Vintage Chic Mosaic Tile Scrapbook Layout
Looking for a page design that’s both elegant and eye-catching? This mosaic-inspired scrapbook layout from the Creative Memories Blog is a true showstopper, and I’m going to walk you through the steps to create the Mosaic Tile Layout so you can create your own. It’s not overly difficult, but it does involve a fair bit of cutting to achieve the polished result.
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A Versatile Scrapbooking Idea
For my demo, I worked with the Vintage Chic collection from Creative Memories, but this design is incredibly versatile. You can substitute in any collection you love, and it is an ideal project for using up scraps. The key is consistency—uniformly cut squares form the foundation of the design, while contrasting accents add movement and interest.
This layout shines as a background on its own, so I recommend featuring just one or two photos. You’ll still get plenty of room to showcase your memories without covering up the gorgeous details of the page.
Building the Background
The foundation of this layout comes from 2-1/4″ hand-cut squares made with the 12-inch trimmer. To make sure everything lined up neatly, I used a t-square ruler—a tool I highly recommend adding to your scrapbooking stash if you don’t already have one. The background squares create a clean grid that sets the stage for the rest of the design.
Adding Mosaic Accents
The standout detail of this layout are the mosaic triangles in each corner of the background squares. To create them, I started with the Square Punch, then trimmed each punched square into four triangles with scissors. These colorful triangles are arranged throughout the grid to bring in pops of color and a bit of visual playfulness.
I also layered in some decorative punch accents. I used the retired Medallion Punch, but you could substitute any shape punch you love to give it your own twist.
Anchoring the design with the Layout with Borders
To balance the ornate top section of the page, I added a border toward the bottom. The Elegant Diamond Border Punch creates a gorgeous anchor, while a narrow paper strip woven through the punch introduces an extra pop of color. For even more depth, I tucked a second accent strip behind the border. This small detail helps tie everything together and gives the page a finished look.
A Layout Worthy of the Spotlight
This design is perfect for those moments when you want the page itself to shine just as much as your photos. With its clean lines, mosaic details, and elegant borders, it creates a polished backdrop for your favorite memories. Whether you’re scrapbooking vintage photos, travel highlights, or everyday moments, this layout is sure to impress.
Supplies
- Vintage Chic Tonal Papers
- Vintage Chic Designer Paper
- Hot Fudge Cardstock
- Brown Shimmer Paper
- Berry Punch Shimmer Paper
- Orange Shimmer Paper
- Elegant Diamond Border Punch
- Beige Cardstock
- 12″ Rotary Trimmer with Straight and Deckle Blades
- Medallion Punch (retired)
The Vintage Chic Mosaic Tile Layout Video
The Vintage Chic Mosaic Tile Layout PDF
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