I have a secret to share today. Sometimes I scraplift my own layouts! Gasp!
Seriously, if you're ever "stuck" for ideas, just choose an older layout of your own that you loved and scraplift it using new products or techniques!
That's exactly what I did for today's layout.
I knew I wanted to create bright, fun blocks at the top of the layout and I wanted to use Core cardstock (of course) showing a couple of techniques.
I cut 10 squares of cardstock (in 6 different colours) that were 2"x2". After finding the arrangement that I was happy with I simply when from square to square, embellishing slightly.
Some of the techniques I used include:
- Embossing (you could also try de-bossing)
- Sanding and inking
- Adding die cuts (some raised on pop dots)
- Punching out a shape from the square, using the negative space
- Punching a circle 'notch' from the corner to add in a circular embellishment
I kept them quite simple as I wanted to fabulous colours to stand out!
And take a look where my journaling is hidden in this one:
The photo panel lifts up to reveal journaling underneath! I just folded a piece of white core cardstock to be the 'flap'.
You can actually see the original layout that inspired this one here. I hope I've inspired you to look back at your older layouts for inspiration with fresh eyes!
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When I saw this photo of my sweet girl, I saw a story that I wanted to tell and document and you can read it below:
I love this sweet photo of you captured being silly with what you call "my favourite chocolate biscuits". Whenever we go to a party for one of your friends, you are so limited with what you can eat due to your dairy allergy. I usually pack a snack bag full of your favourite treats - including these biscuits that you eat instead of the birthday cake.
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