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In addition, 3x4" cards and 4x6" cards (those in any of the core kits) are already cut to size to use decoratively or for journaling. Pocket scrapbooking can be a very fast way to scrapbook if kept basic.
For fun and added creativity, I will sometimes crop photos across pockets:

Sometimes when I have several photos I want to include in a layout, I will include 2 photos in a 4x6" photo, which makes 2- 3x4" photos (bonus math lesson of the day). The printed 4x6" photo can be slipped into a 4x6" pocket as is or cropped down the middle to fit into 2- 3x4" pockets. I hope this is all making sense for those of you who are unfamiliar with this process. Those of you who are familiar with the process, sorry if I'm boring you! ;)
I especially like using Design F page protectors (see above) for those layouts with multiple photos:

Last week, my sister Jasmine shared how she uses PowerPoint to resize and crop photos. See here. PowerPoint can also be used to make collages. See step 4 of her process for "grouping" photos.

To make collages, I often use the "A Beautiful Mess" app on my phone, which comes with a collage feature:

Collage options include those in a 4x6" horizontal size:

and a 4x6" vertical size:

I starred those I use most often.
There is also a square size for square photos, which I use sometimes for Instagram, but not typically for pocket scrapbooking.
Of course, the photos I want to use have to be on my phone to make the collages. I do use my phone's camera often, but I also download photos I've emailed to myself (or others have emailed to me) or I download photos onto my phone from photos I've uploaded to Flickr. I don't know if downloading them to my phone lessens the resolution quality (it's not that significant of a difference for what I'm doing anyway), but the ease and efficiency of using the collage feature on the app makes it worthwhile for me.
I often process my photos using the VSCO Cam, then make collages. I blogged about how I use the VSCO Cam app here. I feel kind of weird sharing my long process with you (is it too much??) lol- but it's what I do. :) I hope you find it helpful.
Related: my 2015 book; my 2014 book; my 2013 book; my set up for 2015
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