This month's class at Studio Calico is Pop Off The Page 2 - I missed the first class, so was thrilled to have a chance to take this one. I am always trying to add dimension and texture to my pages and am excited to try new things.
This week's challenge was about layering with patterned papers. I love to add layers, but struggle with keeping a clean feel to the layout. I tried layering in a horizontal pattern across the page for this layout. It ends up adding lots of dimensions without getting too busy.
I started with this picture of my daughter - I love the vintage feel of the photo (even though it is only a few years old).
I thought I'd share some lessons learned (even thought they may be obvious to you.)
1. When you don't like an effect you create, don't give up. I started this page by using gold lame color shine with a mask to create a background texture on white cardstock. I hated the effect. But when I wiped the mist of with a paper towel, I love the soft, beigey-gold color I ended up with.
2. If your picture is dark, add some darker papers to balance the feel.
3. Repeat patterns and colors. I used some of the patterned papers more than once and repeated the gold color shine on the doily.
4. Not everything has to glued down - loose edges and pieces of trim add lots of interest and texture. For instance, this gold ribbon is much prettier loose than fastened flat to the page.
5. Add embellishments after you finish your layering. Cluster small embellishments for bigger impact. And mix up your embellishments - variety is way more interesting to the eye that a single style of embellishment.
6. Repeat elements to tie the layout together. I added a new piece of trim to the top of this layout, but layered with the resin flowers and the gold ribbon to tie it together.
I'd love to hear your tips and tricks for layering and making your layouts pop. Hope you have a great Sunday.
This week's challenge was about layering with patterned papers. I love to add layers, but struggle with keeping a clean feel to the layout. I tried layering in a horizontal pattern across the page for this layout. It ends up adding lots of dimensions without getting too busy.
I started with this picture of my daughter - I love the vintage feel of the photo (even though it is only a few years old).
I thought I'd share some lessons learned (even thought they may be obvious to you.)
1. When you don't like an effect you create, don't give up. I started this page by using gold lame color shine with a mask to create a background texture on white cardstock. I hated the effect. But when I wiped the mist of with a paper towel, I love the soft, beigey-gold color I ended up with.
2. If your picture is dark, add some darker papers to balance the feel.
3. Repeat patterns and colors. I used some of the patterned papers more than once and repeated the gold color shine on the doily.
4. Not everything has to glued down - loose edges and pieces of trim add lots of interest and texture. For instance, this gold ribbon is much prettier loose than fastened flat to the page.
5. Add embellishments after you finish your layering. Cluster small embellishments for bigger impact. And mix up your embellishments - variety is way more interesting to the eye that a single style of embellishment.
6. Repeat elements to tie the layout together. I added a new piece of trim to the top of this layout, but layered with the resin flowers and the gold ribbon to tie it together.
I'd love to hear your tips and tricks for layering and making your layouts pop. Hope you have a great Sunday.
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