Tips for Creating Simple Dimension w/Kimberly Neddo

Hey CP Addicts! Kimberly here with you today to share my love of keeping things simple, yet interesting at the same time.

I love to try just about anything, but sometimes, I prefer to keep things simple, too. I don't always stitch, paint or use a ton of different patterned papers. Sometimes less is more, right?

For this layout, I created some fun dimension by inking around the edges of the photograph. It draws your eye right to the pictures, making them stand out with the darker edges, don't you think?

Then, to add some dimension to the design, I curled the papers I used to back one of the photographs, as well as the edges of the banners. I love the drop shadow effect that comes from this easy-to-do procedure. Don't forget to add a couple of pop dot adhesives, too. This is always great for embellishing layered clusters.

Here is another thing I often do. I love my layouts to tell a story without a lot of journaling. How I do this is by carrying the theme around the page. For instance, the number fourty-four that I have in my journaling, I also used in the cluster of embellishments in the top right corner.

Now for the title work. Keeping it simple once again, but not boring, I combined two fonts to create my title. It generates interest for the viewing eye to read more. Take a look for yourself!

Thank you for stopping by! I hope some or all of these tips will help inspire you to try different ideas when you sit down to create your masterpieces.

Comments

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

This is gorgeous! LOVING the colors, the dimension you added to the photos and that banner!!

[Kim Thomas]

Super cute layout! Thank you for the inspiration. Take care. :)