I kicked things off by fussy cutting the bold alpha letters from Paper 10. To give them added texture, I hand stitched down the center of each letter using coordinating embroidery thread. It adds a little time, but the extra interest and texture are so worth it! For my background, I chose Paper 12 and softened the pattern with a diagonal swipe of white gesso. Once dry, I arranged the stitched letters along the diagonal, then added tone-on-tone watercolors behind each one to create a subtle halo effect. It’s a great way to anchor your title and add depth without overwhelming the page. My photo found it’s perfect home inside a polaroid-style frame from the Ephemera Die Cuts. I added the date and subtitle using Mini Foam Thickers. Now for the fun part: embellishing! I added a fun sentiment using the Puffy Phrase Stickers over the title then went wild with Mini Puffy Stickers, Cardstock Stickers, Foam Stickers, and Die Cuts. For an extra pop of fun, I added in a stitched spider web from the Embroidery Kit to the bottom left corner and a shimmery little vellum spider web peeking out from behind the letter “O” - a spooky little surprise that added just the right amount of Halloween whimsy! To tie it all together, I added three trios of stars to create a visual triangle and guide the eye across the page.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this layout inspires you to get crafty with Tricks & Treats! Until next time, stay spooky and keep scrapping!
