Surf, sand, and sea, what's not to love?! This week our design team will be sharing all things beach-themed and we're excited to get started with a pair of stunning layouts by Madeline Fox (Blog: Madeline Fox | Instagram: @madelineafox | Pinterest: @madeline | Twitter: @madeline_fox).
Supplies: White (AC71259) - Cardstock, Friend Paper (PLUDS-66825) - Amy Tan Plus One, Partner Paper (PLUDS-66814) - Amy Tan Plus One, Sentimental Paper (331829) - Lemonlush, Sand Box Paper, (DAYDS-66756) - Dear Lizzy Daydreamer, Jacks Paper (DAYDS-66755) - Dear Lizzy Daydreamer, Paper Planes Paper (DAYDS-66748) - Dear Lizzy Daydreamer, Fascinating Friends Paper (366165) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, Fantastic Favor Paper (366176) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, Terrific Tunes Paper (366170) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, 6”x6” Paper Pad (366214) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, 6”x6” Paper Pad (366984) - #Summer, Tags (366206) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, Wood veneer (366204) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, Wood buttons (366796) - Dear Lizzy Daydreamer, Matte Puffy Accents (366777) - Dear Lizzy Daydreamer, Adhesive Metal Badges (366795) - Dear Lizzy Daydreamer, Adhesive Badges (366966) - Flair!, Aqua Alpha Stickers (DAYTH-66773) - Thickers
Instructions: Cut out interlocking circles and beach icons from white cardstock using a die cut machine. Back open circles with patterned paper. Attach all to Fascinating Friends background paper. Add brad, button, flair, and puffy sticker to circles. Cut journal block from Fantastic Favor paper, cut in two, and adhere behind two Polka Dot Party tags. Add Thickers and wood veneer across tags to complete the title. Tuck patterned paper behind photo and adhere all to page. Print and adhere journaling strips.
Supplies: Peer Paper (PLUDS-66826) - Amy Tan Plus One, Copilot Paper (PLUDS-66810) - Amy Tan Plus One, Buddy Paper (PLUDS-66812) - Amy Tan Plus One, Combo Paper (PLUDS-66804) - Amy Tan Plus One, Duet Paper (PLUDS-66817) - Amy Tan Plus One, Fantastic Favor paper (366176) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, Die-cut frames (366199) - Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party, Adhesive Badges (366906) - Flair, Twins Font/Black Foam (366837) - Thickers, #Summer Sticker Matchbook (366963) - Remarks, #Summer Die-cut Acrylic Shapes (366968)-Bits, Black & White Washi Tape (DIYWT-66615) - DIY Shop
Instructions: Cut orange and green rectangles from Copilot and Buddy paper, then attach to Peer paper background as shown. Cut journal block from Duet paper and adhere to page. Add photo, backing it with yellow die cut frame. Adhere #Summer acrylic shape overlapping photo and complete phrase with small Daydreamer letter stickers. Cut black patterned rectangle from Combo paper and tuck on right side of photo, adding #Summer stickers on top. Cut journaling block from Fantastic Favor paper and adhere to bottom portion of page. Adhere acrylic camera shape on top. Add washi tape, Flair, brads, and Thickers phrase sticker title.
We'll be back tomorrow with a fun tutorial!
FUN times & FAB layouts Madeline :)
Great idea to be guided by the photos, the soft, muted tones work perfectly for the top photo, as do the bold brights for the second one!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | Monday, August 04, 2014 at 07:20 AM
LOVE your beach pages!! Love the die cut and soft colors of the first one. The bold colors and mix of papers on the second look awesome!!
Posted by: Lisa C. | Monday, August 04, 2014 at 08:16 AM
These are adorable, love your work!!
Posted by: Kim A. | Monday, August 04, 2014 at 09:04 AM
I second what everyone else said. Your color choices for these layouts are excellent! I love the soft, bleached tones in the first image. Very beachy.
Posted by: Brandi | Monday, August 04, 2014 at 09:36 AM
Oh I just want to go to the beach so I can copy that circles page! Adorable and so clever. I really love the bright fun collection of papers on the second layout and the title is fantastic. I clearly need to get to the beach.
Posted by: susan stringfellow | Monday, August 04, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Love these layouts, Madeline!! Really awesome beach layouts!!
Posted by: Ashley Horton | Monday, August 04, 2014 at 07:17 PM
What fun beach pages.
Posted by: Carol Mc | Monday, August 04, 2014 at 08:46 PM
Loving these layouts!!
Posted by: Bernii Miller | Tuesday, August 05, 2014 at 02:59 AM
Amazing pages Madeline!
Posted by: Gina Lideros | Tuesday, August 05, 2014 at 01:42 PM