I’m a die-hard digi scrapper. Before I became a die-hard digi scrapper, however, I was a die-hard paper scrapper, and I still have the stash of paper to prove it. And boy am I glad I do, because that stash of paper has allowed me to create all kinds of wonderful textures for my digi scrapped pages.
There’s nothing like taking a clean, smooth sheet of paper and working all kinds of magic on it to see what kind of new, grungy texture I can create. What shall I do with it today? Shall I wet it, and wring it out and see what it looks like? Shall I peel the top layer of fibers back to create wonderful, scruffed up looks. Shall I rough up the edges a bit, to let the white core show through? Or my latest creations, let’s fold or scrunch up some papers, stick them in the pockets of jeans and jackets and send them through the washer and dryer! What fun!
The real magic happens, however, when I start adding the papers to my layouts, combining them with other ScrapSimple Paper Templates or background papers to create new and beautiful looks. I wanted a more subtle look for this layout, so I kept the ScrapSimple Paper Template: Washed and Worn (the top paper) a solid color, tinting it a very light green. I then used one of my ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Scrubbed Raw in combination with a background paper to create a sweet frame around the top paper. I wanted to keep this layout simple, to match the simplicity of a boy and his bubble, so I just added a few more embellishments and some word art and called it done.
Now, what’s next? Hmm….Ro was speculating about stones and a creek. That could be interesting!
Scrap Girls products used in this layout:
ScrapSimple Paper Template: Washed and Worn
ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Scrubbed Raw
Weekend Getaway Paper Super Mini
Urban Love Collection Biggie
ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Through the Viewfinder 4×6 Frames
ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Threaded
Assemble Your Own Zoom Pages: Scenic Route
