This page might look like it took a long time to create, but it really didn't and it’s super easy to re-create! All you need are two pieces of the same paper (I used Paper 14 from my Horizon collection), a paper trimmer, and some scissors to make the distressed & quilted background.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeoRnvds6IRmVRoy-P8KMQPCIIMGzGOqYI2imaymydUXcrsjjnewHg9qz767FtvtenzZLbW_zwLDS83QJsdogSWHzfqGusck_ggLdgIFzZqwrvayytJHmmzB4tlFvdAAAJa7s5eTpsU89/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+2+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
I simply cut up Paper 14 into triangles, heavily distressed those triangles, and then put them back in place on a new piece of the very same paper (I used one from the 12x12 Paper Pad).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8ARWAtVCJgIBY3-iI4s6bBynoqow4Yt3z7J3ss3bS50Qfic36jcjt3reR_JXlu9aDCbNVVjdA5AMw2aJcqwKTlx9P8M3fPErqCiufivxOuCSXmIWkaYX6mwbIwISuoX_30mc2Z_d9RU8/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+4+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
Usually I would machine stitch little paper bits like this in place, but I wanted the focus of texture to be on the paper and not machine stitching. That said, I did add machine stitching around the layout edges to create a border and used strong adhesive to attach the triangles in place.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09w3CnFQN_CD9b_NsrFJeaG5h3bti2x1sQ_LcnJNPtYbP9e2OydQtVCPiAbUzYl_8Ng0ooHaiUKNOx7qSPerVUctQxfBAxztx96dJ0IPSNBqmWqhpmPojkTStiQBrzwRChYaTfAAW42hF/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+7+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
Since the background is very busy, I didn’t add much else: a photo, a title on top of the photo made with a "Happy" Chipboard Sticker, journaling strips (I used my favorite font called Remington Noiseless), and just a pinch of Stickers & Ephemera Die Cuts, all in the same area to draw the eye into the photo and keep the focus there.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cmY1vNM7Io5r9GJMbBHGEVsZiD1jjqbabK16wsoz_H99p0tqrzzn-Hb8g-4TxxYaliVMFwxVCR9r1QbrAXsg3ntci7YbCIl8iBr9Kj6HZ8OUr_cMK90CWqlhDRVAv9utkTDrlxFCC-nl/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+1+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
Find the start-to-finish process video and more tips & tricks over in Lesson 2 of Paige's Pages 18 at Big Picture Classes!
SUPPLIES: HORIZON: Paper 14, 12x12 Paper Pad, Chipboard Sticker, Stickers, Ephemera Die Cuts
Also, it's my 34th birthday :)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeoRnvds6IRmVRoy-P8KMQPCIIMGzGOqYI2imaymydUXcrsjjnewHg9qz767FtvtenzZLbW_zwLDS83QJsdogSWHzfqGusck_ggLdgIFzZqwrvayytJHmmzB4tlFvdAAAJa7s5eTpsU89/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+2+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
I simply cut up Paper 14 into triangles, heavily distressed those triangles, and then put them back in place on a new piece of the very same paper (I used one from the 12x12 Paper Pad).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8ARWAtVCJgIBY3-iI4s6bBynoqow4Yt3z7J3ss3bS50Qfic36jcjt3reR_JXlu9aDCbNVVjdA5AMw2aJcqwKTlx9P8M3fPErqCiufivxOuCSXmIWkaYX6mwbIwISuoX_30mc2Z_d9RU8/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+4+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
Usually I would machine stitch little paper bits like this in place, but I wanted the focus of texture to be on the paper and not machine stitching. That said, I did add machine stitching around the layout edges to create a border and used strong adhesive to attach the triangles in place.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09w3CnFQN_CD9b_NsrFJeaG5h3bti2x1sQ_LcnJNPtYbP9e2OydQtVCPiAbUzYl_8Ng0ooHaiUKNOx7qSPerVUctQxfBAxztx96dJ0IPSNBqmWqhpmPojkTStiQBrzwRChYaTfAAW42hF/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+7+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
Since the background is very busy, I didn’t add much else: a photo, a title on top of the photo made with a "Happy" Chipboard Sticker, journaling strips (I used my favorite font called Remington Noiseless), and just a pinch of Stickers & Ephemera Die Cuts, all in the same area to draw the eye into the photo and keep the focus there.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cmY1vNM7Io5r9GJMbBHGEVsZiD1jjqbabK16wsoz_H99p0tqrzzn-Hb8g-4TxxYaliVMFwxVCR9r1QbrAXsg3ntci7YbCIl8iBr9Kj6HZ8OUr_cMK90CWqlhDRVAv9utkTDrlxFCC-nl/s640/Happy+Day+Detail+1+by+Paige+Evans.jpg)
Find the start-to-finish process video and more tips & tricks over in Lesson 2 of Paige's Pages 18 at Big Picture Classes!
SUPPLIES: HORIZON: Paper 14, 12x12 Paper Pad, Chipboard Sticker, Stickers, Ephemera Die Cuts
Also, it's my 34th birthday :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Great lo!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had an AMAZING birthday!! I love love love this! LOVING that AWESOME photo with those fabulous colors and love love love all the distressing!!! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great birthday! Beautiful layout and photo! Love those distressed triangles!
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