2 Double Page Layouts, 2 Tutorials, 1 Great Adventure! Featuring Off to the Races and Safari Adventure
Hello, G45ers!
Today, we are Off to the Races and on a Safari Adventure with two exciting double page layouts by talented design team members, Elena Olinevich and Pam Bray. Elena starts us off on the right track with a minimalist design and a creative use of Off to the Races that is just the ticket. Using a few thoughtfully chosen paper and chipboard designs throughout and arranging it all with careful intention is a sure bet for creating a winning layout. Her YouTube tutorial offers great odds of learning a new trick or two. Pam guides us through the jungle of layout design with a fantastically full Safari Adventure layout. Sometimes a project comes roaring to life with the perfect combination of subject and Graphic 45 collection. The included SnapGuide will make sure to get you through this crafting adventure unscathed. Place your bets and hold onto your safari hats because it is time to dive in.
Off to the Races Double Layout
by Elena Olinevich
"This is my second double layout in my life. I have to confess I do it rarely. However, I have found it’s quite a fascinating process, as you need to plan how to place the photos on 2 almost identical backgrounds.
I found the pictures of my daughter playing at the country house we went to last year. The kids were playing hide and seek, and I thought what collection suits this activity. Then I realized that Off to the Races would be a perfect match for all the purposes.
I started by tearing the black sheet into 2 asymmetrical parts , that I placed at the edge, so that if you connect 2 layouts together it seems that the black background is one whole piece.
I didn’t want to make my layouts busy with the embellishments. It’s always a challenge for me to place the bold papers into one dynamic composition. I used almost the same paper patterns for all the pictures.
It’s better to vary the size of your layers. In my case, I used the etched dies, one bigger and one smaller, so that it won’t be all the same.
You can check my video tutorial to see how I created the layout." ~Elena Olinevich
Video Tutorial for Double Layout, by Elena Olinevich
Graphic 45 Supplies:
- Off to the Races 12x12 Pad
- Off to the Races 12x12 Patterns and Solids Pad
- Off to the Races Banners
- Off to the Races Journaling Chipboard
Other Supplies:
Safari Adventure Double Layout with Tutorial
by Pam Bray
“Have you ever thought of the town, city, state or maybe even country you live in? There are so many things to see; so many things to do that most overlook what they have closest to them, to try discover things that are far away. That is what happened to us. We have lived in Tennessee for 15 years and many times have driven down the interstate heading to another state, but on this one occasion, we saw a sign and it said Safari Adventure Park, Alamo TN. On Good Friday we decided to take our grand kids to investigate it…what a rare oddity to have just a little over an hour from our house. We were able drive through the park and feed the animals through the windows of the truck. We had camels, llamas, deer, hogs, zebras, etc. come right up to our truck. What an experience we had that day; a day full of laughs and good times. Creating unforgettable memories with our grandkids. Get on the computer, look at a map, and explore the things that are near your home, in your state or somewhere close by.” ~Pam Bray
Snapguide for Safari Adventure Double Page Layout by Pam Bray
Tip:
- Save pamphlets and other items to include in you scrapbooks.
- If you have lots of photos; create a small mini tag book to tuck behind the photo that has been placed on pop dots.
- Using a bit of crackle paste with stencil to give extra dimension to your projects.
Graphic 45 Supplies:
- Safari Adventure 12 x 12 Collection
- Safari Adventure 12 x 12 Pattern & Solids Paper Pad
- Safari Adventure Banners
- Safari Adventure Epherema Journaling and Tags
Other Supplies:
- Gypsy Soul Lasercuts Chipboard Filigree
- May Arts Ribbon
- Stub Punch
- Tim Holtz Speckles Stencil
- Small Metal Safety Pin
- Crackle Paste
- Palette Knife
- Pop Dots
- Adhesive
- Brown Enamel Dots
This week we are giving away a set that includes A Ladies Diary - DCE, Portrait of a Lady 12x12 Pad, 12x12 Patterns & Solids Pad, a Journaling Chipboard, Ephemera Cards, Shabby Chic Metal Brads, Clock Keys, and a set of ATC Black Policy Envelopes-that is over a $100 value! To enter to win, just comment here on the blog daily or over on our Facebook page.
Thanks for joining us, along with Elena and Pam for this double page layout double feature. We love the diversity of ideas that comes from our talented design team members' unique aesthetics. Whether you like sparse designs or full, whether you like to use Graphic 45 collections in unexpected ways or wait to find the perfect moment to capture with a related collection, we hope that we can provide project inspiration for you here each day. Please let us know what kinds of inspiration helps you get creating in the comments below and please join us again tomorrow for more inspiration.
Happy Papercrafting!
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Very cool!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | May 24, 2017 at 05:24 AM
I can't wait to retire so I finally have time to make all the great projects G45 projects I have planned. Now I have more added to my list. Just beautiful! Thanks
Posted by: Diane Fisher | May 24, 2017 at 05:55 AM
Fussy cuts & chipboard & animals - oh my! Great projects - those colors really pop!
Posted by: Cathy Frailey | May 24, 2017 at 06:24 AM
exceptional talent today creating fabulous layouts with incredibly beautiful G45 papers.
Posted by: Kath White | May 24, 2017 at 06:25 AM
That safari page jumps out at you - so vibrant! And those sophisticated ladies in the prize package agree!
Posted by: Dottie Sims | May 24, 2017 at 06:28 AM
Beautiful Layouts!
Posted by: Linda Mayer | May 24, 2017 at 06:53 AM
Wow! Pam's double page layout is absolutely gorgeous! I love her work so much! If I ever grow up I want to be just like her! TFS!
Posted by: Barb macaskill | May 24, 2017 at 06:58 AM
Awesome double layouts with G45 papers.
Posted by: Sue LD | May 24, 2017 at 07:00 AM
The projects today are beautiful, can't lose with Graphic 45 papers, love the colors!!!
D.
Posted by: Diane Moore | May 24, 2017 at 07:39 AM
Amazing layouts!!!!!
Posted by: Carolee McCaslin | May 24, 2017 at 07:40 AM
There is always inspiration with G45 papers. Love these layouts.
Posted by: Carla Haase | May 24, 2017 at 08:14 AM
Love these layouts! If I ever get off the mini album kick I will try them Thank you Graphic 45 for creating such beautiful papers!
Posted by: Mary Gilchrist | May 24, 2017 at 08:18 AM
Gorgeous layouts! ❤️ Graphic 45.
Posted by: Glenda Buster | May 24, 2017 at 08:19 AM
awesome layouts safari all the way
Posted by: photo albums | May 24, 2017 at 08:43 AM
The Safari layout is fantastic.I went to Africa and took a lot of pictures.I created an album and it came toether nicely with the gorgeous paper from the Safari collection.
It is another one of my favourites!
Posted by: Mathilde S. | May 24, 2017 at 08:46 AM
Love the layouts! Thanks for all the helpful tips!
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | May 24, 2017 at 09:01 AM
Fun layouts. I love giraffe's and I have a photo of one of my nephews feeding one. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | May 24, 2017 at 09:01 AM
I make a lot of two-page layouts, so I'm always happy to be newly inspired! These two are so different, yet equally beautiful!
Posted by: Margaret | May 24, 2017 at 10:20 AM
Beautiful layouts ladies! Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas! I love they way you added the zoo brochure, I always save those too!
Posted by: Jackie P | May 24, 2017 at 10:32 AM
I've always come to the blog for inspiration, the creations are always amazing.
Posted by: Heather Park | May 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM
These layouts are great. I love the safaari theme!
Posted by: Bettina Kreuer | May 24, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Very amazing, creative and inspiring layouts today - wow!!! Judy D.
Posted by: Judy D. | May 24, 2017 at 12:20 PM
The layouts are
so pretty and a
great choice of
papers.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | May 24, 2017 at 12:29 PM
Great layouts, beautiful papers.
Posted by: Alison Johnson | May 24, 2017 at 01:34 PM
Hi from across the pond. I've yet to try double layouts and these two beautiful projects are a wonderful inspiration, especially when using such fabulous paper collections.
Posted by: Margaret A | May 24, 2017 at 01:48 PM
Very beautiful layouts with your fabulous papers/embellishments. Love the giraffes.
Posted by: joy meadows | May 24, 2017 at 02:32 PM
Fabulous!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | May 24, 2017 at 03:44 PM
Wow, I haven't seen your blog in about a week and a half. Just caught up and, all the projects are so wonderful. So many creative souls out there!
Posted by: Elaine W. | May 24, 2017 at 03:46 PM
Two of my favorite lines - we need Safari back!!!!!
Posted by: Tanis Buckton | May 24, 2017 at 04:01 PM
Gorgeous Layout..
Posted by: Dawn Belger | May 24, 2017 at 04:45 PM
Wonderful layouts with awesome layers!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | May 24, 2017 at 05:47 PM
I've never done a double layout, but these pages give me such motivation! love the pictures of the giraffes! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Beth Beery | May 24, 2017 at 06:30 PM
Love the safari pages!!
Posted by: HelleDG | May 24, 2017 at 07:02 PM
Шикарные работы))) Невероятно красивые
Posted by: Olga Dostovalova | May 24, 2017 at 10:57 PM
Layouts are great, as usual. L o v e Portrait of a Lady, would be so happy to win this set
Posted by: Debbie Calvert | May 24, 2017 at 11:16 PM
I love the safari series! Great ideas, Graphic 45!
Posted by: Laurie Bradshaw | May 24, 2017 at 11:30 PM
Such great creations with the beautiful G45 papers! Creativity abounds!!
Posted by: Conni Williams | May 25, 2017 at 02:00 AM
I'm really drawn to Safari Adventures as an animal lover. Brilliant pages shown here with so much character xxx
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | May 25, 2017 at 03:12 AM
Wonderful papers to create with
Posted by: Betty visotski | May 25, 2017 at 03:30 AM
I find inspiration in lots of places, but making a visit to my LSS is right at the top of the list. The owner has hundreds of projects displayed around her store and I always come home so inspired and with a much lighter wallet. LOL She carries your products, too, so I'm never without your cardstock collections.
On a daily basis, I am a subscriber
to blogs and I love seeing what can be created. Since I'm more of a technician vs. an artist, I need that jump start to help me...eventually I do get there. LOL
Posted by: Jan D., FL | May 25, 2017 at 03:53 AM