A Clean & Playful Masculine Layout with Fresh Start | Karlla Dauer
Hello Pinkfresh friends! Karlla here, and I’m so happy to be sharing this layout with you today. I’ve been absolutely loving the Fresh Start collection and all the different creative directions it inspires.
For this project, I wanted to create something a little more minimalist and masculine while still keeping that playful, layered feel I love. I focused on shades of white, blue, and green, using the colorful circle elements to bring movement and personality to the page.

- Cut a piece of 6" x 12" from the Fresh Start paper (white with colorful phrases).
- Cut (2) thin strips, approx. 2" wide, from the blue plaid paper in the 6" x 8" paper pad & adhere them behind the Fresh Start paper.
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Adhere the stacked patterned papers to a 12" x 12" sheet of white cardstock.
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Fussy cut different elements from papers in the 6" x 8" paper pad (colorful pie chart from the The Next Chapter paper, two mini polaroids, pencil shavings, tickets, ...)
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Adhere the elements as shown in the photo above, alternating between fussy-cut mini polaroids & actual photos.
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Using the Rub-ons, add some small phrases to the white area around the first photo.
- Add some final touches using different kinds of embellishments (puffy stickers, cardstock stickers, ephemera, ...).

I absolutely loved putting this layout together and experimenting with a softer monochromatic palette. The combination of layered papers, dimensional embellishments, and playful details made this project so much fun to create.
I hope this project inspires you to try a more minimal approach while still adding plenty of texture and personality to your pages. I can’t wait to see what you create with the beautiful Fresh Start collection!
Hugs,
Karlla
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Fresh Start: 12x12 Paper Pack
This paper pack contains 12 double-sided 12” x 12” patterned papers featuring a unique design on each side. Printed on 80-lb smooth cardstock with a matte finish. Archival quality, acid-free. Printed in the USA.- $13.00
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Fresh Start: 6x8 Paper Pack
This paper pack contains 24 double-sided 6” x 8” patterned papers (2 each of 12 designs) featuring a unique design on each side. Printed on 80-lb smooth cardstock with a matte finish. Archival quality, acid-free. Printed in the USA.- $11.00
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Fresh Start: Chipboard Stickers
(2) 5 ½” x 11” sheets of chipboard stickers/59 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $6.50
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Fresh Start: Ephemera
45 pieces of cardstock ephemera per pack. Archival quality, acid-free.- $6.00
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Fresh Start: Enamel Shapes
(1) 4 ¼” x 4 ½” sheet of enamel shapes/96 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $5.00
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Fresh Start: Rub-ons
(1) 5 1/2” x 11” sheet of rub-ons/44 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $5.50
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Fresh Start: Puffy Stickers
(1) 5 ½” x 11” sheet of puffy stickers/159 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $5.00
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Precision Clear Craft Glue .5 oz
This premium glue is ideal for use in papercrafting. The pen-style applicator features a fine, precision tip, allowing for detailed and accurate application. The glue goes on white, ensuring visibility during use, and dries crystal clear for a professional finish. It’s water-based and acid-free,...- $5.00
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Precision Clear Craft Glue 2 oz
This premium glue is ideal for use in papercrafting. The applicator features a fine, precision tip, allowing for detailed and accurate application. The large 2-oz size offers excellent value. The glue goes on white, ensuring visibility during use, and dries crystal clear for a...- $10.00
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