Hello again, Polly Stefanie here with a pocket style page I created about the morning of the 2oth of March.I started with the template as is. plugging in my photos first. Next I added the papers and filled some spots on the template.Some stamps on the photos, the date, additional elements to round it out.I added my journaling and some extra details and am happy with the final result.I hope this inspires you to: Capture some moments of your morning. Document some current events Capture the weather Include the pets and some of their quirks Take your photos from different heights and angles. … [Read more...]
Template Tuesday : Rachel Jefferies
Hello again, Polly Stefanie here with a fun take on using templates. We know that we can change up templates, but how often do we use the same template and kit and create totally different layouts? I decided to do just that this week.I started with The intrinsic series Oxley duo template set And used it pretty much as it was. Disconnected bits and bobs, basic backgrounds, inky botanicals stamps and brush set.I added papers and used the multiply blending mode so the "fold" in the papers would stay. I liked the pops of the orange as the door behind me has an orange hue, so I felt it tied in to the photo.For my second Layout I moved the middle cluster off to the right, including the paint layer. I also added pops of purple, just because there was a purple tub of hand cream in the photo, so it worked. One pop of purple in three spots creates a fun visual … [Read more...]
Template Tuesday : Anita Designs
Hello there, Polly Stefanie here with three layouts I created with Anita Design's : Voyage kit and pocket cards and template album set. I decided to limit my options and just use a single kit and template album set and goodness it made the process so quick. I customized the templates as I went along and am so happy with the results.There are 8 different templates in the album series. But honestly you could flip them around, change things up and really customize it to create a full-fledged album quickly and easily.I added a map paper as a background, clipped papers to the flat lay embellies and added a shadow to make them appear like paper banners etc.This one has staples for visual attachment, and the pop of dimension from a flower and greenery. Even though I used a template, I still want my style to shine through, that incudes a white stroke around the photos and … [Read more...]
Template Tuesday : Lynn Grieveson
Hello there, Polly StefanieS here with a step by step layout I created using a template by Lynn Grieveson Designs. (You can find all of her templates in store here.) I love browsing Lynn's store gallery, she is an amazing designer and also an amazing scrapbooker in her own right.I started with a template in the new Hear My Voice 11: Growing collaboration with Rachel Jefferies.I simply adore multi-photo layouts, they tell a richer story to me and I am definitely of the "more is more" mindset.I popped in my photos, wanting to give a snapshot of life right now and what sparks joy to me. Next I added papers to the paper layers and also to the paint and washi tape layers.I added labels to each photo and a little notation of what it was that I was happy about. I made sure to add the date as well.Then I went to town adding dimensional goodies and the finishing … [Read more...]
Template Tuesday: Scrapping with Liz
Hello again, Polly Stefanie here. I would like to highlight Scrapping with Liz today. You can find her store here and her blog here. She offers a freebie template each month in her designer challenge, you can find that here.I started with the freebie template for March.I plonked in my photos, that's always the first step for me.Next I added the papers. I absolutely love using florals and have no issue using them for my hubby and sons.Next I changed around the position of the papers, and added dimensional embellies, the debossed date tags, journaling, title and the flowers and foliage.And then decided to change up the background paper completely, added some flag type elements to the right of the group photo to make a visual triangle of the yellow from the date tag to the flag and flower. The colour is also perfect to highlight the korma curry. And … [Read more...]
Template Tuesday: Designed by Soco
Hello again, Polly Stefanie here with a step by step template tutorial. This time I chose a clean and simple style template from Designed by Soco.I started with my most recent photo in the large circular photo spot, and then added more photos to the additional circle spots. When it comes to my children's birthdays I get quite nostalgic and this template tweak was perfect for the story I wanted to tell.Next I added papers, journaling and a few embellishments into the spots as suggested by the template.But then in typical "more is more fashion", I added an additional paper layer, by duplicating the one that was there - custom shadow included. I made a little cluster at the top left of the layout, to cue the topic of change and the introduce the viewer to the topic. I accentuated the split background of the design by adding additional splatter brushwork, and added my … [Read more...]