Hello everyone,
For my first for March, I created this layout using photos taken at Monument Valley during my son and daughter-in-law’s honeymoon trip in December 2024.
The desert landscapes, warm tones and wide open skies were my main inspiration for this page.
I chose a horizontal layout with three photos for a clean and balanced composition, allowing the photos and chipboards to really shine.
"Capture the moment"
A video of this layout is also available if you’d like to see the details up close.
The chipboard used:
As usual, I started by applying a layer of white gesso. I worked with a warm and natural color palette using Distress Oxide Stormy Sky, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, with a few subtle touches of Spiced Marmalade.
I chose papers from the Wanderlust Explorer collection by 49 and Market, as their soft, natural tones blend beautifully with the photos and the colors used on the chipboards.
The Steampunk Gear Border is a key element of this layout. I used it as a base under the photos to add movement and structure. I first applied Stormy Sky as a base to give a cool, slightly metallic look, then added Vintage Photo sprayed with water to create a soft, patinated effect. This layering adds depth while keeping everything cohesive.
The Steampunk Gears Medium were colored in the same shades to complete the look.
I created a small cluster using the Page Tab Set chipboard, adding a subtle detail that balances the composition and guides the eye.
I added elements from the Travel Icon Set to enhance the story of travel and adventure, keeping their colors soft and muted so they blend naturally into the design.
The Capture the moment title was colored in warm tones to blend perfectly with the desert colors, while the small Road Trip title reinforces the travel theme.
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your interest in this project.
Feel free to watch the video to discover all the details of the layout.
