"Welcome Fall" Two-Page 12x12 Scrapbook Layout

by Joe Rotella
(Columbus, OH USA)

Welcome Fall

There's a strong breeze bringing fall in from the West, creating a flurry of color and movement in this layout that supports 4 photos and two journaling blocks. This two-page spread combines some of my favorite things: paper piecing, layering, detail work, and creating a "scene' on the page.
- The paper is "Spice" and "Jewel" Recollections from Michael's.
- There are just over 100 small leaves, each under ½ inch, that were hand punched and scattered throughout the layout. Some are below the rake and some are above, giving depth to the composition.
- The font is Curlz MT. Most of the letters have been welded together into a single piece. I love how the letters wrap around the anchor line like a pumpkin vine would curl around a wire.
- The 3 pumpkins are made of 5 parts each that have been inked and pieced together. The rake, branch and 5 large leaves are pieced as well.
- All the paper piecings and the title were cut on my Cricut Expression.