This layout has been a long time coming. I printed out the photos over a year ago, slipped them into pocket pages and then…nothing. It just sat in the album, waiting. Inspiration took it’s time with this one, but when it finally showed up, everything clicked into place.
Here’s the base – a full photo page (6×8 inches)
My vision was to fill the white space surrounding her with notes and random facts, sort of like this layout I made for Maddie’s 12th birthday. But I wanted to add a bit more depth and texture so I decided to experiment with white ink on vellum.
There’s something really satisfying about the contrast of the white ink against the soft translucency of the vellum – it adds texture without taking away from the photo.
Here’s an in-depth look at my process:
Supplies Used:
- White Pen: Uniball Signo UM-153 in white (highly recommend)
- Vellum: Heavyweight vellum cardstock for durability and that luxe feel
Digital Elements Used:
- Book Icon: from Plot Twist Digital Stamps by paislee press
- Camera Icon: from a travel-themed collection that will be available in my shop soon!
This page was definitely a game of patience.
It sat in the album for over a year until that aha moment finally hit and it all came together. If you’ve got half-finished projects hanging around, maybe it’s just not their time yet—and that’s totally okay. Let them sit. Sometimes the best ideas show up when you’re not even looking for them.
