This is a post I originally wrote for the Right at Home Scrapbooking blog.

Here is a recent layout I made using Making Memories paper (Just Chillin' Collection), Bazzill Cardstock, Making Memories ribbon (also Just Chillin' Collection), paints and ink by Ranger, a Sakura Pigma Micron pen, Koi watercolors, and a sewing machine.

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Today, I thought I'd take you through my typical layout creation process.  I like to work in layers building up texture and color.  Here are step-by-step photos on how I made the layout above:

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So, that's my process!  Is it anything like yours?

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

28 thoughts on “One Layout: Step-by-Step

  • great process Julie, love the layout. Feel free to visit me and see what I’m giving away over there.

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  • great process Julie, love the layout. Feel free to visit me and see what I’m giving away over there.

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  • great process Julie, love the layout. Feel free to visit me and see what I’m giving away over there.

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  • great process Julie, love the layout. Feel free to visit me and see what I’m giving away over there.

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  • It looks like magic to me! I would be interested to know if you have the finished layout in your mind when you start with the beginning steps? It turned out beautiful!!!

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  • It looks like magic to me! I would be interested to know if you have the finished layout in your mind when you start with the beginning steps? It turned out beautiful!!!

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  • It looks like magic to me! I would be interested to know if you have the finished layout in your mind when you start with the beginning steps? It turned out beautiful!!!

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  • It looks like magic to me! I would be interested to know if you have the finished layout in your mind when you start with the beginning steps? It turned out beautiful!!!

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  • Beautiful! Thank you so much for giving us the step-by-step images!
    xxx Peggy

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  • Beautiful! Thank you so much for giving us the step-by-step images!
    xxx Peggy

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  • Beautiful! Thank you so much for giving us the step-by-step images!
    xxx Peggy

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  • Beautiful! Thank you so much for giving us the step-by-step images!
    xxx Peggy

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love the layered look and I’m just starting to use other art supplies on my LO’s. This week I played with water crayons…fun!

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love the layered look and I’m just starting to use other art supplies on my LO’s. This week I played with water crayons…fun!

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love the layered look and I’m just starting to use other art supplies on my LO’s. This week I played with water crayons…fun!

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love the layered look and I’m just starting to use other art supplies on my LO’s. This week I played with water crayons…fun!

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  • Great LO Julie!!! …and its always fun to see what someone elses process is 🙂 tfs

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  • Great LO Julie!!! …and its always fun to see what someone elses process is 🙂 tfs

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  • Great LO Julie!!! …and its always fun to see what someone elses process is 🙂 tfs

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  • Great LO Julie!!! …and its always fun to see what someone elses process is 🙂 tfs

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love seeing how others begin their creative process. Gorgeous layout!

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love seeing how others begin their creative process. Gorgeous layout!

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love seeing how others begin their creative process. Gorgeous layout!

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  • Thanks for sharing your process. I love seeing how others begin their creative process. Gorgeous layout!

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  • How cool is that! Thanks for sharing…I’m wondering the same than Michelle. Do you have the exact copy of your LO before starting?
    Love the background, really cool LO!

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  • How cool is that! Thanks for sharing…I’m wondering the same than Michelle. Do you have the exact copy of your LO before starting?
    Love the background, really cool LO!

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  • How cool is that! Thanks for sharing…I’m wondering the same than Michelle. Do you have the exact copy of your LO before starting?
    Love the background, really cool LO!

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  • How cool is that! Thanks for sharing…I’m wondering the same than Michelle. Do you have the exact copy of your LO before starting?
    Love the background, really cool LO!

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