A Sunny Split-Mat Layout for Your Beach Memories

The Chasing the Sun collection is perfect for giving your favorite summer stories a warm, cheerful spin. This layout pairs bright pops of color with simple photo matting and quick, hand-drawn details that really make your memories stand out. It’s an effortless backdrop for highlighting sandy beach getaways, sunny afternoons by the water, or those relaxed vacation moments spent soaking up the sun.

To create this layout, you will need:

Step 1: Use the aqua leaves designer paper for the base of this layout.

Step 2: Cut a piece of Canary Solid Cardstock to measure 11-1/2″ x 9-1/2″. Adhere it to the lower portion of the base, leaving a 1/4″ border around the bottom and side edges.

Step 3: On the left side of the layout, adhere two mats leaving 1/4″ of Canary Solid Cardstock showing around the edges. Cut a mat in half and adhere both pieces to the right side of the layout, making sure to maintain that same 1/4″ border around the outer edges.

Step 4: Choose a variety of designer papers and cut six pieces that measure 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″. On the right side of the layout, adhere three squares above the small mats and the remaining three below.

Step 5: Use the White Gelly Roll Pen to doodle around the outer edges of each mat.

Step 6: Cut two photos to measure 5″ x 3″ and mount both photos onto the larger mats.

Step 7: Adhere embellishments to the layout, using Foam Squares on some for dimension.

It’s amazing how a few simple paper cuts and a little bit of pen work can give a layout so much personality and warmth. Just look at the touch that the White Gelly Roll Pen adds to the mats. Have you explored this little detail on your pages yet? It’s so simple, yet it’s such a fun addition to any layout.

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