Monday, March 11, 2013

Inspired By... Retro Branding

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The assignment from Get it Scrapped!: Make a page that includes elements of nostalgic branding with the goal of achieving a look inspired by retro branding.

 This page is about childhood memories of my dad and his love of bowling. (he's the first one in line) The photo from 1960 set the tone for my retro layout. Looking for further inspiration, I searched Pinterest for retro bowling signs and the Silhouette Online Store for retro bowling shapes. I'm sure you're not surprised I found plenty of ideas in both places!



So what exactly are some elements of retro branding? I'm glad you asked! The most basic elements include: 

  • circles, scalloped edges and other simple shapes
  • two-toned & limited color schemes 
  • retro typography (classic script, hand lettered) 

I worked hard to get all of these on my page. Can you spot them? The finished layout is not my usual style, but I love the way it works with my photo. In the article for Get it Scrapped!, Debbie writes:
Take a look at branding these days and you’ll see plenty of vintage or retro images, typefaces, and layouts. Retro is trendy and retro branding is aimed at offering comfort, of reminding us of a time when things were better.
Since working on this assignment, I've been spotting this retro trend all over the place. You can find more inspiration and examples right here. Do you like the look? Could you find a photo or photos that would benefit from being scrapped with retro branding?
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23 comments:

  1. Tanya HamMarch 11, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    This is awesome! :) Love it!

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  2. Mary Pat SiehlMarch 11, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    awesome job sue!!! i have tons of bowling photos- going to have to check out the silhouette store

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  3. TammyMarch 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Great layout! I like the retro look and it feels perfect with your photo. My Dad was a big bowler too. And for awhile when we were kids, my Mom and Dad bowled in a league on Saturday nights. My bro and I spent the evening playing air hockey and foos ball and video games at the alley. Ah, those were the days! :)

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  4. SianMarch 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Oh, yes, I love a retro look and I get great pleasure from trying to recreate a certain era or mood on a page. I think you have doen a wonderful job here - it makes me think about watching "Happy Days" in the days when we had no bowling alleys here at all

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  5. SandraMarch 11, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Handy that retro is back in fashion ... I've so many old family photos to scrap :)

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  6. Lisa Rukin SwiftMarch 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    This is an awesome page, Sue! You totally captured the retro feel!

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  7. Lisa EcherdMarch 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    This is such a fun page! You did a wonderful job capturing the look of the era. Your title could have come right off a sign.

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  8. Debbie PMarch 11, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Awesome job! Love it! Takes you right back!

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  9. MadelineMarch 11, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Great page! My dad used to bowl on Monday nights too!

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  10. Mary Jo RhodaMarch 11, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    What a great challenge and layout!
    Huge fan of retro here :)
    And actually used to bowl myself a back in my 20's.
    My parents were/are huge bowlers and roped me in for a bit :)

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  11. FleursbydesignMarch 11, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Great layout, love the old photo and retro styling:)

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  12. SusanMarch 11, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I love the retro signage and have a couple. Thanks for the ideas on how to use them!

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  13. AlisonMarch 11, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    You really did. Capture the retro feel Sue!
    Alison xx

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  14. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    What a cool retro layout! So fun! xo Evie

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  15. LauraB whosthischickMarch 11, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I love the retro bowling theme you used.

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  16. Margie HMarch 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Oh! This is perfect! Great design for this page :)

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  17. Christy - www.hokiecoyote.comMarch 11, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Wonderful layout.

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  18. Ashley HortonMarch 11, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Really awesome page, Sue!! Love the inspiration from the Retro-branding!!

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  19. emilyMarch 12, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    What a great page to honor that memory!

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  20. JuliaMarch 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Sweet layout!!!

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  21. Jennifer GraceMarch 12, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    This looks great! I love the pins on the bottom right.

    I bet I could find a photo to use on a retro page... x

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  22. SMarch 12, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    That page totally works for that photo. Nicely done!

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  23. PatriciaMarch 12, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Wow! Great retro layout- I really like how you themed this!

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