DHD iNSD Blog Hop

welcome to my blog... so glad you made it here & I hope you're having a great time "hopping" along, getting some great tips & tricks, challenges & collecting your letters so you can get your free {awesome} collab kit too...

Here's a layout I put together with the kit! my latest obsession in scrapbooking is trying my best to create a layered effect with patterned paper & elements under, around & on top of my photo{s}. it's really easy & I think it adds a lot of focus to the most important part of your page... the photo!

here's how I do it: I start with my photo. I love the look of a frame around my photos & it really compliments the layered look. This one I took with my iPhone & I processed it in an app called Instant 110. Then I always use my favorite shadow actions from Gen. For the photo I usually use the Paper Raised action & for most paper items below, like the flat elements & such, I use the Paper Flat action. You don't have to use the papers for pattern under your photos, either. Here I used a couple journaling cards under the photo & then added more elements on top of the photo to help with the layered look. I like to tilt things here & there to add a more relaxed look to the page. Have you tried adding more layers to your layout?

OK, so now some fun stuff...

MY challenge to you for the iNSD Layout Challenge: use at least 3 {three} different patterns on your layout.

{Layout Challenge: To be entered into the drawing for a digital photo frame, you will need to complete a layout meeting all 26 of the challenges you find at each of the blog stops}. More info on the DHD Blog.

here to collect your letter to get the free collab kit? my letter is...

u... as in UNBELIEVABLE... because I'm going to give you a chance to win my 2 new kits that are releasing tomorrow {thursday 5.3.12} at DHD. It's a fun new line called This & That. It includes a paper kit & an element kit. So, here's what you need to do... & this is gonna be a quick one: leave a comment on this blog post. When the clock strikes 11:59 pm tonight {Wednesday 5.2.12} the contest will close. I'll pick one random winner & post that lucky winner on Thursday along with the reveal of the kits! yay!

now, for who's next on the hop {if you've finished with all the fun here, that is}

the amazing...Shannon Hegarty

oh, & if you run into a snag, check here.

have fun & thanks so much for stopping by!

{robyn}