Timber Paper Pack – Crafty Concepts with Erin

Hello! Do you ever find yourself purusing Pinterest or Instagram and see a scrapbook layout that stops your scrolling? You think this is nothing short of spectacular. We head off to recreate said masterpiece but find ourselves unhappy with our own result. Meh, what gives? Well, there are some basic design tips that can take your paper crafting projects from drab to fab, and today we are going to talk layers.

I have created this layout with the gorgeous Timber collection. Who doesn’t love plaid? As you can see, I have lots of layering incorporated onto this page. The very small border of Vanilla card-stock sandwiched between the red plaid and wood grain patterned papers is a very subtle and seemingly insignificant layer. Check out the video to see what a difference this little detail makes. It adds definition and helps the two patterns to stand out. The light color was a must between these two darker shades and is overall visually pleasing to the eye.

https://youtu.be/sShS0LXDAe8

Using a scrapbooking kit will help you become a layering expert. Most of the work is done for you. They have already combined patterns and colors that work well together so you can dive in and let the creativity flow. Don’t be afraid to add scraps of papers tucked here and there. The two patterned papers behind my main photo were leftovers from another project. I layered them both and love the result. A tiny piece poking out can add a lot of interest.

When layering embellishments you want to create clusters that compliment both your photos as well as your papers. Keeping design rules (like the rule of thirds and triangles) in mind, you want to build up your layers by overlapping your embellishments. When something is floating out on its own it doesn’t feel as if it belongs. When they are nestled together it gives a feeling of cohesive bliss and everyone is happy! Layer colors, shapes, and textures together for stunning results.

Check out the Timber collection below. This kit is only available through the month of August but do not worry if you missed it, be sure to check out the online-only section of my store and you may be able to find it there while supplies last. The Timber collection can be purchased individually as well. Be sure to check out the entire line of products.

I do hope you have picked up a tip or two and are feeling inspired. I appreciate you stopping by. I would love to have you as a subscriber both here and over on my you tube channel. Thanks for spending time with me and happy crafting my friends!

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I didn’t even know Christmas in July was a thing until a few years ago. Turns out it is a great time to gear up and get a jump start on your Christmas cards. If your days are passing as quickly as mine then its never too early! Today I will show you how to create 3 cards all with non-Christmas products from the July and August catalog. Let us take a closer look at these festive cards.

I always recommend checking out the YouTube tutorial to see these projects come together and pick up on a few tips and tricks. I’m a visual person and love to watch the crafty process in action.

For today’s cards, I used the beautiful patterned papers from the Timber collection. These papers are perfect for fall, the manly guy in your life, or Christmas! Nothing says Christmas more than a red plaid. They are perfect for your mountain adventures too. I can think of so many ways to use this collection.

For my first card, I began by layering up the pretty patterned papers. This is a classic go-to card design for me. I love all the layers and how the stitched circle highlights our little gnome character. The measurements for each card will be posted below along with all the supplies used to create these projects. I should add that the Merry Christmas sentiment is from the Say it In Style stamp set. this stamp has a sentiment for just about every occasion!

The Gnome is actually from a garden gnome set. Just by selecting Christmas inspired colors, we can transform our image into the perfect holiday character. I’ve colored this whimsical gnome image with Spectrum Noir tri-blend marker in Dark Red and accented with black. The Gnome Matter stamp is available with or without the coordinating thin cut dies.

For my second card, I added kraft paper for a homespun Christmas vibe. The pine trees are from the Timber cardmaking set. It’s designed as an outdoor fishing themed stamp but the tree made for a perfect Christmas tree! Using New England Ivy ink I combined first and second generation stamping to create different shades for my trio of trees. I added dimensional foam to pop up the center tree then gave it a shimmery finish with a clear shimmer brush.

My third card had to be a shaker card because they are so much fun! The adorable Gnome dressed in his Christmas best makes the perfect embellishment layered onto this shaker window. I felt it needed a little something to offset the Gnome so I dug through my Christmas stash and stamped, colored and fussy cut the holly images. I chose the loose Julep Sequins to fill my shaker window because the green was just the right pop of color.