Seriously? I’m a big fan of digital templates. There are so many different styles of templates available right now that there is something for everyone. I’ve always been a minimalistic embellisher – I was in awe of people who could find all the right embellishments for a page when I struggled with putting one, or three (always odd!) things on a page. Now there are layered templates that come pre-embellished with just the right touches. Granted, I often find myself removing half of them but still, I love the fact that they are mostly done, and I can still add my own touches.
Supplies from Designer Digitals
Take this layout for example. I used the new Studio DD Layer Works No. 182 template – coming soon to the Designer Digitals store. I had some not-so-great photos from our attempt to watch a parade on Patriots Day. It was originally titled bring on the love and I changed it to bring on the parade. Templates like this always make it easier for me to use my less-than-stellar photos. The cluster has photos overlapping which conceals parts that aren’t so good. And it’s a simple matter to recolor or replace elements that don’t work as they are in the template. Another event scrapped, thanks to layered digital templates!
You are spot on. Love templates. What we did before templates was copied Ads (lol). I take off embellishments, too. A little voice inside says “You can’t do that, you’re ruining the design”, and a louder voice says “Do what you like, girl, it’s YOUR page and YOUR style!”. And I, too, love overlapping frames for hiding bits of photos – if that doesn’t work, add an embellishment or word strip!
oooo! this is so fun paula! i’ve gotta give these more of a try!
I could have written the same post. Love templates (and I find myself removing things quite often). Love your layout!
Ooh! The flags remind me of Nathalie’s stuff, but the happy smiley photos are ALL YOU, babe! Love it!!
This is a bright and fun page – and admire the way you did the journalling down the path like that. 🙂