Template Tuesday : Step by step

Hello there, Polly Stefanie here with a template of Anita Design’s called Winds of change, that I used as a starting point for my layout.

I started with my photos and clipped papers into their respective spots within the template.

Then I added some brownish flowers, alternating them to the left and right of the photo series. And I added the cute Elf and Christmas tree with some word art to visually ground them on the layout.

And lastly I added the title, journaling and a doily bit on the left of the layout to bring the eye into the layout from the left hand side, as we like to look from left to right.

I hope that this inspires you a little to add a little (or a lot) to any given template.

I’m a creative who pulls inspiration from all corners of life—both the joyful highs and the real-life moments that punch you in the gut. Honestly, I don’t think I can pin down a single scrapbooking style for myself, so let’s just go with eclectic. My layouts really depend on my mindset. If I’m in a deep, cerebral mood, you’ll likely see something chaotic and messy. If I’m more relaxed, it tends to come out clean, simple, and structured.

My brain is usually running on several channels at once, so it’s completely normal for me to be working on a digital layout, dabbling in a hybrid project, and getting messy with art journaling or mixed media—all at the same time.

Here are a few of my go-to tools: Digital: Adobe Photoshop CC + my MacBook; Photos: Canon Rebel or iPhone; Hybrid: Cricut Joy + sewing machine; Art Journaling: watercolors, stencils, and artsticks

And when it comes to embellishments—digital or physical—I’m always reaching for messy threads, ribbons, and Polaroids. Always the Polaroids.

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