I’m scrapbooking photos of our trip to the incredible Ulster Folk Museum in Northern Ireland. It’s a living history museum filled with authentic period buildings.
These Make and Create Rustic Flowers papers were perfect for creating a vintage vibe. I’ve distressed the edges for a distressed look and I’m sharing a step by step tutorial so that you can learn how to distress your own scrapbook layouts.
Designer Scrapbook Papers
I love the designer papers from Make and Create. There are loads and loads of different designs to choose from. I’m literally spoilt for choice. The quality is great, they don’t feel thin or flimsy but they are fantastically good value.
I get them from the Works and typically pay just £4.00 a pack. Even on a tight budget I can afford to have a whole stack to choose from.
Matting Photos
Matting means to layer a photo or piece of paper onto top of a larger piece of paper to create a border. This helps to anchor the image onto your scrapbook page and makes it stand out form the background.
Follow these simple steps to mat your photos:
Pick a contrasting or complementary cardstock or patterned paper to form the base. Solid colours that pull a tone directly out of your photo work great. You can also try using a piece of patterned paper.
Choose the size of your mat. A quarter of an inch or 3mm is great for a small border. Play around with your papers until you get a border width that you like.
Measure your photo then add the size of border you want multiplied by 2. For example if your photo measures 4 x 6 inches and you want an eighth of an inch border you would cut your mat to measure 4.25 x 6.25 inches.
Use an acid free adhesive such as double sided tape to stick your photo onto the mat. Carefully align one corner of your photo with the corresponding corner of the mat before lowering the rest of the photo into place.
You can create a bolder effect by double matting. Place your photo on a mat with a narrow border then place this mat onto a larger mat with a wider border.
Distressing Paper Edges with Scissors
Here’s a fun technique for edging your papers.
Hold the paper in one hand a run the edge along the blade of a pair of scissors.
It’s distresses the edges of the paper beautifully, just like the distress tool I’ve been coveting for years. I had heard that you could achieve the same effect with scissors but I didn’t quite believe it. I thought I’d give it a go and I’m really pleased I did, I think this technique is my latest obsession! I will say that it only works with heavier weight papers like Craft Sensations papers, thinner papers would tear too easily.Take a look at this page for more ways to make your scrapbook papers and photos stand out.
Scrapbook Page Title
I had these lovely vintage style rub ons which made a perfect title.
I’ve got lot’s more scrapbook title ideas for you to try.
How to Make Your Own Scrapbook Layouts
Follow these step by step instructions to recreate this scrapbook layout with your own photos.
- Choose Your Photos and Memorabilia
- Choose Your Papers
- Choose Your Embellishments
- Design Your Layout
- Add a Title
- Stick it All Together
For more in depth instructions take a look at my Scrapbooking Course for Beginners.
Copy This Scrapbook Layout
Here’s a sketch of my scrapbook layout if you’d like to copy it.
I’ve got loads more scrapbook layout sketches that you can use to get started with your own scrapbook pages.
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Pin It Now, Scrapbook It Later
I do hope you have enjoyed having a peak at my latest scrapbooking layout. Please feel free to use my scrapbook pages to inspire your own creations, pin it to your Scrapbooking Pinterest board so you can find it later.
A Little Bit About Me . . .
Hey there I’m Bridie, a busy mum to two amazing humans, a spirited border collie puppy and a pair of sweet guinea pigs. We homestead in a cherished Edwardian terrace in not so sunny Lancashire, England.
When I’m not spending time with my children and menagerie, I’m usually to be found in my craft room creating and blogging or in the kitchen cooking up a big batch of something tasty. I’m always looking for thrifty hacks to save money on my crafts and recipes. Crafting doesn’t have to cost a fortune!
I scrapbook to preserve precious memories of my kids childhoods. I use upcycled and budget supplies along with thrifty hacks to make Scrapbook layouts that don’t break the bank.
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