Using Pre-Printed Layered Papers

This month's papers include a couple where a layered look is already printed right on it! They are full of beautiful textures, but without the bulk.

At first glace, they are gorgeous and exciting but after sitting looking at one I got nervous about what to add. It looks beautiful as is...

But don't be afraid to turn the paper, add more embellishments, create depth with layers and add journaling. It's really just a starting point!

Created by Jen Matott for Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

In this layout named"Guilty", I wanted to mimic the layered look of the pre-printed arrangement. The doily was perfect for placing a real textured item on a flat surface. 

Here's another layout where I used the pre-printed paper as a design element. In "Pure" I used the printed elements to frame the photo.

Don't forget that you can cut out the elements and use them as another layer. I like that they have started the design for you. The papers allow for flexibility and adding embellishments to personalize the page. .
How will you use the papers that already have layers started for you? 

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Behind the Scenes with Diana

Today we have the talented Diana, from our design team, sharing a little bit more about one of her layouts, using the September kit - Innocence. Let's take a closer look, shall we, at how Diana approached this emotion - inside out style.

Follow Your Heart by Diana Brodeur for Scrapbooking from the Inside Out

1. What prompted you to pick this take on innocence ?

As many moms know, their kids mean the world to them. They will do anything to shield and protect their kids as best as they can but we live in a world where that is a very hard thing to do. The innocence topic made me think about how kids are exposed to so many things way sooner than I was in my youth. This layout is my feelings on this.

2. Why did you choose this photo?

I chose these photos because I felt that they best represented the topic of the layout.

3. How do you feel about the message of your layout?

In some ways, the message of this layout makes me sad. As much as I hope my kids go through life happy, I know that they will have some sad times ahead and I can only hope that I can be there for them. To comfort them. To hold them in my arms and tell them everything will be alright.

4. What symbolism did you pull into your design?

The two butterflies represent my kids and their innocence. At some point, their innocence will "fly" away. I just hope that it's not anytime soon.

5. Tell us a little bit about how you feel now that you have "let it all out" on this page. 

I feel relieved. One day when my girls get older and they have kids of their own, they will know that I had some of the same feelings they will probably have with their own children. 

I love how Diana was able to include her children on a layout, while still capturing her own thoughts and feelings. By comparing her own childhood innocence with what her children experience in todays' world, it ends up being a beautiful expression of something deep inside Dianas' heart.  

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Easy Pinwheel Embellishment

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share a really easy embellishment that you can make with or without a die cutter.

I made these fun pinwheels in two different sizes.

Start with a square, pierce a hole in the middle and cut from the corners towards the center, without going all the way to the center. Fold every other corner towards the middle and secure with a dab of glue and a button or a brad. You can fold it completely flat for a very flat embllishemnt for those of you who don't like bulky pages, or leave it unflattened for a more 3D effect like mine. Here is a template.

Here's my completed layout:

Super easy and makes a really cute embellishment!

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Innocence Explored

This month we are exploring Innocence.  Let's take a peek at some different "takes" on innocence... in words.

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Which synonym speaks loudest to you?

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Sketch Time!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to a new month at Scrapbooking from the Inside Out. I hope you've had a chance to see our beautiful brand new kit - Innocence. So many different approaches can be taken with this emotion and our design team has done a stellar job at showcasing that. Make sure you check out the design team gallery to see for yourself.

It's been awhile since we've done a sketch challenge! If you are a kit subscriber, you should be getting your Innocence kit soon. Or maybe you have some leftovers from last month. I know, that even with a wonderful challenge (like the ones we give on our forum), I can sometimes get "scrappers block". I might have all my product, the photos and even the content but I have no idea where to place anything! That's the beauty of  a sketch. It can help us place things where we may not have thought to. A lot of times, I'll begin with the sketch and, by the time I'm finished, my layout looks nothing like it! 

Here is a sketch I created based on one of my layouts for you to use, should you choose:

Here is my layout:

Even though my sketch is based on a layout, instead of the other way around, you can still see how you can add your own special touches. If you don't want to create a multi-photo layout, you can easily move the position of the photos and add more patterned paper layers or embellishments.

Enjoy and let me know if you decide to use the sketch!