Danielle asked me quite a while ago (I think it was over Christmas break!) if I would guest design for Kitschy Digitals. Of course, I jumped at the chance to say yes, even if I wasn’t able to create anything right away. Darned school and all. :) Well, I finally had the time and created a layout using her digital feathers kit.
The nice thing about working with a digital kit (even though I was going to print it out and go “hybrid”) is that you can move things around on your computer screen before committing to print. You better believe that’s what I did, because I was so scared of messing up. You see, I don’t really work with digital or “hybrid” in my scrapbooking. But I think that’s about to change! I created my own background paper, and after seeing it on my computer with the colorful feathers, I decided it would be best to leave it in a neutral grey. Then I printed the feathers onto vellum (just standard white vellum from the scrapbook store), stitched them onto the page, spray painted over some Basic Grey chipboard letters, stitched some more…. and then I decided to add some Hambly rub ons. Why not? :)
The last parts were creating the butterfly out of a scrap of magazine paper and then sticking the trimmed photos of me onto the layout using thick foam tape. Voila! My first digital hybrid scrapbook page! I think I’m in love.
Sometimes it can be difficult using Hambly paper as a background (unless you are using one of their coordinating papers) because the graphics are so strong. So, whenever I use a screen printed sheet for a background, I use a simple pattern with not a lot of contrast in colors.
Using the overlays can be a similar experience. The look is pretty graphic and bold, so I toned mine down by using cardstock just a shade lighter behind my overlay.
After using the skyline picture, the overlay, and patterned paper as my background, there was already quite a lot going on, so my last piece of pattern I kept simple and tucked behind a picture.
Stitching ties the whole thing together (as well as serving to keep the overlay in place). Besides machine sewing, I’m really not one for embellishments on my scrap pages. But rub ons make a nice finishing touch, don’t you think?
Well, I hope you all have a great day bein crafty! Why don’t you try a technique you’ve never done before? If you do, link it up here so I can see! Also, don’t forget to sign up for your chance of winning that gift certificate! I’m off for a long bike ride and picnic with Phil for his birthday celebration. But I’ll be checking back. :) And come back tomorrow for another Hambly layout with tips and techniques!
