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Shades of Gray

Using shades of one color creates a dramatic effect on any scrapbook page. Guest Joy Macdonell explains how any beginner can use this technique.

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Simple lines—along with a monochromatic color scheme—really make the photos stand out.

Materials:

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

  1. Select photos that have a similar color or pattern.

Figure A

  • Mat each photo on various shades of the background cardstock.

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

  • Adhere matted photos to the page.

    • Figure B

  • Create a title on your computer leaving several spaces between each letter.

  • Use a punch to cut out each letter.

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

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