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7 Quick
Ideas Anybody Can Use to Make Beautiful
Scrapbooks
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by:
Lena Fields
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1. Vellum
Vellum is a transparent, translucent material. Vellum can be used to
create a slight shadow or shade change to background or embellishment
colors. This can be used as a softening agent for baby scrapbooks, as a
touch of elegance to gift scrapbooks, or to create dimension in a
boring flat page.
To reduce the cloudiness effect caused by gluing, apply only a thin
line of glue along the edges of the vellum. In this way, you will see a
slight shadow only along the very edge. This will look like a border to
the vellum. Vellum is available in both acidic and non acidic forms.
2. Shadow Boxes
A great way to add depth to your scrapbook page is to add shadow boxes.
Basically shadow boxes add a shadow to your images. Shadow boxes are
also a great way to make your most important photographs or text boxes
stand out form the rest of the page. Shadow boxes can also be to
emphasis dedications.
To make a shadow box, simply cut a box shape out of paper. Next, put
your embellishment on a larger square of cardstock. Then, add glue to
all four sides of the cardstock square and attach it to the back of
your paper. The embellishment will show through, adding greater
dimension to your page.
3. Patterned Paper
Patterned paper can be used for backgrounds, borders, and
embellishments. Often plain white backgrounds look rather boring and
dull. Patterned backgrounds add a touch of excitement to your page. The
right pattern tailored to your theme and purpose can also increase that
professional look.
Colors and patterns can be used to coordinate with your photographs or
to add dramatic effects. Paper with various themes and patterns is
widely available. For instance, a birthday scrapbook could have a
background made of your favorite gift wrap. This could add a touch of
elegance or a touch of humor depending upon the patterned paper you
choose.
4. Textured Paper
Textured paper can add extra dimension to your scrapbooking page.
Textured paper can be used to highlight focus items on your scrapbook
page. Textured paper can also be used as a backgrounds or border to
give your page an interesting fresh look.
Textured paper is available in a variety of textures and colors and is
available in most craft and office supply stores.
5. Book Jacket Backgrounds
For an added personal touch and artist flair use a book jacket as a
background. This scrapbook technique looks especially nice when the
book jacket is the reader's favorite book or author, adding a wonderful
personalized touch.
Be aware, however, that the glossy coating on the book jacket creates
an added challenge to sticking objects to this background. Alternative
attachment methods include sewing and eyelets.
6. Adding Dimension
One good way to add dimension to images is to use double stick foam
tape. Double stick foam tape literally allows items to pop out at your
reader adding realism to items. This technique is especially useful in
children's art and educational scrapbooks.
Simply, cut the foam tape into whatever shape and size you want. Then,
attach to shape onto your scrapbook page. Double stick foam tape is
available at most craft stores in various colors and thicknesses.
7. Ribbons and Lace
Ribbon and lace are by far the most common, and most beautiful, border
embellishment. The flowing nature of both materials encourages a touch
of softness and elegance. Ribbon and lace are especially popular in
gift and memory scrapbooks.
Moreover, ribbon is easy to glue and attach. Lace requires a bit more
patience.
For an interesting change from ribbon and lace, try using jute or
raffia.
About the author:
Lena Fields loves helping others to save special memories using the fun
and exciting art of scrapbooking. For more scrapbooking resources,
please visit Scrapbooking
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