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.