Converting 8 ½" x 11" Papers into 12" x 12" Layouts
By Suzzette Liu
(All printed paper used in this article is from Scrip-Scraps.)
Most of us have them: Unused 8 ½" x 11" Scrapbook Papers! But what should we do with them now that they are practically obsolete? Don't throw them away! Help is on the way!
Here are a few ideas for converting your 8 ½" x 11" papers into 12" x 12" layouts. They are fast and easy!
Please take these ideas, expand on them and let your creativity run wild! Feel free to use the ideas for classes or displays. These techniques can help lower the cost of your class kits and at the same time clear out your unused 8 ½" x 11" papers (if you still have any left).
I will go over the basic techniques, and leave the journaling, titles, and most of the embellishments to your creative ingenuity.
To begin with, the creator will need one 12"x 12" paper to backdrop the layout on, and one or more coordinating 8 ½" x 11" papers..
(EASY!)
Angle to Angle: Cutting your paper just right to create two even 45 degree angles, then positioning them for an angular accent:
Take your 8 ½" x 11" paper and fold the top right corner over to meet and line up with the left edge of the paper. Crease. Now fold the bottom left corner over to meet and line up with the right edge of the paper. Crease. Cut on the creases. This will give you two perfect 45 degree triangles, and a diagonal strip to use for picture framing or accents. Position the two triangles in opposite corners of your 12" x 12" backdrop paper. Glue. Frame your picture with coordinating papers. Add embellishments.
Click on Layout
for a larger view.
