My Sweetie

Today, over at the Bo Bunny blog, the designers were asked to create a simple layout, and then Step it Up to a more advanced project. I always find it challenging to create layouts this way. When I design a page, I take AGES to figure out the right composition as well as deciding on where I want to place each and every single sheet of paper, embellishment, title and photo. Here are a few steps I've shown to take your layout from simple to crazy detailed!

I first shaped my background paper using a Fiskars edger and then distressed all the edges.  I then layered a second sheet of patterned paper, slightly smaller than the first, on top.

Before applying my die cut to my layout, I cut out the inner circle and set it aside to use after I had finished preparing some additional layers.

After distressing and applying my cut out circle to my page, I then punched out several scallop strips to tuck under the circle for extra texture and dimension.

Some more paper layers, cardboard and bits 'n' pieces are arranged to build my page before the finishing touches are added.

Here is what my final layout looks like with added doilies, flowers, rub ons, paint, ink and of course photos.

I love to include close up shots so you can really see the amount of texture the added layers give to this project.

Thanks so much for your visit today!