INSTRUCTIONS Vintage Scrapbook Page Layout #1 12 x 12 inches with photo mat and pull-out photo/journaling tag
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INTRODUCTION In this e-tutorial, I show you step-by-step how to create the vintage layout on the cover page. This is one of my favourite vintage themed scrapbook pages that I designed and have been selling in my online shops. The detailed instructions and photos show you how to layer and place papers and embellishments. At the beginning is a list of tools and supplies you will need. You can use embellishments you already have. When I first started scrapbooking, I used lots of Prima flowers but since flower embellishments don t come cheap, I started making my own. My book My Paper Garden shows you how to create paper flowers without the use of expensive punches or diecutting machines. It s available in e-format on my blog at http://scrappinrabbit.blogspot.ca/p/my-papergarden-my-paper-garden-is.html. If you would like to make the large lace flowers shown in this layout, I provide a free tutorial for making lace flowers on my blog at the following web address: http://scrappinrabbit.blogspot.ca/2013/05/how-to-make-flowers-out-of-lace.html. (In this layout, I followed the instructions in the tutorial and in addition I added a layer of sheer ribbon to make the flowers.) Be forewarned though these flowers are addictive and once you starting making a few, ideas for customizing your own flowers will abound. I rarely purchase flowers anymore. As you work through the instructions for this layout, I indicate measurements and also provide tips to help make things easy. Once you ve completed this layout, you ll be able to make more in no time. The photo above shows the layout we will be working on. I m also including on the next page photographs of two other layouts I made following the same method, only with different embellishments and colours for a different look. Yours need not be exactly the same. I hope you enjoy making this project. If you need further clarification, feel free to email me at scrappinrabbit@gmail.com. I plan on writing similar tutorials for other layouts I ve created so your constructive comments are appreciated. Christine www.scrappinrabbit.blogspot.ca
Before you start, gather up the following tools and supplies you will need to complete this project. Tools Paper Trimmer Glue stick or glue tape White or clear glue in a bottle (my favourite is a white tacky glue that dries fast) Scissors Stapler Needle and thread Foam dots for attaching die-cut leaves Corner punch Sewing machine with zigzag stitch (optional if you want to stitch around your layout) Paper distressing tool or sandpaper (optional) Following are the supplies I used: 12x12 inch background paper (I used paper from DCWV s The French Country Stack) 12x12 inch cardstock that will coordinate with your background paper (I used green cardstock) Paper and colour-coordinated cardstock for photo mat and pull-out tag Paper doily (10-1/2 inches approx.) Distress ink (I used Ranger Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap) Long ornamental stems with beads (from the dollar store!) 3 large lace flowers (see the end of this tutorial if you wish to learn how to make your own) Strands of beads 7 smaller assorted flowers Die-cut leaves Crystal swirls 2 paper butterflies Stick on pearls (optional)
STEP 1 Cut! inch from the left side and top of your 12x12 cardstock. The layout is very thick so by cutting off a thin edge it will allow your layout to fit properly in a page protector. STEP 2 Cut " inch from the left side and top of your background paper - your cardstock will form a border around your layout. DO NOT GLUE YOUR BACKGROUND PAPER TO YOUR CARDSTOCK JUST YET! STEP 3 Use a paper distressing tool to fray all four edges of the background paper. TIP: You can also get the same effect with scissors by running the blade along the edges of the paper.
STEP 4 Using a sponge, ink the edges and corners of the background paper - this will give a nice antique look. Tip: I purchased a bag of makeup sponges at my local dollar store and they work great! For this layout, I used Ranger s Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap. STEP 5 Using a glue stick, adhere the doily to the center of the background paper. Start by adding glue to the larger center area of the doily then dab a bit of glue here and there on the lacy area being careful that the glue does not ooze to the surface through the holes. TIP: Applying archival mist will neutralize the acid in the doily and help preserve it.
STEP 6 Cut strands from the base of long stems to make 2 bunches of 4-5 strands each. (I used green and light blue beaded stems I obtained from the dollar store. You can use any type of long stems.) To determine how long your stems need to be, place 2 large lace flowers on the bottom of the page as shown in the photo and insert stems underneath. Make sure the flowers will cover the base of the stems and that the stems do not extend beyond the height or width of your page (otherwise the layout will not fit in your page protector). DO NOT GLUE THE FLOWERS DOWN YET!! Approximate measurements for the stems are 9 inches on the left side of the page (blue stems), and 7 inches at the bottom extending to the right (green stems). STEP 7 Attach the base of each bunch of stems to the background paper with a couple of staples. Don t set staples too far apart since the flowers will need to cover the stapled area.
STEP 8 - Cut small squares of light-coloured cardstock (approx. 1 x 1 inch) and glue them over the stapled area of each bunch of stems to help keep everything in place.
STEP 9 Glue or tape the background paper to your cardstock. TIP: If you have access to a sewing machine, try a zigzag stitch around the edges of your background paper to help secure it to the cardstock. STEP 10 Cut 3 strands of beads each about 5 inches long. Form a loop with one strand by joining the ends and use thread to tie them together. Repeat with the other 2 strands.
Attach a strand underneath each of the 3 larger flowers with thread. Make sure the bottom of the strands will be visible. STEP 11 Using thread, attach a small square of cardstock to the bottom of each flower. This will allow you to add glue to the bottom of your flower and secure it to your layout. (You risk glue oozing through the lace if you try to apply it directly to the fabric.)
STEP 12 Glue two of the larger flowers to the bottom of your layout making sure they cover the base of the stems. Position the flowers so that the strands of beads at the bottom do not extend beyond the page. STEP 13 To make the photo mat, cut a piece of cardstock or paper (checkered design in the photo) to measure 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 inches. Cut a coordinating piece of paper (pink in the photo) to measure 5 x 5 inches. Use a corner punch to give a nice rounded edge. Ink the edges of the paper to give an aged appearance. Glue the paper to the cardstock. STEP 14 Apply glue to 3 sides on the back of the photo mat to form a pocket. A tag will be inserted in the right-hand side of the photo mat so make sure you glue only the three edges with right side of paper facing you, that would be the top, bottom and left edges.
Adhere the photo mat to the center of your layout, angled slightly to the right. Make sure the right-hand side of the photo mat is the side with NO glue so that the tag can slide in. STEP 15 To make the tag, cut a piece of cardstock to measure approximately 4 x 5 inches. Use a border punch to create a decorative edge (trim the width of your tag to fit the punched border). Trim coordinating paper 1/8 of an inch smaller than the cardstock along each edge. Apply ink to the edges of the paper and glue it to the cardstock.
I also added ink to the top punched border and stick-on pearls to embellish the tag. The back of the tag remains blank so that it can be used for journaling. STEP 16 Insert the tag in the pocket of the photo mat, leaving the decorative edge exposed.
STEP 17 Glue the third large flower to the top of the photo mat, making sure it doesn t interfere when pulling out the tag. Also make sure the photo will be able to slide underneath the bottom edge of the flower if needed. STEP 18 Once your large flowers have been glued in place, you can start arranging your smaller flowers. Glue 3 small flowers on either side of the stems at the left side of the layout. Glue 2 small flowers between the two large flowers at the bottom of the page.
STEP 19 Use die-cut leaves (or cut your own) to fill in spaces between the flowers. Use foam dots to adhere leaves for a 3D effect. Tip: Use chalk and pens to add colour to your leaves. (Flowers with leaves)
STEP 20 Apply a crystal swirl to the left of the large flower at the top of your layout, overlapping it slightly onto the photo mat. STEP 21 Add 2 more small flowers and leaves on each side of the large top flower. STEP 22 Attach a butterfly close to the stems on the left side of the page.
Attach another butterfly in the top right corner of the page. And here is the final product! You are now ready to add your photos and journaling.