Violet Dreams Collection - Design Team Reveal for 3Quater Designs

Hello everyone, today I am sharing my latest Design Team layout created with the beautiful Violet Dreams collection from 3Quarter Designs. Violet Dreams is filled with rich purples, soft pinks, fresh greens and the most beautiful detailed florals. The whimsical birdhouses, butterflies and sweet little animals add so much charm, while the darker touches provide enough contrast to stop the collection from feeling overly soft. It is a lovely range for family photos, spring memories or any layout that needs a pretty, slightly whimsical feel.

For this layout, I chose a selection of photos celebrating the special bond between sisters. I created one central photo area and surrounded it with layers taken from the collection, allowing the photographs to remain the focus while still showing off all those gorgeous details. To add a little extra texture to the layout, I tucked strips of corrugated cardboard and delicate lace between the patterned paper layers. These contrasting textures add interest and dimension without taking attention away from the photos or the beautiful details in the Violet Dreams collection.

I fussy cut the large birdhouse and layered it with florals to create the main cluster in the top left corner. A smaller birdhouse, open book and floral arrangement were added to the bottom right, repeating the imagery and helping to balance the page. The “Lovely Sisters” title was nestled into the middle cluster with another butterfly and flower, keeping it connected to the design rather than floating separately.

One product I found particularly useful while creating this page was the new 3Quarter Designs Photo / Memory Mats. I used them to pre-place where I wanted my photographs to sit, which made planning the layout and arranging the surrounding layers so much easier. I could move things around, test different positions and build the page without repeatedly handling or potentially damaging my final photographs.

The Photo / Memory Mats were also perfect when it came time to add my final touches. I simply placed them back over the photographs before adding my splashes and splatters of ink, protecting the photos while still allowing me to finish the page in my usual style. They are also such a clever option for sharing layouts online. In a time when many people prefer not to post photographs of their children or family members publicly, the Photo / Memory Mats allow you to protect their privacy while still showing off your scrapbooking, design choices and creative process. You can photograph the layout with the mats in place and then add the personal photographs when the page is safely back in your album.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope this layout inspires you to take a closer look at the Violet Dreams collection and the very clever Photo / Memory Mats from 3Quarter Designs.

 

Timeless Gallery Collection - 3Quarter Designs Reveal

 Hello everyone, today I'm sharing my second layout created with the beautiful Timeless Gallery collection from 3Quarter Designs. This layout brought back so many childhood memories for me. As soon as I started playing with the Timeless Gallery collection, I was reminded of spending hours decorating my dollhouse, carefully arranging furniture, pictures and little treasures until everything felt just right. That's exactly how creating this page felt, building a cosy room one piece at a time and finding the perfect home for each photo and embellishment.

For this page I imagined a family room filled with the memories that mean the most to us. The shelves, books, lamps, vases and home décor pieces all work together to create a warm and inviting scene, while the framed photographs become the heart of the layout. I love how the wallpaper background instantly gives the feeling of stepping into a home where every picture has a story to tell.

Rather than creating traditional embellishment clusters, I used the decorative pieces as though I was styling a room. Tucking books onto the shelves, balancing the lamp with the vase and layering the smaller décor items across the cabinet helped create a natural flow while keeping the focus firmly on the photos. The title banner, Moments Frozen in Time, was the perfect finishing touch and captures exactly what scrapbooking is all about.

Timeless Gallery has been such a fun collection to work with and has definitely pushed me outside my usual style. It reminded me that sometimes the most enjoyable projects are the ones that challenge you to think differently. 

If you've been looking for a collection that lets you tell your story in a unique and creative way, I can highly recommend giving this one a try.

 Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this layout inspires you to create your own little gallery wall filled with the people, pets and memories that make your house a home. 

Happy scrapping.

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.

 

Pine Festivities Collection - Design Team Reveal for 3Quarters Collection

Hello everyone, today I am sharing my first layout created with the gorgeous Pine Festivities collection from 3Quarter Designs.

These fun photos were just perfect for this collection, and I loved surrounding them with all the beautiful festive details. I fussy cut the large Christmas wreath and offset it towards the top right of the page, allowing the layers of pine branches, pinecones, snowy flowers and touches of gold to frame the photos and become the main feature of the layout.

The banners were cut from separate patterned papers in the range, and they worked out perfectly for extending the design down the page while bringing in more of those beautiful patterns. I tucked the little lantern, bells and Believe element among the layers to add some lovely points of interest, then finished the page with black and gold splatters to complement the darker details and gold accents in the papers.

The soft creams, warm browns and deep forest greens work beautifully together, giving the collection a festive feel without being too traditionally Christmas. 

Even though it is nowhere near Christmas, Pine Festivities certainly has me feeling festive. It is another beautifully detailed and easy-to-create-with collection from 3Quarter Designs, with so many gorgeous elements for fussy cutting, layering and creating your own unique design.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope my layout has inspired you to start creating with the beautiful Pine Festivities collection.

 

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. 

 

Pine Festivities Collection - Design Team Reveal for 3Quarter Designs

 Hello everyone, today I am sharing my second layout created with the beautiful Pine Festivities collection from 3Quarter Designs.

For this layout, I wanted to focus on the playful toys and create more of a childlike Christmas feel. The rocking horse, teddy bear, Christmas stocking and other sweet little characters were perfect for capturing that magical excitement children bring to Christmas. 

I used the same photos again because they worked so perfectly with the collection, and I loved how the cheeky expression suited this fun design.

I built the layout with torn strips of patterned paper, then layered the photo and embellishments across the page to create a little Christmas scene. The snow globe became a lovely feature beside the photo, while the greenery across the top helped frame everything and balance the toys along the bottom.

The music paper in the background and the Believe in the Magic of Christmas title add to that nostalgic festive feeling.

I love that Pine Festivities can create two completely different looks. My first layout focused on the elegant greenery and traditional details, while this one brings out the playful, childlike side of the collection. It is such a versatile range with so many beautiful images to fussy cut and layer.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope my layouts have inspired you to explore all the different possibilities within the Pine Festivities collection from 3Quarter Designs.

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.