Latest Tip:If you go somewhere that doens't allow photos to be taken, e.g. of bats in the zoo or a circus (cirque du soleil is where l went last night) you can search up online on google and use images that have been professionally taken for your layouts....
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Latest Quote:Blessed are the children of scrapbookers for they shall inherit the scrapbooks....
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Back to basics
Get back to the basics and learn simple methods for applying popular techniques to your scrapbooking projects with this fantastic bonus feature. There's also great tips to get you started! This issue we look at matting - the tools, the techniques and the fundamental principles for applying it on your projects.
The magic of mattingMatting is a great technique to enhance the elements on your page, pull a particular item into the spotlight or add depth to your overall design.Sizing it upStart by cutting a piece of cardstock about 5mm larger than the object you want to matt and mount the item on the cardstock. This gives a nice, even border all the way around. From there, experiment with the width, shape and texture of your layers - leave overhang for embellishing, tear parts of a layer for added interest or vary the number of layers you use. The possibilities and combinations are endless.
