One of my common objectives when putting together a layout is to create an obscure sort of triangle.
Where is the triangle on this page?
It’s not obvious. It starts at the top right edge of the scalloped paper, peaks at the tab to the left of the photos, and then ends at the right edge of the torn red paper toward the bottom.
There are no lines connecting these three points to make an obvious triangle, but you can see how the layers of papers creep gradually toward that outer left triangular point.
The overall shape of a triangle just tends to be aesthetically pleasing, especially when it is an irregular one. (Mine is irregular because if you were to draw lines to connect the three points, the line stretching from the top right to the left corner would be longer than the other lines).
Placing the left point at the very center of the page for a regular-shaped triangle would feel too planned. When you try building your own triangle shape on a layout, be sure the side point is either above or below center.
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Unconditional Cuteness
12×12 layout
Journaling to my three children reads: Looking at these pic’s, I can’t believe how big you are! Big or not, you’re still so cute. You’re beautiful. Better than cute and beautiful is how kind, smart, thoughtful, and caring you are all turning out to be. I am so glad to see that my children are wonderful people. Fall 2007.
Products used: Cardstock (Bazzill) * Patterned paper (Creative Imaginations, 7 Gypsies) * Rub on’s (My Mind’s Eye, Art Warehouse) * Brad (7 Gypsies) * Journal spots and tab (Heidi Swapp for Advantus) * Pens (American Crafts) * Other: Ribbon, buckle, birdie from own stash or from reclaimed junk items.
