July
I had some fun recently - had a go using flip flaps!!! I love it!!!! So, .... I thought I would share some of what I have learnt.
So, this is using the fantastic Jackson Paper, which is great for outdoor photos, masculine photos and I used them here for travel! The colours in this design just "works" with lots of colours. PS this is about to go off the market, in fact, the Picture My Life Jackson has already gone! Most of the stock in the Annual Inspirations Book and the Expressions 2 Book are all while stocks last.
But, enough of that. What did I learn...... number one lesson, I am about to order more paper as I need more for the inside of this design. So, I popped the photos inside the protector (to come back to it later when I have more paper). This is a huge advantage using flip flaps as I KNOW when I go back to this page, that I will be able to use ALL my photos. Using flip flaps mean you can more photos than you usually do and they will all fit on the page. Also, I like how Madeline (in the video of previous post) used the papers to create a "flow" on the outside and inside of the flip flaps. It gives continuity, BUT, you have to keep your head. I didn't do this in the next photo! Shame! But I thought I would post it as it serves a good purpose of what not to do.
In the first display I had opened the flip flap and was adding stickers. BUT, when I closed the flip flap, it exposed half the sticker - it is NOT a good look and I will have to move it. So, lesson learnt, to be aware of what it will look like when the flap is closed before you add your embellishments!
Another thing I have learnt is to fold back the sticky piece first, before you have even taken off the white covering. This means you can "hide" the edge when you adhere your flip flap to the page. It gives a "cleaner" look. Also if you mat the bottom, then put your flip flap onto the page and then add the photo - the top photo looks like it has been matted as well as the bottom. The last photo in the next layout I didn't fold it back but adhered it directly to the protector. It is not as clean BUT it meant that it didn't cover up the writing underneath the photo.
