Frames...i love frames. They are such a fabulous way to draw attention to your focal point, just like they do on your walls or shelves with your favourite photo's. But frames can be as unconventional as they can be conventional. Just because it has a 4x6 opening doesn't mean you need to fill the frame's opening with just a photo....try something new.
In the layout below, I adhered the frame in the opposite direction of the photo and let the photo hang out the edge. To add interest and depth, I layered small embellishments both inside and outside the frame.
In the layout, Experience, which I created for my introduction as MME may guest designer, I used a frame that was smaller then my photo and just framed the part of the photo. I also used an even smaller frame behind my photo and a circular frame in a grouping of circular journaling spots to add some fun dimension to my layout.
And don't forget that just because they are called frames that they can't be used in some other way...as i did in my friends forever LO (also created for my intro post). I used a transparency frame as a background element.
Who says the frames need to be square?? Circular frames are just as fab...and no, you're photo doesn't have to be circular to use them!! think outside the box and take your stash of frames further in your projects!!! consider a small circular frame on the front of a card holding a small "bouquet of flowers or a sentiment in word strips. Or use contrasting shapes...such as a oval frame sideways with a paper heart layered over top.
So, go dig out that stash of frames you have been hoarding and get creating....let's see where you take your frames!!!
