.

• Ideal For: Artists seeking portability and high-quality finish.

Jasart Byron Watercolour Sets

• Overview: Affordable sets with good quality and variety.

• Spring Suitability: Earthy tones, serene blues, and soft pastels ideal for spring themes.

• Ideal For: Artists seeking a variety of colors on a budget.

Micador Watercolour Palette with Brush (12 Colors)

• Overview: Beginner-friendly set with vibrant, easy-to-apply colors.

• Spring Suitability: Pinks, yellows, and greens for quick spring projects.

• Ideal For: Beginners or on-the-go crafting

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Set – 36 Colors

• Overview: Rich, opaque colors with smooth application.

• Spring Suitability: Bold spring designs with a traditional Japanese watercolour feel.

• Ideal For: Artists seeking vibrant, full-coverage colors.

Art Philosophy Watercolour Confetti Set

• Overview: Pre-mixed watercolour dots that activate with water for easy use.

• Spring Suitability: Vibrant and spontaneous, perfect for quick spring-themed projects.

• Ideal For: Artists looking for fun, creative, and time-saving options.

Tips for Using Watercolours in Spring Scrapbooking

• Layering: Build colors gradually for depth and dimension.

• Wet-on-Wet Technique: Apply water before paint for soft, blended effects.

• Masking: Preserve white areas with masking fluid, ideal for highlights.

• Textures: Add salt, plastic wrap, or other textures for interesting background effects.

Selecting the right watercolour palette is key to capturing the beauty of spring in your scrapbook pages, and ScrappingClearly has you covered with a diverse range of products—from soft pastels and earthy tones to shimmering metallics and playful confetti sets. 

Visit ScrappingClearly to explore these watercolour products and more, and discover the perfect tools to bring your spring-themed projects to life, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist we are sure to have something in store for you .

Apiology Field Note Journal

 

September Challenges are here…….

 

Head over to the Share and inspire Facebook group to load your entries for a chance to win a golden bag of goodies.

Exciting news for Mixed Media Lovers! - Aida is coming in October………..

🌟 Exciting News for Mixed Media Lovers! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that the incredible Aida Domisiewicz from 13@rts Poland will be teaching an exclusive Altered Art Mixed Media Classes with Scrapping Clearly!

There are 4 classes on offer you can purchase over on www.scrappingclearly.com.au

Buy here

Here is an example of one of the classes

🎨 Project: Paint Your Days – A stunning brush holder full of texture, layers, and artistic flair.

📦 Format: KIT ONLY – all materials supplied, ready to create.

💲 Price: $120 AUD

📧 Registrations: info@scrappingclearly.com.au

These classes are available face to face and for kit purchase to be sent out via Pearce with full access to instructions.

✨ Spots are limited – bookings are essential! Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from one of the world’s leading mixed media artists

 

SEPTEMBER challenges

Welcome to our SEPTEMBER 2025 Challenges!

More new challenges and new inspiration each month.

Remember, one lucky monthly winner will receive an exclusive Scrapping Clearly Prize Box, that will be filled with premium crafting supplies that will fuel their creative journey.

SEPTEMBER CHALLENGES

1. Our SEPTEMBER Moodboard:

This visual mood board  - be inspired by these colours, textures and themes.

For SEPTEMBER, think: enchanting, mystical, magical, purples, crystals, misty, greys

2. SEPTEMBER Sketch:

A Sketch - please use the Sketch as your base design, but interpret it freely into your projects - any paper craft project can apply!

3. Weekly ATC Prompts

Every Monday at 9am, we will release a unique ATC prompt. This is a NO-SWAP ATC project. This allows you to create your own mini artworks to keep as your own project. By the end of 2025, you will have your own collection of 52 ATCs that incorporated the weekly theme or technique.

Check out this BLOG, to see the current list of  weekly ATC prompts.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Participants must upload their completed projects into the September Prize Draw Album  in the Scrapping Clearly Share and Inspire Facebook Group.

Please load your entries to this album by the end of the month to be in the running for the Prize box. Please note: Please edit your photo caption in Facebook to give us information about your project and inspiration.

At the end of each month, one overall winner will be chosen across all three challenges, based on creativity, adherence to the challenge brief and effort and originality.

We cannot wait to inspire and create with you this year!

And for all your Mixed Media and Paper Craft needs, make sure you head to our website at: https://scrappingclearly.com.au/

Thank you,

Amanda

On behalf of the Scrapping Clearly team

Kimba by Tracey B

 Good morning everyone

Another month and another delicious moodboard to inspire you.

Here's my take

products I've used include

Homemade cloud stencil

Distress ink (Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire, Unchartered mariner, Black Soot, Pumice Stone)

Distress Crayon (Hocus Pocus)

49 & Market filmstrip (Eggplant)

Colour Blast paste (Royalty)

Color Burst  Powder (Indigo, Orchid, Merlot)

Lucky Findings Foundation Packs (Butterfly Effect )

beads and gel medium

TFL

cheers

Trace