Hello everyone,
I’m happy to share my first layout of June.
I chose to work with a sweet photo of my daughter-in-law with my grandson Milan, a beautiful memory filled with love and tenderness. To complement the photo, I created a soft spring-inspired atmosphere with powdery tones, touches of sage green and delicate floral details.
"be the Reason someone Smiles today"
The chipboard used:
To customize the chipboards, I first applied a light coat of white gesso before adding different Distress Oxide colors. To build my composition, I created a vertical design using the “Cherris Border” to softly separate the background papers while adding height and elegance to the page. I then placed the large “Half Floral Page Border” along the left side to frame the entire composition and bring beautiful movement around the photos. I added the floral elements around the pictures to highlight them while keeping a soft and harmonious balance throughout the page.
The colors were applied very softly with a brush and a little water to keep a delicate watercolor effect. I intentionally left some areas of white gesso visible to preserve softness and light throughout the chipboards. The “Cherris Border” was kept much lighter with mostly white gesso and very diluted touches of Frayed Burlap to add just enough depth and texture without overwhelming the composition.
On the “Half Floral Page Border”, I worked on the flowers using Victorian Velvet and Tattered Rose while the leaves were softly colored with Bundled Sage. I also added tiny touches of Frayed Burlap around some edges to create a subtle aged effect.
For the “Be The Reason Someone Smiles Today” title, I combined several soft shades to help it stand out while still keeping the gentle harmony of the page. The main words received soft touches of pink and warm brown to coordinate with the layout colors. This technique keeps all the beautiful chipboard details visible while creating a soft slightly vintage effect that perfectly matches the overall feel of the layout.
Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope this page inspires you for your next creative projects.
