Joyful Smile Layout by Phil Donahue


Monday, June 2, 2025

Hello scrappy friends! Phil Donahue here back on Paige's blog with my first layout using the beautiful Happy Haven collection. This layout is also the first time I've documented a large photo and created a shaker element within it.
In Cricut Design Space I wrote out the word "Smile" then sized and positioned it to cut from the area of the photo that wouldn't intrude on the main focus. Next I backed the cut area with acetate then added a border of adhesive foam around and poured sequins and mini flowers onto it. I backed those elements with a piece of vellum to secure all the bits of the shaker. I matted the photo with a piece of blue cardstock from the Project Pad along with another piece of vellum. For my main background I originally wanted to use the floral Paper 1, but once I saw the similar yet more whimsical version from the Project Pad (which features the addition of butterflies & bees) I knew it would be the perfect backdrop! I added tufts of blue Distress Oxides to three areas of the page and adhered the photo to the inked paper. I embellished the inked areas with Floral Die Cuts and stickers from the Project Pad then finished the title with a word from the Cardstock Stickers. For a final touch, I tucked pink lace in the three areas of embellishment for added texture and whimsy! I hope you found some inspiration in this layout and choose to try scrapping a large photo with Paige's Happy Haven collection and maybe even creating a shaker element!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: HAPPY HAVENvellumDistress Oxides

2 comments

  1. Joyful smile, lovely layout. Your flower clusters hug the photo and emphasize it beautifully.

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