Hi There, Mou Saha here with today's tutorial: how to create a simple 3-D title for a display layout.
Because I plan on putting this one in a little shadowbox, I didn't have to worry about the heart getting flattened inside a page protector. You can use the idea to create cards, tags, and home decor items where dimension is not a concern.
For this layout, I started with the Traditions paper from the Portrait Collection. I decided to stay with pinks and reds with the cream and black background. I cut out a pink-red journaling spot from Emma's Shoppe accent cut paper and a photo matte out of Chores paper from the Neighborhood Collection. I rounded the corners and attached them side by side at about the middle of the page. I attached the photo and stitched around it. Next, I journaled and set out to create the title. You can follow along.
Punch six hearts out of Emma's Shoppe Dolls paper.
Using a bone folder or craft stick or the back of your scissors, fold the hearts in halves.
Glue the folded hearts back-to-back to each other to create a 3-D heart.
Above the photo matte, attach the heart and with Emma's Shoppe alpha stickers to spell out "I" and "You".
Add pink sticker words, chipboard doilies, buttons and a layered chipboard border to complete the layout. You are officially finished with the lovely layout! Isn't the fresh Pink & Gray combo a nice feature?! Especially with Mother's Day coming up...
Thank you for following along with my heartfelt creation - I shall return next month! Enjoy and have fun trying out the technique in whatever shape you feel like {though mom might like the hearts}!
I love it! I love any and all things Mou :)
Posted by: Susan, PCC Editor | May 03, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Great layout & technique Mou!!! I love the heart & hey, that's my go to paper glue too!!
Posted by: Heather I. | May 03, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Cute idea with my favorite paper!
Posted by: Scrappin Shonie | May 03, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Cute idea! Love the lo! Just GORGEOUS! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | May 03, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Love this idea!
Posted by: Lee-Anne | May 10, 2011 at 03:05 PM