Lighten up for spring with pastel papers perfect for enjoying friends, flowers, and family. I love this time of year when I can throw off the dreary winter shades and bring out the colors that define spring. Naturally, this includes bringing out those wonderful pastel papers of pink, blue, green, yellow, and purple. In fact, let’s take a look at some great layouts just to give us a taste of what this lively season will bring.



Friends – one word says it all in this layout. Using paper from the Making Memories Springtime Collection, this simple layout coordinates perfectly. The combination of pink and green always reminds me of springtime! The added silver embellishments (the photo corners and stud buckle) create a feminine and cheerful tone match the girls’ smiles in the photos. A few simple stickers and pieces of ribbon complete this lovely yet easy-to-make layout.



Pastel patterned paper from NRN Designs makes this layout a friendly treasure as well. Whenever you use contrasting patterns or colors, you have to be careful not to overpower the photos or theme of your layout. Here, matching colors and soft lines of each pattern help the contrasting papers to coordinate perfectly. The colors all blend well, allowing you to focus on each photo and their meaning.



Here is another example of how contrasting patterns coordinate nicely without distracting from the photo. The addition of small embellishments delicately enhances each pattern.. The blue in the papers and ribbon even match the baby’s bright blue eyes. If you are looking for ways to use your pastel papers with a baby photo, NRN Designs’ line of pastel papers will fit your needs.



Spring is also a time to enjoy the beauty of flowers. Three pastel papers from Die Cuts With a View blend together to create the background of this layout. A die cut flower that resembles those in the picture is the main embellishment added to the layout. A long ribbon stem is attached to the flower, along with a page pebble for the center. A small piece of the same ribbon is attached with the photo to tie the layout together.



This card says it best, “Spring has sprung.” If you are hosting a party this spring, try to incorpoprate the colors and symbols of the season. Here, a simple flower appears to be springing from the ground welcoming the invitee to what will surely be a lovely party. Using pastel papers like these from Die Cuts With a View, you can personalize any party invitation this spring.

These are just a few examples to spark your creativity in using pastel papers for your layouts. Put away those winter blues and lighten up with cheery spring!

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