With tomorrow being the 4th of July, I wanted to do a special scrapbook summer post! So, enjoy–

On this layout I made “fireworks” using mists! here’s a fun DIY to show you how..

Supplies: scrap paper, craft knife, mists, misc scrapbooking embellishments

1. Start by cutting out a firework stencil. This is easy enough since it’s really just abunch of ‘teardrop’ shapes in a circle.

3.Try using different colors!

I also decided to embellish my fireworks by adding a bit of bling to the middle..

BTW, you can also make your own scrapbooking mists- there are alot of tutorials out there, Just google it!

I don’t know about you, but I like to find different ways to add fabric to my layouts. Here’s a fun idea on how to use fabric to make a fun pennant border.

Supplies:

Fabric, Paper, Pictures, Sewing Machine

1. Cut your fabric into triangles, and layer them onto your layout.

2. Sew a few lines across the top so that they are stuck down. This also gives them more texture. 🙂

voila! xo, Katie

p.s. (enjoying scrapbook summer? I’d love to know what you think, or if you are scrapbooking this summer!)

I know yesterday I showed you how to use a page from a mosaic coloring page as a background/photo mat. But why not try cutting them up and using them as embellishments?

Supplies:

Mosaic Coloring Book

Markers/Colored Pencils

Scissors

1. Color sections of your mosaics.

2. Cut them out.

3. Use them to embellish you layout! I used some at the top of my photo as a border and a few around my picture and title.

Good Morning, I hope you guys are enjoying my new blog feature Scrapbook Summer! I had alot of fun coming up with these posts.. 🙂

Here’s a fun new technique I came up with- You know those coloring books that are like mosaics? Try using them on your layouts!

Supplies:

Mosaic Coloring Book

Colored Pencils/markers/etc

1. Color your mosaic. You don’t have to color it all- I think leaving it black and white looks really neat too.

2. Place it on your layout! I used it to go behind my picture and embellishments so that they stand out more.

Taylor (my lovely sister) came up with this fun idea- Altering your pictures using fabric..

Tools and Supplies:

Picture

Paper

Lightbox or you can just use a window

Fabric

Glue stick

Sewing Machine (optional)

1. Put your picture either on a lightbox or tape it to a window.

Lay a sheet of white paper of tracing paper ontop and trace the area you want to cover with fabric.

(Covering clothes with fabric is a fun technique)

2. Cut out your shapes and make sure they fit..

3. Now using your paper cutouts as a pattern, Cut out your shapes in fabric.

4. Now you can either glue them on, Or add more texture by sewing them on.

Taylor did that layout, But I wanted to play around with this technique too. Here’s my layout:

What do you think? Do you like to add fabric to you layouts/pictures?

Hey guys, Guess what is going on here at punk projects this summer?? I will be posting alot of fun, inspiring, and new scrapbooking tips and tricks throughout the summer.

My sister Taylor and I have been coming up with ideas and creating lots of layouts- we’ve named this blog feature/challenge “Scrapbook Summer”

Wondering how this will work? This summer from now til August I will be posting scrapbook layouts with fun techniques and DIY’s to jumpstart your creativity, teach you new techniques and inspire you!

I’ve been hanging up some of the cute layouts we made above my desk to inspire me.. 🙂

Be sure to check back this weekend for the first layout!! xo, Katie