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 May release Floral Mechanica Collection

 There is something so special about a collection that can swing effortlessly between soft and industrial, and the Floral Mechanica Collection from 3Quarter Designs does exactly that. The stunning combination of rich, detailed florals paired with those beautifully grungy mechanical cogs creates a unique contrast that works for both masculine and feminine layouts. Whether you’re scrapping florals, family, or something a little cheeky like I am here, this collection gives you so much creative freedom.

For this layout, I documented my little mischief-maker — my cat who is honestly more monkey than feline — always climbing, always watching, and always supervising my scrapbooking from somewhere up high.

I used the large cog die cut as a foundation throughout the layout, cutting it into three separate pieces and then tucking them under florals and photos to ground each cluster and give that layered, dimensional look. The florals were fussy cut and built up in clusters to soften the page and balance out the stronger mechanical pieces.

Touches of gauze were added between layers to introduce texture and break up the heavier elements, while the butterflies from the collection help guide your eye across the page and add movement.

The title was kept soft and neutral so it didn’t compete with the detailed papers, and I nestled it into the clusters to make sure it felt connected rather than sitting on top.

To finish it all off, I added subtle stencilling and splatters to the background, which ties everything together and enhances the slightly worn, mixed-media feel that suits this collection so well.

This collection is honestly such a dream to work with — the graphics are rich and detailed, the florals are absolutely stunning, and those cogs add just the right amount of edge. I love how versatile it is, making it perfect for everything from soft, pretty layouts to more masculine or industrial designs.

And in this case… the perfect match for one very cheeky little “supervisor” who always prefers to watch from above.

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.

3Quarter Designs Design Team Share for Rose Nursery

 I’m so excited to be sharing something a little bit different today with 3Quarter Designs, one of their gorgeous Mini Collections, Rose Nursery. These Mini Collections are such a clever idea. Designed with the same attention to detail and beauty as the full collections but scaled down to create two layouts instead of six — they’re perfect when you’ve got just a handful of special photos to document. You still get those stunning 12x12 papers, coordinating A5 die cuts, and extra off-cut sheets for matting and fussy cutting… just in a more manageable, focused format.

And honestly… can we ever have enough baby-themed collections?
This one is just beautiful — soft pinks, delicate patterns, the sweetest illustrations, and all those dreamy nursery elements that make it perfect for the precious little girls in our lives.

For my layout, I went right back to when Paige was a tiny little bub… and this collection could not have been more perfect. Those little stuffies absolutely stole my heart, they are just too cute not to use. I tucked them into the design to help tell that soft, nursery-style story, and they pair so beautifully with the photo.

I love the gorgeous delicate florals in this collection, layered in to frame the photo and create that gentle, feminine feel is the perfect way to use them. And you know me… there are definitely a few splatters in there, adding that subtle texture and bringing everything together.

The tiny pom-poms add a playful sense of movement while bringing in some lovely soft texture to the layout.

Soft pearls from my stash were the perfect finishing touch, adding just a hint of elegance without taking away from the gentle feel.

One of my favourite details on this page is the fussy cut dangling hearts. I backed them with a slightly darker tone to really make them pop, and it adds just that little bit of depth and contrast without taking away from the softness of the layout.

Around the photo, I layered a delicate silk ribbon bow with lace to really enhance that dreamy, baby softness.

I absolutely loved working with this the Rose Nursery Mini Collection it’s proof that you don’t need a full kit to create something truly special. If you’ve got a few treasured photos you’ve been meaning to scrapbook, these Mini Collections from 3Quarter Designs are such a perfect option.

Make sure you check out the full range and see what the rest of the Design Team have been creating,  there is always so much beautiful inspiration to be found. Here is the 3Quarter Designs Facebook Page link, just to make it easy for you to pop on in. Hope to see you there.