Wonder - 49 and Market - The Looking Glass Collection

Hi everyone, Rebecca here, sharing my second layout of the month. I’ve absolutely loved designing with 49 and Market’s 'The Looking Glass' collection—it’s incredibly versatile and a joy to work with. You can find the full collection in the shop here. 

The photos featured on this layout were taken at the same time and location as those on my first layout this month, so I’ve kept a similar colour palette. This allows both pages to sit beautifully side by side in an album.

To begin, I selected two of the larger looking glass die cuts from the Wildflower Laser Cuts. I wanted to use the circular elements to frame my photos, so I arranged them centrally on the page, with the handles extending outward toward the corners. Around the handles, I added some of the charming woodland elements from the Laser Cut Elements, including a small cottage, rocks with toadstools, and a tree stump.

I then built up these clusters using the Wildflower Laser Cuts, incorporating both larger floral pieces and smaller accents to add depth and dimension with ease.

In the centre of the page, I added my title—“Wonder”—from the Chipboard Set. I love the impact of a simple one-word title, though these chipboard elements can easily be combined to create longer phrases. I also included an additional chipboard phrase in the lower cluster to help extend the design and create a better sense of flow across the page.

To add more interest to the background, I chose a subtle patterned paper and tore two sections from it. I positioned these in the areas on either side of the looking glass elements that were left unembellished. This not only introduced extra colour and texture but also helped fill some of the empty space.

With all the elements adhered in place, I moved on to adding mixed media. For continuity, I used the same shade of Distress Oxide Ink Pad —'Iced Spruce'—as in my previous layout. It perfectly matches my son’s jacket, making it an ideal choice. I always enjoy pulling colours from my photos into my designs to create a cohesive look.

I diluted the ink slightly and first applied it to a sheet of Premium White Cardstock using a brayer. To soften the effect and avoid any harsh blocks of colour, I also used the packaging technique in selected areas.

Thank you so much for reading. I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the layouts I’ve created with this beautiful collection and that they’ve inspired you to get creative with it yourself.

Take care, 

Rebecca xx

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