Using Negative Space

I'm a sucker for saving packaging to use on future layouts or projects. I love the idea of creating something a little different that wasn't really meant to be used in a crafty way. Today I'd like to share with you a simple layout, Conversation with Nana, using the negative space from the leftover flower chipboard package.

I created my layout using the beautiful Lovely & Three Little Birds collections. I trimmed the pretty papers & b&w photos to size and attached them to the sticky back of the chipboard. Once my background was created using the Quick-Fix Permanent Adhesive Runner by Helmar's, which is absolutely the best, I then adhered your chipboard to my background. For this, I used the Acid Free Glue. I decided to leave the black buttons as they were, but you could always replace them with mini photos or brads or even jewels.

There are so many other fun & creative ways to using your flower chipboard, to name a few, wall art, cover of a mini album, photo frame, or even a banner. The possibilities are endless.