How to Use Metal Springs for Scrapbook Embellishments

Tiny metal springs can give your scrapbook page some “life.” This simple embellishment can create a lively image for your scrapbook layout. Attach the springs to the back of a paper embellishment and make it literally “pop” off of the page.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Decorate wire (lightweight wire used for scrapbooking)
• Pencil
• Paper scrapbook embellishments (die cuts, stamped images)
• Photographs
• Adhesive

1. Twist the wire tightly around the pencil in the desired length to make a spring.

2. Cut the wire and remove the home-made spring from the pencil.

3. Select the object you are going to highlight on the scrapbook page and attach the spring to the back of the item.

4. Place the other end of the spring in the correct location on the scrapbook layout and glue it to the page.

5. Watch the object move and “jump” off the page.

Tips & Warnings

• Animate your photographs by using double prints and cutting a portion of the photograph and attaching it to the photo on the page.
• Don’t make the springs too long or the popping effect will not be as appealing and the page may not fit inside the plastic page protectors.
• Use a strong adhesive to attach the spring so it stays stuck.
• Be sure to tuck in the ends of the wire so you don't poke yourself.