Enough of the gray skies and cloudy days already; we’re ready for some color! It’s a good thing spring is right around the corner. In the meantime, we can always turn to color in our scrapbooking. Spray mists are all the rage right now. If you’ve never given them a squirt or if you just want to learn more about this hot topic, you’ll want to check out our March/April issue of Creating Keepsakes. Just in time for dyeing eggs, CK editor Lori Fairbanks talks about dyeing scrapbook pages (or elements of them) in the “CK Shows You How” column. In the “Latest & Greatest” column, you’ll also find this Spray Ink Review.
"Spray Ink Review," as seen in the March/April 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes, page 49
After seeing how much fun Lori was having, I couldn’t resist getting in on the act. In my “Tips & Tricks” column, I show four fun ways to create a background from mist and around-the-house items or scrap supplies. I’m not going to give all of those techniques away here, but I will share my favorite one. I used mesh from Magic Mesh and Maya Mist from Maya Road to create a polka-dot background. So easy. So fun.
Speaking of “Tips & Tricks,” this page by Steph Devlin comes out of the column’s archives (featured in the July 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes). Steph punched circles from tissue paper and misted them with Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels to create her awesome circle flower. Talk about a textured treat!
"Balance" by Steph Devlin, as seen in the July 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes, page 107
Want to see a little misting in action? Check out my recent “Studio 5” TV segment for a quick demo on misting and a look at some of the happiest color-adding products on the market right now. Plus, see a review of four additional must-try trends and tools.
A Colorful Question for You
The quickest way to cure a case of the winter blues is with a little color. Besides misting, what are some of your favorite ways to brighten up your designs? Leave your thoughts in a comment below, or e-mail editorial@creatingkeepsakes.com. We always love hearing from you.
Happy soon-t0-be-spring!
Megan Hoeppner, CK creative editor
Adding sparkle always brightens a page and can be simple like adding something metallic. And since I don’t use white cardstock for my layouts, if I simply add something white to the page…everything brightens up!
Adding sparkle always brightens a page and can be simple like adding something metallic. And since I don’t use white cardstock for my layouts, if I simply add something white to the page…everything brightens up!
Yes, I have to agree adding sparkles is the way to go when you want to liven up your page. I have lots of sparkles in different colors.
Yes, I have to agree adding sparkles is the way to go when you want to liven up your page. I have lots of sparkles in different colors.
I can’t wait for my issue to arrive. I am SO SO SO looking forward to this article. I have all except one brand of mist mentioned here so this will be so so so helpful!!!!!
I can’t wait for my issue to arrive. I am SO SO SO looking forward to this article. I have all except one brand of mist mentioned here so this will be so so so helpful!!!!!
Ooooh FUN!!! Can’t wait to read Lori’s article
Ooooh FUN!!! Can’t wait to read Lori’s article
yes, adding colors definitely brighten up the day, plus having scrapping time with buddies!
yes, adding colors definitely brighten up the day, plus having scrapping time with buddies!
i love painting around the edges of my layouts and pictures…
i love painting around the edges of my layouts and pictures…
I bring color to cardmaking even if it’s white and yucky outside. Maybe even some colorful flowers.
I bring color to cardmaking even if it’s white and yucky outside. Maybe even some colorful flowers.
hey megan — i can’t wait to get my issue either. i wanna read this article too!
as for adding colors to projects, i like to use white cardstock as my background page. that way, everything else pops!
hey megan — i can’t wait to get my issue either. i wanna read this article too!
as for adding colors to projects, i like to use white cardstock as my background page. that way, everything else pops!
I never thought of using my mists to decorate Easter eggs before, great idea!
To add color to my projects I like using distress inks or a contrasting color of thread in my sewing machine. I love variegated threads that change color as you sew
I never thought of using my mists to decorate Easter eggs before, great idea!
To add color to my projects I like using distress inks or a contrasting color of thread in my sewing machine. I love variegated threads that change color as you sew
I like to “ink” right from the ink pad
I like to “ink” right from the ink pad
I can’t wait to get my issue–I can’t wait to read this article–I love color!
I can’t wait to get my issue–I can’t wait to read this article–I love color!
So now I’m going to have to try spraying my eggs with glimmer mist! To add color to my pages, I just use some great copics markers or prismacolor pencils to color images or embellies the colors I want. I also like permanent markers for coloring rhinestones to match my pages.
So now I’m going to have to try spraying my eggs with glimmer mist! To add color to my pages, I just use some great copics markers or prismacolor pencils to color images or embellies the colors I want. I also like permanent markers for coloring rhinestones to match my pages.
I use metallic markers and Stickles. Always within reach. Plus, Inking paper edges is my second choice for adding depth to my layouts.
I use metallic markers and Stickles. Always within reach. Plus, Inking paper edges is my second choice for adding depth to my layouts.
I have mist that I’ve never used. Thanks I need this!!
I have mist that I’ve never used. Thanks I need this!!