Two Page Layouts

When I first started scrapbooking, all anyone ever made was two page layouts.  Single page layouts were virtually non-existant as it "wouldn't look right" in a book with single, unrelated pages side by side.  Times sure have changed and I have pretty much forgotten how to make two page layouts.  This summer, I have challenged myself to get back into it and here are a few that I have made lately.

"Simple Joys"

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Supplies:  Paper (Creative Imaginations, Little Yellow Bicycle), Die Cuts (Imaginisce, Making Memories, Teresa Collins, Maya Roads), Vintage Settings, Buttons & Epoxy (Epiphany Crafts), Border Stickers (Recollections), Numbers (Basic Grey)

There are all kinds of Epiphany Crafts goodies on this page from the vintage settings and custom number epoxy to the buttons you see across the page.

"Fun Fall Leaves"

Supplies:  Paper, Die Cuts, Stickers, i-rock, Glam Rocks (Imaginisce), Doodling Template (Crafter's Workshop), Letters (American Crafts), Cricut, Buttons (Doodlebug)

I really tried to do something different with this one.  I used a doodling template by Crafter's Workshop to make the flourishes and then I cut a bunch of leaves out with my Cricut.  The idea was to create a page with leaves blowing across the page.  I'm not sure I accomplished it, but that was the goal.

I think this last one is my favourite.  Perahps after the third one I was getting a little more adept, who knows.

"Spring Bliss"

Supplies:  Paper & Die Cuts (Little Yellow Bicycle), Flowers (Petaloo, Imaginisce), Bling (Prima), Chipboard (American Crafts)

I just kept layering and layering on this page. I think I used almost a full package of Dear Lizzy chipboard shapes on this one. 

So there you have it, yet another attempt at two page layouts.  I can't say that I'm ready to revert back to this style full time, but I really do see the benefit as I generally use many more photos this way.

That's all for now.  I know my posts haven't been as frequent as they usually are, but am cutting back just for the summer months so I can enjoy as many moments as possible of this glorious weather.

Cheers and thanks so much for visiting.