For my first layout I wanted to focus on all the happy sunflower images in the collection and pull them together to compliment some photos of mine from a couple years ago.
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I wanted to find a way to incorporate the sunflower paper, but I also wanted to make sure it didn't overpower my page and become too busy. To achieve a balance, I used it in smaller border strips along the top and bottom which I think is a great solution for those who love the A side of papers, but then struggle to actually use them.
For my blue woodgrain background I utilized the "Our Happy Place" paper that's perfect for framing as a home decor piece and carefully covered the images in the center with my photos and journaling card.
When my layout was nearly finished I felt like it needed a little extra bling to bring it to life so I added Glossy Accents to all the polka-dots in the center of each sunflower die-cut. It's so easy to do and I think it added some great texture to my finished page.
For my second layout I wanted to create something that was really different from my first page, but still have the two pages share an element so that they would compliment each other in my album. To achieve this I chose to use the Barnwood paper as my background on both.
To create the banner ends for each of my three strips I used the two Fishtail Banner die sets I designed for Sunny Studio. These dies can create banners in a variety of sizes up to 4.25" wide and were just what I needed for the PageMaps sketch that inspired my layout.
I had so much fun using all the awesome new cutouts, stickers and sprinkles from the collection to create three embellishment groupings for each of my banner strips.
The new Labels and Tags sets that Doodlebug is releasing with each of their new collections are perfect for recording your journaling and extra details on. I love how the matte surface is so well suited for printers too!
Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you will come back each day to see all the fabulous ideas the team is sharing with this wonderful new collection!
Interested in the products I used to create my projects today? To make supplies easier for you to find, I have listed them below (affiliate links included).
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What great layouts Mendi! My all time favorite flower is a sunflower and 2nd to that is a tulip. I have seen your beautiful layouts with the tulips fields and now you create a beautiful layout with the sunflowers! I am jealous! LOL I want to go where you go to find these gorgeous fields of my favorite flowers!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe first layout is beautifully constructed. I love how you used strips of the sunflower paper (which is gorgeous by the way) as I can see how too much of that paper would create a busy look. I like the notebook look of your journaling as it looks like you tore it out of a notebook itself. And I do love the glossy accents in the centers of the flower. That does give off a really nice textured look. And of course the photos are wonderful. The second layout is super cute! I truly love your banner dies! I don't own the 2nd set but will very soon! I love the versatility of them and I love how you used them to create banners for your page. The title cluster is just perfect in the center of the page... and OMG, how cute is that photo of Hayley with the pumpkin on her head??? LOVE it! Great job my friend!
Hugs,
Jo
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Adorable layouts and I just LOVE the Doodlebug paper and sunflowers!
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