I'm back to share another layout that I created for the Fall issue (you can download and/or view the issue FREE, right from that link) of Scrapbook & Cards Today. I was asked to work on the Easy, Detailed, Expert column. It focuses on showing three versions of a layout, so that no matter what level of difficulty appeals to you, there's an idea for everyone. Yesterday, I shared the Easy and Detailed layouts, and today I'm sharing my Expert layout.
Here is my take on an "EXPERT" version of my layout. While both of the first two layouts fit my style and are designs that I can see poppping up on lots of my layouts, this layout here is a great representation of my normal style of scrapping. It's got a touch of technique, but not anything that's super involved. It's got lots of texture, but without a ton of bulk.
I started by printing my photos all individually. I went from five photos to four photos, printing the main photo as a 4x6, and the other three photos as 2x3's. I knew that my photos and embellishments would add color to the page, so I wanted the center of the layout to be all white cardstock to built on.
I used the brown burlap patterned paper for my background (all papers and stickers by Bella Blvd), and then trimmed up a piece of embossed white dotted cardstock to add to the center of the page (which I sprayed with some green mist first). I used a scalloped border punch on some aqua patterned paper, and tucked a strip under each side of the white cardstock, so that just a little bit was peeking out.
I wanted to add a bit more texture to my flower sticker on this layout, so I started by roughing up the edges of the petals and then bending them up as well. I added a green punched circle to the center of the flower and machine stitched around it. I added a nice, chunky button to the center, with silver mini brads placed in the button holes.
I adhered a few of my smaller photos to the page using pop dots. I added silver mini brads to my smaller buttons as well as the large button, which is a little trick I've done for years.
I used my Silhouette for the title on this layout, just as I did for the second layout. I chose a "pumpkin patch" title that had one word in a scripty font. I love having one part of the title in a regular, more basic font, and the second part of the title in a large script font. I also added some tiny alpha stickers to create a longer title.
I had a lot of fun working on this column. If you havn't checked out the Fall issue (you can download and/or view the issue FREE, right from that link) of Scrapbook & Cards Today, definitely give it a looksie. The Winter issue is due out later this week and I can't wait to see it.
I loved this issue and was overly joyed to see your column. And of course I love the layout too. Right into my fav folder, which is busting at the seams by now. You have really scrapped alot this year. Well, you rock- because I don't know how you do it.
Smiles ~ Janet
p.s. I think I am gonna try that button/brad trick on the layout on my desk right now...thanks!
Posted by: Janet | December 05, 2012 at 04:36 AM
Awesome! Love the design on both of these!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | December 05, 2012 at 07:04 AM
great layout and great photos Laura, the girls are so grown up! I have been following your blog and layouts in CK for a long time and have watched them grow up, just gorgeous!
Posted by: laurie lariviere | December 05, 2012 at 07:11 AM
Love it! This definitely takes it to a new level. I have many brads as well, so I will be trying your brads in a button technique. It's a great look.
Posted by: SandraA | December 05, 2012 at 08:50 AM
totally awesome laura love the mitered corners and the splatters of mist and the brads in the buttons - great touches :)
Posted by: Summer Fullerton | December 05, 2012 at 10:44 AM