Both beginning and more advanced scrapbookers occasionally need to try a new technique to stay inspired. This technique challenge is something that anyone can try with just a few supplies. Create you own fun and unique background papers by scanning textured elements to print out as embellishments for your pages.

Scanning Textures

Supplies Needed:

• Flat Bed Scanner

• Items to scan

• Color Printer

• Bright White Cardstock

Simples Steps:

1. Carefully place items on the scanner.

2. Scan in color at a medium-high resolution for printing.

3. Print out and use to create a fabulous Fall scrapbook page.

Tips -

Try overlapping items and stacking them on, to create a colorful scan.

Think about other items that you wish you could add to your pages and try scanning them: Fabric from a favorite dress; outdoor items such as sticks, acorns, flowers; sports items such as a glove, soccer ball, football. Have an idea? Try it and see if it works!

Have you tried it?

If you try out this technique, come share your layout with us on the About Scrapbooking Forum.