photo technique.

just thought i would share here a technique i've been using lately on my photos.  i especially like using it when i intend to overlap my photos on my layout...to show they are seperate.  now, i've sanded the edge of my photos for several years now but this is a bit different.  go ahead....try it, have fun {i even used this technique on my paper too}!

supplies:
sanding paper {i used my emery board}
solid block or something with a sharper corner {i used an acrylic stamp block}
photo
adhesive {optional}

1. gather a photo and something solid that has a good corner with some thickness {i'm using a smaller acrylic stamping block}.

2. line up your photo so there is a 'over hang' to the block and this will vary depending on your photos image and how you want the finished product to look.

3. *optional...you could add a bit of adhesive to keep your photo more in place as it will tend to move while sanding. i used repositional adhesive here.

4. begin sanding the edge of your photo lightly so you can get the feel for how much it will remove from the edge of your photo. remember, the imperfections are what make the design more 'artsy' and fun! you can do this all the way around your photo {you will have to reposition your "block" under your photo a time or two so if you are trying to make a perfect look it may take some time to line things up as you go}.

5. this is the finished look! it gives great deminsion to your photos and in this case, it made over lapping my photos on a layout more eye catching as they didn't blend together {see layout below}.

 

  

here are a couple layouts that i did using this techique. :)