Louise jumped at the chance to create using the Marjolaine range from Basic Grey!! She confesses that she doesn’t think she will ever stop being a fan of their classic patterns. With the Marjolaine is a strong pattern, but it is a classic that lends itself to being able to use a little, or a lot of it. It typically coordinates perfectly with a full range of wonderful embellishments.
Louise has created four layouts to showcase how, 'a little or a lot' of Marjolaine will make for an amazing layout that will suit both male and female orientated pages. It’s almost a journey of its own watching Lou transition through layouts using the same range of products – we never tire of it!
The photo really is the focus of this vintage-styled layout from Louise. She adores the Curio range but didn't want to overpower the page. By sticking with a neutral background from the Basics range by Basic Grey and building up lots of layers with vintagey touches, she has created a heavily detailed page that still has a light and soft feel to it.
Some vintage buttons threaded with bakers twine add a sweet touch, and punched edges and a partially hidden doily finish the look.
Louise found the 6 x 6 pad the perfect size for a quick photo mat, and the chipboard stickers were so easy to use and saved hours of fussy cutting, adding dimension and finished with some distress stickles for a hint of glitter.
This layout featuring the Marjolaine product range has been created by Basic Greys awesome designer Kelly Goree. Kelly never fails to create the most wonderful layouts and cards with Basic Grey, and these are no exception! Thank you so very much Kelly for allowing us to share your fabulous creativity.
This amazing layout from Robin Shakoor shows her expertise in layering busy patterns with flair. The intertwining circles reflect the meaning behind the photo, and the whole page is tied together with hints of Curio teamed along with some stunning Prima flowers. The large circular journalling block also reflects the circles, and a row of dimensional dots along the circle edges just accent the pattern with delicious detail.
Louise found this stunning example using the Curio range and was immediately attracted to the large rose, painstakingly cut out along with the little bird detail. Elaine Rolfe has tied the page together perfectly by creating a large, handstitched flower shape that sits behind, acting as an anchor for the floating photo and embellishments.
Luz Maria Bruna has created this eye-catching layout that although busy, is balanced and stunning in it's detail. The beautiful Prima flowers work perfectly with the cut out bird and butterfly details, and the hint of black grounds the elements into a visually-pleasing, cohesive look.
And because it surely wouldn’t be a self-respecting BasicGrey post without at least one layout from Nic Howard, we bring you two. These are from the latest CHA releases and these two lines are both available now for pre-order. This is Hello Luscious which Nic says is beautiful and rich and full of energy but can be toned down too if you’re after something more subtle.
Life of the Party is a birthday (or anniversary…) themed line, bright enough for kids but rich enough for grownup celebrations too. So Nic assures us! You could look at this layout for ages and just keep seeing more little details.
