Happy Birthday Boy
Crafting My "Happy Birthday Boy" Layout with Uniquely Creative's Hello Darling Collection 🎉🦉
Hello, crafty friends! 💕 Today, I’m sharing a scrapbook layout that I created using the absolutely gorgeous Uniquely Creative Hello Darling collection. This layout is all about soft blues, browns, and adorable touches to celebrate my little one's birthday! 🥳 While I can’t share the photos (to protect my kiddo’s privacy), I hope this step-by-step inspires you to craft something magical.
The Base Layers: Framed Perfection 🖼️
I started with two papers from the Hello Darling collection kit:
- Treasured: I "gutted" this paper (cut out the middle) because I absolutely love it and wanted to save the center for another project.
- Adorable: This became my main background. I distressed the edges to add texture and then layered it over the Treasured paper to create a beautiful frame. Frames like this are my go-to for layouts—they add such a polished, cohesive look!
Photo Mats and Layers 📸
For my photos, I used scraps of paper from the 6x6 paper pad (though any size scraps work perfectly). After mounting my photos, I added layers of tickets from the Creative Cuts. Here's a little trick: I cut the tickets in half to stretch them further! ✂️ I also distressed the edges of almost all the Creative Cuts to give everything a cohesive, slightly vintage look.
I positioned the photos next to each other, tilting the smaller one lower and at an angle to let the larger photo take center stage.
Creative Cuts: Stars, Balloons, and an Adorable Owl 🌟🎈🦉
Next, I hunted through the Creative Cuts pack for all the stars, balloons and banners in shades of blue and brown. I clustered these elements in three areas around the main photo for balance and visual interest.
Here’s how I layered them:
- Some pieces were glued directly to the page.
- Others were popped up on foam tape for dimension.
For the adorable birthday owl, I placed him between the photos to make him a focal point. (Isn’t he just the cutest?!)
One fun challenge: I loved the brown spotty balloons but they had baby-themed sayings on them, so I cleverly covered the text with stars from the Creative Cuts. Crafty problem-solving for the win! ✨
Adding the Title and Details 📝
The title came together perfectly using only Creative Cuts: "Happy Birthday Boy". I added it just below the main photo for a clean, balanced look. For the numbers, I dipped into my stash to include the year (2020) and my son’s age (10).
Finishing Touches: Ink Splatters 🎨
To tie everything together, I grabbed my Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Gathered Twigs. I watered it down and used a paintbrush to flick some splatters across the page. This added the perfect amount of subtle texture and interest to the background.
The Final Look ✨
I’m absolutely thrilled with how this layout turned out! The soft blues and browns perfectly complement my owl-loving boy, and the layered clusters add so much depth and charm. 🦉💙
Let me know what you think of this layout in the comments, and don’t forget to share your own creative projects. Happy crafting! ✂️💖
Products Used:
- Uniquely Creative Hello Darling collection kit
- Uniquely Creative Hello Darling Creative Cuts ephemera
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Gathered Twigs)
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