Scrapidees Guest

A few months ago I was contacted by one of the sweet ladies, Paloma, from the Scrapidées blog team - a French blog that provides weekly sketches for inspiration, and was asked if I'd like to contribute a sketch and layout to their site.

Of course I said yes!! Here is the sketch and layout I provided.

My approach to this sketch was to try to create a 'simple' layout that did not 'look' simple (does that make sense??) I have a really hard time with a clean and crisp style and wanted to challenge myself to do a layout that was simple in design yet complex enough that it didn't look too boring.

Solution: Layers! I added 5 layers of paper in a very basic square design. All the papers coordinate in colour and pattern so everything looks fluent and cohesive. Because the 'base' of the layout is such a simple square design, when any other 'shape' (or photo) is added, it simply pops right off the page and becomes the focus of your project.

I used the gorgeous Crush Line from Bo Bunny as well as some beautiful Petaloo flowers to complete this layout.

If you'd like to have a peek at the other designers' takes or just have a peek at their blog for inspiration and further sketch ideas visit them HERE!

Thanks for popping by!