Colorful Leaves Scrapbook Layout

Hi, it’s Kristin here and I’m sharing a colorful leaves scrapbook layout that I created using minimal supplies. The layout makes a huge impact using a leaf die set, ink, White Cardstock from CutCardStock, pattern paper, and minimal embellishments!

Supplies

• White Cardstock
• Leaf Die Set (the ones used for this layout are from Hip Kit Club)
• Manual die cut machine
• Leaf-themed pattern paper and embellishments (the ones used for this layout are from Hip Kit Club)
• Adhesive
• Inks (I used Distress Oxide and 49 and Market inks)
• Ink brush
• White embroidery thread

Creating the Colorful Leaves

First, I die cut about 50-60 leaves from White Cardstock using a leaf die set and my manual die cut machine. Then, I separated them into 6 different piles, ensuring an equal number of leaves per pile. Next, I applied inks to each of the piles using blending brushes. I used Distress Oxide inks in the colors of Worn Lipstick, Barn Door, Seedless Preserves, Salvaged Patina, and Spiced Marmalade. I also used a 49 and Market ink in the color Pineapple.

Building the Colorful Leaves Layout

To create the layout, I first cut out a circle from the center of the leaf pattern paper.

Next, I adhered the leaves down in a circular pattern to the White Cardstock. I then adhered the pattern paper down to White Cardstock. This gave the appearance that the leaves were peeking out from under the pattern paper. I kept the same color leaves together and layered them to give dimension and depth.

Then, I placed my photograph with a floral frame in the center of the layout. Finally, I opted to create a tone-on-tone look by layering up similar-colored die cut, foam sticker, and puffy sticker leaves around the photograph .

To create additional texture to the layout, I opted to add hand stitching to the title using white embroidery thread.

I hope I’ve inspired you create your own colorful leaves scrapbook layout using minimal supplies…all you need is a leaf die set, ink, pattern paper, minimal embellishments, and White Cardstock from CutCardstock! I’ll “leaf” you to create your own colorful leaves project!