Scrapbook Layouts and Scrapbook Embellishments

• How do they do that ?

 Lasercut Designs use "Laser Systems" to precisely cut custom Scrapbook Embellishments and Scrapbook Layout designs into various mediums from paper to plastics.  Conceptually the Laser system is very similar to a high quality Printer, the Laser uses a high power light beam to create the image where the printer uses ink.Using a computer Graphics package, we convert the design to XY co-ordinates which positions the Laser precisely over the "work in process" and then the system powers the Laser to Cut the image or words from the medium, typically Paper or Cardstock.

Adjusting the Power to the laser allows it to completely cut through the medium to produce a very precise cutout image and by combining a cutting and engraving process we render the design into the medium being processed, both techniques can be achieved in 1 step.

The Scrapbook Embellishment and Scrapbook Layout examples below is that of the Layers or Cuts requird to produce the final varsion shown as the finished Scrapbook Layout. In these examples 6 Layers are used and 1 layer is placed on top of the other.

Needless to say the 6 layers create a 3 dimensional effect and the accuracy of the cuts in the layers is crutial to maintain the registration to the other layers and also to ensure that the image is exactily as designed. 

 The Scrapbook Layout Overlay Page is created in a similar fashion whereby the "Theme"  or scrapbook layout design is created on the foreground paper stock and then the Foreground layer is cut to reveal some of the underlying background layer to create the photograph windows with a blue border as seen above. The theme is then created by layering different colors of card stock to create the Geyser effect which is then surrounded by the green bushes and finally the tress and the tree trunks.

The words are created in a similar fashion and by varying the color of the 3 layers that comprise the wording then we can make the works pop out from the page.

By carefully selecting the color combinations of the card stock and cutout design you can enhance the Theme bringing life and interest to your photographs.

Use of numerous Layers can  produce a 3 dimensional Scrapbook Layout Overlay upon which Scrapbook Embellishments can be arranged to create a "look and feel"  that enhances you Images and creates depth and interest. 

Carefully placing other colored paper (scraps) between the foreground and background card stock (between the Layers) produces stunning shadow & 3D effects.

By applying Scrapbook Embellishments in key areas of  the Scrapbook Layout Overlay, you can create a 4th dimension, that of tactile touch or physical smells as a means of bringing those memories flooding back.

Sand and Shells can be added to the "Fun in the Sun Overlay" to create the tactile touch impact and certain perfumes or smell serums can be sprayed on the papers to deliver the 4th dimension.

Every turn of the page will stimulate those Memories and create a minds eye view of the moment in time they were created.