Hi everyone and a great BIG warm welcome to Maja Design blog… today I have a step by step tutorial for you . My very first tutorial I have ever done so I hope you like it .I included lots of images to help you with my process of layering … here goes !!

I created this Layout using the Life by the Sea collection .         I like to use elements that reflect the energy of my work . Here the texture reflects the sand, waves, shells, and ocean .

MY PROCESS – Step by Step images .     Maja Design papers are perfect for distressing . Do you think this looks a little like the movement of waves in the ocean ?     Now the fun begins . adding texture with modelling paste and a stencil .        when creating I lay my elements down and then move them around until I am happy .        You can see by this image I have moved the position of the circle and chipboard. The photo is mounted and placed over the chicken wire chipboard .      Next step is to  begin adding other elements of your choice .        keep adding  lots of elements to form a cluster … this creates interest and draws the eye across the page .      Clear crackle paint adds richness to the elements and papers , and gives a shiny textured finish .         Be creative and add beads and muslin to mimic the ocean .      My completed Layout … as you can see creating layers is very easy and lots of fun. just be creative as you go and add lots of elements to create depth and texture .     Thanks so much for looking at my tutorial . I hope this helps you understand my process .these papers are just so perfect for a seaside Layout or project .. I had fun creating this and I do hope I have inspired you to begin creating your own layout by the sea .