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!