A Moment in Time - 49 and Market - Nostalgic Memories Collection

Hi everyone, it’s Rebecca here, and today I’m kicking off February with a brand-new collection from 49 and Market – Nostalgic Memories. This is such a beautiful collection, and I can easily see it working across any season. I’ve used it to document a photo taken last autumn, as I loved how perfectly the colours echoed the leaves scattered on the ground. You can find the full collection in the shop here.

I began by selecting a patterned paper for my background. I’m always drawn to designs with subtle detail—something that adds interest without overpowering the layout. Once I’d chosen my background, I picked out a couple of contrasting papers and cut small hexagons from them using my metal dies. I paired a busy floral pattern with a solid paper featuring very soft detailing, then arranged the hexagons in a tight, central design across two rows.

On top of the hexagons, I positioned my photo. Normally, when I use a repeated shape on a layout, I like to mirror that shape with my photo. However, it just didn’t feel right this time, so I opted for a smaller square photo instead. I printed the photo twice and layered them with white borders to help them stand out against the deeper tones of the collection.

To the right of the photo, I added my title from the Chipboard Words pack, raising it on foam pads to create some dimension. I love how both the title and the photos feature white borders—this small detail brings a lovely sense of consistency to the page.

Around the photos and title, I embellished with some of the elegant florals from the Laser Cut Florals. The colours work beautifully with the leaves in my photo and almost feel like they’re flowing straight out onto the page.

To add even more detail to the background, I applied some of the Blendable Rub-On Transfers. These are such an easy way to add delicate detail with minimal effort, and they really elevate the finished layout.

To tie everything together, I finished the page with Distress Oxide Ink in 'Victorian Velvet', applied with a blending brush around the edges of the page and lightly over the rub-ons for a soft, blended effect. I then completed the layout with a few ink splatters in the same shade.

Thank you so much for reading. Don’t forget to check out this gorgeous collection in the shop.

Take care,  
Rebecca xx

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