I wanted to share with you some design ideas for creating a unique foundation on your page for your photos to reside.  It's a great way to begin a page because it gives your photos a "home"  and gives them a solid layer on which to build upon.  Obviously, a square of cardstock or patterned paper is the simplest way to create this base. I'm going to give you some out-of-the-box ideas using supplies you may not have thought of before.

Try LEFTOVERS as your foundation:

These tags were made for journaling, but grouped together in a rectangle, they make a wonderful base for these photos of my daughter.  You could create similar base with patterned paper, but this set of die-cut tags were quick and easy because they were already cut and color coordinated!

supplies:  die cut tags (Collage Press) + metal photos corners (Making Memories) + scissors (Fiskars) + font (Typeslab Serif) + brads

Used alone, these perforated tickets could make a cute accent to your page.  But grouped together, they make a colorful and textural matte for my photos.  The rough edges of the perforations add a rustic feel that works well with the pumpkin patch scene and the wooden letters.

supplies:  tickets (SEI) + letters (K & COmpany) + flowers (MAking Memories) + font (Veteran Typewriter) + buttons

Hope you enjoyed this series as much as I. if you missed my previous weeks check them out .

Week 1 PAINT

Week 2 STAMPS

Week 3 PATTERNED PAPER STRIPS

To learn how to make layouts like ones shown here pick up a copy of Design Workshop for $5.99, authored by me, Lisa.

Week 3 winner is Lisa Kisch