I’m always finding inspiration for my scrapping in unusual places – home decor magazines, style blogs and even roadside signs! Of course, other forms of art like painting, quilting, and weaving are always a great place to find creative techniques that can be incorporated into your scrapping. Lately, I’ve been inspired by sewing/stitching projects like these:
Source: Christine Mauersburger
Source: Karin Lundström
Source: Wren Bird Arts
Stitching is such a great way to add subtle texture to a scrapbook page, so I wanted to try it on a page. I used my sewing machine to add imperfectly stitched circles behind my embellishment clusters:
supplies | cardstock: Bazzill Basics; patterned paper, die cuts, journal card, acrylics: Elle’s Studio; stickers: Jillibean Soup; stamps: Hero Arts; buttons & jewels: Queen & Company; electronic die cutter: Cameo; font: Bohemian Typewriter.
Not only does the stitching add another layer of dimension to the page, but the stitched circles also create a background area for the embellishments and helps the eye see them as one unit, rather than many small pieces.
Because I am definitely not a skilled seamstress, my stitching is far from perfect, but I love the slightly wonky and handmade touch it adds to my background. Don’t worry about neatness and embrace the imperfection!
And if you don’t have a sewing machine (and don’t want to attempt hand-stitching), this same look could be achieved by drawing the design with a pen or by gluing twine in a similar circular pattern.
So if you’re looking for inspiration or a creative nudge, be sure to look beyond scrapbooking and into other forms of art as well! Inspiration can be found in so many places!
~Lisa
To see more of Lisa’s work, be sure to visit her blog HERE or find her on Instagram @bluestardesign
This layout and technique is really cool.
Love this layout ! Your comments about stitching on a layout and the alternatives to create that special texture are inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome layout! I think your imperfect stitching is just perfect! I need to try this.
I really love this layout, I love the stitching and I especially like all the beautiful compliments to this one girl.
What a great way to add dimension to a layout – thanks for the inspiration!