Hi, CK readers! I’m Jorgan Staker, the newest member of the CK team. I’m so excited to be an intern this summer at such a wonderful magazine! I’ve been learning a lot, but so far my favorite part has been seeing all the fun and creative layouts that you readers have created to record those special memories.
Some of my favorite must-record memories are of summer. From playing in the sprinklers to eating watermelon and popsicles,I love the variety of delightful activities that summer always brings. If you have plans to play at the beach this summer, what better way to remember those lazy summer days than with a beach inspired layout!
I love this beach layout by Mou Saha, shown in the July/August 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes. Mou really captures the look and feel of the sand on a summer day. Here, she added Moon Dust from The Stencil Collection to give her photos a sandy texture.
“At the Beach” by Mou Saha, as seen in the July/August 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes, page 29
This technique is simple and can be added to either photos or a layout background to bring pizzazz to any summer page. To re-create Mou’s sandy look, use these three simple steps.
1. Working in small sections, apply glue to areas of sand in the photo.
2. Spoon textured powder (you can use actual sand or fine-art sand) over glue. Let dry, and then shake off excess powder.
3. Repeat previous two steps until picture is covered to your liking. To create the look of shadow or depth, you can use different colored powders.
You can also use sand in your titles by using a fine-tipped applicator as a pen, spreading powder over it, and letting it dry.
For more great ways to create a sand texture on your summer layouts, don’t forget to check out the “CK Shows You How” column in the July/August issue of CK!
Happy summer fun!
Jorgan Staker, Intern
Comment to Win!
P.S. While hanging out at the beach, what’s a better way to relax than soaking up the sun with a good book? CK is giving away some great reads involving your favorite hobby—scrapbooking! Respond with a comment on this post by Friday, June 25, 2010 at midnight MST for a chance to win one of eleven great scrapbooking novels!
Waking up in the Land of Glitter by Kathy Cano-Murillo
Cut, Crop & Die by Joanna Campbell Slan
Prints Charming by Rebeca Seitz
A Page out of Life by Kathleen Reid
Tragic Magic by Laura Childs
Playing with Pictures: The Art of Victorian Photocollage by Elizabeth Siegel (this is an instructional book rather than a novel)
Combining my two favorite things – reading and scrapbooking – a perfect summer storm! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the technique of applying sand or even beads to the pictures to make the beach pop out. Living in the land of sun and sand it’s one I will try with my own pictures. Thanks for enetering me in the book giveaway–just the thing I need while at the beach!
I love to read scrap booking books! My husband thinks that I am crazy!! I would love to win
I have wanted to pick some of these books up but haven’t had a chance. Thanks for the chance to win!
Oooo, I would love an excuse to make some time to read! Fun giveaway!
Since I live at the beach and I love to scrapbook, it only makes sense for me to want any one of these “reads”. What a great giveaway!
One of my favorite summer activities is reading at the beach! I love the sand technique, surely have to try that. We have a beach pass, so will be there a lot this year!
I love to watch the birds at the beach and listen to the surf. Definatly need some shade for reader as I don’t want to be a lobster.
Wow those books sound wonderful. Had no idea there were books with scrapbook undertone. I love the beach and plan on going there a lot this summer, so I will have to use that technique on a page.
What a great giveaway! After the birth of my second child, I’m only now getting back into the habit of reading every day. These books would be perfect, especially on days I don’t have time to do any actual scrapping!
Novels about craft? What a fantastic idea!
Love the sand idea!! What a great website!! Hoping to win!!!
Books with scrapping involved. How awesome! I saw this sand article in the recent issue the day after I struggled with how to make sand for a layout. Oh well great ideas for next time!
And welcome! I’m sure your internship will be a great one!
I’d be thrilled just to get to a beach! Spending time reading would put me over the edge! lol
The sand technique is awesome! Now I have to go to the beach and collect some.
I love reading and scrapbooking… scrapbooking novel… what could be better?!?
Summer is the time for lazy days full of reading and enjoying the sun! Love it!
Cool!