Creating Layers and Textures | Karlla Dauer

Hello Pinkfresh Friends. Karlla here and today I want to share a layout full of color, layers, and texture that celebrate the joys of everyday life.

For this page, I used the Ordinary Joys collection to create a dynamic composition where overlapping circles, decorative elements, and inspiring words work together to highlight the photo and tell a special story. 

The main technique in this project is building circular layers, which creates visual movement and directs the eye to the photo, making it the focal point of the page. By combining patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, and motivational phrases, you can add depth without losing the lightness of the composition.

 Shall we create together?

Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn't listed, it's been discontinued.

Step by Step Instructions

1. As a base, use the 'Wildly Capable' paper from the Fresh Start Collection.
2. Cut the "Cozy Vibes" paper 11.5"x11.5" and the white cardstock 11"x11".
3. Stack one on top of the other and do a machine stitch as a finish.
4. Stick foam tape onto the 'Wildly Capable' background paper.
5. make four 2"x9.5" strips from the 'Daily Rituals' paper
6. With the help of scissors (or one specifically for this task), create fringes on all four strips.
7. With the help of scissors (or one specifically for this task), create fringes on all four strips.
8. Still about the fringes, stick the 'Fabric Border Stickers' edge.
9. Cut four circles from the 'Infinite Happiness' paper.
10. Stick the circles with layers of foam tape (to create different heights) onto the white base.
11. Add the photo over the circles.
12. For the embellishments, add the leaves, title, and elements from the 'Ephemera' and the 'Chipboard Phrase Stickers' with foam tape on top of the circle base and photo.
13. To finish, create a mix of embellishments around the circles of 'Chipboard Flair,' 'Puffy Stickers,' and 'Enamel Shapes.'

I hope this project has inspired you to look more fondly at the little moments of everyday life and turn them into pages full of meaning. After all, every photo tells a story, and it's these memories that make our albums so special. Thank you for following this project, and see you at the next time!

Thanks for stopping by today,

Karlla.