Tags Pile on Layouts

Recently, I've read it in one of the scrapbooking magazine about creating a digital layout using the tags pile technique. Therefore, I've tried it in one of my layout titled "Rollover" in my baby gallery.





In my layout, I had created a few tags which coordinates with the colours of my layouts. I've done some detailing on the tags by inking the edges, stamping, doodling, using ribbons, beads and mini flowers. I must admit that it creates an interesting look and gave the layout some dimensions. The tip to creating this tag pile is to make different sizes of tags and pile them on a clever angle. I did not used any brads to attach my tags but some buttons instead. This will eased the aim of covering the tags' hole.

Framed "Love Chloe"

Some of my blog readers and my forum friends would liked to have a look at the overall framed "Love Chloe" layout. Therefore, I've posted a photographed of it here. I've to get a custom made frame for this mini layout due to its odd size, compared to normal ready made frames. I've chose a black coloured simple frame to make the layout more stand out.

Love Chloe

My mom had asked me for a framed photograph of Chloe to display at her house sometime ago and I had not done anything for her. Since mother's day is just round the corner, I just thought maybe instead of just a framed photograph, why not do a mini layout with Chloe's photograph and frame it for her as a mother's day gift.

My inspiration for this 8x8 layout is from a friend's layout. She had done a very good job on hers and it had inspired me to try and create one.

Since it's going to be a framed layout, I would want the attention drawn to the photograph more than the other embellishments there. Therefore, I've used a larger sized photograph in this layout.

I've only used some small embellishments to decorate the layout. I've punched out some flowers from coordinated pattern papers and later did a little doodling around it. To add some dimension, I've used some sequins and foams to decorate the flowers. I've also add in two foam butterflies which are covered in shinny powders in the layout.

To soften the overall look of the layout, I've inked on all edges and chalked on the title. Hope that my mom likes this Mother's Day gift. May all mothers have a Happy Mother's Day!

Deep Within

This is a layout about Ryan riding on a merry-go-round. He loves to ride on any kiddie rides that are in his sight.

The inspiration for this layout came to me when I'm watching him on those rides. I was wondering what will it be liked if I had a chance to ride on it too. It's the thought of being a child in my heart. I believed that most of us, somewhere in our hearts, still lies the thought about being a child. With that, I've named the layout "Deep Within".

With that name in mind, I was searching for inspiration to start the layout. Then, as I was looking at my walls, I was wondering what was within or under the wallpapers? Later, I remembered having some leftovers of wallpapers and decided to use them in this layout.

For the detail step by step how-tos, you can refer to my topic "Wallpapers as Walls on Layout" and "Using Steel Ruler on Photographs" in my tips and tricks section.

The photographs were cut horizontally to resemble the bricks or wood panels behind the wallpapers.

Therefore, the wallpapers in this layout resembles our hearts and the photographs are what lies within.

I've also created a title tag out of corrugated paper. I've used some crafting wires to attached the title to the paper. This is to add some dimensions to the layout.

Wallpapers as Walls on Layouts

Have you tried to use wallpapers in your layouts? I've found some leftovers of wallpapers the other day and decided to use them in one of my layout. They are actually wallpapers that are on my walls in my home right now. I know that when it comes to wallpapers, most of us are afraid to use it as it might be difficult to attach them onto layouts.

In my most recent layout, these are the steps I've taken to create a wallpaper layout.





1. First of all, choose your wallpapers and decide how you are going to place them. I've used a 12x12 card stock to glue them down using some multi-purpose glue. You can also use wallpaper paste. Make sure that all the surface are flatten down and use some heavy weight things to put on top of it for sometime, to make sure that it is glued down properly and makes the surface flat.



2. Make holes on the paper and then cut strips outwards to give it a teared open look. This will be the frames for my photographs later. To make it more realistic, tear part of the strips off.



3. I wanted to create a burned open frame for this layout. Therefore, I've used a joss stick to burn part of the strips to give it a more realistic look. You can burn on a lot of details using joss stick. I've even burn some holes on the strips. However, you must use a wet wipe to wipe on it so as to remove any black debris on the page.

4. Inked your strips for more distressed look. Used some mini brads, staples or even stitching to attach the edge strips on the page.



5. Finished creating the whole of your design on the page.



6. Paste your photographs on another piece of 12x12 card stock which will be the backing of your page. I've used the steel ruler technique to distress the photographs in my layout. (Refer "Using Steel Ruler on Photographs" in tips and tricks section)

7. Lastly, attached the two pieces of card stock together.

Try using wallpapers in your next layout as the textures are so rich and beautiful. To see my finished layout, you can refer to "Deep Within" in my family gallery.