How Buttons Add Texture In Your Scrapbook Layouts?
Adding texture and dimension in your layout is one of the most common scrapbooking layout ideas that scrapbookers love to use again and again in their scrapbook layouts.
How to add texture in your scrapbooking layouts? There are a lot of techniques available to add dimension and interest on your scrapbook layout. In this post we will discuss on how you can do it using buttons.
Buttons are so easy to find and you can even use old and vintage buttons to achieve different effect in your project. Since scrapbookers love adding texture in their scrapbook page layouts, buttons are popular among the many scrapbook embellishment available in the market. Buttons are usually sold in set and by designer label. You can always grab matching buttons for your paper lines.
In order to make a stunning scrapbook layout with buttons, you must remember the basic steps that I discussed in my previous post here. You may want to consider the design and placement of your buttons in your page. It is useful to make a scrapbook sketch and draw how you want to arrange the buttons. Doing this saves you a lot of time and help you maximize your scrapbooking supplies. Decide on the color scheme and papers you want to use. Make sure that the buttons and your photo will blend on your pattern papers. Observe those free scrapbook layouts available in the web. You will see that they are created in a way that the colors easily match any photos. The embellishment and paper are also well coordinated. One way of getting idea on how to spark your creativity is to browse on scrapping blogs and check how they layer papers. Buttons are also like pattern papers. You can layer them and use 2 to 3 types of buttons in one page. However, you have to be careful not to overdo it and destroy the balance and unity of your page.
Some Useful Tips When Buying Buttons
1. Always buy buttons along with your scrapbooking kit
There are specific button sets for paper lines. You want to buy them in case you are interested in using buttons to your layouts. By doing this, you can avoid picking the wrong buttons for your papers. Buttons that are in kit and under the same paper line create stunning effect when use together.
2.Grab the buttons that are according to your preference
A lot of scrapbookers buy embellishments because they find it cute and unique. Its a common mistake. If you would buy a certain product because you can see yourself using it in your next layout, then it is a good buy. Do not buy buttons because they are cute and popular. Instead ask yourself if you really want to use it in your scrapbook layout.
3.Impulsive buying is a bad habit
Do not waste money on buying things that you already have. Buttons come in set and you don't need to buy a lot of them. Consider buying new set or colors once you are done with the first batch. If you can't resist buying the latest releases, you can at least set limit on your budget.
4.Organize your buttons
Organizing your buttons in a place that you can clearly see them is the best way to maximize their usage. If you can see what you have,you tend to use them more often.
5. Pick buttons that are funky but elegant in design
Be careful in choosing which design of buttons to buy. Consider it as a long investment and hence buy those brand that has elegant yet trendy and funky style. In this way, you will always have an appropriate button for your scrapbook layouts
Using buttons on your scrapbook layouts is the easiest way to add texture in your work. Moreover, buying and using it wisely will save you from a lot of trouble. Once you master the technique of using buttons, you will find yourself playing with it naturally in your scrapbooking layouts.
