Scrapbook layouts from our classes
Some of these layouts are designed by ourselves, some are scrap lifts, but all have been created in our Scrapbooking Classes by us or our customers.
LATEST SCRAPLIFTS
There are two main UK scrapbooking magazines on the market - "Scrapbook Magazine" and "Scrap 365". Both provide excellent ideas for pages, especially on those days that you lose your mojo and need a boost. We've shown two scraplifts below: the first is from Issue 61 of Scrapbook Magazine, in fact it's their cover feature and is a really great basic but effective page; the second is from Issue 3 of Scrap 365 and is a fabulous page to overcome your fear of journalling! Why not give them a try yourself.
AROUND THE PAGE AGAIN
We can't keep away from Martha Stewart Around the Page Punches. This wedding page is enhanced by the use of the "French Scroll" punch set, but it also shows the importance of co-ordinating paper colours with the picture. A little tip to try - use a white opaque pan (we use the Inkssentials one) to add definition to flowers or lettering as we have done below.
WE LOVE TEMPLATES!
Sometimes frowned upon by seasoned crafters, templates can be really useful when you're struggling for inspiration. The template below has allowed me to use some really small photos that would be lost on the page normally, and I have also used up loads of small scraps of paper.
LAYER PATTERNS
Don't be worried about layering pattern on pattern. The best way to make it look seemless is to use papers from the same paper range - we've used a selection of "The Girls Paperie" range. This page has some bold patterns but still gives a beautiful subtle look. Thanks to Cheryl for allowing me to use her layout in this picture.
BE BOLD WITH LARGE PHOTOS!
Use a large photo as your centrepiece and decorate around. Cut out a polo mint frame for the photo and attach 3inch ribbons folded in half to the frame. We've then gone around the circle edge with buttons too. Stick to a few colours - maybe choose a mutlicoured ribbon for inspiration.
PATCHWORK
Just like with material, patchwork works with paper too. We've cut 4cm x 4cm squares and stuck them next to each other. Then stitch between them to look like patchwork (or cheat like me and use pre-made stick-on stitches!) and add a few stitched swirls.
DOUBLE PAGES
If you have afew photos think about a double page layout - it doesn't have to be complicated as the one below shows.The journalling is hidden under the photo on the top of the right page which simply folds open.
VINTAGE
Don't be afraid to distress those papers! I nearly cried when I was told to scrunch up the middle piece of paper on this layout - but it was worth it for the effect! Distress the edges, scrunch the paper, and ink over to make create a vintage feel. Thanks to Elizabeth for allowing me to use her layout in this picture.
SPRITZING AND MASKING
Have you tried using masks and spritzing over. We used Tattered Angels Glimmer Screens to mask, and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist to spray. It gets messy but I love the result!
PAPER FOLDING
OK, so you need patience! But paper folding is a wonderful technique for vintage style layouts, especially when using Anna Griffin paper as we have done in this layout. I have to say the class was a bit grumpy with all the folding, but they forgave us when they saw their stunning finished projects!
AROUND THE PAGE
Create your own fancy pages by using Martha Stewart's Punch Around The Page system. We have used Martha Stewart's punch named "Quilted Edge/Corner" on 12x12 white Bazzill paper for this surround, and with the red background it really pops. And what about the fake stitches on the green paper - don't forget the round the page details. Thanks to Elizabeth for allowing me to use her layout in this picture.
PRIMARY COLOURS
Don't be afraid to use the bright primary colours on your layouts. Of course, these colours are particularly suited to layouts about children as we have showed here. We used a yellow Bazzill cardstock and also the "Transportation" range from Best Creations.
PAPER WEAVING
If you are worried about correctly co-ordinating your paper patterns when paper weaving, just cut up striped paper as I have below. The width of the stripes don't have to be even - in fact it adds to the effect if they aren't. Good old K+Co papers can always be relied upon for this type of heritage work. Don't worry if your edges aren't tidy as you can always put a border around as I did.
