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scrapbook & cards today
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spring 2013
We’ve all fallen victim to the dreaded paper
tear when trying to remove a sticker from
a page. The quickest fix would be to cut a
new piece of paper, but Lynn ran out of the
one she used. Not to be defeated, she put on
her creative thinking cap and came up with a
fabulous fix to cover up the tear.
With a bit of die cutting and paper engineering,
Lynn came up with the top hat and moustache
that frame the letter “S” of her title. Not only
did it cover up the tear, but it also added a
fantastic embellishment to this well-designed,
all-boy page.
the 3 t’s
The white frame that Lynn
preserved around each of her
photos really makes them pop
from the page!
paper
tear
tips from
lynn
Cut a square of paper in the same colour or pattern as your
title block, just large enough to cover your ripped paper.
Place your letter sticker over the top for a subtle, tone-on-
tone cover-up to the tear.
Place washi tape in a coordinating color or pattern over
the tear on your paper. Then place your letter sticker over
top. Your fix will look intentional and is a trendy way to
emphasize the first letter in your title.
Use chalk, mist, ink or markers to “camouflage” the tear,
which will add an artistic touch to your page.
swagger
BY LYNN GHAHARY
supplies
PATTERNED PAPER,
Fancy Pants, BasicGrey;
DIE
CUTS, BUTTONS,
Fancy Pants;
STICKERS,
Fancy Pants,
BasicGrey;
DIE CUTTING MACHINE,
Silhouette;
PEN,
American Crafts;
ADHESIVE,
Xyron, American Crafts