This jaw dropping background is created from a large die cut with inlaid pattern papers that have been chain stitched around the edges. There’s also a shaker element for even more WOW! factor. Learn more about this page from Kelly on the Paige Taylor Evans blog.
So, you want to take your scrapbook layouts to the next level? One great way is by creating your own intricate and detailed backgrounds. You can make unique, one of a kind backgrounds with lots of different techniques like die cutting, stamping, sewing, inking, stenciling and more. Since we’re right in the middle of Summertime, it’s the perfect time to take a look at some Summer scrapbook layout ideas with some amazing backgrounds.
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Sophie create her travel layout background with die cut circles from different pattern papers, each with a clean white scalloped edge. Stars are also scattered around for extra movement. Take a closer look over at the Cocoa Vanilla blog.
Nena layered scalloped edged pattern papers below her photos for a fun and festive background element. There’s also small sunbursts cut from the same papers and tiny hearts for lots of color, pattern and layering. I spotted this idea on the Echo Park Paper Instagram.
Before dies became so popular do you remember when punches were the big thing? Like me I’m sure you still have lots laying around as did Jennie who decided to pull some star punches out for this Baseball layout. Look carefully to see that she created a large star from lots of smaller ones for an awesome background. Learn more at The Cherry on Top blog.
This beautiful baby at the beach layout from Susi has an ink splattered bottom half and a stunning starburst of pattern papers across the top. Using coordinating paper collections with similar colors and patterns makes backgrounds like this easy to put together. Learn more at the Pinkfresh Studio blog.
This fabulous Fireworks layout from Traci has so much amazing pattern. She used a fireworks pattern paper but the star of the show is the circle filled with all sorts of Patriotic stickers. She used a shadow box template to help place and create the design so there’s no need to be intimidated that it won’t come out perfect. Visit the Doodlebug blog for all the details.
You might think of washi tape for small embellishing but some companies make large rolls of washi tape like Reiko used to create beautiful backgrounds on these 6″ x 6″ pages. She accented the backgrounds with enamel dots, flowers and die cut sentiments. Find more details at the Altenew blog.
Jessica created a dynamic background with lots of movement by adding lots of striped arrows to her beach page background. Notice how she grouped the blue and orange arrows together to form a loose color pattern. I came across this idea on the notjustforboyskitclub Instagram page.
This berry sweet layout has shimmer and shine from foiled hearts create with paste over a stencil and red foiling. There’s also an inked starburst using another stencil behind the photo, thread behind some of the dies and a darling die cut title. Watch Jessica’s process video on the Therm O Web blog.
Paper weaving is a wonderful way to add a big punch of color, texture and pattern to your backgrounds. Gloria used it for her poolside page adding typed journaling and cute summer sticker and chipboard accents. Visit the My Creative Scrapbook blog for a closer peek.
Skinny strips of paper and a starburst die that’s been stitched to the page create a wonderful background for this beach layout. Some stitched down sentiments and tiny silvery stars also add more texture to the design. I spotted this layout on the Elle’s Studio Instagram page.
Large die cut files are a great way to fill an entire page and create detailed backgrounds. This fantastic floral background uses a Blossom die cut that’s backed with hot pink and yellow pattern papers. Inside each flower is either a photo or cute flower and bee embellishments. Erica breaks down how she put it together on the Bella Blvd. blog.
I hope you’ve found some inspiration today to create your own detailed backgrounds for your summer scrapbook layouts!
-Heather
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