The Weekly Sketch wk1

Inking backgrounds on cardstock With a little bit of time and creativity, you can transform plain cardstock into unique background papers that perfectly match your theme, like the one pictured by guest scrapbooker Angela. Here's how you can use ink pads and stamps to create custom backgrounds on plain cardstock.   Choosing the Right Ink Pads for Backgrounds When making custom background papers from plain cardstock, the type of ink pad you use is critical in achieving the right effect. Here’s a guide to different ink pads and how they can be used: Dye Inks: These are water-based and dry...

Originally from South Africa, I have been a crafter for about 25 years, starting with decoupage.  It wasn’t until a colleague I worked with started chatting about her love of scrapbooking that I really got into it.  She invited to my first National Scrapbook Day where my new craft was explored.   I love attending workshops to learn a new skill or get a reminder of a “lost art” and dabble in cardmaking too (mostly from kits).  I have tried my hand at knitting and crochet but can’t quite get it right, so paper crafting it will remain.  I have worked...

Colour Blocking Using colour blocking techniques can help you organise multiple photos in a clean and elegant layout like this one by guest scrapbooker Ali.   Planning the Layout with a Grid or Blocks Colour blocking:  is an good way to maintain balance while organising a large number of photos on one page. Ali’s design shows how this technique creates clean lines, allowing the photos to stand out without appearing cluttered. Symmetry & Balance: The layout uses a grid format to balance photos on both pages. Each photo is framed by solid borders, which brings a sense of balance and...