Daily Grind + Homespun

Hi there Simple Stories fans! Nancy Damiano here today with my very first blog post.  When I sat down to create a project for this month, the first thing I reached for was the Daily Grind collection. The bold colors and office supply theme are versatile and fun to work with. 

I’m always looking for ways to cut down on time without sacrificing good design. This Hello, New Day patterned paper from Daily Grind fits the bill perfectly. 

I based the layout on this particular pattern because it’s done half of the embellishment work for me. It has filled a corner with a splash of color, layers and text. 

All I needed to add was an enamel dot for texture and a date stamp to personalize it a bit. 

The block of stitched aqua cardstock grounds the layout and adds a pop of bright color to the dark background. To repeat the layered look of the patterned paper, I added bits and pieces from several Daily Grind patterned papers. 

For this next project I wanted to use the Homespun collection to make a layout about our family gathering spot during the summer. I based the layout on a simple grid and added layers of color, pattern and texture to highlight one of my favorite photos.

I anchored the page using one of the SN@P! Pages from the Homespun collection. It was an easy way to add a pop of color and shape to a corner of the design. I added the canvas heart and enamel dots to the hearts for a homemade touch.

List of Products Used:

Daily Grind -

• Hello New Day, Rise and Shine Patterned Paper
• 6x12 Page Elements
• Fundamental Cardstock Sticker
• Chipboard
• Ephemera
• Enamel Dots - Teal, Red and Yellow
• Enamel Dots - Pink, Green and Orange

Homespun -

• Grey/Wood Grid, Teal Dots, Homemade Patterned Paper
• 2x12 and 4x12 Title Strip Elements
• SN@P! Pages
• Chipboard
• Fundamental Cardstock Stickers
• 4x6 Horizontal Journaling Card Elements
• Card Foundations - Office
• Envelope Foundations - Office
• Enamel Dots - Teal, Red and Yellow
• Enamel Dots - Pink, Green and Orange
• Burlap Stickers - Arrows

Comments

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

These are soooooooo fun!! LOVING that color wheel on the first one!!!!!!!!!

[Lyne B]

Love the stitching...really have to start incorporating that in my layouts

[Amante del Papel]

is fantastic!

[Jeannine H]

Gorgeous projects from one of my davorite designers!

[TracyM #6773]

CONGRATULATIONS on your 1st post Nancy!!!
FUN & FABULOUS pages, love all the details you have included and the colours too :)

[Kim Thomas]

They are gorgeous, Nancy! You are amazing, as always. I love the little touched you added to the backgrounds of the layouts. Thank you for the inspiration. Take care. :)

[meg]

Whenever I need an inspirational boost, I come to Petaloo. Thanks for all the ideas!!