I have posted some creative designs on the B-Creative page using scrapbook paper and crosses. My daughter, Kalie, is the crafter/designer of these designs. She has put together a list of steps in order for for you to create your own designs. You can B-Creative!
Choosing your picture Frame
1. Choose a picture frame that would work well in a blank area of a wall or even set on an empty table.
2. Choose a picture frame that will work well with the scrapbook colors that you use.
Choosing scrapbook paper
1. Be sure to choose 4 or more different scrapbook pages within the color scheme of the room you are adding it to.
2. Choose a couple pages with a bold pattern, but have at least one paper in a neutral solid tone. It is important to incorporate texture in these neutral, solid papers. For example, in the picture provided, there are four bold patterns, and three plain colors with varied textures.
1. Choose a picture frame that would work well in a blank area of a wall or even set on an empty table.
2. Choose a picture frame that will work well with the scrapbook colors that you use.
Choosing scrapbook paper
1. Be sure to choose 4 or more different scrapbook pages within the color scheme of the room you are adding it to.
2. Choose a couple pages with a bold pattern, but have at least one paper in a neutral solid tone. It is important to incorporate texture in these neutral, solid papers. For example, in the picture provided, there are four bold patterns, and three plain colors with varied textures.
Assembling
1. Rip your papers into varied sizes and shapes (pieces can vary depending on the size of your frame.
• If you are using a 5x7 frame, pieces of paper should be no larger than one inch squares in area. If you are using an 8x10 frame, pieces of paper should be no larger than two inch squares. If you are using larger frames (11x14 and 16x20), pieces can vary two to three inch squares in area.
2. Glue the pieces down on your piece of foam board using your glue stick.
2. Glue the pieces down on your piece of foam board using your glue stick.
• There is no particular order, but be sure to overlap each color in different ways.
• Assure that all edges are secured with glue
3. Continue gluing pieces assuring that you vary the pieces to equally distribute the colors and textures of paper.
• Assure that all edges are secured with glue
3. Continue gluing pieces assuring that you vary the pieces to equally distribute the colors and textures of paper.
• Assure that all edges are secured with glue.
• You may add small pieces of color where needed on the top if you find an area where you are missing a specific color or texture.
• You may add small pieces of color where needed on the top if you find an area where you are missing a specific color or texture.
4. After the board is covered, paint on the decoupage mixture in two coats.
• Be sure mixture has more glue than water (preferably 2 tbsp glue – 1 tbsp water). This will create a shine and ensure that the paper stays down.
5. Allow the board to dry completely after the decoupage is applied.
5. Allow the board to dry completely after the decoupage is applied.
6. Place your accent piece in center of foam board and fasten with hot glue.
WARNING : Use caution with hot glue gun as they will cause burns.
7. Place foam board back into frame and your masterpiece is complete!
7. Place foam board back into frame and your masterpiece is complete!
posted by Belinda
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