Circles of fun

Lately, when I search the galleries on various scrapbooking websites, I notice that several scrappers are using circles on their layouts. This seems to be a trend that’s been around for awhile but scrappers never get tired of using and I can see why! Circles can create a fun, energetic appearance to your layouts and can also draw your attention to specific details on a layout. With the right templates and punches, scrapbookers can create a variety of circles in a variety of sizes for their layouts.

Take a look at Kristina Profit’s layout, “I’ll take good care of your heart.” The small border of circles helps draw your attention across the layout keeping it clean and focused. Did you notice how Sasha Holloway used several circles to draw your attention to the photo? Look at how I used three circles and overlapped them be behind the photo to create an interesting design. These are all effective ways to use circles to help pull the viewer’s attention to the photos while maintaining a fun and interesting layout.

I’ll take good care of your heart by Kristina Profit

Supplies:Papers, Tags, Chipboard, Buttons, Pen: American Crafts, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper.

Design Notes: I love color blocking and that's just what I did with the kraft and orange. I rounded the corners of each to give it a softer look and then punched out circles of patterned paper to draw the eye across the layout.

Journaling: "mommy, I'll take good care of your heart"

Shutter Sistah by Sasha Holloway

Supplies: Papers: BasicGrey, October Afternoon, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Flowers: Prima Marketing, Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts, Chipboard: Heidi Swapp, Other: buttons, staples.

Design Notes: Notice how the circles draw your eyes directly to the center of the page.

Journaling: I will create this passion into a business I will succeed because it is that a ... passion I will always look toward her ... my mentor I will continue to believe that this is for me I will practice practice practice ... it will make me better Nothing is going to be perfect about this endeavor But everything is going to be RIGHT about me following my dreams ... of becoming a Freelance Shutter Sister ...

Relax by Nicole Martel

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts, Transparencies, Ribbon: Making Memories, Rub-Ons: October Afternoon.

Design Notes: I created 3 circles from transparencies and overlapped them across the page to make the layout more interesting.

Journaling: She’s not worried about chasing boys around the pool, She’s tired and wants to sleep so leave her alone ... And she doesn’t want to go to guitar lessons because She’d rather sleep all day at the pool.