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. Helen-ladybug-hugs-frames

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. 2011-07-15-hellomrraccoon_sm

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. pastalafeasta

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!

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Likely Pairs: Beat the Heat and In the Pool | Digital Scrapbooking Kit Combinations

Hello! I bet you can think of several photos you could scrap with Beat the Heat and In the Pool that are just sitting in your computer. Or, several you could “manufacture.” I think everyone “creates” a photo for the layout they want to do. Just in case you don’t remember, here’s the pieces of these 2 great kits.
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Now let me show you what the ladies came up with.  Erica (stanworth) used the yellows in Beat the Heat along with the blues from In the Pool to demonstrate how excited her son was with his new goggles.  Love all the little photos showing the different stages of his grin.
Beat the Heat and In the Pool- by Chelle's Creations Silk Stone Common- by LGFD

Jenny shares her layout showing what happens to a clean face when you add ice cream. Love the use of the frames and clusters. Judging by his face, the cone was really good!
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I hope you take a few minutes and scrap one of your favorite photo’s using Beat the Heat and In the Pool. Perhaps you’ll find just the spot for the ITP {Little People}. If you do, share it in the forum so I can see it also.

Gallery Stand Outs | Digital Scrapbooking Layout Ideas

Hi Ya’All, I found some digital scrapbooking layouts to share with you from the Scrap Orchard pin gallery.

First I have Aurian’s layout using Naughty or Nice. Love all the bitty pictures showing all the activities her family celebrated during Christmas 2012. Absolutely love this.

Aurian She used Naughty or Nice

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Next I have Meagan43. She used On the Trail. I love split in the page with the large photo on one side and the journaling on the left. It really emphasizes the height of the trees and waterfall.

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The 3rd layout I have to share this week is by Janine (Neeny) She used Stacked Wonky, Apple of my Eye, Raninbow Greens & Reds. Just adorable!

Janine (Neeny) She used Stacked Wonky, Apple of my Eye, Raninbow Greens & Reds

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