Hey friends!
If you have been around here for a bit, you know that I love quick and easy impactful layouts. Creating for just a few minutes (15 is the goal) a day is SO helpful for your mindset, wellbeing, and ability to handle all the things. With that being said, let's make a quick and easy layout with just one sheet of patterned paper, one sheet of cardstock, and a few embellishments. The paper that I chose to use was from Pam Bray's Sensations collection.
I started out with a sheet of black cardstock (you could totally use white cardstock as well) and then I took my 12x12 patterned paper and cut it up into 3x3 squares. I only needed 1/2 of a sheet but you may need more or less depending on how many photos you want to include. Before glueing, I took my scissors and distressed the edges with the blade of my scissors.
Once I glued the squares into my grid and decided where my photos would sit, I took my sewing machine and added some stitching to most of the blocks. This is a quick and easy way to add some extra texture and interest.
After that, it was just a matter of adding a few embellishments. I wanted to place for a little bit of journaling so I added a strip of patterned paper. I also keep a little basket on my desk full of things that I have fussy-cut which included the paper stars and little tickets.
I also added just a couple of die cuts and some cork stars. For a finishing touch, I simply took some distress paint and made some bright orange splatters that would enhance the mixed media look of this layout. seriously so fast and easy!
Here's the video if you wanna check that out too!
Now it's your turn....grab a single sheet of patterned paper and a single sheet of cardstock and get started building a quick and easy background!
xoxo,
Khristina
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