Hi! It's Rebeca Ruiz to share with you a layout full of texture using the stunning Simple Vintage Woodlands collection by Simple Stories. One of the things we enjoy as a family is going outdoors to places where we can walk, admire nature, and of course, take lots of photos. This is why I fell in love with this collection, because I can use it to document our adventures. Let's take a closer look at the layout, while I'll explain to you how I created it. If you want to watch me creating this layout, visit Simple Stories' Instagram account for a process reel.
My inspiration for this layout was the chipboard frame with the beautiful wood color and the cute squirrel in the left corner. I used it to frame a photo of us sitting on a bench where we were admiring the Grand Canyon. Since the frame is big, I placed it on the upper part of the layout to leave space for a cluster on the bottom right corner.
Behind the frame, I added two different patterned papers in contrasting colors to capture the viewer's attention and to enhance the photo, making it the focal point of the layout. On the upper part, I used two tags: the pink one, which is glued to the layout and features a butterfly on top, and the green one, which can be removed to reveal the journaling.
On the bottom of the layout, I used a strip of green polka dot paper and a strip of cream paper with the edge torn for a rustic look. These strips of paper serve as an anchoring point for the cluster I created there. The label and floral mushroom are die-cuts, the fox is a chipboard sticker, and the tiny red mushroom is a foam sticker. There you can also find two pink butterflies I fussy cut from one of the papers and a chipboard moth.
A flying bird was printed on the chipboard frame, but I found a die-cut with the same design, so I decided to use it on top of the frame with foam tape for dimension. The die-cut I used is bigger than the one printed, but it was perfect for my layout. To make the layout more interesting, I used Distress Ink Dried Marigold to add color to the white cardstock. I diluted the ink with water and used the kissing technique to apply it. For the splatters, I used brown and gold calligraphy ink.
For the title, I added a banner and a word from the foam stickers. This is one of my favorite products from Simple Stories. The fonts and colors coordinate perfectly with all types of projects!
On the left side of the photo, I added a few flowers and leaves to make the cluster bigger, to balance the layout, and for fun because I love using the floral die cuts! I finished the design by adding a few decorative brads and enamel dots.
Thank you so much for your visit. I hope you like this layout, and it inspires you to craft. Don't forget to come back soon for more inspiration. Have a wonderful day!
Products used:
Simple Vintage Woodlands Collection Kit
Simple Vintage Woodlands Chipboard Stickers
Simple Vintage Woodlands Foam Stickers
Simple Vintage Woodlands Chipboard Frames
Simple Vintage Woodlands Page Pieces
Simple Vintage Woodlands Ephemera
Simple Vintage Woodlands Floral Bits & Pieces
Simple Vintage Woodlands Bits & Pieces
Simple Vintage Woodlands Decorative Brads
Simple Vintage Woodlands Enamel Dots
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