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.