Clean and Clustered

Today we’re spotlighting Katie’s Clustered Layered Template No. 03. It’s part of a fun and versatile series that lets you use lots of pictures, lots of paper, or a combination of both. Katie’s design pulls the pieces toward the center, leaving white space where the eye can rest.

Kathleen (kathleen.summers) used the template for pictures of her less-than-happy daughter as she celebrated her first birthday. The soft pinks and neutral background create the perfect palette to allow those photos to shine.

Credits: Clustered Layered Template No. 03, Naturally Krafty No. 01 Paper Pack, Cut Ups: Baby Collection, Postage Strip Words No. 01, Jewelry Tag Alphabet, Tied Fasteners No. 03, Cheeky Time Plus Pack, MonoBlendz True Taupe Paperie, Torn N Tattered Scalloped PaperStrips No. 01, Stitched by Anna Scalloped Borders No. 01, Stitched by Anna Bitz White No. 01, Worn Page Edges No. 02, Natures Best Flowers, Bibles Quotes No. 02.

Steph’s (Steph) page focuses on her daughter, too. Libby’s own words provide the journaling about how she feels when she’s with her equine friend Angel. Steph drew her color scheme from Libby’s red jacket.

Credits: Clustered Layered Template No. 03, Caught Red Handed Kit, Cabana White Solid Paper Single, Ledger Paper Pieces: Hearts, Cut Ups: Everyday, Cut Ups: Everyday.

I wanted to try something a little different with Katie’s template. I merged the layers of the cluster, clipping to it a single picture of the cupcakes from my older son’s recent birthday. This large photo then became the background for the shot of my son and grandson.

Credits: Clustered Layered Template No. 03, Tied Fasteners No. 03, Assorted Tapes No. 04, Hush-a-Bye Element Pack, Ingrid Kit, Memory Mini Line Stacks Brushes and Stamps, Birthday No. 01 Brushes and Stamps, Staple Its, Stitched by Anna Lime No. 01 (coming soon).

Katie’s template is one of today’s Thrifty Thursday specials. I hope you’ll join us in this challenge and post your page in the Template Challenge Gallery.