There is no question that the economy is on everyone’s mind. I would hazard a guess that most people did not know that recessions and times of uncertainty have been historically good times for those in the crafting industry. It is not hard to connect the dots really….people decide to make stuff rather than spend dinero they do not have on bought things. Personally, I think some of the most amazing pieces of art are created in leaner times. Creativity has and always will be about using the stuff we have on hand. To tell a compelling story and document your memories, I encourage people to go shopping through their existing stash to find those lost treasures and use them in new and innovative ways. One of my favorite creativity exercises is to sit at my desk in the studio with a limited number of supplies (an adhesive of some sort, an India Ink or waterproof pen, one or two pieces of paper, and a good picture or two….) and think through all of the ways they can be used to tell different versions of a story based on the pictures in front of me. Not only are you forced to concentrate on the activity and exercise but, you aren’t hampered by too many choices that tend to distract. I liken it to wearing a uniform everyday as opposed to having to decide each morning what you’ll wear. Once you get rid of the variables, you are able to concentrate on the substance or content. Recessions force us to work within our means and get rid of (voluntarily or not) the extras. Through this sifting process, not only do you end up with a distilled and concise piece but, more times than not, a better story with more detail.
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12 Autumn Botanical Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This stunning layout from Suzanna has a diagonal cut of two pattern papers with loads of botanicals along the slanted center. Some are printed, some are die cut with inking added, along with lovely gold foiled sentiments. Find more details at the Spellbinders blog.
The Autumn Leaves are stunning right now, the Mums and Sunflowers are bold and blooming and it’s a terrific time to include Botanicals on your scrapbook layout designs. Leaves, flowers, twigs, swags, fruit and sprays of red, orange, yellow and deep greens can be included on outdoor and indoor themes for masculine and feminine designs and for many different Fall occasions, in short Botanicals are very versatile! Today lets take a look at some beautiful Botanical Autumn scrapbook layout ideas for some inspiration.
Vicki added texture to her Fall leaves layout by tearing, layering and inking acorn pattern paper. She also included clusters of other botanicals like leaves, mushrooms and pumpkins around her title and photo. Learn more at the Simple Stories blog.
This darling doggie layout from Sophie uses printed and die cut pumpkins and flowers. For the dies she backed them with pattern papers and for the printed she used a chain stitch and added hand sewing for loads of texture and extra color. Take a closer peek at the Paige Taylor Evans blog.
Woodgrain works beautifully with florals on this page from Sara. She kept the colors muted with touches of pink with the browns, creams and gold. Notice how some of the flowers and the title are vellum which adds a little see through dimension. Find a link to her process video at The Cherry on Top blog.
This gorgeous layout proves bright colors can work for Autumn too! With purple, bold yellow, teal and mixed in the color really pops so the simple die cut title stand outs. There’s also some wooden pumpkin shapes and paint splatter too. I came across Gia’s layout at the Peartree Cutfiles Instagram page.
A plaid pattern paper fish tail is the base for this wonderful Thanksgiving layout from Heather. Notice how she distressed the paper edges for some texture. She included many clusters of flowers accented with lots of fun thick acrylic shapes and words for the titles. She breaks it down over at the Bramble Fox blog.
This awesome orchard layout from Giselle has cross stitching around the edges and light stenciling for some pattern. The photo is backed with layers of paper and ephemera with a row of botanicals, insects and apples down one side with a cluster on the other, there’s even some chipboard elements too. Find out more on the Hey, Little Magpie blog.
This pretty page from Lynn reminds me of a Nature Journal with twigs, flowers and leaves tied with ribbon but there’s no bulk because this layout is digital. She included word and phrases along with soft patterns on the background. Take a closer look at the O Scraps site.
Sunflowers are my favorite for Fall! This farm layout has a pretty border of sunflowers across the center with woodgrain background paper, a row of photos across the bottom and a fun arched farm scene up top with a photo worked in. Learn about Melissa’s page at the Creative Memories blog.
Butterflies flutter around orange and yellow flowers on this fabulous Fall page from Anke. She included stitching around the flower centers , leaf spines and for the butterfly bodies and trails. There’s also chipboard feathers and woodgrain panel zig zags. I came across her idea on her Anke Kramer Instagram page.
If you’re heading to pick some produce or work on the farm this Autumn check out this page from Claire with another amazing harvest page. This one includes chipboard phrases, lots of layers of frames behind the photos and curled leaves for dimension. Find all the details on the 49th and Market blog.
Lorie Ann also created a digital Fall Botanical layout that looks dimensional but is flat to easily fit in an album. She’s included clusters of leaves, pinecones, and curled flowers with faux buttons, chipboard words and twigs over a woodgrain background. Take a peek at the Katie Pertiet Designs blog.
I hope you’ve been inspired today by all the beautiful Botanicals for Autumn and will try to include some on your Fall scrapbook designs.
-Heather
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