Economy is lightweight, medium is a bit thicker, and heavy is the thickest. Pattern paper is paper with designs repeated on the entire page. Designs range from bold to conservative, funky to tasteful. Pattern paper is a fun addition for your scrapbook. A must-have for the creative letterer, use it to create lettering in all sizes.
Basic templates have shapes such as ovals and circles.
Use a grease pencil when tracing your template onto your photos. After you cut out the shape, you can easily wipe off any marks. Try using props to accentuate the character of the person whose portrait you are taking.