Boy layouts – Crafty Concepts with Erin

Close to My Heart has a fun vibrant new paper collection perfect for your backyard adventures, zoo trips, or sweet memories of your little ones. I was pretty excited to scrapbook these photos of my boys. It was a simple moment in time that makes me smile just to think of it. Surrounded by ferns, my boys were pretending they were in Jurassic Park and at any moment a T-Rex would spring from the lush foliage. The shrieks and laughter were contagious! I am happy to have finally recorded this special memory.

I’ll admit I almost passed this paper packet by as it gives off a vibe perfect for babies. I have very few baby photos left to scrapbook. I am so glad I didn’t though. Turns out I have so many pictures that work well with this paper pack. I may need to order a second! I

Note the little pennant banner in the top right hand corner. I created this with left overs and Waterfall Stickles Glitter Gel. It is a simple embellishment that makes a big statement on the page. It is perfect for incorporating pops of color and utilizing those leftovers. I utilized the dies in the Pennant Banner Alphabet stamp set to cut all the assorted flags.

If you are a visual learner, I have attached the video tutorial below so you can watch this layout come together. share some tips for creating boy layouts.

Check out the detailing on the title from the coordinating sticker sheet. The UV coating adds texture, interest, and shine!

CTMH also offers a 3-page workshop kit ready to go complete with step by step instructions to create the fun layouts pictured below. You can view the details for The Sweet Safari kit here. Along with the paper pack and sticker sheet, you also get exclusive patterned papers and 4 die-cut sheets along with the adorable puffy stickers! Create the predesigned layouts or use the pieces to create your own works of art.

Thank you so much for stoping by! I hope you found a little inspiration during your visit. Happy crafting!

Supplies:

Sweet Safari Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet
Pennant Banner Alphabet Stamp + Thin Cuts
Waterfall Stickles™ Glitter Glue
VersaMat™
Stitched Circle Thin Cut (Retired)

There is an often overlooked valuable tool stashed away in your craft room. It’s alphabet stamps! These may not be the most exciting thing you see when pouring over a newly released catalog but they are a versatile must have that never goes out of style.

One of my favorite things to do is mix and match fonts for a new look. In my title pictures above, “You Make Me Smile”, I’ve combined the Teeny Tiny Type with Brushed Letters to create this fun look. I love that I can customize them by switching up the ink colors to coordinate with my project.

I want to talk about the hearts because let’s face it, they are adorable! First of all, yes my friends, you can use hearts to embellish boy pages! Go ahead and do it. By layering hearts cut from different pattern papers and cardstock, you can whip up a fun embellishment cluster. The stitching detail from the Stitched Heart Thin Cuts (dies) adds a lot of visual interest, while the white acrylic hearts add texture, depth and dimension. Layer them up and vary the sizes and voila, your done! It’s a great way to use up those scraps of paper too!

For my card project below, I wanted to further show the versatility of alphabet stamps. I’ve again used the Brushed Letters to spell out the word HELLO. By first stamping a background with the Strokes of an Artist stamp, I’ve created a quick and fun card. I used second generation stamping to lighten the background then stamped my letters right on top. Craft foam adds some dimension by popping my card front and again, the stitching detail really adds a beautiful finishing touch.