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An Editor's Page Effects From "Scrapbooking" episode SCB-246

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Eliminate outlines from large letters by printing them backward, cutting them out, then flipping them over to adhere to the page. The title and background on this page were created with stamps and die-cut templates. Stitching is easily accomplished with the assistance of pre-punched holes.  WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO To see the impact "pop-out" journaling can add, watch this short video.

Lisa Bearnson of Creating Keepsakes magazine shares a few advanced techniques with host Sandi Genovese.

• To eliminate lines on the edges of large letters, print letters directly from the computer. Use any layout or word processing program to print "mirrored images". By printing the letters backwards, they can be cut and turned over, without lines showing that normally occur with the use of stencils and templates.

• Use rubber stamps to decorate die-cuts and create background effects. Stamp not only the background, but use a complementary or contrasting color to stamp within a lettering template or die to create page titles.

• Add effects to journaling by "popping" words to create an entire sentence. This is called "pop-out" journaling. For best results, write a sentence that you would like to pop from the page. After journaling, enlarge the words you've selected to pop and adhere to the journaling card.

• For a hand-stitched embellishment poke holes through the page surface before stitching the design. For buttons, sew thread through the holes, then glue the button to the page surface.

Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources.

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RESOURCES :
Creative Rubber Stamping Techniques
Model: 0891348786
Author: Mary Jo McGraw
(1998) North Light Books (F & W Publications)
Website: www.fwpublications.com

Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com

Adventures in Journaling: Scrapbook Storytelling
Model: 1930500092
Author: Joanna Campbell Slan
(2002)

To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.

EFG, Inc.
Website: www.newsletterinfo.com

Decorating Scrapbooks With Rubber Stamps
Model: 0806998466
Author: Dee Gruenig

To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.

Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com

GUESTS :
Lisa Bearnson
Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Magazine
Founding Editor
Website: www.creatingkeepsakes.com