Using Frames

In paper scrapbooking, frames are difficult to use because of the thickness, but in digital scrapbooking, anything is possible! Most digital scrapbooking kits come with at least a few frames or mats, and you might think you should always use them as you would in real life. But, Chelle’s team has been playing with stacking frames and using them in unexpected ways, and I have a few of their layouts to show you.

Helen made an adorable page using Chelle’s Ladybug Hugs kit, and she used several frames on her page. The black flower-shaped frame is placed on top of one of her photos as you might expect it to be. But she has layered the other photos on top of the green and red frames on her page to add depth and interest to it. I love the clusters of paper strips she placed behind the green frame to add even more dimension.

Ophelia used Chelle’s In the Forest kit for her page. I love the wood paper as the background layered with the tree section piece to form the base of her page. She has stacked her journal paper and her photo on top of the paper frames in the kit at wonky angles, and I love that she used the staples and stitches to attach them.

Finally, Jen made a page with Chelle’s newest Pizza & Pasta {bundle}. I love that messy face in the photo, and it is highlighted perfectly by her use of the frames in the kit. She chose to stack the paper frames under the photo at wonky angles like Ophelia did, and they pick up on the color of marinara sauce all over her baby’s face. She has also used some frames on the top of the page in that gorgeous cluster of elements and papers.

Do you have some creative ways to use frames? I’d love to see them! If you make a page with any of Chelle’s products, pin them to the gallery at Scrap Orchard and use the tag #chelle so I can see it. I am always inspired by Chelle’s fans’ pages!