We’re crazy about the fabulous artwork you can create with the Dotty
for You paper packet during National Scrapbooking Month! Each
promotional paper packet includes an insert with a picture of the
artwork, a recipe, and a unique technique, to inspire your customers.
Check out these
extra technique ideas, not included on paper
packet insert but using the same artwork.
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this article for two new projects and tips not included on the artwork insert.
Sisterly Love Page
Polaroid Snapshot Technique
Create a Polaroid snapshot look by first cutting out a rounded-corner
rectangle the size of your focal point. Then, cut a larger rectangle
around the negative space, creating the look of a Polaroid. For example,
if your subject is 3" × 2", cut a rounded 3" rectangle using the Cricut
®
machine then discard the rectangle and keep the negative space, cutting
that piece at 4" × 2½". Add journaling to the empty white space at the
bottom and attach it to the layout at an angle using 3-D foam tape.
You’ll now be able to create the Polaroid look for any kind of picture
without needing a Polaroid camera!
Kiss Page
Pin Flags Technique
Make a darling accent from your paper scraps by trimming a
complementary banner and wrapping it around a pin from the Bling
assortment (Z1466) to form a small pin flag.
Surf Page
Stitch a Frame
Use dark thread and stitch around your layout’s focal elements to ground your page.
Sweet Life Page
Making Embellishments Stand Out
Add a bit of white, solid space behind decorative elements, such as
this baker’s twine bow, to help them stand out on busy B&T Duos
® papers, like this chevron pattern.
R Card
Helping Adjacent Patterns Pop
To help two adjacent patterns stand out individually, separate them with a solid color in between.
Simple Pleasures Card
Creating a Bohemian Look
Combine several paper patterns and colors to create a trendy bohemian chic look.
Jen Box
Creating Visual Transitions
Carry the neutral foundation color, in this case Grey Wool, onto the
other elements of your art piece to help the eye easily transition
between elements, like the colorful chevron box top and the sides of the
box.
BONUS ART:
Good Luck Card
Neutral Inks for a Clean Look
To create a card with a clean, crisp look, use the dominant neutral color to stamp your sentiment.
Yo-yo Accent
Create a trendy yo-yo element by accordion-folding a long strip of
cardstock every 1/4", adhering the two ends together to make a circle,
stitching the center with thread all the way around, and pulling the
ends of the thread taut to create a yo-yo. Secure the center with a
button to keep your yo-yo flat.
Kylie Banner
Paper Ribbons
Create your own ribbon from your favorite B&T paper. Cut a strip
of paper a little less than three times the length you want your ribbon
to be. Mark or score your strip in segments as follows: 1/2", 1", 1/2",
1", 1/2", etc. Starting at a 1/2" scored end, make two folds going away
from you, then two folds coming toward you, then repeat until your
ribbon is complete.
Ribbon Accents
Thread a long ribbon through the banner holes and then add some flair
by tying small bows or knots to the ribbon in between each pennant
using baker’s twine or Waxy Flax.
With all of the techniques featured in these beautiful art pieces,
and the extras you can try from the three Techniques Training Academy
courses, we know you will enjoy participating in a
Dotty for You crafting session in celebration of one of our favorite
months of the year—National Scrapbooking Month in May!
