Big Photo, Sunny Vibes – A Bright & Bold Layout with Sunny Days

Big Photo, Sunny Vibes – A Bright & Bold Layout with Sunny Days

 

Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m bringing a layout that radiates sunshine and creativity! I had the pleasure of working with the Sunny Days collection by Simple Stories and let me tell you—it’s a summer dream! With its vibrant color palette, playful elements, and gorgeous florals, it was love at first sight.

For this project, I created a classic 12x12 inch layout featuring one of my favorite ways to document memories: using a large photo as the focal point. The photo I chose is 8x6 inches and captures a peaceful seaside landscape from a trip to Mexico. There’s something so powerful about letting a photo take center stage—it tells the story almost on its own!

To build the base, I layered two contrasting patterned papers: a bold black floral background topped with a white confetti-print paper that feels festive and fun. Around the photo, I created a lush composition with florals, leaves, and all the little treasures from the Bits & Pieces pack. I also added brads, enamel dots, and some foam stickers—especially the title—for that perfect mix of texture and dimension.

One of my favorite details is how I played with paper folds: I created two small paper accordion pieces and placed one at the top and another at the bottom of the layout. These little paper pleats add movement and charm, while perfectly framing the photo and embellishments. Let your photo shine and decorate around it with love and joy! 

Hugs,

Aline Martins

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