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How do you keep your boy layouts masculine?
inspiration.my layout.I absolutely love the heart layout by Jess Mutty. It is so gorgeous and I knew that I had to scraplift it. So the other day when amazingly both kids were asleep and I should have been doing something productive like the dishes or laundry, I decided to start Alex's baby book. I want to make sure that his book stays "boyish" which is surprisingly hard to do. I thought that adding less elements (and NO flowers--a feat in and of itself) made it look more masculine. But it still seems kind of empty. I'll probably let this layout rest and then pull it out in a couple of months and rework it.
How do you keep your boy layouts masculine?
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R2P2
6/24/2013 01:29:25 pm
I think that layout looks good; I like the streamlined style.
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Meg
6/26/2013 12:43:15 pm
I think there are plenty of boy-ish embellishments that you could use, for sure - and frames and stuff. I like the bones of it though :) some embellishment ideas: tags, stitching, any sort of paper medallions, or as the above poster mentioned, stars, buttons, paper accordions/fans - and the leaves that you're using - or even paint spotches or something :)
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Tiff
6/27/2013 06:46:36 am
I love the layout! I think limiting embellishments makes the layout look more modern rather than masculine.Maybe changing the color scheme would help? If you don't want to do baby blue the yellow-gray-white pallette that's so popular right now would be adorable. I think you can even use flowers that aren't too feminine, maybe ones that look especially like paper or burlap. He is a sweet new baby after all. I also LOVE the wire words! That is a great touch!
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Rachel Erickson
6/28/2013 09:42:43 pm
Thanks everyone! I should post my layouts for critique more often! Great ideas! It helps to know what others are doing on their boy pages.
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11/10/2013 12:09:06 am
You have a lot of great stuff here, plus the baby is so adorable...it is truly an inspiration to create beautiful layouts.. Great work!
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