I came across a video for this tool from Imaginisce and I wanted to get your opinion. I have to be honest, I don’t see the need for this tool, it seems to make a simple process more complicated. But then I don’t use a whole lot of ribbon in my scrapping. You can see the video demonstration here. What do you think? Yay or Nay?
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12 Scrapbook Layouts with DIY Detailed Backgrounds
Eva transformed chevron pattern paper into diamond shapes for the amazing background she created on this layout. Each shape is decorated with flowers and sentiments. Learn more at the Pinkfresh Studio blog.
I love doing detailed work for my paper crafts, quick and easy is fun but creating and designing something that takes time with intricate layers, techniques or embellishments is really satisfying to me. A detailed scrapbook page background can fill in space (perfect for single photos) as well as add lots of extra interest to a layout. So today let’s take a look at some scrapbook layouts that have wonderful do it yoursedetailed backgrounds.
Below each photo you’ll find a link, click it to learn more like products used, tips and techniques.
Frames cut from different pattern papers add color and pattern and fill up much of the white space on this sweet page. It ties the design together and creates little areas for embellishing. I spotted this idea on the Echo Park paper Instagram page.
Becki created her own large chevron pattern using strips of pattern papers, some of which are cut with faux stitching dies for some extra texture. Using the same pad of pattern paper like she did insures the colors and patterns will easily work together. Take a closer look at the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.
Nicole’s background has amazing texture and color with loads of paint splatter, layers of pattern paper that have been torn instead of cut, pompom trim anda little flag banner that’s been stapled. Take a closer look on The Cherry on Top blog.
Here’s another take on a chevron, this time Becki almost filled the entire background with this large chevron made from a rainbow of plaid papers. Notice how the colors of the flowers, gems and butterflies coordinate with the paper colors for a cohesive design. Visit Simple Stories for more info.
This super fun Traveler’s Notebook duo page from Jessica has a terrific mixed media background with torn and stitched papers, lots of stamping and textured foiling. She’s sharing a process video over on the Therm O Web blog.
Feel like a kid again by adding some fun finger painting to your scrapbook page background. This beautiful floral page design also has two layers of torn paper and a custom title too. I came across this idea on Vicki Boutin’s Instagram page.
This awesome background has a rainbow of colorful paper with scalloped edges layered behind a large open circle. The photo and stamped butterflies being in black and white really help the colors to pop! Take a closer look at the Spellbinder blog.
Paige designed her background with lots of die cut hearts cut from pretty floral pattern papers and chain stitched around the edges. They’ve been placed on pink paper with lots of paint splatter. Notice how some hearts are “cut off” on the edges, this helps fill the background and add interest. Watch her process video on the Paige Taylor Evans blog.
To add pattern and texture to this adorable dog layout Nathalie used a no-waste die with hearts. She also added white on white layers of frames and a label, adding color with beautiful layering stamped flowers. Learn more at the Altenew blog.
This precious baby layout has gold paint splatter and layers of strips of pastel pattern papers with sewn edges for the background. It’s complemented by tags, twine, sentiments and a custom title. I spotted this idea on Brianna Lepper’s gallery at Scrapbook.com.
And lastly Tarrah created a wonderful rainbow of arches cut from pattern papers and stitched together. She embellished it with chipboard words, clear stickers and fussy cut stars. This color combo makes for a great masculine boys page! Take a closer peek at the Cocoa Vanilla blog.
I hope these ideas have inspired you to spend some extra time and create your own detailed DIY backgrounds for your scrapbook layouts!
-Heather
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wendy says
I can’t watch videos as I’m at work – but if it’s just a devise that cuts ribbon, then it’s pointless! If it somehow seals the end to stop it fraying, then it might be a must-have tool!
Francine Clouden says
yes Wendy it does seal the end!
Tammie S says
I like the concept of it, but think it is too slow…
I like the concept for sewing particularly since I sew for my DD who is 2 and so I do get to use ribbon and other trims.
The BUT is – that it takes 10 seconds to cut and seal sheer ribbon and even more time for grossgrain ribbon… I would forget what I was doing taking that much time holding down the cut button…
Francine Clouden says
I also thought it was a long process. I’m not the most patient person! 😉
Holly Young says
It looks like it takes too long and also that the ribbon slides so your cuts could be crooked easily.
don says
Hi.
We figured it out.
Lori’s batteries were running down on this prototype tool.
The i-magicut cuts much, much quicker with fresh batteries 🙂
🙂
LindaJ says
I actually have a contraption like this , from years ago, that is in a kitchen gadet storage box. Only back then it was called a bag sealer. You used it to reseal chip bags and such. Same shape, same operation. battery powered, heats only when open. You slide it along the chip bag to seal. But, it also had a thin wire in the middle and if you held it too long, it melted the bag at the point you stopped. I’m going to have to dig it out. However, on the other hand…I take my ribbon and snip it and add a tad of glue on the ends..done. no batteries to worry about, no cost,no waiting, no contraption to store. LOTS QUICKER!!
For crafting gadgets..this gets a 0 out of 10 in my book. Just my two cents worth:)
Danielle says
I just watched a video on this product, and the company did additional testing and says it does most ribbon in a short time. I think the time they gave for the sheer ribbon was 2 seconds… they said their batteries in the demo video were low.