Attention Expert Scrappers!

I need your help.  I've been noticing that some of your layouts have that nice soft and antique look going on.   I blends the textures and colors so well.   How do you accomplish that? And what tools do I need to get that look?  I've tried sponge painting, but it doesn't have the same effect, so I know that's not it.

Please share your expertise.

Thanks!

Tajuana,

I didn't take what you said as down playing my question.  I took it as you being modest and I honestly think you have an excellent eye for design and space.

That's too funny about your husband.... 

So what's the inking and chalking you were talking about earlier.  How would I do that?  I am truly inspired by everyone's work.  It's all so beautiful and looks like it belongs in a magazine.  Plus everyone has their own individual style.

Tajuana, sorry I missed being online with you.  I was scrapping of course. 

I will await Tanisha's response. 

Tanisha-- I pray you have some good news when we hear from you again.

Blessings,  Adriann Need to get some sleep.

Thanks for the compliment Adriann.  You should see that wedding layout in person.  It looks so much better.

Inking is a technique used to create a aged or weathered effect.  Using a ink pad (usually located in stores with the rubber stamping supplies) begin dabbing the edges of your paper, mats, photos, tags...etc...onto the ink pad turning it in various directions.  Or you could hold your paper in one hand and rub/brush the ink pad along the edges.  This technique softens the edges and often times helps the flow of all the elements on your page.

walnut and black ink pads can almost always come in handy.  However there are many different colors to match the color of your layout.  Trust me, once you try it, you will be hooked. 

I was wondering if the technique was working for you, I see it is.  This is a great layout of your father at Morehouse, love it.  I also like your doodling.  You are really advancing fast in your scrapbooking.  I noticed you are not afraid to try new things, which is good.

I think I would enjoy card making also, but have not found the time to get around to it just yet......maybe this Christmas.  I was going to ask you if your Morehouse picture was going to be one of your layouts for your heritage album, but I believe you said that album will be for your mother's side of the family.

well great.  That's one of those photo's that I would consider "priceless".  It tells a story by itself.  Image your kids looking back at that when they are in college...