Trimcraft Scrapbook Feature: Creating 6x6 layouts

In my next feature i show you how to create 6x6 layouts which are a great starting point for beginners. You can read the full article here http://www.trimcraft.co.uk/articles/how-to-scrapbook-with-smaller-paper-layouts

With 6x6 layouts you do not need to use a lot of  products to get a great looking page. here i cropped down a photo to 4x4 and cut lots of strips of paper up and layered them.

I clustered the accordion stickers together to create a focal point

Cut different shapes into the ends of strips of paper to keep it interesting

Create small embellishments by using small punches to cut out scraps of paper

Here is another layout i made using the 6x6 paper pads. I used Bright Spark for this page and added colour to white flowers by mixing neon patio paint with water and spraying it on with an small spray bottle.

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Docrafts creativity: Spots and Stripes Pastels downloadable papers.

Here it is my first design team project. this week I am promoting the Spots and Stripes digital download which are free to Creativity Club members. you can see more projects here http://www.docrafts.com

using a stencil and a make up sponge, dab ink over the stencil while holding it firm in place.

taking several different printed papers cut two large rectangles and trim around the edges with fancy edged scissors and ink.

Layer them over each other and then overlap a spots and stripes designer die cut shape over one corner of you paper layers and decorate with Ahoy there stickers.

 using the x-cut bunting die, cut two different sized flags and stick them on the corner of your photo.  and decorate with a button a twine.

add your title and journaling and you finished.
using the all aboard 6x6 papers, cut out 3 tags and trim them to different sizes and stick in the other corner of your photo, if you position your embellishments in groups of 3at 3 different points on your layout it will  draw the eye towards the photo.

Products used:

 CSP 11165, CSP 11020 turquoise ink, PMA157305 designer die cuts, XCU503420 scalloped edged bunting die, PMA803115 ahoy there stickers, PMA171201 pastels bakers twine, PMA160144 all aboard 6x6 papers, Spots and Stripes chipboard buttons, Happy days 12x12 paper pack, forever friends alpha stickers.

Jill's challenge Docrafts 28th of may to 4 june

This week's challenge at docrafts http://www.docrafts.com/crafttalk/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=4169734. You can take anything from the image and you can submit a card or layout.

i was inspired by this sketch from page maps

 this shot was taken while at the Out There Festival last year, it was fun to watch all the different styles of street performances over the weekend.

 i used X-cut Chronology Cogs die cutter with Kanban Chocolate and copper Scroll Textured Metalic Duos card stock and HOTP Roses in Harmony with Basic Grey granola and Papermania Chronology papers and Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink. I wanted a steampunk feel to the page so the cogs worked perfectly.