Shades of Gray

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Simple lines—along with a monochromatic color scheme—really make the photos stand out.
Using shades of one color creates a dramatic effect on any scrapbook page. Guest Joy Macdonell explains how any beginner can use this technique.

Materials:

card stock in three shades of one color (light, medium and dark)
photos of the same color scheme
computer and printer
punch

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Figure A
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Figure B
  1. Select photos that have a similar color or pattern.

  2. Mat each photo on various shades of the background cardstock (figure A).

  3. Create a monochromatic background by placing symmetrical shades of cardstock on the background page.

  4. Adhere matted photos to the page.

  5. Create a title on your computer leaving several spaces between each letter (figure B).

  6. Use a punch to cut out each letter.

  7. Assemble each letter onto a strip of cardstock and adhere to the page.
Resources

Punches
EK Success Ltd.
Website: www.eksuccess.com
Guests

Joy Macdonell
EK Success
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