As autumn approaches, the fashion runway embraces a fusion of medieval opulence, Renaissance aesthetics, and a bohemian twist. Rich jewel tones and intricate organic patterns dominate, showcased through sumptuous fabrics such as velvet, lace, and jacquard. Scrapbook papers will mimic these fabrics and can be layered for beautiful pages. Garments are adorned with delightful vintage-inspired details, exuding an effortless and carefree vibe and your scrapbook pages can be too! Envision an enchanting scrapbook page featuring a black crushed-velvet paper adorned with satin bows, a ethereal French vanilla cardstock enhanced with ruching and embroidery, a garnet red lace embellished with ribbon roses and cascading fringe, or a tapestry handbag adorned with buckles and beads. By following the color, texture, pattern, and accessory choices of fashion designers, you can effortlessly incorporate this trend into your scrapbook pages.
Creating Your Pages
Create a lavish layout base by adhering rows of gold-shot jacquard ribbons to paper with strong double-sided tape. Use a palette of garnet, ruby and copper in conjunction with buckles, pearl buttons and tiny beads to construct a dreamy medieval mood to complement the photos and page theme. Burgundy velvet works with copper crushed paper and paint to balance the intricate ribbons.
Bohemian Rhapsody Defined
Whether you prefer simple or intricate layouts, you can apply bohemian rhapsody style to your pages. Mix the style’s characteristic elements of color, texture, pattern and accessories to express your own bohemian soul.
Color: Start by picking a color palette. Choose gemstone hues in vibrant combinations with black , chocolate brown and matte metallics as base neutrals. Pick deep shades-ruby and garnet reds, carnelian orange, topaz yellow, emerald and peridot greens, sapphire blues, and amethyst and iolite purples.
Texture: Tactile and tempting describe the textures that work together to create this lux look. Visit a fabric store to touch and feel the materials in the dressy section and ribbon aisle. Look for ingredients such as velvet, lace, satin, beaded and woven trims, tassels , tulle, appliques, tapestry florals, ornate buttons and upholstery gimping.
Pattern: Envision historical patterns from medieval, Renaissance and Victorian eras such as paisley; fleur-de-lis, soft geometrics and robust florals. Juxtapose and layer patterns to create sumptuous backdrops. Add polish to the layers with stitching or beading, embossing the edges or distressing with sandpaper or ink.
Accessories: To finish your design in grand style, add the dimension and shine of well chosen embel lishments. Ribbons of all kinds are the perfect match, so·use them generously as borders and fringe and for corset lacing. Matte metals add a timeless touch in the form of charms, frames, buckles, photo comers, clips, hinges and decorative brads. Add a bit of spar kle with beads and buttons. Other appropriate pieces include skeleton and velvet leaves, enameled frames and plaques, silk or paper florals, and ephemera.
If you are a beginner, keep it simple by combining ready-made products like metal frames, photo comers and vintage-style buttons with velvet papers and woven rose ribbon for texture and dimension. Use a die-cut script alphabet to cut letters from red velvet for a fast yet elegant title.
If you are an intermediate scrapper, build upon the simple version by adding distinctive details. Create a faux wax seal, a vignette of collaged ephemera and an embossed title. Cover a large slide mount with velvet paper for a custom frame.
If you are an advanced scrapper, make a deluxe version by creating unique handmade accents. Use rl.1bber stamps and platinum extra thick embossing enamel to create faux metal embellishments. Finish the page with a title hand cut from red velvet.
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