Happy times | Heart & Home | Josefine van der Hoeven

Hello Paperlovers,

Today, I’m excited to share with you a new project I’ve been working on using the stunning Home and Heart collection by Cocoa Vanilla Studio. This collection has such a warm and inviting feel to it, making it the perfect choice for documenting the cherished memories of our family vacation in Austria. So, let’s dive into the details of my latest scrapbook layout.

For this layout, I decided to create a focal point by cutting out a large circle in the center of my page. This circle would be the canvas for a playful patchwork of 2-inch by 2-inch square patterned papers. I carefully selected these papers to match each other, creating a harmonious blend of colors and designs that perfectly complemented the photo I wanted to feature.

The photo, a snapshot from a memorable hike during our Austrian adventure, harmonized beautifully with the color palette I chose. The rich, earthy tones and soft pastels in the Home and Heart collection fits perfectly with the picture. To add some dimension and flair to the patchwork, I incorporated stickers and mini puffy hearts, strategically placing them between the paper squares.

Around the circular frame, I decided to create a meaningful quote using the mini puffy alphabet included in the Home and Heart collection. The flexibility of this alphabet allowed me to arrange the words in a way that beautifully encircled the photo, emphasizing the sentimental value of the moment captured. To further embellish the layout, I crafted two clusters of flowers on either side of the photo. These floral elements added a touch of elegance and a dash of nature to the composition.

For the finishing touch, I incorporated a stunning gold-foil title, “Happy Times,” which shimmered and added a touch of luxury to the layout. The golden accents in the title and throughout the collection perfectly complemented the warm tones of the papers and the sentiment of our joyful family moments. Lastly, I couldn’t resist adding a bit of whimsy to the layout. I sprinkled white gesso splatters across the page, creating a playful and dynamic effect. These little touches of paint added an extra layer of depth and character to the layout.