The Explore scrapbooking papers from We R Memory Keepers are the perfect match for kids who are always on the go. The playful swirls, circles and dots just infuse your layout with energy so I knew they would be perfect for this adorable photo of my energetic little nephew. How can you resist that grin?
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This layout was created using We R Memory Keepers Exp Swirls Paper Pack, white cardstock, dark brown Bazzill cardstock, green cardstock, yellow cardstock, dark brown cardstock, brown ink and a brown pen.
To recreate this scrapbook page idea, follow these steps:
1. Use the dark brown paper from We R Memory Keepers Exp Swirls Paper Pack as your background. Turn it so the majority of the swirls and flowers are in the top left corner of your page.
2. Cut two pieces of Explore Dots paper from We R Memory Keepers Exp Swirls Paper Pack each measuring 15.2cm by 4cm. Using brown ink, ink all the way around the edges of each piece.
3. Glue one piece from Step #2 horizontally across the bottom of your page approximately 2.1cm from the right edge and 1.7cm from the bottom edge.
4. Glue the remaining piece from Step #2 horizontally towards the top of your page. It should be approximately 2.1cm from the right edge (inline with the piece from Step #3) and 8.1cm from the top edge.
5. Cut two pieces of Explore Orange paper from We R Memory Keepers Exp Swirls Paper Pack each measuring 17cm by 5cm. Using brown ink, ink all the way around the edges of each piece.
6. Glue one piece from Step #5 horizontally across the bottom of your page approximately 1.3cm from the right edge and 5.3cm from the bottom edge. It should overlap your Explore Dots paper.
7. Glue the remaining piece from Step #5 horizontally towards the top of your page. It should be approximately 1.3cm from the right edge (inline with the piece from Step #6) and 11.7cm from the top edge.
8. Cut another piece of Explore Dots paper measuring 17.8cm by 4.4cm. Using brown ink, ink all the way around the edges of each piece. When dry, glue horizontally across the gap between your two orange pieces. You have now finished the background for your photo mat.
9. Cut out a star shape from green cardstock. It should be about 9cm across. Using a brown pen, draw a border of dots and lines all the way around the edges. Glue at an angle in the top right corner of your page, as shown above.
10. Mat a vertical 5×7 photo with white cardstock and again with dark brown Bazzill cardstock. Glue to your page approximately 3.7cm from the right edge and 2.7cm from the bottom edge.
Please note: You are gluing your photo on top of your five strips of paper from the previous steps. It is centred vertically but NOT horizontally as you need to leave room for your diamonds.
11. Cut out a string of seven diamonds from the Explore Argyle paper from We R Memory Keepers Exp Swirls Paper Pack, as shown above and glue down the right side of your photo.
12. Cut out another star shape from green cardstock. This time it should be about 6.5cm across. Using a brown pen, draw a border of dots and lines all the way around the edges. Glue at an angle towards the bottom left corner of your photo, as shown above.
13. Finally, cut out your title from yellow cardstock. Mat each letter with dark brown cardstock and glue across the top left corner of your page.
What do you think? Do you like this scrapbooking idea with We R Memory Keepers Explore scrapbooking papers? Do you have any questions? Would you have done anything different? We’d love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below.
Hi I was very excited to receive your email. I have been tied up Babysitting, I have been helping my husband line a room in the back of the shed for a craft room….should be finished in approx 3-4 weeks, then I will concentrate on your site- ideas & layouts……. I am so glad you have a materials/stickers etc we can purchase as well.
Regards Lynette
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