Friday, February 19, 2010

Clip Art Technique

So I read about a technique that I had never thought of before. It is quite obvious, but I just hadn't put two and two together! The technique is to print off clip art from the computer and use that in your layout. However, I didn't want it to look like I had just put ink pictures on here, so I modified the technique to fit my style. Which is always good to make it your own right?!
I modified by tracing the arrow I found in clip art to the blue paper, then I found a big bold block print to type Georgia, and printed that off as well. I had to cut out the letters instead of trace them because the blue arrow was too dark. For the journaling block I found an exit sign that looked real online then printed it off. I wanted to be accurate so I pieced green and yellow paper to make the sign including chalking the edges for the look I wanted. My favorite part was the map. I found an outline of the US from clip art and printed it onto tan paper. I painted the map to distress it, let it dry, and then crinkled it up to make it look even more distressed. Like maps are supposed to look, at least in my head! Last of all I stitched the route that my brother and sister-in-law took to get to Georgia. And Voila! Clip art fun for scrapbooking! It was so fun and I think you should try it! Let me know how it goes for you!!

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