I have finally gotten the Bug to create and teach as I go. This years thoughts/ themes will be to show you step by step Layering! It's a scrapbooking trick I found the hardest to learn and keep in mind as I started this journey ten years ago.
When I first started scrapbooking it was step 1. paper, step 2. photo/photos, Then step 3. embellishments.WITH Journaling!! a must on every page.
Over the years the artistic personalities have taken off with many more ideas and added steps to this concept.
I've gone thru the rule-of-3's, the balanced composition, Journaling prompts, sparkle/bling,
clustering and all the other wonderful Eye Candy trends...and so what is left? Back to BASICS, my friends..... SCRAPbooking. That layering process which now numbers into the 8 to 12 layers BEFORE adding a photo, then more layers (embellishments) on top of them ( or after them). We don't want to cover our photos...
And don't be afraid to use more of EVERyThing... use up the SCRAPS.. Don't waste anything.
That includes items from our sewing baskets, kitchen, wrapping papers, etc, etc.. old clothing/scraps of material, trinkets, lace, beads and from your pile of ?? items.
This goes for Digi scrappers --if you can scan it or take a photo of it: then you can use it..
The Aussie gals have a ScrapLift challenge going on and while analyzing their layouts I got this idea of showing you the Layering that goes on from these talented ladies .. this technique works for cards, wall hangings, gifting and album pages... sewing projects, and most crafts--so with that, I'll get busy creating and sharing with you each week one special layering project..
I work in digital and paper so will explain each project as I go along. Stop by after the week end and grab your first lesson/hints on layering..
Or if you'd rather show me yours, just link up with me in the comments section and I'll feature your page or project.. Til MONDay Jan 10th, keep surfing and scrappin'
Granny
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