How to use Chipboard Frames on Your Scrapbook Pages

Chipboard has become a popular embellishment in the scrapbooking industry. This cardboard-like material adds form and dimension to scrapbook layouts. A chipboard frame can enliven a scrapbook page. Decorated chipboard frames can be used to house a photograph, journaling or other embellishments. Since chipboard is a little heavier than paper embellishments, use a strong adhesive to stick the chipboard frame to the scrapbook page.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chipboard frames
• Scrapbook paper
• Adhesive
• Glitter
• Scrapbook embellishments (ribbon, brads, decorative wire or beads)
• Stamps and ink
• Paper trimmer
• Scissors

1. Color the chipboard frame by covering it with patterned paper. Cut the paper in the shape of the frame and glue it to the chipboard. Another option is to color your frame with ink in a coordinating color to match the paper you are using for the layout. Stamping directly on the chipboard is another option.

2. Embellish the frame. Tie ribbons around the frame for frills or use a paper flower at the bottom of the frame to dress it up. Glitter can be used on the frame to add sparkle. If you are using stamps to decorate the chipboard, then add appeal by stamping off the edge and spacing your images around the diameter of the frame.

3. Add the frame to the scrapbook page. If you are using the frame to highlight a photograph, place the photo in back of the frame before you glue it to the scrapbook layout. You can glue the frame to the page and then journal inside for a decorative journal entry. Another idea is to frame another embellishment, such as a die cut or stamped image.

Tips & Warnings

• Use re-inkers to dye the chipboard a specific color. Another option is to rub the chipboard directly onto an ink pad for more rugged distressed coloring.
• Decorative wire can be wrapped around the frame for a distinctive appearance. Tuck the ends of the wire underneath the frame so they are not exposed.