Ready for a scrapbooking challenge? Then this week's free prompt from We Dare You is what you need!
If you’re ready to take your art to the next level, then look no further than this dare. With a fresh prompt that will have you numbering your layout, you’ll be thinking about scrapping in a totally new way. Plus, four fantastic pieces of art by the Dare authors will give you out-of-the-box inspiration for your pages.
The pages in We Dare You will get you inspired to create some of the most personal, funny and random layouts you've ever made. Since 2005, the authors have posted scrapbook challenges--scrapbook Dares--on their web site…challenges designed to really get you to think about your life, your art, yourself. In this book, you’ll find: *a showcase of some of the best challenges from the authors’ site *over 25 new challenges to get your creative juices flowing *layouts inspired by the Dares, created by the authors and their amazing contributing artists *jumpstarts to get you thinking about your scrapbooking in a whole new way Download this free scrapbook challenge here.(It might take a minute or to download, but be patient--it’s worth it!)
Bright and adorable, this simple mini album banner project from Paper Pop Up is full of flower power—and full of lots of options.
Any sweet birthday girl would love this little photo album all her own. Tuck it inside a tin, and hand it off as a gift. Hang it up and make it a birthday banner full of smiles. Switch up the paper and photos and you’ve got a project perfect for any theme or occasion. All you need are some basic papercrafting supplies, photos, fibers and you’re good to go!
Paper Pop Up shows you how to craft a whole lot of smiles with 40 dynamic pop-up designs for occasions ranging from babies and birthdays to weddings to holidays. Project include a colorful interactive advent calendar, a fun Easter gift box, a card with a stack of baby building blocks, table decorations and more!
Make your projects pop with: *a range of themes to choose from *a variety of fun, interactive elements *3-D devices like pull tabs and slider bars *a mix of paper, embellishments and fabulous colors *easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques
Purchase a copy of Paper Pop Up (at 50% off!) here. (Click here to buy it in the U.K.)
This frisket film mask technique—a wonderful combination of clean lines and messy paint—is one of my favorites from Scraptastic!
Frisket film (which is clear, water-resistant and self-adhesive) allows the freedom of messy painting on scrapbook pages, while maintaining clean edges on various designs and shapes. Frisket film is easy to cut, so you can mask out any design or shape. Plus, painting creates a subtle texture and uniquely artistic look for layouts. Once you’ve masked and painted, try adding additional texture with hand embroidery, as author Ashley Calder did on her layout (shown here).
Scraptastic! offers 50 great ideas for infusing your scrapbook layouts with exciting new techniques. In Ashley Calder’s debut book, she teaches you ways to take your projects to the next level using innovative ideas for creating playful and artistic pages. You'll find 50 illustrated techniques including: *watercolor painting *gold leafing *stamping *embroidery *paper piercing *collage and more! Whether you’re an art novice or a design veteran, let Scraptastic! be your guide to discovering the messy, sparkly, touchy-feely, snazzy world of scrapbooking.
In the midst of tackling crazy schedules, trying to complete albums, making gifts and doing all those other tasks that make up our days, it’s nice to take some time to create just for ourselves. This homemade paper journal is the perfect personal project to create.
How does your typical day unfold? The common events that move your days along appear like snapshots in this little accordion journal. Make it anew from time to time to see how a typical day for you changes over time.
For this and other self-reflecting projects, check out Visual Chronicles by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino, the no-fear guide that shows you how to express your inner self through art and words. Click here to buy the book in the mycraftivity.com shop. (Click here to buy it in the U.K. shop.)
Try this “fauxto” booth strip technique from Journal Revolution.
Fake photo booth photos are a great way to use up poorly framed photos,
random photos, or blurred photos. Or use the technique for a series of
similar photos (like all those shots of the Eiffel Tower from your
trip to Paris). Or just use the look ‘cause it is so darn cool.
For details about this project and other creative and challenging ideas and techniques, check out Journal Revolution by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino. In the book, you’ll learn how to cut
through the daily clutter in their minds to access deeper emotions,
creatively express a wide range of moods and boldly record their
deepest secrets. Click here to buy the book.
