For this monthly challenge we will have something different each month. Sometimes we might explore a technique, a pattern, texture, theme, or something else entirely. Hopefully, you will find it keeps it fresh and helps to inspire you in your projects!
This month lets explore the Out of Bounds (oob) technique which has been around for some time, though I admit I have not used it much. The technique is where part of your photo extends out of the frame or bounds of the photo. A very specific part of a photo like an arm, or the entire subject, is cut out of from the background. It's a wonderful way to add some visual interest and dimension to your layouts! If you do an internet search on "Out of Bounds tutorial" you will find many tutorials out there on how to accomplish this.
The first layout from Kimmie shows sand spilling out of the frame and onto the paper as well as part of the child goes outside of the frame. Then Erin's layout shows the paws of the cat coming out of the frame. Lastly, the layout from AMarie, has her grandchild's arms outside of the circle frame. All of these are great examples of the OOB technique.
Challenge: This month's challenge is for you to use the Out of Bounds technique in your layout.
The Details
- Challenge ends when April does.
- Be sure to post your layout in this month's completion thread if you would like to earn download credits. More details here.
- You must tag your layouts with this tag: apr 2024 layout challenge, apr 2024 lc surprise
- See entered layouts here.
- See updated rules here.
Most of all have fun!
Let me try...
This is my first ever try of doing an 'out of bounds' LO...
Thank you, Jessica, for this was a real challenge for me and took me out of my comfort zone. I was in two minds as to whether I wanted to have a go at it or not as I wasn't at all sure if I was willing to set time aside to learn how to do it or have the patience to go through the bother of a tutorial. But then it was a "challenge" I told myself and tried it. Not all that good or professional-looking LO but I was immensely pleased with myself!
Thank you again for this challenge!
*Edit* 12/04:This 2nd one was a trial in PowerPoint and tweaked in PS, but not sure how realistic it looks!:
I think your new LC idea is excellent, Jessica. I'm glad you're now also a moderator.
I’ve been wanting to try this kind of technique - thanks for the challenge, Jessica!
Strolling Thru Vasona
Aww thanks Doska! I am happy to be able to be hosting layout challenges - you all make them a pleasure!
What a wonderful page! You did an excellent job with your OOB layout! What a cute title doodle too! Thanks so much for joining in!
I need to do a layout with the technique too! I really love your page here Linda, with the dog coming out the frame! Beautiful photos too. Thank you so much for playing along!
Beautiful spring page Tricia! I love the way you focused on the single spring flower! Using all the purple & green with touches of yellow are a perfect complement to the photo! Thanks so much for trying out the challenge!
very beautiful !!
Just for the fun...😉
Great page AMarie! I love how it looks as tho the horse is entering the photo! Thanks so much for playing along!
I did this one for my Facebook account.
@Debbie - Wonderful! You did a nice job with the technique!
@Chitra - Both of your layouts are wonderful uses of the oob technique!
Thank you both for joining in!
Thank you Jess.
Love the little one. So cute. You did a wonderful Job Chitra.
my attempt:
Great page Laine! Thanks so much for joining in!
Here is mine, which I applied my out of bounds to the photo mask.
Very beautiful layouts ladies!
You too did a wonderful job using the OOB technique Bourico! Thanks so much for joining in!
Finally got around to trying this, and finding it fitting that the photo I found for my OOB features my kid that would be most likely to jump out of frame if he could.
@Becky Great page! And how fun is it that it fits his personality!
@Rae Lol! Wonderful page! And great use of the OOB!
Thank you both for joining!