If you've ever wondered how to add some unique texture and dimension to your crafting projects, you'll want to try out these fabulous tips by Tara Lehmann.
Chipboard is a great way to add a little dimension. Tara started out with white glittered letters, but they didn't stand out on her project very well. To solve the problem, she inked over the top of the letters with matching yellow ink.
Here's a close up of the yellow letters. I also wanted to point out the "blissful" rub-on she placed over the various layers of paper as well as her photo. Don't be afraid to overlap elements.
Randomly fold and crease a strip of patterned paper and place it behind your photo as Tara has done here. Use pop dots to hold up some of the creased portions so they won't go flat in your album.
Pop dots or foam squares are a great and inexpensive way to lift elements on your page such as this banner and clothesline cut from a sheet of patterned paper.
This next technique is one that I am so in love with! Tara made a unique border by gathering pink tissue paper and gluing it to the back of a sheet of patterned paper.
She added a finishing touch by outlining her page with glitter glue.
Tara created a tissue paper "cherry" on top of the cupcake to match her border and added rhinestone "sprinkles." Then she fan-folded a piece of brown cardstock to create the base of the cupcake. It almost looks good enough to eat!
So why not grab some tissue paper and scissors and see what fun ideas you come up with!
The glitter on these papers creates a feeling of being right in the water! Add some fun sea creatures and ribbon accents and you have a quick and easy outdoor page.
Kathy used a wavy ruler to create a fun border that she accented with die cut scallops and puffy stickers.
Speaking of puffy stickers, remember how they were so popular years and years ago? Well they're back! Kathy's main accent on this layout is a puffy sticker border. How fun is that? Your kids and grandkids with love them!
Here's a close up of the yellow letters. I also wanted to point out the "blissful" rub-on she placed over the various layers of paper as well as her photo. Don't be afraid to overlap elements.
Randomly fold and crease a strip of patterned paper and place it behind your photo as Tara has done here. Use pop dots to hold up some of the creased portions so they won't go flat in your album.
Pop dots or foam squares are a great and inexpensive way to lift elements on your page such as this banner and clothesline cut from a sheet of patterned paper.
This next technique is one that I am so in love with! Tara made a unique border by gathering pink tissue paper and gluing it to the back of a sheet of patterned paper. 
Tara created a tissue paper "cherry" on top of the cupcake to match her border and added rhinestone "sprinkles." Then she fan-folded a piece of brown cardstock to create the base of the cupcake. It almost looks good enough to eat!
2nd Saturday is upon us once again on August 14th at 8:30 a.m. at the Rexburg store. We will focus on punches and all the fun designs you can produce with a punch. If you have any nifty ideas you are willing to share with us that morning, please do so! We all benefit from other people's knowledge.
Our new 12x12 frames display layouts nicely.
The glittered chipboard is fun to mix and match.
A journaling sticker doesn't always have to be used for writing on. Place it in the corner as an accent to balance your page.
Inexpensive rub-on phrases are great for card makers. They can also be used to create a fun border on a layout.
Don't be afraid to cut up bits of patterned paper and layer the elements with foam squares.
This bicycle was cut out using a "Silhouette" electronic die cutting machine.
Small matching rub-ons are great for accenting a layout or card.
The paper flowers from both collections are perfect for layering. Finish them off with a decorative brad.