Behind the Page: Big, but not Heavy

I am always drawn to scrapbook pages that have that little something different.  Those pages with a bold design element or clever use of a product really stand out to me. I totally adore pages with long, different sized titles...but sometimes I struggle with replicating.  I worry when is big too big and when is heavy too heavy?

I might have found a way to address that concern on a recent Webster's Pages layout.  I like the design of this one.  I tried to use perpendicular and parallel lines to mimic the streets of a map, since the topic has to do with cars.  That element came easily.  The banner was a way to add a curve to all the straight lines.  Easy again since I just hand cut it from a sheet of one of the Game On papers. 

Then what?  How do I make this stand out more?  I thought I wanted my journaling in the space between the crossing lines and those word tickets.  Then I thought of the title...a count down of sorts.

3, 2, 1...go.  I tried out some smaller numerals, but they didn't feel right.  At the same time, the large chipboard ones were too heavy.  So I traced...used a large 3 and 1, and a smaller 2.  Here is the layout:

I love how the traced numerals take up that space, make that impact, but don't overwhelm.  I was able to add a colorful title to balance out all green.  The journaling is meant to connect everything and help the eye move.

I used the Game On collection from Webster's Pages.  There is trim and that cool Perfect Accents. This collection is pure fun and can be used for some many topics/themes!

It is big, but definitely not too heavy!

Speaking of fab scrappy goodies, my April Scrapbook Nook kit is on the way...it features Crate Storyteller!  And, each month, the Nook is featuring a grab bag of awesome goodies that coordinate with the kit...April's will be wonderful! 

Hope you have fun designing your page today!