Hey everyone...Nik here with a quick tip from my Glee Club gallery!
I loved so many of the papers in this month's kit, but was a bit intimidated on how to make them work together. I decided to employ the help of my Slice to make the bold prints a bit more manageable. I used the Basic Elements cartridge that came with my Slice, and simply cut various sizes of squares/frames...
**bonus perk?? You're left with lots of cool squares after you cut out the frames! If you don't have a Slice/die cutting machine, you could always use various sizes of punches to create the same effect.
After I cut the pieces I needed, I started laying them down onto my cardstock...mixing and switching them around until I liked how they looked together. Then I grabbed my phone and snapped a pic. This is an EASY way to remember how things belong on your page before you glue them down.
Next, I started gluing the squares down...using the pic from my phone as a guide.
Then, I sewed each frame down.
All that was left after that was to add the photos, journaling and title...super easy!!
Supplies: JBS Cough Syrup Paint, JBS Lemon Drop Paint, Calico White Mister Huey, Glee Club Main Kit, Debate Team add-on, Pep Squad add-on, Good Times Sticker Book
The next time you find yourself caught a bit off guard by a bolder pattern, grab your punches or die cutting machine and go to town!!
What a great layout !!!!!
Posted by: Lelie76 | 09/08/2011 at 03:57 PM
Awesome layout.. Loved the idea of using the paper frames:)..TFS
Posted by: Priya Mohan | 09/08/2011 at 04:27 PM
Thanks ladies...it was fun to make!! :)
Posted by: Nicole | 09/08/2011 at 06:44 PM
That is a fantastic idea thank's for the tip love your layout I must get into some stitching it looks so amazing I think next month on my sub I'll add the stitch thingy in the store and some heads I can't use a machine runnaway foot and scraed to death I'll attach a finger to my layout weird thats me .....sewing amchine phobia oh and pressure cookers just to get right off the subject.... I have a slice and I will have a play......
Posted by: Jane | 09/08/2011 at 07:14 PM
Good use of negative space. Getting the most out of your scraps is a must! :)
Posted by: Denise | 09/08/2011 at 08:17 PM
LOVE THIS! FABULOUS!
Posted by: Michelle Hernandez | 09/09/2011 at 12:00 AM
What a great idea Nicole! Love everything about it!!
Posted by: Linda | 09/09/2011 at 12:51 AM
Such a great tip, thanks! I adore your layout!
Posted by: Sherry C | 09/09/2011 at 07:56 AM
faboulous
Posted by: Noisette251 | 09/09/2011 at 01:25 PM
Nik-what a great idea and totally cool page! Suzy
Posted by: Suzy plantamura | 09/09/2011 at 03:37 PM
This LO is amazing...what a creative way to use those frames...love this!
Posted by: Jenny Johns | 09/09/2011 at 07:07 PM
Thanks again everyone...I appreciate the kind words!!
Posted by: Nicole | 09/10/2011 at 02:06 PM