The two photos of this layout are kind of special. We visited this mine in late spring of 2017, now scrapbooking this memory in late fall, I have come to find out that the main exhibiting building burnt down. While I never took photos inside (gift shop, safety videos, etc) I'm glad I have this snapshot of the outside during the last time we visited. Sometimes it is very important to document your surroundings since you never know when they might change abruptly.


I elevated the smaller photo on some fun foam to give more dimension. I created a cluster on top of the photo using this Simple Stories diecut banner as a base. I layered a Simple Stories canvas star and various sequins on top. There is a thin strip of Scotch washi tape peaking out from under the photo layer.


I wanted to create an embellishment cluster that spilled out of the folded paper edge. To do this I created a sprinkling to the top of the page. I used more of the Simple Stories canvas stars, some Studio Calico wood veneers, and Project Life wood veneers to start.


To add more interest to this expanding cluster, I use Tim Holtz phrase stickers. Lastly, I used a plethora of beautiful sequins from Wild Whisper and Spiegel Mom Scraps sprinkled throughout the cluster. I love incorporating sequins in to my layouts. They don't always add sparkle and shine, sometimes it is nice just to have a tiny bit of color and circular elements.


My title is made of mixed media! This was made using a stencil from DCWV and some Heidi Swapp modeling paste. I paired it with a small embellishment cluster using a floral border sticker from October Afternoon. Next to that I created a cluster using a Jillibean Soup tag sticker and a Crafty Pocket flair piece.


I hope you enjoyed this layout process video. Be sure to check out the accompanying page that I shared a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for stopping by!