Add a Touch of Whimsy with the Flourish Collection
By social CocoaDaisy
Hello, friends!
It is easy to add a little whimsy to your layouts with the Flourish Collection!
Traci Reed: Add a Touch of Whimsy with the Flourish Collection
One of the easiest ways to add a touch of whimsy and charm to a scrapbook page is through stamps and rub-ons. In this layout using the Flourish Scrapbook Kit from Cocoa Daisy, the combination of organic floral elements, delicate black-line stamping,and layered rub-ons creates a light, airy, and joyful composition. The subtle stamped florals in black add movement and contrast against the rich, colorful patterned papers, keeping the page from feeling too heavy. The beauty of stamping is that it can extend beyond the edges of your photos and embellishments, making the entire page feel like a seamless work of art.
Rub-ons are another fantastic way to blend elements naturally into a design, and they work beautifully here to reinforce the whimsical theme. The soft watercolor-style florals add effortless texture without bulk, keeping the focus on the photos while still providing depth. By layering rub-ons from the Flourish Scrapbook Kit over both patterned paper and white space, the page gains a dynamic feel, almost as if the flowers are gently floating across the layout. The tiny phrase rub-ons—like "happy days like this"—add a storytelling element in a way that feels organic rather than forced.
The scalloped patterned papers at the bottom of the page help ground the design while keeping the whimsical feel intact. To keep the visual flow going, the designer strategically placed rub-ons near the photos and in clusters around the embellishments, ensuring that the eye moves naturally across the layout. Additionally, stamped floral outlines subtly peek from behind some of the rub-ons, making the elements feel more layered and intentionally placed.
Using stamps and rub-ons together allows for endless creative possibilities, from layering textures to adding hand-drawn details without the need for freehand sketching. This layout is a perfect example of how simple stamping and rub-ons can elevate a design while maintaining an airy and carefree aesthetic. Whether you're documenting a joyful moment or just want to add a whimsical touch to your scrapbook pages, incorporating these elements will help bring your stories to life in a uniquely beautiful way.
