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by
Wendy Smedley |
Cool New Patterns
It’s stylish! It’s hip! It’s
fresh! The new patterned paper featuring geometric designs can also be tricky to
use.
No matter what color group you are working with, you can easily find coordinated
geometric patterned paper that works well in your layout. But while the colors
are beautiful and the patterns alluring, be careful not to let the paper upstage
your photos. Here are three expert tips for using geometric patterns in the same
color family for a successful look:
Precious Sole
Materials: patterned paper (Stampin’ Up) + mesh paper (Magenta)
+ fibers (Rub-a-dub) + tag (Avery) + page by Amy Stulz
Design Tip #1
Proportion is important. When using two geometric patterns, don’t use equal
amounts. One pattern should dominate, and the second should be used to accent
the main pattern.
Grandma's Garden
Materials: patterned paper (American Crafts) + flower punch (EK Success)
+ eyelets + page by Sarah Champion
Design Tip #2
Don’t worry about staying inside the lines—place your photos and elements
“outside the box” for a lively, dynamic page.
Camping
Materials: patterned paper and letter stickers (SEI) + page by Sara Tanner
Design Tip #3
Rounded lines work well with straight lines. Combine two different shapes, one
with angular lines and one with curving lines, to create an excellent page.
More Just the Facts from Simple Scrapbooks by Wendy Smedley:
Technique - Custom Scenic Backgrounds
Creative Solution - End of Roll Shots
Editor Tip - Vellum Sticker Frames
Organization - Help from the Kitchen
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