This week I wanted to show you how you can stretch a collection kit when designing a layout. Collection kits include patterned paper and typically stickers. Some manufacturers also include additional embellishments within their kits. Be sure to read the product descriptions before buying a kit so you know what you are getting.
For this project I focused on the Echo Park Paper "For the Record 2: Documented" collection kit:
You can find this kit HERE at 2Peas!
Here is the layout I created using this kit:
And here is a detail shot of the page:
Here is the video which features this layout's start-to-finish process:
Stretching a Collection Kit:
#1 Die Cut Shapes from the Paper: I used my Silhouette machine to die cut a file folder shape and number "9" from the green patterned paper.
#2 Cut Paper into Shapes: I hand cut the patterned paper into pennant shapes for my layout. You could also fussy cut items from the patterned paper.
#3 Print Journaling on the Paper: I printed my journaling directly onto the pale blue patterned paper. You could also stamp on any of the tone-on-tone patterns in this collection.
#4 Give Stickers Dimension: When I'm layering stickers, I like to use foam squares underneath some of them to create shadows and depth.
#5 Give Stickers a WOW Factor: I wanted two "flags" on my layout so I used the flag stickers from the "Element Sticker" sheet on top of toothpicks to create my own flags. Look for ways to reuse the stickers.
These are just a few of the ways you can stretch a collection kit. Below I've suggested several collection kits that you might try using these same techniques.
Suggested Products (click photos for links to the products):
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I loved this layout so I used it as inspiration for a football layout of my grandson. So cute!
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