Hello creative friends.

Shanel here to share my layout using the Pretty Little Studio Well Read collection. I created for the Pretty Little Studio Facebook group August Challenge. I love how Misty used simple paper strips in varying lengths to create a beautiful vertical design! 

I cut my strips in wider widths continuing her design of varying lengths. A soft palette of blue, brown, and orange gives the page a feel that perfectly complements the story of my love of reading with a cozy feel! 

Beginning with a white cardstock background, I chose a mix of soft blue, warm brown, and muted orange prints balancing smaller patterns with a few solids. Arranging the strips vertically along the left side of the page, I stitched down the center of the strips with coordinating thread. I thought this design element would mimic an open book with pages. I added labels and emphemra from this collection scattered across the strips, keeping them relatively flat so the stitched strips remain an important design feature. 

To create balance against the vertical strip design, I placed my photo on the right side. When matting the photo, I cut the mat longer than necessary vertically (4x12) so that I could fold it over and score the crease, hiding journaling underneath. The photo lifts up and my recent reads are inside.

I love to visit my local library every week and find my next adventure! Saturday mornings you’ll always find me there cruising the shelves. As part of the journaling, I included some of my favorite books read this year and how I felt about them with a quick star rating. Oh and don't mind my "Saturday morning, library hair" in the photo :)

This was a fun layout design to lift! Join in the August Challenge and show us your take on this beautiful design by creating with your favorite Pretty Little Studio collection and sharing in the Facebook group. I’ve linked the group below - click on the button. We love to see what you create! 

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