It’s Rebecca here today, sharing my first layout using the
beautiful new Simple Vintage Woodland collection from Simple Stories. This
collection is absolutely stunning—ideal for a wide range of photos, but
especially perfect for woodland or autumn-themed memories. You can find it in
the shop here.
To start, I chose a few of my favourite patterned papers and
cut them into strips of varying lengths and widths. I spent a little time
playing around with different arrangements before settling on a design I loved.
I decided on a darker, wider strip as the base layer, with lighter, softer
colours layered on top for contrast.
With my landscape photo placed in the centre, I felt it
needed something to anchor it visually. I added a horizontal strip of patterned
paper beneath the photo, creating a "shelf" effect to ground the
image.
I'm a big fan of the 'Tags' patterned papers from Simple
Stories collections and love incorporating them into my layouts. I selected two tags,
punched gold metal eyelets through them, and tucked them along the vertical
edges of the darker base strip—adding a nice layered touch.
With the larger elements in place, I turned to the smaller details. For my title, I used a die-cut from the Bits & Pieces and popped it up with foam pads for added dimension.
I then selected a couple of woodland-themed die-cuts from the Bits & Pieces and tucked them on either side of the photo. These larger shapes are great for forming the base of embellishment clusters, giving a solid foundation to build on.
To add more interest and texture, I introduced some subtle stencilling in two areas. Using a stencil from my stash and a blend of 'Mowed Lawn' and 'Rustic Wilderness' Distress Oxide Ink Pads, I softly added colour to the background. On top of the stencilled areas, I adhered a few fussy-cut butterflies, creating delicate trails behind them using Nuvo Drops.
To tie everything together, I finished the layout with a few
ink splatters using the same Distress Oxides—bringing cohesion and a touch of
whimsy to the page.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you love this layout and feel inspired to get crafty!
Take care,
Rebecca xx
@preciouspagespapercraft
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