Do you ever add machine stitching to your layouts? It's one of my favorite techniques - I almost always incorporate it somehow. It's a fun way to add a little subtle pop of color and a bit of interest, too!
After the background was complete, I started layering various items across the top, all scattered, but in a row.
Next, I tied some twine around the ephemera piece:
It would be okay to stop here, but I usually have way too many photos for one-photo layouts! So I added a second scattered row underneath:
In addition to photos, I love adding all kinds of additional elements such as puffy stickers, thickers, chipboard stickers, and washi tape!
One thing appears to be missing - journaling! But never fear - it's here!
Tucked right behind the photos!
I'm excited to create more layouts to add to this summer pool layout with the Sunshiny Days collection to document this fun event!
I can't wait to see how YOU use this happy summertime collection to document your memories!
This is an older collection, but here's a link to some of the supplies I used:
