Happy Anything Goes Saturday, crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing a sweet and simple sketch layout that’s perfect for any theme or photo. The best part? It uses the gorgeous Elodie 6 x 6 Paper Pad by Mintay.  This Collection is full of soft blues and pinks with touches of greys — perfect for a calming, gentle look that works beautifully for baby pages, spring themes, or simply capturing tender memories.

To see what Robbie has created, click HERE.

Why I Love This Layout

Sometimes you just need a layout that’s easy to put together without sacrificing style.  That’s where this sketch comes in.  It offers structure and balance, while still letting your creativity shine.  Sketches take the guesswork out of where to place things – which is especially helpful when you’re short on time or just want to get create without overthinking it.

The Details

For this layout, I used a mix of soft blue and blush pink patterned papers, layered to create a subtle, dreamy vibe.  I kept the embellishing minimal – some die-cuts, soft florals and soft subtle embellishemt — to let the papers shine.

Here’s what I used –

• Elodie 6 x 6 Paper Pad – Mintay Papers
• Elodie Die Cuts – Mintay Papers
• Basic White Smooth Cardstock for the base – Paper Rose Studio
• Coloured Cardstock for layering – My Stash
• Clear Crystal Sequins – Paper Rose Studiio
• All Occasions Sentiments – Paper Rose Studio

Quick Tips –

• Stick to one or two main colours, eg soft blue/pink for a cohesive feel.

• Use a sketch as a guide, but don’t be afraid to change it up!

• Layer your papers with a little bit of distressing or dimension to keep it interesting.

• Let the papers be the star – keep embellishments clustered and intentional.

Final Thoughts

I love how gentle and pretty this layout turned out – perfect for “Anything Goes Saturday” where you can just create freely with what you love.  If you’ve got a stash of pretty pastel papers, I highly recommend giving a sketch layout a try.  It’s quick, it’s fun and oh-so-satisfying to see it come together.

Click the graphic below to watch the full tutorial on YouTube!

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Do you use sketches in your cardmaking or scrapbooking?  Let me know in the comments -and feel free to share your layout if you try something similar!

Until next time, happy crafting!

Vicky