Happy New Year, Everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! It’s Rebecca here, and I’m kicking off 2025 with our first blog post of the year! After a whirlwind December, I’m finally catching up on my Christmas photos and getting them into my scrapbook. Today, I’m excited to share a layout I created using the beautiful Evergreen Season collection from 49 and Market. You can find it in the shop here.
While browsing an online scrapbooking group, I came across a challenge to incorporate something 'torn' into a layout, and it immediately sparked an idea for me. I decided to start by cutting strips ¾ inch wide from the 'Cheerful Christmas Star' patterned paper. I chose this paper because the colours perfectly complement the background of my photo. To achieve the torn effect, I used a ruler as a guide and tore the paper along its edge for a neat, yet distressed look. I further enhanced the edges with a distressing tool and added a final touch by tearing both ends of the strips, fully embracing the challenge!
Next, I adhered the torn strips flat onto a sheet of premium white cardstock. I placed my photo on top, layering some colourful elements from the Ephemera Bits behind it. These layers not only create separation between the photo and the torn strips but also make the photo pop!
For my title, I chose the word “Together” from the Ephemera Bits. It felt perfect for this layout, as I’m documenting a rare photo of the three of us taken during a recent Christmas photoshoot.
When it comes to embellishing, 49 and Market collections always have so much to offer, and I absolutely love the variety! Each pack is filled to the brim with amazing elements, which sometimes makes it tough to choose. For this layout, I selected a mix of Christmas trees in various sizes. The larger tree comes from the Laser Cut Outs - Wildflowers, while the smaller one is from the Mini Laser Cut Out Elements. These trees were a great fit above my photo, as they echoed the trees in the photo background, creating a seamless effect.
I also added some beautiful florals from the Laser Cut Outs - Wildflowers around the photo, with a few chipboard circles from the Chipboard Words nestled among them. These tiny details really help bring the layout together.
To finish the layout, I raised some of the embellishments with foam pads to add depth and texture. I also curled the petals of the poinsettias to give the page even more dimension and interest.
Thank you so much for reading! I hope this layout has inspired you to capture your own Christmas memories in a creative way.
Wishing you all a fantastic New Year ahead!
Take care,
Rebecca x
@preciouspagespapercraft
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