The Weekly sketch Wk3

Unleashing Creativity with Paper Tearing Techniques While traditional cutting techniques are commonly used, there's an often-overlooked method that adds a unique and tactile dimension to your scrapbook layouts – paper tearing. Penny, our guest scrapbooker, has used paper tearing to create the borders on her layout. Let’s delve into the art of tearing paper and explore how this simple technique can transform your pages   Create Texture and Depth Tearing paper is an excellent way to introduce texture and depth to your scrapbook pages. Instead of uniform edges cut with scissors, torn edges offer a natural, organic feel. Experiment with...

Unlocking the Perfect Title Selecting the perfect title can make a big difference to your page layout, both in context and readability. Jenn has cleverly used puns in her titles to make the reader smile, and to keep their attention. Here's a few suggestions of different categories of titles to get your grey cells working on what you could do on your next layout.   Classic Titles These titles are timeless and versatile, providing a straightforward yet elegant touch to your pages. This typically would be using the place name, or something describing what’s you layout is about.  E.g.  “...

  Embroidery and Sewing on Page Layouts   Have you considered using your other creative skills on your pages?  While traditional scrapbooking involves paper, stickers, and photos, incorporating embroidery and sewing into your layouts can add a whole new dimension to your projects. Let’s look at how embroidery and sewing can enhance your scrapbook page layouts, bringing a touch of handmade elegance to your cherished memories.   Choosing the Materials Select a sturdy and high-quality scrapbook paper as your base. Choose embroidery floss and fabric that complement the colour scheme of your layout. Don't forget to have a selection of...