Creating Depth with Wavy patterned paper Layers | Eva Pizarro

Hello everyone! It’s Eva here on the blog today, and I’m excited to share a fun and easy layout I created with the new Legendary collection. This design features soft waves arranged inside an oval shape for a playful and eye-catching effect.

My inspiration came from a beautiful boho poster I spotted online—the design had colorful wavy shapes inside an oval, and I thought it would be perfect to recreate with patterned papers. I love how it turned out, and I can’t wait to show you how to make it!

*Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn’t listed, it’s been discontinued.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut an oval from a piece of cardstock. Mine measures about 6.5 x 9.5 inches, but you can adjust the size depending on your project. 
2. Choose the patterned papers you’d like to use and cut them 6.5 inches wide.
3. With your scissors, create a soft wavy edge at the top of each strip and then layer them one over the other until the oval is completely covered.
4. Trim away any excess around the edges.
5. Place the oval on your background page to mark where it will go, and use inks to create a soft watercolor frame around it. For mine, I used Seaside, Summer Shower, Meadow, Citron, Limoncello, Peach Fuzz, and Persimmon.
6. To give the papers more dimension, gently bend the edges with your fingers before adding your photos on top.
7. Decorate by adding numbers from the 6x8 paper pad, along with some Ephemera pieces.
8. Finally, complete your layout with chipboard shapes and a few enamel dots for extra detail.

Tip:If your page curls a little after using watercolors, just run it through the laminator a couple of times—it will flatten right out. 

I hope you like this project. Have a great week!

Eva