Textures, Layers and Pumpkins....OH MY!!

Hey all!  Practical Scrapper Laura here!  

Today I'm sharing one of the things I absolutely love about scrapbooking, 

the ability to make it all your own!  If you want clean and simple, you can 

do it.  If you want one pic on a page, you can do it.  If you like the collage 

effect....go for it....lol.

For me....I LOVE texture....the mixing of different shapes, depths and layers

in scrapbooking.  This LO is an example of what I mean:

This LO was done using the new Steampunk Spells by Graphic 45.  

The layering was done starting with a plain black cardstock base.  

Then 2 pieces of patterned paper add texture just by the mix of patterns....

and notice how the brighter pattern is under the pics to draw your eye there. 

The embellishment cluster is focused around the pics for the same reason....

and it's layered in there using the G45 chipboard, the clock is foam taped to 

give it even more depth as you see in this close up pic:

A burlap flower from Maya Rd., paper flowers from Kaisercraft, and  

Trendy Twine also add texture (and PS....a great looks is to sand the 

edges of your pics to make them "pop" as you can see in this close up):

The edge of the page blends into the LO without taking away from the pics

that are the star of the show, but still continues that texture.....I used the 

journal cards from the G45 Steampunk Spells, did some distressing and 

inking to add a little interest and depth, also used foam tape to pop up the 

Steampunk Spells card. And a subtle strip of bling along the edge using 

Darice glitter tape is the final touch.

Are you inspired to mix it up and experiment with different textures on your

next LO or project?  Give it a try.....it's an awesome way to enhance a LO!

And today I have to add.....I've got a little giveaway on my blog for a great 

cause that a bunch of scrappers are working with.....thanks to Scrapbook 

Expo....you can find it HERE.

Thanks for stopping today!!  

Be inspired, and go create your own beautiful today!

Twineology:101

Hey there!  Laura here with ya one on one today with my favorite

embellishment....TWINE!!  It's trendy, it's hot, and no wonder,

because it's FUN!!  And guess what....I might just have some to

give away today too!!  Check at the bottom of this post after

you check this out:

This stacking box project is a great favor or decor for a wedding,

shower, anniversary, birthday....any occasion really!  And it gets

dressed up from a basic pink and brown cardstock and a simple

stacking box pattern by using simple techniques with twine.

(FYI--the box is just a square....vary the sizes to fit your needs,

and score at 1" to make the box sides).  And this particularly

yummy twine is from Trendy Twine--"Chocolate Cupcake"...

yep, like I said....yummy!...lol. 

Here are the close ups of how I used the twine:

First, threaded thru pretty lace:

For the middle,  I used eyelets (and the holes in the punch) to lace

twine thru and then tie a bow....here's the close up of the "before":

On the top layer I simply threaded the twine thru the punch

and tied a simple bow:

Just a few simple examples of how much twine can add to a project...

it is my "go to" something, when I want to add some pizazz to any of

my crafting projects!

How do you use twine?  Or do you?  Let us know!!

And now we were talking a prize...and here's how you get a chance
to win this:

60 twine-o-licious yards of Trendy Twine!!  How do you get the chance,
you ask?  Just do this:

1.  Be or become a follower here at Practical Scrappers

2. Make your way over to the Trendy Twine Facebook Page
    HERE, mention "Practical Scrappers sent me to say "hi" and
    thank you!" and then LIKE Trendy Twine's Facebook Page.

Wow, how easy is that?  And I must say a huge THANK YOU to
Lesley from Trendy Twine for donating this fun prize!  Let's face it,
free is good, but free TWINE is better!!....lol.  

Find some crafty time to get your twine on!!

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