How to Use Scrapbooking Brads
- February 17, 2011
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Hilary_White
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Decorative, functional, and safe around your precious photos, scrapbooking brads blend personality and practicality.
You Will Need
- Scrapbooking brads
- 1/16-in. hole punch
- Transparent overlays
- Vellum
- Other scrapbooking decorations
- Sandpaper (optional)
Step 1: Punch a hole
Use a 1/16-inch hole punch to make a small hole where you want to attach the brad. Thread it through the hole and simply spread out the prongs on the backside of the page.
Step 2: Use to attach overlays
Use decorative brads to attach transparent overlays to your page or secure layers of pages together.
Step 3: Fasten vellum
Fasten vellum to your scrapbook pages using decorative brads.
Step 4: Use in place of buttons
Use easy-to-affix brads in place of buttons that need to be stitched on or attached with messy adhesives.
Step 5: Use as bullet points
Use brads as bullet points for journaling in your scrapbook, as the center of flowers, or in the corners of a photo mat to create texture and interest.
Since brads are metal, you can use sandpaper to create a rustic, shabby chic look.
Step 6: Get all shapes and sizes
Choose from a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes for any theme. Styles include flowers, leaves, balloons, music notes, and even eyelet shapes.
According to the Hobby Industry Association, sales for the scrapbooking industry rose from $400 million in 1997 to $2.5 billion in 2003.
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