Shutter Glam Collection - Design Team Reveal for 3Quarter Designs

Today I'm sharing a layout created with the stunning Shutter Glam collection from 3 Quarter Designs. I have to say, this has quickly become one of my favourite collections to date. The beautiful combination of soft pinks, rich burgundies and creamy neutrals creates such an elegant palette and was absolutely perfect for these special photos.

I wanted to create lots of depth and layering, so I tucked film strips, vintage frames and florals behind my photos before finishing the page with touches of hessian and lace flowers. 

These little details add texture and help frame the photo cluster without taking away from the photos themselves. 

One of the things I love most about Shutter Glam is how beautifully everything coordinates. The papers, embellishments and photo mats work together effortlessly, making it easy to build layers and create a page full of interest while still keeping it soft and elegant.

If you're looking for a collection that is feminine, timeless and incredibly versatile, I can't recommend Shutter Glam enough.

 It's another gorgeous release from 3 Quarter Designs and one I know I'll be reaching for again and again. Happy scrapping.

 

Paper Tales Collection - Design Team Reveal for 3Quarter Designs

Hi everyone. I'm back with another Design Team layout featuring the gorgeous Paper Tales collection from 3 Quarter Designs, and I think it's safe to say this collection has completely won me over. After creating my first layout, I couldn't wait to dive back into the collection. Once I embraced the vintage feel, the ideas just kept flowing. This layout is all about collecting precious travel memories and tucking them safely inside a well loved envelope. Rather than using one large photo, I chose several smaller snapshots that peek out from the pocket, just like discovering old photographs hidden away in a keepsake box.

The beautiful vintage papers, clocks, tickets, maps and layered ephemera made it so easy to build depth and tell the story without taking the focus away from the photos. Giving my travel photos a soft vintage treatment before printing tied everything together perfectly and created a nostalgic feel that suits the collection so well.

Paper Tales is such a versatile collection. Whether you're documenting family memories, travel adventures or treasured moments from years gone by, everything coordinates effortlessly. I love how 3 Quarter Designs creates collections that make storytelling so easy, and this one has definitely become a favourite to create with.

This cluster was built to draw your eye down into the envelope. Layering torn papers, tickets, clocks and word strips behind the photos creates lots of depth and gives the layout that well collected vintage feel.

The compass and vintage map were the perfect additions for a travel themed page. They help tell the story while also balancing the layout and adding another layer of detail without overpowering the photos.

The envelope is the real feature of this layout. I loved the idea of using it to hold a collection of treasured memories rather than simply matting my photos. By varying the height of each photo, they look like old prints that have been gathered over years of adventures.

Printing my travel photos with a vintage sepia finish was the finishing touch for this layout. It helped blend them seamlessly into the collection and made them feel like treasured memories that have been rediscovered years later. I hope I have inspired you to reach out and add this collection to your stash. 

 

Paper Tales Collection - Design Team Reveal for 3Quarter Designs

Hi everyone. Today I'm sharing a layout created with the gorgeous new Paper Tales collection from 3 Quarter Designs, a collection that definitely took me outside my comfort zone, but one that I ended up absolutely loving.

 

When I first opened the Paper Tales collection from 3 Quarter Designs, I'll admit I was a little out of my comfort zone. Vintage isn't a style I naturally gravitate towards, but that's exactly what made this collection so much fun to work with. It challenged me to think differently, layer a little more, and really embrace all those gorgeous papers, tickets, clocks and ephemera.

For this layout, I wanted to celebrate some special family memories, so I gave my photos a vintage treatment to complement the collection. I love how the aged look works with the rich papers and distressed embellishments, creating a layout that really suits the title, The Good Ol' Days. It has such a nostalgic feel and tells the story beautifully.

One of the things I love most about 3 Quarter Designs collections is how everything coordinates so effortlessly. Layer upon layer comes together naturally, making it easy to create depth and interest while still keeping the photos as the focal point.

If you've been wanting to try something a little different or step outside your usual style, I can't recommend Paper Tales enough. It surprised me in the best possible way, and I'm so happy with how this layout turned out. It just goes to show that sometimes the biggest creative challenges produce your favourite projects

Lunar Horoscopes collection - 3Quarter Designs

This month I had the pleasure of creating with the stunning Lunar Horoscopes collection from 3Quarter Designs. The rich midnight blues, soft neutrals and touches of gold immediately inspired me to create a page celebrating the special bond between my two daughters. Looking through older photos always brings back memories and these images were the perfect match for the dreamy, nostalgic feel of this collection.

For this layout I wanted the photos to remain the focal point while surrounding them with layers of celestial beauty. I used the gorgeous moon, florals, stars and vintage-inspired elements from the collection to create a large feature cluster that sweeps across the page. The ornate frames help draw attention to the photos while adding to the magical storybook feel.

One of my favourite techniques is fussy cutting, and Lunar Horoscopes certainly doesn't disappoint. The collection is filled with beautiful elements that can be layered and tucked together effortlessly. I added dimension throughout the page with foam tape and included loose gold thread behind the moon cluster to mimic constellations and create additional movement.

The deep indigo and gold starry paper along the bottom of the layout grounds the design and balances the lighter mixed-media style background above. Small hearts and stars were scattered throughout the page to help guide the eye across the design and reinforce the sentiment of the title.

I finished the layout with the simple phrase, "Love You to the Moon and Back", a sentiment that perfectly captures both the celestial theme of the collection and the love shared between sisters.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope this layout inspires you to dive into your Lunar Horoscopes collection and create something magical with those treasured photos that deserve to be remembered.

3Quarter Designs Design Team reveal for the Floral Mechanica Collection

There is something truly special about the Floral Mechanica Collection from 3Quarter Designs. It is one of those rare collections that effortlessly blends two seemingly opposite styles — soft, romantic florals and bold, industrial mechanical elements — and somehow makes them work in perfect harmony. The rich coppers, warm browns and soft blues create a beautifully balanced palette, while the intricate graphics (think cogs, clocks, woodland creatures and layered florals) make this collection incredibly versatile for both masculine and feminine layouts.

For this layout, I documented a candid photo of Bronte taken while we were out at dinner. I absolutely love her cheeky smile in this photo — it feels so genuine and full of personality. These days it is rare to get a natural smile (there is a lot of pouting going on!), so this one definitely deserved a special page.

In the top left of the layout, I leaned right into the mechanical side of the collection. The printed cogs and that stunning ornate heart lock design create an instant focal point, and I enhanced that by adding real die-cut cogs layered over the top. This gives the page dimension and reinforces the mechanical theme while still allowing the beautiful printed details to shine through.

One of my favourite techniques is the use of twine. I’ve loosely looped it through two of the tags in the collection and then secured it across the page to create movement and guide the eye through the design. It softens the heavier cog elements and ties beautifully into the natural feel of the florals. The tags tucked into the clusters adds another layer of interest and helps build a dimensional, tactile look.

The title “Cheers to being perfectly engineered” was such a perfect fit for this collection. I combined different fonts and textures to mirror the contrast within Floral Mechanica — glitter script for softness and celebration, paired with structured, bold lettering to echo the mechanical elements. Grounding the title over the cogs helps anchor it into the design so it feels cohesive rather than floating.

Around the photo, I created layered clusters using the graphic prints on the collection, a few paper flowers and sequins. The steampunk-style animals and florals are just stunning — detailed, slightly whimsical, and full of personality. The pops of purple and pink florals against the warmer tones really lift the whole page.

What I love most about the Floral Mechanica Collection is its versatility. You can go heavy on the industrial elements for a more masculine feel, or lean into the florals for something softer — or, like I have here, combine both to create a unique and balanced design. It is perfect for everything from family moments to quirky subjects, and the level of detail in the artwork means every close-up tells its own little story.

This layout was such a joy to create, and the collection really did all the heavy lifting — those graphics, colours and textures make it so easy to build something layered and interesting without feeling overworked.

 

May Floral Mechanica Design Team reveal for 3Quarter Designs

The May collection from 3Quarter Designs, Floral Mechanica, is such a beautifully versatile collection. While it features those signature mechanical elements, it also includes the most stunning florals and butterflies, which is exactly what I wanted to highlight in this layout.

For this page, I chose to focus purely on the softer, feminine side of the collection by working only with the florals and butterflies—and I love how easily Floral Mechanica allows you to do that.

Instead of using a full patterned paper, I created my own background to better complement the colours in the collection. I used inks and stencils to build up soft layers, bringing in pink tones with subtle splashes of yellow and hints of teal.

This technique allows the embellishments from Floral Mechanica to really shine, while still tying everything together through colour and texture.

The florals in this collection are absolutely gorgeous and so easy to work with. I fussy cut a range of blooms and leaves and layered them to create full, dimensional clusters around my photo. By overlapping elements and tucking pieces in behind each other, I was able to create depth and movement without overwhelming the page. The softness of the artwork really lends itself to this kind of layering.

The butterflies in Floral Mechanica are just as beautiful as the florals, and I used them to help guide the eye across the layout.

I added some loose thread behind my clusters for texture and softness, and finished everything off with enamel dots and pearls scattered in small groupings. These little details help connect all the elements across the page and give it that finished look.

I finished the layout with the title “Radiant & Magical”, combining different fonts to add interest while still keeping the overall feel soft and cohesive. By tucking the title into the main cluster, it becomes part of the design rather than sitting on top of it, helping to ground the entire composition.

Floral Mechanica is such a flexible collection. Whether you want to lean into the mechanical elements or create something soft and feminine like this, it really gives you the freedom to go in any direction

I love how this layout came together using just the florals and butterflies—it really shows how beautiful and versatile this collection is.

3Quarter Designs May Design Team reveal for the Twilight Ink collection

There is something so effortlessly beautiful about the Twilight Ink collection from 3Quarter Designs. The rich blend of soft blues, muted greens and inky depth creates the most stunning palette, and those florals… absolutely breathtaking. They are detailed, delicate and incredibly versatile, making it so easy to build layers and depth without overwhelming your page.

For this layout, I scrapped one of my most treasured photos of my heart dog, Nanook. I knew I wanted the focus to stay soft and emotive, so I created my own background using distressed vertical strips. By tearing the edges and layering them over a deeper toned base, it allowed the darker hues of the collection to peek through while still keeping an overall gentle, blended look.

In the first cluster, I layered florals tightly around the photo to really draw the eye inward. The blues in the flowers pick up perfectly on the tones in the background, and I added a few pearls to enhance that soft, romantic feel without adding heaviness.

 I included the sweet little deer element, which adds a whimsical touch without taking away from the elegance of the layout. Tucked into the florals with a few pearls scattered nearby, it helps complete the visual triangle and keeps your eye moving across the page.

The vertical strips underneath show off the distressing beautifully. Leaving the edges rough and slightly inked helps them blend naturally into the page, rather than feeling too structured. It’s a simple technique, but it really lets the collection colours do all the work.

Along the top of the layout, I fussy cut the floral border from one of the 12x12 papers and paired it with crocheted doilies. This combination adds such a beautiful contrast of texture – the printed florals bring that signature Twilight Ink elegance, while the doilies soften everything and give a slightly vintage, handcrafted feel.

One of my favourite details is the bow embellishment nestled into the florals. It adds a gentle focal point and a touch of dimension, while still keeping within the soft colour palette. The layering here is key – mixing fussy cut elements with subtle textures creates that full, rich cluster without bulk.

Finally, the small layered pocket on the right brings everything together. With soft textures, subtle layering and a hint of twine, it adds just enough interest without competing with the photo. It’s these little finishing touches that really make the Twilight Ink collection shine.

This collection is truly something special – soft, elegant and incredibly versatile. Whether you’re creating something feminine, nostalgic or heartfelt like this page, it gives you everything you need to build depth, texture and beauty with ease.

Design Team Reveal using the Twilight Ink collection for 3Quarter Designs

 Today I’m sharing my latest Design Team layout for 3Quarter Designs using the beautiful Twilight Ink collection – and honestly, this collection just does all the hard work for you.

The mix of soft blues, warm neutrals and those delicate florals creates the most dreamy palette, and I couldn’t resist using it to document a very special moment with Paige when she was just a toddler. It’s one of those photos that instantly takes me back, and the gentle, almost storybook feel of Twilight Ink was the perfect match.

For this layout, I didn’t start with a firm plan – I simply began tearing into the papers to add texture and interest. Completely by accident, the design evolved into what looks like a soft, oversized envelope wrapping around the page. I love how it frames the photo so naturally and draws your eye straight into that sweet moment.

The cluster work is where this collection really shines. Those stunning florals layer effortlessly, creating fullness and depth without feeling heavy. I tucked in the beautifully illustrated woodland animals to add a whimsical touch, and they blend seamlessly with the florals thanks to the cohesive colour palette.

Around the photo, I kept building soft layers with doilies, fussy cut elements and subtle embellishments, letting the textures do the talking. The little details – enamel hearts, gems and soft splatters – add just enough interest without taking away from the overall calm feel of the page.

The title cluster grounds everything beautifully, sitting nestled into the florals and tying the whole design together. It feels balanced, soft and full of love – exactly what I wanted for this memory.

Twilight Ink is one of those collections that is incredibly easy to use. Everything coordinates perfectly, making layering and clustering feel effortless, while still giving you plenty of scope to get creative with texture and composition.

If you love soft, romantic layouts with a touch of whimsy, this collection is an absolute must.

Floral Mechanica Design Team share for 3Quarters Designs

 Today I’m sharing my Design Team layout created with the absolutely stunning Floral Mechanica collection from 3Quarter Designs and honestly, this collection would have to be one of my favourites to date. The rich purples, soft pinks, beautiful florals and vintage touches are completely “me”, and I fell in love with it the moment I opened the pack.

What makes Floral Mechanica so unique is the clever combination of feminine beauty and mechanical elements. The gorgeous flowers with the soft colour palette and the bolder bright reverse of the printed papers are balanced perfectly with clocks, cogs and vintage metallic details, creating a collection that feels elegant, artistic and just a little bit edgy all at once. I’ll admit, the mechanical pieces challenged me at first because I naturally gravitate toward florals, but that is exactly what made this layout so much fun to create.

For this page I chose one of my favourite photos of the girls and me and then built my layout around the large clock design, which became the perfect focal point for the page. I loved how the clock reinforced the theme of treasured memories and moments frozen in time. The large floral clusters soften the mechanical elements beautifully while still allowing those gorgeous vintage details to peek through.

I layered and tucked florals throughout the page to create depth and movement, mixing different sizes and tones of purple and pink blooms to give the layout a full and dimensional feel. The close-ups really show off the incredible detail in this collection — the intricate flowers, tiny mechanical accents, vintage clock pieces and soft textures all work together effortlessly.

To add extra texture, I incorporated doilies, tangled cotton thread, pearls and embellishments throughout the clusters. These little finishing touches help create that soft, romantic feel while still complementing the stronger mechanical components. I also distressed the edges of the background slightly and framed the layout with the gorgeous purple tones from the collection to help draw the eye inward toward the photo and central design.

One of my favourite details on this layout is the title placement nestled into the florals and clock elements. It blends naturally into the design while still standing out enough to anchor the page.

Did you know there is actually a meaning behind the name 3Quarter Designs? Well, the idea is that the collections are already “three quarters done” for you. The papers, embellishments, cut-aparts and coordinating elements are designed to work together so beautifully that creating a stunning layout becomes easy. All you really need to add are your adhesives and perhaps a few personal finishing touches...... they are 3/4 put together for you!! It’s one of the reasons I love working with these collections so much, they make the creative process feel effortless while still allowing plenty of room to make each project uniquely your own.

Floral Mechanica truly is such a versatile collection. You can create soft feminine layouts like this one, lean heavily into the vintage mechanical side, or even create masculine projects depending on which elements you feature most. That versatility is what makes 3Quarter Designs collections so special.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this layout inspires you to pull out your favourite florals, embrace a creative challenge, and give Floral Mechanica a try.