Almost every scrapbooker has purchased a set of letter stickers to use on a scrapbook layout. Most of us use them for titles, or to add a quick word or two to the page to add to our design. But, have you ever thought about using those letter stickers to create additional embellishments for your pages? It’s not as hard as you think!
In the May/June 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes, we showed this charming layout created by Andrea Friebus. We just loved the accents she created and placed below her photo–they were created from leftover letter stickers. To make these adorable accents, follow the instructions below.
"Sweet" by Andrea Friebus as seen in the May/June 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine, page 109.
Products you’ll need
Letter stickers, cardstock, ink, embroidery floss, and buttons.
To make accents using letter stickers
1. Place leftover stickers cardstock, forming a circular pattern.
2. Carefully tear around stickers to create rough circle.
3. Ink edges. Sew button in center.
4. Adhere to scrapbook layout.
And there you have it. Easy, right? Now that we’ve got you thinking, what other embellishments or accents can you make with your leftovers to add interest to your scrapbook pages? We’d love to see your creations! If you’re a reader, but not a regular contributor to Creating Keepsakes magazine, email your layouts to editorial@creatingkeepsakes.com. Be sure to put “Fresh Face” or “Reader Gallery” in your subject line.
Be sure to check out more great scrapbooking ideas online at creatingkeepsakes.com.
Lori Anderson, online managing editor
Neat idea!
Thee best idea I have seen for leftover letters! How fun! Thanks so much!
At first, I had to really look at the page to see the letters, they blended so well. Great idea…I’ve been really trying to use some of my scraps lately. They’re really piling up!!
How cool is that?— I have tons of leftovers and now I want to use them!
Thanks
This is the best idea I have ever seen for the letter leftovers! I am definitely going to use this technique on my next layout for sure
So darn cute!
I saw this technique in the magazine and it GRABBED my eye because I have some of those letters hanging around that just WONT spell anything and what a cute idea!! I NEED to just think outside the box and give it a try!!
Such a great idea. I will be doing some of this!