Embarrassing PL question

Don't worry! Not embarrassing at all!

I've been doing PL since beg of 2013 and I do the vast majority of embellishments on the cards. However, I do use label stickers, and flat embellishments on photos. I tend to decorate non photo cards more, simply bc I think photos often don't need as much.

I don't put anything on the outside of pockets, although I have toyed with the idea in order to keep photos free of embellishments. However, I just prefer everything inside pockets.

Hope this helps!

Don't be embarrassed. I don't do traditional project life, but I've put embellishments outside of the pockets of some mini albums I've made using 4x6 page protectors. It's just a personal personal preference. Just do what you want :)Go for the look that you want. There isn't a set of exact rules.

I use Thickers a lot and always put them on the cards inside the pockets.  I never put things on the outside of the pockets just because it seems to me like it would fall off over time.  Maybe not though.

I'm glad you joined the party too.  I always posted on NSBR on the old site but I had become a lurker on the General Scrapping Board.  I'm going to start posting more on the General Scrapping Board now that we have a new site.

For me, the point of PL is to keep it simple, so I don't add very many embellishments at all. I do often stamp on cards or photos and might add something here or there, but mine is pretty plain and simple. I keep the bulk of the embellishments for my traditional 12x12s, some of which I mix in my PL albums and some go in other albums (vacations, one for each kiddo, etc.)

Good question...i was wondering the same thing. I have only done one PL album so far (not even quite done with it)and to keep it simple I didn't embellish. Well now it looks a little plain or un-themed (it's Vegas pics) so I am going to go back and add a few embellishments.

Nothing is embarrassing when you are trying to learn. I do my PL digitally but I have seen embellishments on both the inside and outside of the pocket. Like most have said it depends what it is.

I mostly use flattish embellishments and put them inside the pockets. I have seen thicker embellishments on the outside but wasn't sure how long they'd last there. TracieClaiborne do you think they'll stay put? My PL album is for my little niece and I thought she might be tempted to pull them off!

I haven't had a problem with falling off the outside of the pocket!

I'm a flat embellisher. I use digital stamps and text on most everything. I'm using a 6x8 album for the entire year, so it needs to fit. I will use my silhouette to do a design for a pocket card or something like that. I also use acrylic stamps. I shy away from the flair and really thick alphas. Some people use no embellishments! It's all personal preference. I found that looking at too many PL blogs, photos, pinterest pins, etc., really kept me from doing my own thing. It's good for a quick inspiration, but just do what you like, and forget everyone else's!

I've gone back and re-done a few pockets that I didn't like later on. No biggie.

Thanks! Might give it a go

I tend to put my embellishments inside the pocket if it's something flat like a sticker, and items like flair or enamel dots (depending on the type) would go on the outside. If you want to see more examples, the Studio Calico member gallery shows a ton of PL layouts featuring embellishments.

I put all my embellishment on the inside of the pockets attached to a card, but I've seen others put it on the outside of the pocket. I think it's whatever look you like.