Ten Top Tips Thursday

Another 10 tips to help you with creating your scrapbooking layouts and paper craft projects.

1. Create a title by swiping acrylic paint across letter stickers. Carefully remove the letter stickers to reveal the title.
2. Use mini file folders to hide journalling on your layout.
3. Print your photos on textured cardstock to create produce an artistic and creative result.
4. add intrigue to a layout by enclosing messages to min-envelopes on your layout.
5. Add depth to a photo by printing your journalling on vellum then layering it over your photos.
6. When cutting out a stencil font with a craft knife you can also use the frame over patterned paper.
7. A great way to fit many photos onto a layout is to overlap each photo slightly.
8. Print lines of journalling on different pieces of cardstock and affix them to your layout.
9. Scrunch, sand and ink alphabet stickers before adding them to your layouts for an aged look.
10. For a really unique look enlarge a photo and colour copy it onto a piece of clear cardstock.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

Here's another dose of tips to keep you going for the week.

1. Use a line from a song to as the title of your layout.
2. Make a pocket using the same paper as the background, then stitch around it in a contrasting colour.
3. Cut patterned paper into strips, place it randomly on the page and sew the edges for definition.
4. Cut flowers from patterned paper and stain and crinkle them, then ink the edges when dry.
5. Swipe acrylic paint against the grain of the cardstock to create a rippled effect.
6. Sketch out your layout first, to make it quicker to put together.
7. Take a photo of the environment your subject is based in, to enlarge and use as printed paper or embellishments.
8. Write journalling in a semi-circle rather than the traditional box.
9. Scrapbooking your child's artwork is a great way to display and preserve it.
10. Mount letter stickers to patterned papers and trim leaving a border to create titles.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

The Top Ten Tips this week was sent in by Joanne Summers of Rockhampton QLD.

1. Use vertical and horizontal lines to draw attention to the main photo on your layout.
2. Moisten and curl back torn edges of double sided patterned paper to reveal the design underneath.
3. Apply metallic rub-ons to rolled cardstock borders and photo mates to add interest.
4. Attach a photo to your page with hinges to open up and reveal your journalling.
5. Use letter stickers as a template to create your own lettering out of patterned paper.
6. When scrapbooking with black and white photos, use bold paper colours to really make your photos stand out.
7. When creating a distressed look on layouts, don't just sandpaper paper, you can sandpaper, photos, stickers, chipboard and other embellishments to create the distressed look.
8. Stitch around alphabet stickers to give them definition.
9. When using papers with bold patterns and colour's, use plain papers to balance the page.
10. For double page layouts, spread the title across both pages to unify them.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

The "Ten Top Tips Thursday" this week are from the readers from my recent competition I had asking for your top tips.

1. Use multiple photos from the same event to tell the story in pictures.
2. Layering different materials on a layout adds texture and interest.
3. Use various embroidery stitches to soften harsh lines and provide a rich texture.
4. Journal around the outside of the main photo to create a funky border.
5. Lay see through ribbon over patterned paper or cardstock to change the appearance and colour. Sent in by: Catherine Denta, Glandore SA
   

1. Baby wipes or Wet Ones are perfect to use to clean your stamps.Age a layout by applying uneven strokes of paint around the edges of photos or cardstock.
2. Instead of journaling about a person in a layout, use a quote and word list to describe the person or event.
3. Weave a strip of paper or card through square clips to make the clip look like a buckle.Use patterned papers with matching tags to create a coordinated look on a layout.
4. Create letter title's by using a large font size like 150pt to print letters then cut the out.
5. Raise journaling by printing on acetate, then add embossing powder and heat on low with a heat gun. Sent in by: Erica Tolan, Castle Hill SA
   

Ten Top Tips Thursday

The giveaway for your top tips has now closed, thank you to everyone who sent in your top tips. In the coming weeks you will see your top tips displayed here.

1. Encase your photo in a circle border created with small flowers, buttons and accents.
2. Apply rub-ons to patterned paper to create a subtle look.
3. Add a subtle element to a layout with a few cross-stiches.
4. Try journalling in a shape to continue the pattern on your page.
5. Ink or paint the edges of your page to bring softness to your layouts.
6. Include small blossoms in your title for a fresh and girly feel.
7. Add a mini book to your page to include more photos and journalling.
8. A wide strip of ribbon provides the perfect border along the bottom edge of a layout.
9. Layer small flowers over larger blossoms for a dimensional look.
10. Its a good idea to take a few photo shots of your surroundings to include on your page, as well as include price lists, postcards and other memorabilia.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

The giveaway for the "Ten Top Tips Thursday" that I mentioned in this post is till running, so keep sending in your tips to receive your free scrapbooking products.

Here are your ten top tips for this week.

1. Dry brush onto cardstock then place your rub-ons over the paint to help them stand out on the page.
2. Use a sewing machine to create a grassy area for the base of flowers.
3. For a fun look, mix your handwriting with sticker words when journalling on a page.
4. Doodling is a lot easier if you draw some thick, black, random lines, then simply fill in the spaces.
5. A storyboard of photos is a great way to scrap action shots.
6. Mix and match chipboard letters for a unique title.
7. Cut elements from patterned paper and apply dimensional magic over the top.
8. Use a cluster of small flowers for an interesting photo corner.
9. Use frames left over from alphabet stickers as accents on your page.
10. Use white space in a photo to add a title or journalling.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

Here is 10 more tips for you. Check out my next post to see the giveaway I am running for the Ten Top Tips Thursday for a chance to get FREE scrapbooking goodies.

1. Use paper off-cuts to create a flower and leaves, then use hand stitching to create the stems.
2. Cut strips of patterned paper to use as a ribbon.
3. Use arrows to get attention and funk your layouts up a bit.
4. When using lots a different colour's, make sure they're all the same intensity.
5. Be creative with journalling by including pre-printed words to describe what's happening in your photos.
6. Use computer software to desaturate colour's in the photos to better match patterned paper.
7. Use a simple design and monochromatic colour scheme to keep the focus on a strong photo.
8. Dip a soft rag into paint and rub around the edges of your layout.
9. When cropping your photo, play around with it first, to ensure you get the best option for the subject of the photo.
10. If you make a spelling mistake on your layout, re write the word on coloured cardstock and attach it over the top.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

Well its Thursday again, so here are the ten top tips for the week.

1. Use double-sided paper to create a pocket - fold the bottom two edges into the middle and secure with eyelets.
2. Brush paint or gesso onto a photo then apply alphabet stickers on top.
3. Achieve a distressed look when sewing on accents by missing stitches and leaving loose thread at the ends.
4. Instead of putting your child's artwork in a drawer, make it a feature on a page.
5. Use a rubber mallet to flatten bottle caps, then paint and attach stickers to them.
6. Balance strong colour's by incorporating solid black in your layout.
7. Use a square punch to create windows on cardstock then attach transparency and photos to the back.
8. Use keywords as a border design and to tie the focal point of your journalling.
9. Use clothing labels from your child's no longer worn clothes as embellishments.
10. Use paint chips as an alternative to cardstock.

I am looking for your help with the "Ten Top Tips Thursday", so I will be starting a competition with lots of free goodies! I will post more next week, I just have to finish of a few things first, make sure you come back next week to find out more.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

1. Cut striped patterned paper into strips and use them as individual elements such as borders and faux ribbon on page.
2. Use large letters to attract attention, then fill in the details with smaller stamps or stickers.
3. Include more photos on a page by cropping them tightly and arranging in a block pattern.
4. Apply a little talcum powder to the adhesive side of a sticker to remove the tackiness then use foam squares for a raised effect.
5. If an embellishment is too bright, give it a light sand to tone it down.
6. Use a cotton bud to ink inside the edges of letters.
7. Apply two or more coats of different coloured paint to chipboard. When you sand it back, all the colour's will show through.
8. Sequins, beads and glitter are perfect for embedding into a dimensional medium while still wet.
9. When printing photos at home, leave space underneath for journalling straight onto photo paper.
10. Sew a 12" sheet of coloured vellum to cardstock to make mini pockets and break up lengthy journalling.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

10 more tips to give you inspiration for all your scrapbooking projects!

1. Cut striped patterned paper into strips and use them as individual elements such as borders and faux ribbon on page.
2. Use large letters to attract attention, then fill in the details with smaller stamps or stickers.
3. Include more photos on a page by cropping them tightly and arranging in a block pattern.
4. Apply a little talcum powder to the adhesive side of a sticker to remove the tackiness then use foam squares for a raised effect.
5. If an embellishment is too bright, give it a light sand to tone it down.
6. Use a cotton bud to ink inside the edges of letters.
7. Apply two or more coats of different coloured paint to chipboard. When you sand it back, all the colour's will show through.
8. Sequins, beads and glitter are perfect for embedding into a dimensional medium while still wet.
9. When printing photos at home, leave space underneath for journalling straight onto photo paper.
10. Sew a 12" sheet of coloured vellum to cardstock to make mini pockets and break up lengthy journalling.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

Whoops, I didn't get around to posting the "Ten Top Tips Thursday" yesterday, so here it is a day late!

1. Add a little texture paste to paint to give it a raised look.
2. attach accents to your project using double-sided foam tape to create depth.
3. stamp different images in random colours for a great background effect.
4. Use plates, bowls and glasses for easy circle templates.
5. Cutting the design out of patterned paper and adding it over other parts of an accent helps bring the elements together.
6. Cut and fold a brown paper bag to make a memorabilia pocket.
7. Paint, sand and rub edges of letters with ink for added emphasis.
8. Before stitching paper to cardstock, apply a small amount of adhesive to the centre of the paper.
9. Stamp full alphabets onto cardstock for a unique background design.
10. Mix small and large fonts for impact.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

Here are 10 more quick scrapbooking tips for you to use. Remember if you would like to add your own tips to the 'Ten Top Tips Thursday' posts just send me an email and I will add them next time.

1. Use a puzzle punch to turn a photo into a jigsaw or just punch a piece from each one for continuity.
2. White cardstock makes summer photos stand out and brings a clean and bright look to layouts.
3. Use different shapes for matting photos and rounded corners for a funky feel.
4. Achieve even hand-stitching by first running the card through an unthreaded sewing machine.
5. Add a masculine touch to layouts by using jute to attach accents to your page.
6. Rub a gold embellishment with metallic rub-ons to get a darker antique shade.
7. All small alphabet letters over larger ones to give your title dimension.
8. Stand above your subject when taking a photo, for an interesting effect.
9. After typing your journalling cut it into strips for a different look.
10. Paint the back of acetate letters then scratch a border for definition.

Ten Top Tips Thursday

I have added a cool javascript to this blog where it shows a new "quick tip" everyday. So now I have decided as a regular feature to this blog to add 10 new top tips every Thursday. Here is my first lot of quick tips. If you have any tips that you would like to share with everyone then send me an email and I will add it to the next Top Tips Thursday post.

1. Make photo corners by stitching ribbon to a page.
2. Fabric is a great alternative when you can't find patterned paper to suit a layout. Just remember to iron the fabric first!
3. Tone bright colour's down by placing them on a neutral background.
4. Use buttons to create a border around a photo.
5. Highlight the main photo with a fabric frame filled with wadding.
6. Tie buttons to a page with cotton tie in a knot.
7. Use lace to make photo corners for a softer touch.
8. Create weathered frames with patterned paper - score and highlight the frame with ink, finish with watered down gold acrylic paint.
9. Create mini books on your layouts to hold journalling
10. Paint edges of photos as an alternative to matting them.