Shades Of Autumn Scrapbook Page Idea

Pressed leaves are a great way to fill your scrapbook with the warm colors of autumn, but it you’d rather express yourself in a more creative manner this Shades of Autumn Scrapbook Page is sure to do the trick. Filled with pop-up designs and metal charms, this stunning scrapbook page is a marvelous way to surround your most cherished fall memory with the beauty of nature.1. Choose a floral paper for your background and decide where you will attach your 5" x 7" photo. Carefully cut along the edge of parts of the floral design so that you will be able to slide the photo and title card underneath and have the design overlap them. Then attach the background piece to the 12" x 12" cardstock, being careful to leave the edges you just cut loose. 2. Select a contrasting paper and cut a 5 ½” x 7 ½” piece. Cut a second rectangle slightly larger than the first and attach it to the back of the 5 ½”x 7 ½” piece to create a double photo matte. Secure your 5" x 7" photo to it with adhesive. Slip it under the decorative edge you cut from the background page and attach.3. Add the photo corners.4. Select a coordinated journal card and cut a matte for it out of contrasting paper. Attach all to the page. Add a bow and secure it with glue.5. Cut out additional images of flowers, butterflies, or other insects and attach them on top of the existing floral patterns with pop-up Glue Dots® to add dimension.6. For the title, make a card out of two contrasting rectangles. Write your desired sentiment across it, or use a sticker. Carefully slip in behind the edge you cut earlier in the background sheet and secure.7. Add other embellishments such as keys on a ring, lock, Fleur-de-lis, etc. as you desire.