I just like makin' stuff
I love using vintage looking accents in my cards and scrapbook pages.
I’ve learned several ways to dye my ribbons and trims, using various ink and paint brands and am happy to share this trick with you!
Here are some examples of cards I’ve made using my hand dyed seam binding:
Here are the supplies used in the video:
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Please let me know what you think, and happy crafting!
xoxo
Genevieve
Great product photos are everything – whether you are using them on a blog, for sales, or to have your images re-pinned on Pinterest.
I am always looking to sharpen my skills. With a tight camera and lighting budget, I have to make do with what I have.
Below are some tips for using your iPhone to best show off your scrapbooking works of art. I used an iPhone 5s for these layouts.
1. Purchase a large white poster board from the craft store (around $1.00). It helps to clear the background in the pictures and provide a nice, neutral base. I like to use the shiny side too, in order to get the most out of my available light source.
2. Choose your poster board position carefully. As you can see, I like to have mine next to my craft room window. I also used a standing OTT light to the right, to help balance the light (you don’t want a lot of shadows).
3. Stick a piece of tape behind the layout and affix it to the board.
4. Take the photo using some kind of stabilizing structure. I don’t have a tri-pod, so I usually use my desk with a box on it to help hold the phone steady. Take several pictures so you can choose the best one.
5. I then clean up the image using either www.fotoflexer.com (a free site) or Afterlight (a $.99 app). You can use these to play with shadows and lighting, crop and rotate, etc. I also use Photoshop Elements 5.0 at the very end to add white paint to the background, making it as bright as possible.
That’s it! Now you can save and share your masterpieces!
Fall is the start of decorating season here at my house, and the warm colors of autumn make me feel all warm and cozy.
Nothing says cozy quite like a fabulous wreath on one’s front door. Also, is it just me, or have wreaths come a long way in the last few years? The amount of creative ideas are astounding! Here are five of my favorites.
The burlap craze continues over at Craftaholics Anonymous! I’ve seen these wire frames at Michael’s and have always wanted to try this technique. I think it would make a fun kid’s craft, too.
Wondering what to do with all the acorns and pine cones in your yard? Look no further! Check out this blog post to find step-by-step instructions.
More use with natural elements, as can be found at Finding Home’s blog. The rustic nature of this wreath is right up my alley!
Hope you’ve found some inspiration for your own front door this holiday season. Thanks for stopping by to visit!
xoxo
Genevieve
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