Theory Thursday
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Hey everyone, Leslie (GG Digital Designs) here with my first EVER blog post at SM, and your Theory Thursday! I’ve decided to share some of my hybrid projects with you today, and give you some of my printing tips!!!!
Printing quality can either make or break a hybrid project…from experience, I know ALL about the breaking part!!!
* Printing at home is always an option, but it depends on the project. If it’s something to frame, or something that you’re not going to have to mod-podge over the top, GO FOR IT!!!! Otherwise, it’s probably smart to have your projects printed at a local or online photo lab!
* There are SO many places to choose from, but one thing to remember is to choose “MATTE” finish. The whole glossy thing just doesn’t work so well with hybrid projects! Some of the places I’ve used are WalMart, Sam’s Club, Costco, and online at Winkflash.com
* To resize for printing, here’s what I do! Let’s say I have an 8×8 page I want printed. I would open up a new 8×10 document, (if printint at a photo lob), or 8.5×11 (if printing at home) and then drag the 8×8 over to the it. This way my page will stay square when printed, and then I can just trim off the edges!
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, I’ll share with you some of my favorite projects! I’m SO addicted to hybrid…It’s just SO much fun to see your creations all printed!
Jewelry Boxes
Boxes from WalMart, All Digital Supplies from GG Digital Designs
Laundry Sorter Signs
Craft Wood – Lowe’s, Digital Supplies from GG Digital Designs and Peppermint Creative
Toy Basket Signs
Baskets – WalMart, Wood – Lowe’s, Digital Supplies from GG Digital Designs, Peppermint Creative, and The Shabby Princess
Framed Page
Frame – WalMart, Ribbon – Rod Works, Digital Supplies – The Shabby Princess
Framed Picture (Sorry for the TERRIBLE picture!)
Digital Supplies – The Shabby Princess – Olivia Kit
I’ve created you a little template to create your own Framed Picture!!! Be sure to share your creations in the SM Gallery!
Click the image to download!
