Using Non-Scrapbook Items in Layouts

Up until recently, I had always been a bit intimidated about using "non-scrapbook" items on a layout. I was worried that somehow it would ruin a page or make it "not as good". So I purposely branched out, and used these leaves from Michaels on this layout. I LOVE the added depth that the leaves added. Try to add some "non-scrapbook" items to some of your pages...You will be surprised at the outcome and look of the layout!