References (Using Definitions in Layouts) (FE8)

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Do you ever use definitions in your layouts?

The link resources below help to give a different persective. For instance, consider how slang definitions which might make a creative layout.

The following is a list of reference sites that will inspire creativity for your layouts. Stuck? Visit them to get unstuck!

If you have ever done a layout using definitions, or this inspires you to do one, or you find a great example in another gallery, please do link us up in the comments below.

Bartleby.com Dictionary.com Directory of FREE Online Books Lynch, Guide to Grammar and Style MetaGlossary.com NetLingo Dictionary Sniglets The Century Dictionary Uncyclopedia UrbanDictionary.com Visuwords™ Webopedia Online

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lynnedbears - 06-24-2010
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I have used definitions occasionally in paper layouts. I think they are often a really good idea but find that I often think of this idea too late!
Will try and use them more in the future though Hummie.

NancyP - 06-24-2010
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I think I have only used them when requested in a challenge, but I really should use them more. They add so much to a layout!

I LOVE this one that I found in the gallery!! I even learned something from the definition----NEVER eat this fish!!!!!
http://www.hummiesworld.com/gallery/...35caution.html

Hummie - 06-24-2010
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Great find, Nancy! Love Rhonda's layout.

Hmmm..I wonder if I have one.

Hummie - 06-24-2010
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I actually found a challenge in the forum ....definition for adult -- go through that thread for some inspiration too.

Janen - 06-24-2010
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I have only used them as part of a class but would like to use them more as they can really add to a layout. Thanks for the links

g_robb53 - 06-24-2010
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I haven't really used definitions in my layouts, but love them when I see them in other layouts. Here's one that auddymay did that I love:

ccynden - 06-24-2010
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I just did one in May in the gallery, although the definition was very brief, but I gave the definition for the name Hibiscus. It was for the creating a color swatch from a photo lesson #61 in Course 2. On a side note, I will definitely try to do this more often in my layouts.

Digi Deborah - 06-24-2010
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These are fun when I do pages related to my daughter and texting: Text Abbreviations.

BernieTuffs - 06-24-2010
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oh blimey, this makes me squirm a bit LOL It's something that was VERY popular in paper scrapping back soon after I started with that c7 yrs ago!! I bought sheets and sheets of the things, ('Making Memories' ones of course!!) and I really did try to use them on pages, honest! but when I sorted through my paper stash earlier this year and got rid of a shedload of stuff ready for moving, there they all were still, LOL Even my DDs didn't want them for their paper stash collections!!!

So i don't think I've ever used a definition on a digi page - unless it's more like auddymay's above, and more like a quote than a definition!

I'm thinking more about the ones I used to have that were definitions of 'love', 'happiness'...kinda twee stuff...

SORRY!!!! That prob wasn't what you wanted to hear!!

If I do see any good ones though I'll link you up!!!

Bernie x

belle33 - 06-24-2010
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I have used proverbs and sayings in LO's but not definitions. I'm kind of stuck on the 3rd set of Themed Thursday challenges and might have to find some unknown definitions of the words just to be able to get them done! I love Rhonda's and Auddymay's LO's above. If I find any I'll be sure to upload them.

ljkwoody - 06-24-2010
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I actually like them. I see a lot sort of in the background that are neat but I also love them printed right in front. I just need to print more and use them.

froggymamma - 06-24-2010
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I love pages with definitions but tend to forget to use them! Great reminder, Hummie and it does go well w/Themed Thursday LO's.

T5454 - 06-25-2010
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Just for previous challenges, but I would like to use them more--they give a nice touch.

Dawn Miner - 06-25-2010
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I think Definitions would be great to use but I never think of them (My mind goes blank a lot)

JanetMM - 06-25-2010
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I've used quite a few quotations, but never a definition. It's a great idea, though, and looking back, it could have helped me on a few layouts. A great place for quotations, and some funny definitions is http://www.quotegarden.com/

Dawn - 06-26-2010
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I have not used definitions yet in my layouts, but now I am inspired to!

**credits done to this point**

pammyj - 06-26-2010
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I have used definitions in my layouts, but it's not something that pops into my head when I'm stuck on journaling. I've even searched the web, trying to figure out how to get those little symbols so I can include them - like a definition from the dictionary. I've seen them in layouts that way, but haven't figured it out. I also have a folder on my computer with some definitions to use in layouts.

pammyj - 06-26-2010
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And I should have checked out your links before posting! The encarta link lets you copy and paste the result! Thank you, thank you!

Hummie - 06-26-2010
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Originally Posted by pammyj

I have used definitions in my layouts, but it's not something that pops into my head when I'm stuck on journaling. I've even searched the web, trying to figure out how to get those little symbols so I can include them - like a definition from the dictionary. I've seen them in layouts that way, but haven't figured it out. I also have a folder on my computer with some definitions to use in layouts.

Hmmmm...not sure what you mean.....I can make some for a download if I know what they look like...can you link me up?