Colorblocking question

[Maple]

I checked the FAQ's section but didn't see info on this. What is colorblocking? Is there a pattern for it or do you sort of make it up as you go? Maybe I am doing it already and don't even know!

 

[nicki dahling]

Here are some examples. I do mine free-hand sort of speak, but there are templates out there you can buy from deluxe cuts.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=561386


Cyndi

 

[aurora19]

EK Success also has their own templates - the difference between the Deluxe Designs and EK templates is the following:

DD has more templates & various sizes - about 10 per size
6x6; 8.5x11 & 12x12

EK has only 4 per size - 12x12 definately and maybe 8.5x11 BUT the templates are set up to crop the photo and a slightly larger mat - so if you always mat your photos/accents it may be easier to work with these.

Check out DDs idea book Absolutely Deluxe Colorblocking.

I like it because you can put lots of photos on a page without it looking messy/overloaded.

 

[Maple]

cyndi, your link took me to the post about the scrapbook purse. Was there something to do with colorblocking there?

I guess I will have to look for templates. Seems like I am spending so much money since venturing out from Creative Memories and was trying to find soemthing that I didn't have to buy. Guess I was spending lots with CM too though.

 

[nicki dahling]

Sorry,
try this one :

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?gallery=1

Cyndi

 

[chessie]

Color blocking takes on many looks but it is basically what it says, blocks of color. I went through a phase of color blocking. That is why it is great to be working on several albums at the same time so your new found techniques don't end up back to back. I collected a few web pages about it. Here are a few links. Have fun.



http://www.scrapjazz.com/resources/printer_133.shtml


http://www.scrapjazz.com/resources/article_135.shtml



http://scrapbooking.com/cgi-bin/Phase_2/article.pl?serial=4188

 

[Maple]

What great links those all were. At first I was thinking it was like matting a picture but now I see what it is. Looks like lots of fun and something else to try. I sure am loving trying other ways than CM. Thanks.