Hi, Lara here today with a Precious Daughter of Mine Scrapbook Page. When I moved twice within two years, I threw all my pages in boxes and pretty much forgot about them. Recently, I found a box of page elements that were created but never put together on pages. I couldn’t get the pieces adhered to the page so I never finished, but more about that later in the post.
Thoughts behind Precious Daughter Page
The title was not added because I felt it would offset the balance of the page design…competing with other large elements. After shuffling around with the idea of a large title and small flowers, among other ideas, I decided that a simple design with three strong elements would be the best.
Background of the Scrapbook Page
To tie in the colors of the patterned paper, I choose the background of an orange textured cardstock. Cut the patterned paper to 12 x 8.5″ using pinking edge scissors. Blend the edge into the background by inking the top edge with orange ink and adhere to the page with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. The adhesive is strong enough to hold all the elements that will be added to the page.
Adhesive Solution to the Flower Element
When I first assembled the elements for this Precious Daughter of Mine Scrapbook Page, I could not get the two flowers to adhere and then secure the metal rim tag (the flower center) to the flowers.
The embellished flower would not attach to the page. Hot glue would create lumps under the flower petals. The E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser worked perfectly without the extra bulk.
Center the die-cut circle over the metal rim tag with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Then add several gems to one side of the tag.
Journal Cluster
To create this page element (the journal box and label), I pre-punched a spiral edge for a book page, tore off the bottom, and inked the edges with orange ink to blend in.
To start the journaling on the book page, add an uppercase letter E sticker and outline it with a Zig black writer pen. They are my favorite…used these for years and I think I have 10 of them! LOL!
When writing (start with the letter E as in my daughter’s name…Erin), I used one of my favorite tips…Designer’s Tip: Using a pencil, draw a line and do your writing first. Then use an ink pen to go over the writing. Erase the lines.
Tie some ribbons in the spiral edges of the book page for interest.
Finishing Touches
Stamp the sentiment with green ink on a label sticker and attach a 12″ green paper ric rack behind the label. Position the journal element where you want it first before sticking the rick rack to the stamped label sticker. Staple the orange rick rack to the label. Adhere the journal cluster to the page with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.
To attach the photo, I used the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Place the three chipboard hearts with the gems on the page with the Dual Tip Glue Pen.
Hope you enjoyed this Precious Daughter of Mine Scrapbook Page!
Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser
Home Hobby by 3L®
Other: Meant to be Stamp; Ink: Tsukineko (Versafine Ink in Green and Orange; Ribbon: May Arts; Patterned Paper; Orange Cardstock; Green Paper Ric Rack; Orange Mini Ric Rack; Metal Rim Tag; Gems; Staples; White Pre-punched Book Page; White Chipboard Hearts
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