Textured Collages
design by Nichol Magouirk
Several of our designers experimented with fabric to add texture. Consider using silk or tulle on pages when you're going for a softer, sweeter look and velvet, felt, or leather for an edgier or heavier fell. Fabric can be fairly inexpensive, especially if purchased as remnants—just right for scrapbook pages. Fabric pieces left from treasured baby blankets or wedding apparel are ideal for collage-style layouts, as they have both texture and personal meaning. Fabric is also flat, so it's easy to build layers without adding bulk. Some scrapbook manufacturers now have fabric "paper."
Ribbon is another great addition to a collage-style design. Ribbons are available in a variety of textures, widths, colors, and price ranges. You can use ribbons as borders, as part of the layout’s base layer, or on an embellishment layer.
And when you’re looking for a really special way to embellish layouts, consider using silk, paper or pressed flowers. Paper flowers are striking visual elements, and silk flowers are one of my favorite embellishments these days. Purchase them by the stem and then dismantle them. Simply toss the plastic stem and center, and you’re left with a flat embellishment. Place a button, snap, brad, or similar item in the flower center to adhere it to your layout.
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SOURCES Patterned paper by Making Memories (striped), Karen Foster Design (floral), KI Memories (yellow plaid), and American Crafts (orange). Computer font is 1942 Report downloaded off the Internet. Sticker and metal frame by Li’l Davis Designs. Ribbons by Me & My Big Ideas. Metal ribbon charm and date stamp by Making Memories. Dried flowers by Pressed Petals.
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