This colorful layout from Vicki uses stitching to separate this page into 4 blocks. She also wrapped and tied thread around one section and stitched around the view master wheel on another. The coordinating colors and threads help keep this page cohesive. Visit the Spellbinders blog for more details.
Embellishing can take your scrapbook layouts to a whole new level. Using threads and twine by themselves or with sewing or stitching can add wonderful color, dimension and texture to your designs. Use your sewing machine, hand stitch, wrap or tie to apply threads, there’s so many different way to incorporate it. So today let’s take a look at some ideas that will add extra pizzaz to your pages.
Below each photo you’ll find a link, click it learn more like products used, tips and techniques.
This adorable cat layout has stitching around colorful circles on pattern paper. No need for a template just follow the shape, this is an easy way to include sewing. Notice how everything including the photos and buttons are all circles too. Visit the Paige Taylor Evans blog for a closer peek.
Becki used gold thread to sew star shapes into punched holes on die cut letters for the title of this darling design. Little pops of gold are also scattered around the layout with foiled embellishments. She also added some simple sewing with a machine as well. Learn more at the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.
Diana added texture and shapes to the pattern paper pockets on this darling design making them look like real fabric pockets. Fussy cut flowers, a photo and library card fill the pockets. I spotted her design on the Hipkitclub Instagram page.
Suzanna created a unique border on the side of her Traveler’s Notebook page. She stapled a twist of yellow twine over pattern paper, hanging cute paper embellishments like keys, tags, hearts and tassels. This add so much dynamic movement to the design! Learn more at The Cherry on Top blog.
Gloria added layers of tags sideways down one side of her colorful layout tying each tag with a different color of bakers twine that matched the colors in the tag. She also added more ephemera in the same colors over top to create a wonderful rainbow effect going down the side to balance her photos. Find more details on the Simple Stories blog.
There’s not a lot of thread on this design but the very long strands tied to the tags help add wonderful movement to the design, carry your eye around the page and fills in some white space too. Take a closer look on the Pinkfresh Studio blog.
This delicious baking layout from Debbi has so much wonderful dimension! Pattern paper and rick rack ribbon have been sewn to the page with different stiches, twine is tied to embellishments and there’s also doilies, a plexi title, wooden embellishments and more. Take a closer peek at the Bramble Fox blog.
Simple sewing adheres the photos, journaling card and paper to this darling girly layout. I love Mellissa’s background created with letter stamps, so perfect for a toddler page! I came across her idea on the Elle’s Studio Instagram page.
This fun one of a kind layout from Yvette has starbursts created with sentiment and pattern paper strips that have been sewn down the center of each strip. Notice how she left the thread ends hanging to add even more interest. Learn more about her page on the Bella Blvd. Studio blog.
This darling doggo page has lots of circles going down the center made from photos, pattern papers and enamel dots. Behind the circle are three sections of crossed over threads in different blue green shades that create an amazing textured background. I saw this idea on the tachita55 Instagram page.
This adventurous boy page is split in two with the die cut title on one side and rows of stitched down scallops layered with photos and embellishments over top on the other. The white space title side is a great idea to break up a busy design and add some balance. Take a closer look at Rachel’s layout on the Cocoa Vanilla blog.
I hope you’ve found some inspiring ideas to include texture with threads, twine and stitching to your next scrapbook design.
-Heather
Visit our online Amazon store for a curated selection of must-have tools, embellishments, and supplies. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find everything you need to create stunning scrapbook pages that capture your favorite memories. Don’t miss out—check out our store now and start crafting with the best! Visit us at CraftGossip Amazon Store.
