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  see interview with the authors Debbie & Anna
Outside the
Lines: Textures
 Without texture a scrapbook layout would be
dull. You can choose from a wide variety of textures to make your scrapbook pages
unique. There are two basic types of texture: tactile and visual.
Tactile textures stimulate your sense of touch and can be
incorporated into a scrapbook by layering different materials, fabrics, and other elements
for a three-dimensional look.
Visual texture refers to what the eye sees. Using
media such as paint, ink, and fabric, you can create textures on your scrapbook
pages. Use your imagination and don't be afraid to experiment.
 Plastic wrap and foil
- Carefully blot crumpled up plastic wrap or foil into an ink
pad or into paper paint.
- Apply the plastic wrap or foil to your paper in a random
pattern- blotting lightly without reinking to create delightful dark-and-light patterns (
artists call this chiaroscuro).
- Leaf prints
- The imprints of leaves can be used to add texture to your
pages.
- Place a leaf onto an ink pad and cover it with a piece of
paper.
- Gently press the paper to allow ink to adhere to the
leaf. Carefully remove the leaf from the ink pad and apply it to your scrapbook
page.
- Cover the leaf with clean paper and press with your hand to
transfer the leaf image to the page.
- You can also heat emboss the leaf image to create a raised,
three-dimensional surface ( see may, p. 70).
 Wash
cloths and sand
- The terry cloth texture of a wash cloth is perfect for
creating "sandy pages." See the layout on the next page.
- Other creative textures
- You can use a wide variety of household objects for
textures: sponges, scrub brushes, broom bristles, interesting fabrics (such as burlap,
netting, velvet, corduroy, and lace), Koosh balls, shower body scrubbers, cotton balls,
tissue paper, and bubble wrap.
see interview
with the authors Debbie & Anna
Child's Scrapbook
This is a child's year scrapbook. This is a
super project to start the year right. Keep materials and mementos organized and place
them in the book as soon after the activiy as possible. You don't want to be digging
around for Christmas memorabilia in July. Ziploc bags are one way to keep items safe and
organized
Box Photo Album
 This
week's Craft of the Week features an adorable Box Photo Album for mom on Mother's Day.
This terrific craft for kids and gift for mom was created by Kathy Ross popular crafter
and author of many wonderful kids' craft books. It has step-by-step instructions with
pictures.
Paper Mache
Hot Air Balloon
 This is a paper mache balloon which is an excerpt from Class Winning
3-Dimensional Valentine Boxes by Debbie Barnhill. We have pictures and illustrations to go
with the craft as well as an interview with the author/creator Debbie Barnhill. It's a lot
of fun, so don't miss it. |
 
A Year of Scrapbooking
Idiots Guide
to Scrapbooking
 FREE Scrapbook Ideas
Class Winning
3-Dimensional Valentine Boxes
by Debra Barnhill
 
This is a craft book for Valentine's Day. It gives step by step instructions,
illustrations and patterns for making 3-dimensional valentine boxes for children to take
to school for their Valentine's Day parties. After Valentine's Day these boxes can be used
as banks for the children.
Drawing with Children:
A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
by Mona Brookes
Founded on the belief that any child can learn to draw realistic pictures using
her "alphabet of shapes" while in a noncompetitive environment, Mona Brookes'
easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with
children of all ages. This new edition includes two additional chapters explaining how to
reach children with learning problems or special needs and how to incorporate drawing into
other subjects, such as math and language. |
