Regardless of how careful you are there will definitely come a point when you make a mistake in your scrapbook. However the troublesome part, is that not all of the mistakes will be the same, and so they can't all be treated using the same tricks.
That is the reason why in this post I want to share with you a couple of the methods that I have developed over the years to hide most of my blunders.
Mistakes, Marks, and Glue
If you spot a mistake, mark, or tiny bits of glue on your scrapbook page, you can try rubbing them off with a soft white eraser. Apply light pressure to begin with to avoid damaging the page, and if the mark doesn't vanish, carefully apply a little more pressure till the mark is gone. This has saved my layouts many times during the past.
Make It A Feature
Otherwise, If the mark won't go, you can turn the mark into an engaging squiggle or doodle and present it as a feature of the page.
Book Text
For mistakes made in journal text, try covering it with a sticker that is the same colour as the journal page, and then just write the new text on the sticker.
Larger Mistakes
If the mistake is bigger, you can cover it up with a larger sticker (or picture) like a smiley face, cat, flower, or starfish. All you've got to do is think of something that fits in with the theme of the page. This a very good one because no one will ever realize that it essentially it hides a boo boo.
White/Black Page Mistakes
If the mistake is on a plain white page, and the mark is only small, 'white-out ' can be employed to cover it. And for black pages, you can also get 'black-out ' from most craft stores.
Finger Print Smudges on Photographs
Fingerprint smudges on your pictures can be removed by rubbing the fingerprints gently with a section of flannel or a dry baby wipe.
I am hoping these tips can can help you to get out a sticky situation, the next time you make a blunder (because they certainly have for me).
That is the reason why in this post I want to share with you a couple of the methods that I have developed over the years to hide most of my blunders.
Mistakes, Marks, and Glue
If you spot a mistake, mark, or tiny bits of glue on your scrapbook page, you can try rubbing them off with a soft white eraser. Apply light pressure to begin with to avoid damaging the page, and if the mark doesn't vanish, carefully apply a little more pressure till the mark is gone. This has saved my layouts many times during the past.
Make It A Feature
Otherwise, If the mark won't go, you can turn the mark into an engaging squiggle or doodle and present it as a feature of the page.
Book Text
For mistakes made in journal text, try covering it with a sticker that is the same colour as the journal page, and then just write the new text on the sticker.
Larger Mistakes
If the mistake is bigger, you can cover it up with a larger sticker (or picture) like a smiley face, cat, flower, or starfish. All you've got to do is think of something that fits in with the theme of the page. This a very good one because no one will ever realize that it essentially it hides a boo boo.
White/Black Page Mistakes
If the mistake is on a plain white page, and the mark is only small, 'white-out ' can be employed to cover it. And for black pages, you can also get 'black-out ' from most craft stores.
Finger Print Smudges on Photographs
Fingerprint smudges on your pictures can be removed by rubbing the fingerprints gently with a section of flannel or a dry baby wipe.
I am hoping these tips can can help you to get out a sticky situation, the next time you make a blunder (because they certainly have for me).
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