Never Forget This Layout with Arden Creative Studio

This photo is one of my favorites—just me, a tiny butterfly in my hand, and one of those simple moments you never want to forget. Today I’m sharing my “Never Forget This” layout using the Laurel Grove collection by Arden Creative Studio, with soft rainbow garlands, lots of layers, and a sweet central cluster packed with details so the photo stays the true star of the page.

For today’s layout, I used:

• Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove 12×12 Paper Pad
• Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Solids 12×12 Paper Pad
• Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove 6×8 Paper Pad
• Arden Creative Studio – 12 x 12 – Natural White
• Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Ephemera Pack
• Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Page Makers Ephemera Pack
• Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Laser Cuts
• Letter Box Postmarks Clear Stamp Set

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Let’s create together this Never Forget This Layout

Base of the layout:

• As the base for the layout, I chose a patterned paper from the Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove 12×12 Paper Pad. Another tip: you can remove the center of the patterned paper to make the most of the remaining border. To do that, cut 1″ in from each side.
• Then I added a Natural White cardstock from the brand’s Premium Cardstock (Arden Creative Studio – 12 x 12 – Natural White) . I trimmed this sheet by 1/2″ on each side.
• From the Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Solids 12×12 Paper Pad, I picked 5 colors. I cut circles using 1 3/4″ and 1″ circle punches. You’ll need to cut 5 circles of each color in each size.
• Fold the circles in half and glue them down by their center.
• Place all the larger half-circles across the layout base to create garlands. Stitch them with a sewing machine or by hand to give them that true garland look.
• Glue the smaller half-circles on top of the larger ones.

Decorative details:

• Using one of the frames from the Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Ephemera Pack , I framed my black-and-white photo. Then, I used the leftover patterned paper from the layout base to create an additional frame for that finished piece.
• I adhered this framed photo with 3D foam, placing it 2 1/2″ from the left edge and 3 1/2″ up from the bottom of the layout.
• Next, I started adding the sentiments and embellishments from the collection. I used phrases from Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Ephemera Pack, Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Page Makers Ephemera Pack, one sentiment from the Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove 6×8 Paper Pad (and added tiny gold brads as an extra detail), plus flowers and butterflies from the Arden Creative Studio Laurel Grove Laser Cuts set. Everything is layered with dimension to create a beautiful sense of depth.
• For the final touch, I added a few stamped details using the Letter Box Postmarks Clear Stamp Set set.
• And to finish it off, I added a few drops of gold watercolor—such a small detail, but it gives the whole page a truly magical touch.

I hope this layout inspires you to document one of those little moments you never want to forget—now tell me… are you team butterflies or team flowers…

Step-by-step Reel and YouTube Short

Watch the layout process in the IG Reel here

Thanks so much for stopping by—see you in the next project!

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