Hello and welcome creative friends! Monique Lowe here today sharing the layout I created for International Scrapbook Day 2025 in Paige's Happy Scrappy Place Facebook Group! My challenge was to use mixed media. My layout features the Adventurous collection - full of vibrant colors and bold patterns that are perfect for capturing fun travel memories!
I used Paige's freebie Travel Pennants cut file to add a fun and playful touch and I couldn’t resist adding a rainbow splash of mixed media to tie everything together. To start I cut the Travel Pennants from a variety of patterned papers in the Adventurous collection. Once cut, I backed each pennant with white cardstock to make the text pop. Next, I prepped a sheet of Paper 13 with a thin layer of clear gesso so that it would be ready for ink and water! Once completely dry, I used my Mini Distress Ink Pads in colors that match the pennants to add background color. I swiped each ink pad horizontally across the background, lining up the color with the pennant placement. To create a soft & blended watercolor look, I took a wet paintbrush and gently dabbed over the swiped inks to loosen up the ink. For this to work right it is important not to skip the gesso step. Once completely dry, I tore a vertical strip of Paper 2 and stuck it down the left side of the page. I then arranged the pennants, overlapping the edge of Paper 2, and blended them into the colorful mixed media background. Next, I built my photo cluster, choosing a black & white picture to contrast with all the vibrant color on the page. I backed it with layers of Paper 15 and Paper 2, then tucked it in snugly beside the pennants. To add extra interest, I created clusters of travel-themed embellishments around my photos. I tucked pieces behind and layered some right on top, using a mix of Ephemera Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers, and the Sticker Book, along with a few fussy cut suitcases from Paper 3. For a bold finishing touch, I added a large Chipboard airplane and a trio of cloud stickers floating nearby. To tie it all together, I finished with tone-on-tone Mini Puffy Stickers and scattered a few sequins around my photo for just the right amount of sparkle. Thanks so much for stopping by! This layout was such a joy to create and I hope it inspires you to get a little messy with mixed media and the Adventurous collection!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: ADVENTUROUS; gesso; Mini Distress Ink Pads; white cardstock; Cut file: Travel Pennants by Paige Evans
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