COMP :: Composition Inspiration & Notes and Things Card

Composition is the essence of great design. Just a moment's glance at Pinterest or a magazine can lead to all kinds of awesome composition ideas. Sketches are another popular venue for quick comp go-to's. And then, there are places like here–scrapbook blogs who's sole purpose is to inspire. It's been a long while since we last talked 'composition' at the CP Blog. Rumor has it, you still LOVE a good layout suggestion, so we're offering up a few of our own. Surely you will adore what Wida Miller has to share today–a simple 'Happy Day' card and worldly pin.

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Crate Paper has asked the members of the design team to find a composition that we find inspirational. The moment I saw this photo I was in love. You can find the pin HERE. The layers of paper, the colors, the great font, the different sized images, the butterflies and the pops of gold in this random way that is so lovely and makes sense to my typically structured mind.

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Here is the ingredients I used to make my above card.

I started by cutting strips of a single sheet of 6x6 paper in various widths and lengths from the Maggie Holmes collection. I included the tab of the paper because I thought it was interesting and I was not going to waste a single scrap of paper in this beautiful collection! I layered them until I was pleased with the appearance.

On top of the papers, I applied a punched out star (from the paper pack) and arrow stickers. The next layer was the gold twine wrapped randomly around my hand and placed on the card. After that, I applied the picture frame with pop ups. The butterfly nestled inside the frame with 3 pop ups! The Happy Day sentiment came from the tape. Not a single stamp, all paper and embellishments! (Patting myself on the back) :)