Thursday, April 28, 2011

thursday...tip/technique on using double sided paper

Today I have a quick tip for those of you who love double sided paper but hate the fact that you can't use both sides on one layout so you end up buying two pieces of the same paper. I know that you are out there somewhere because I'm the same way!

We are going to be working with the background layer. Here is my finished layout.


(for close ups, supply list and my layout write-up, please go to this post)

For this layout, I used a Girl's Paperie double sided paper in a light pink and cream color. I LOVED both sides of it so I decided to use them both in my engagement pictures layout.


I cut out a rectangle using my paper trimmer in the center of the sheet and flipped it over. To hide the seams, I used a sheet of brown cardstock and punched around the page. I sandwiched this between the two layer of the same paper for a finished look.


Here is a picture of my background ready for me to add my pictures and embellies.

I hope that you enjoyed this quick tip!
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8 comments:

  1. Carol SalisburyApril 28, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely layout! Great idea! tfs

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  2. KarenApril 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    What a fantastic tip! Perfect for when you only have one sheet! TFS!!!

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  3. Nati TristanApril 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    That's a wonderful tip Amarilys! I'm always contemplating which side I want to use!

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  4. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [29 Apr 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  5. CarlaApril 29, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Adorable and what a cleaver idea.............HMMMMMMMMMM Im gonna have to try this. I tend to HORD some papers because I only have 1 sheet and love both sides. LOL

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  6. ElizabethApril 30, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Amarilys what a really great tip to save both sides of the papers, I love it!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!!! Hope you are having a fantastic weekend!
    e.

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  7. ElizabethApril 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Not to take away from this tip/tutorial but I was wondering how you made your card boxes? I think that's a great idea because mine are always bulky and that would be a perfect alternative to trying to stuff it into an envie! Thanks!
    e.

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  8. KimApril 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    thankyou so much for your lovely comment on my blog, your tutorials are awesome!!!!

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