Have you ever seen a product that looked interesting, but you avoided
it because you literally didn't have a clue as to what you would do with it?
That's how my relationship with Shotz Photography Collection by Danelle Johnson
began. When this product by Creative Imaginations hit the market, I loved many of
the images, but avoided it because it didn't seem like something that I would be
able to use successfully in my layouts.
Then in late of 2003, a local scrapbook store began to carry a broad variety of Shotz borders.
I was intrigued by them and decided to give them a shot (pardon the pun). I am pleased to say
that throughout my use of Shotz Photography, I have learned many ways that these great borders
can be used and I am excited to be able to share what I have learned with all of you.
About Shotz
Shotz were brought to the scrapbook world by photographer Danelle Johnson of Kansas.
When you open a Shotz border, you will find that it is actual photograph that is printed on
photo paper. Shotz borders 12" long and are a close-up of a broad variety of items -- everything from
a wheat field to popsicles. Some Shotz borders are designed to be used horizontally, others
are for vertical usage. Some are even veratile enough to be used both ways.
Ways to use Shotz
When I first saw Shotz borders, I thought the only way to use them would be at the top or bottom,
or the left or right sides of my page. I could not be more wrong! I have found that there is lots of ways
to add Shotz borders to your layouts and I am thrilled to share some of the ways with you.
Shotz borders are sold with straight edges, but you don't have to keep them that way.
Add interest to them by making the edges wavy.
Cut Shotz borders down the center lengthwise and adhere to your page leaving a slight
gap between the two pieces.
Cut the border into pieces to create a mosaic.
Using your favorite lettering template, cut out letters from a Shotz border, rather than using
cardstock or pattern paper.
Cut a border into pieces, mix them up and then adhere them around the edges of a photo to
create a mosaic frame.
Cut the border into half lenghwise, and then using one of those halves, cut it into thirds.
Splice your border by cutting it legnthwise, making the first cut at approximately 1.5", the next cut at
1.25", the next 1", and continue cutting pieces that are .25" less at each cut. Adhere your strips in order,
leaving a small gap between each slice.
Some of the borders look great silhouetted. Silhouette just the top of the border for a cool look.
Cut your border into thin strips, either vertically or horizontally, leaving a slight gap between pieces when you
adhere it.
Shotz borders work wonderfully as a mat for a photo or journaling. Because of the detail in the borders, I suggest
using a photo that is simple and uncluttered.
Cut tags from the borders.
Colorblocking is very popular among many scrappers. Replace several blocks of color with a block you have
cut from a Shotz border.
Here are three examples of my use of Shotz borders.
About the Author:
Brandie is a wife and homeschooling mom to three children, who
also works fulltime from her home designing scrapbook page elements
and custom albums. To find out more about Brandie and her work, visit:
http://scrapbookingwithbrandie.4t.com.
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