Hi everyone, Susan Stringfellow
here with a "Splash" of summer fun for you guys. I am going to tell you how I accented my page with big
splashy outlined shapes. Of course you
can do the same technique with any shape such as a sunshine, clouds, circles,
flowers, etc.; but I have chosen water splashes to go with my photo of my
boys snorkeling in Shark Reef.
To begin, draw your shapes on scrap paper and cut them out to use as a
template. I use the 6x6" paper
pad for embellishment shapes like this, or for layered banners because the
small scale prints are more charming in the small shapes. After you mount your paper shapes on your
background paper, use a large needle or piercing tool to puncture holes about
1/8" from the shape at no more than 1/4" intervals. Next stitch using decorative thread. I have used metallic threads, but you can stitch with
thread or embroidery floss as well.
Supplies:
White Cardstock
A Perfect Summer 6 x 6" Paper Pad
A Perfect Summer "Chevron Lines" Patterned Paper
A Perfect Summer "Big Dots" Patterned Paper
A Perfect Summer "Fish" Patterned Paper
A Perfect Summer Element Stickers
A Perfect Summer Outline Stickers
A Perfect Summer Decorative Brads
A Perfect Summer 6x12 Chipboard
A Perfect Summer Layered Stickers
You can cut all kinds of different shapes by hand or with your favorite die cutting system. Outlining the elements with stitching gives them a bit more drama, and helps pop them off the page.
