Sepia photos are beautiful to behold but they can be a little tricky to match well with good colours for scrapbooking. This article provides some basic suggestions to help you make your choices.
Step 1
Rely on neutral tones. Good tones that match sepia well include whites and creams. Try to get scrapbook backing paper in these tones as they will set off the photos well.
Step 2
Brighten with appropriate colour choices for small borders or minor flourishes. Sepia colour splashes that work well include maroon, forest green and deep blues. It is important, however, to choose one or two alternative colours at the most, to avoid over-colouring and removing the suggestion of antique elegance.
Step 3
Let sepia photos do most of the work. When laying out your photos in the scrapbook, avoid overwhelming the pages of the scrapbook with differing colours; rather, keep it simple and elegant by sticking with one colour theme and even then, only use it moderately.
Step 4
Add modest decorative elements. If you are trying to capture the old world elegance, Victoriana floral emblems and similar designs are likely to be ideal additions, provided that they are not over-coloured. Small ribbons can also work well, giving an authentic old time touch.
Step 5
Keep the design theme running through without chopping and changing too much. Once you have chosen a pattern for paper or decorative additions, stick with it for the entire scrapbook; in doing so, you will create the simple elegance of an antique-style scrapbook.
Tips
- If the photos are from a wedding, it is a great idea to match the colour theme used for the groom and bridesmaids and keep it at that colour throughout.
Things You'll Need
- Sepia photos
- Scrapbook with cream, beige or white pages
- Simple colour theme motifs and decorations
- Simple yet elegant decorative elements, such as satin ribbon or pressed flowers
