Just wanted to share a couple more 'circle inspiration' layouts with you! The first three layouts were featured on the BASIC GREY BLOG and you can click on their titles to go to those posts.
I love how you can use so many patterns on one page by using simple circles. Have you ever bought a 'collection' of patterned papers because they all coordinated so well, but then had trouble trying to put all the different patterns to work on your pages? I have... I'm a pattern paper hoarder and let me tell you, if there is a "collection"... you can bet that I will have to buy, not just one of each, but TWO of each! LOL! My favorite paper companies are BASIC GREY (of course), BO BUNNY and MY MIND'S EYE. They are so good at putting together collections that coordinate and tell a story.
This next layout was the inspiration for my own scrapbook layout today... I just love the design of it and how so many different patterns can be used all together. Lady Grace Belarmino from the BASIC GREY DT designed this page. She used all 1" circles and that she punched out by hand, but if you have a cricut... save your hands! There are dozens of cartridges that offer simple circles.
Of course, my page turned out a little different... my circles are 2" because I really wanted to show off the patterns and colors. I also did not use one collection for this layout, my papers are from a variety of companies, but all in the same color scheme.
The 'circle' design was perfect for these pictures because they reminded me of 'fish scales' and we were at the aquarium at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Supplies used:
Cricut Expression
Cricut Craft Room
FUN IN THE SUN Cricut Cartridge (shark)
BIRTHDAY BASH Cricut Cartridge (title: Aquarium)
BLACKLETTER Cricut Cartridge (title: Atlantis)
Black cateye stamp pad
Signo white gel pen
The shark is from FUN IN THE SUN cricut cartridge and was cut at 3.5":
I used the CRICUT CRAFT ROOM for my cricut cuts and wanted to share how I did my title.
The font feature of CRICUT CRAFT ROOM is pretty cool... check it out:
Click HERE if you cannot see the video above. (I apologize for the blurriness... I was having technical difficultites, but you can still get the idea)
Don't forget that I am giving away a CRICUT MINI!! Leave a comment and make sure you are subscribed to my blog and you too, could be a WINNER!!
Creatively yours,
Tammytopper
53 comments:
Glad to see you back Tammy. How was your trip? I love these circle layouts. WOW, who would have thought using so many circles would look so cool. I love how they are layered.
Cool feature of the craftroom.
Love your LO color's and the circles! Great technique
Love all the circles. They are beautiful!
Love the circle layout! It does remind me of fish scales - and it uses tons of patterns without looking all confused. Awesome!
Fantastic Layouts! Love them! They look simple enough too. Thanks for sharing. Love the pictures of the Aquarium too. I love Aquariums! JenBrierley2 at gmail dot com
Love your circle's layouts... love having you creatively back. Totally understand your need to be regrouping.. been there after 20 years of marriage but I stronger and lovin life.
Super cute Tammy! Thanks for the inspiration! I love how you did the circles on the bottom and then the opposite top of your two pager. Nice flow!
I love how you do your titles on your projects. I bought opposite attract because of a project you did with your title using your name. Thank goodness I already own Blackletter and Birthday Bash. Thanks for the informative video too. Melissa
Gorgeous LOs!! I love how you flipped the design to make it into a 2 page LO, such a fabulous idea!
Very fun... thanks for sharing
Thanks for the circle inspiration. I usually stick to squares and hard angles - but I really liked the circles. Your "mean" shark is cute!
Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com
Who knew circles could be so beautiful! Love the layouts Tammy!
claudiamatzke at hotmail dot com
I really like all the circles layered in rows like that. So cool looking and yes, it does look like fish scales!! lol I also love that you flipped it and made a double page lo! Love this and will give this a try for sure!!
These pages are gorgeous. I love the use of the circles. I have trouble using all that paper I had to have at the store, I just have a problem using pattern paper. Thanks for showing me a way to incorporate it all.
Kristi
Love the circles! Definitely makes me think of fish scales! And your shark is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!
Karenskapin at yahoo dot com
I love the circles! I often use them on beach and swimming layouts since they make me think of bubbles. Now I will think of scales too! Jeanene W in VB
I am a big fan of circles and just love what you did with them in the sea life page!
Love all of the circle layouts. I am also a scrapper and love the look. I would love a mini. I have a retreat coming up and would love to take it and share the fun with all of my girls!!
Great LO! I love all the circles! Thanks for the video! I am still learning how to use CCR! I am already a follower and subscriber. Thanks for a chance to win a Cricut Mini! Have a great day!
Miranda :)
www.nanasscrapspot.com
I have hundreds of circles I punch from scraps that have no other use...I can't stand to throw away paper! Love the inspiration for their use, looks great!
Love the layouts - miss our scrapbooking times together!
I am sooooo glad you explained the font feature - I had no idea it did that and I have needed that feature so many times! Thank you! And I love the circles! So easy but so much impact! Thanks for the inspiration!
Noelle
herzigfam@yahoo.com
Love the circles. I'm definitely lifting this sketch for a layout.
thanks bunches for sharing
You are making me so happy these days with your layout examples!!!
Wonderful layouts and love the the color families you used.
I have played around with CCR a little but had no idea about the font capabilities. Guess I need to spend some more time there.
I am a follower/subscriber
I am so glad you told the fonts were from the CCR. Now I really have to go try it out.
Love the layout. Thanks for the tip on changing the fonts in the CCR.
Tammy, all of the lay-outs are gorgeous. I had not thought of doing a page with lots of circles, but I really like it and will have to try it soon. I may try it on the next layout, as I was fresh out of ideas for an Easter lay-out.
It is nice to see you getting back into crafting.
Mari
These are fabulous layouts. I really love the aquarium title! surfnfroggie at aol dot com
Totally AWESOME two page layout, and I LOVE all the circles you used - GREAT IDEA!!!
Love your layout!! The circles looked perfectly.
Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com
I loved your use of circles! Makes me want to go cut out 100 and play! Loved the video on cricut craftroom, looks a lot less intimadating watching you!
Love these layouts. You have inspired me to try a layout using circle. TFS!
WOW Tammy these LO are fantastic!!!!! I have so much scrappin to do... I need all the inspiration I can get....lol thank you for sharing
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com
Thanks for the video on fonts in CCR. You made me love this program even more. Also thanks for the circle inspiration. Great way to strech those patterns we love and make them go even farther
I love your layout & the way you did the title!Thanks for showing the font feature in the CCR not good at that CCR yet!So thanks for the help in it!
rosebud222222222
These layouts are great!! I really need to try using circles!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
I am fairly new to cricut stuff. Recently picked up a Cricut Create and a few cartridges. So, your tutorial for the Craft room was great and love all of your ideas. Thanks so much
Just learning the craft room so I appreciated the tutorial. Loove circles and the layouts are beautiful. agreat way to use my scraps.
Your Layout turned out soooo CUTE! I LOVE all those circles they really add to your Layout design! :O)
Theresa
I love circles too! Really nice.
Penny
redheadworking at earthlink dot net
Love the circle project, it is beautiful.
Love your layout! I have a hard time figuring out how to use patterned paper. Your sketch is perfect!
amanbains1 at gmail dot com
Love your layout, & so very glad that your sharing your awesome talent with us:):):) I haven't tried to use the craft room, after having problems cutting(several months back) BUT you've reminded me how much easier, & quicker it to design with, compared to my gypsy(which I love!), gotta go play in the crarft room NOW:) Thanks, & God bless you!!!
dianne31331@darientel.net
Great way to use different patterned papers, I love the look of it! I love your layouts!
Would love a chance to win a cricut mini...loooking forward to hunkering down in my craft room after being away for three months.
Sue K.
KraftyKenz@aol.com
Wow! I love your layouts! I love the circles idea! What a great way to get lots of different patterns in. Love this idea! TFS and hope your day is wonderful! lindagk23ataoldotcom
Wow these circles definitely make for some great layouts and pattern designs. TFS. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com
Tammy, thanks so much for the video tutorial. I am just beginning to use CCR and am lovin' it. Your layouts are are beautiul.
Wow, what beautiful LO's! I love all of the circles and thanks for the video!
Lisa
love the circles, the layout, and the video tutorial~thank you! :) I haven't played much in the cricut craft room, but this is a great feature I'd like to check out!
kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net
I just got your gypsy A to Z DVD. Thanks so much for all of the information!
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