subject: Scrapbooking and Chipboard [print this page] Scrapbooking and Chipboard Scrapbooking and Chipboard
Chipboard is such a boring everyday material, but with a bit of imagination, you will be able to work magic by using chipboard in your scrapbooking layouts. There are so many way in which to use chipboard that will enhance any page.Believe it or not, after paper and card, chipboard is believed to be the next most common material used for scrapbooking. Chipboard has a lot going for it. As well as being sturdy, chipboard also cuts easily and has a smooth surface to decorate. Chipboard has a wonderful way of adding dimension to your scrapbooking layouts and is incredibly cheap.Here are some of the ways in which you can use chipboard in your scrapbooking layouts.1. You can make lettering for your layouts. You can either cut the letters yourself, or buy them precut from your craft store. Use your imagination when painting and decorating your lettering. Try putting patterned paper that is cut to size over the chipboard to complement the theme of your page.2. Frames made of chipboard are very popular. Frames can by used to emphasize photo's on your page, as well as give the layout some more texture. You can either make your own shapes, or purchase them from a craft store.3. Try making puzzle shaped pieces out of the chipboard for your layout. These can also be bought ready cut from your craft store, and then all you will have to do is decorate them to suit the background of your layout.4. Try matting your photo's with chipboard. This will give them a 3D effect and also make them stand out on your layout. Simply cut the chipboard the same size as your photographs, or a little bigger if you want to make a frame around the photograph.5. Shapes can be cut from the chipboard to suit your layout. I saw a beautiful layout of somebody's dog, and the paw prints all over the page were made of chipboard. There was even a paw print photo frame for one of the photo's. You can cut some wonderful shaped designs and embellishments for your layout, including things like hearts, stars, flowers and leaves.Because chipboard is such a popular scrapbooking embellishment nowadays, you can practically buy it in any shape or size for your layout. You can even buy it with adhesive already on the bottom, and all you need to do is stick it onto your page and decorate.So what are you waiting for? Add some chipboard to your layouts and you will be adding some extra special effects to your scrapbooking album.
