Product Wednesday - Paper Tearing and Football!

I recently heard a new song from Kenny Chesney entitled “The Boys of Fall” which has to do with fresh cut grass, helmets, shoulder pads, fans and the thrill of the football game not to mention the nostalgia of a small town and the community that support of the game! After hearing the song while on a recent trip to my nephew’s college football game and my grandson flag football game, I thought it would make a perfect “non-traditional” football page. I also wanted to incorporate how tearing paper adds texture and dimension to scrapbooking.

Tearing paper is so simple and quick and you can't make a mistake. First cut the paper the length and size you want.

When tearing cardstock, hold the paper and the side you want to tear in your hand and tear towards you keeping your hands pretty close together. I get more control in tearing the paper when I do that.

If you have “white core” paper it will show up more when you do this process and adds even more character. I like to ink my edges, which adds interest as well.

Here is a sample of what I did with torn paper on the “Boys of Fall” layout using our October MemoryWorks Express Kit!

Try tearing on your next layout or card... you won't be disappointed!

Happy Scrappin’