Sugar Rush | Two Page Layouts

Sometimes a story is just too big for a layout. Whether you want to include multiple photos, a long story or just need more space to try a new technique, sometimes a two page layout is the way to go. We've enlisted a handful of our Creative Team members to take on the challenge of making more two page layouts this year - be sure to follow them for more inspiration!

Tina Aszmus : I'm trying to take a different approach to my 2 page layouts this year...really push myself out of my comfort zone. Doing Project Life really helps in this area because I'm focusing on a whole 2 sided layout rather than a single page. It's been a fun experience, one that will continue in my Studio Calico gallery. For those who are reluctant to try 2 pagers, I hope that you'l take this challenge with me!

Geralyn Sy : When I have a lot of photos or something special I want to document, I like to make two-page layouts. It's a simple way to include more white space so my layout looks and feels less cluttered. It's also a bigger canvas to play on ;) For this layout, I wanted to document my travels in 2013 and I decided to highlight one of my favorite travel quotes on the left side and create faux polaroids on the right side. To unite the two pages, I added a few woodgrain triangles on the left (from one of the patterned papers in the Gumdrop add-on) to match and tie in with the kraft background on the right.

Lisa Truesdell : I almost always start my two page layouts with two different pieces of background paper. This lets me think of the spread as two coordinating pages rather than one BIG page - and I find that way less intimidating! Carrying similar elements across both sides of the layout helps visually tie them together.

Do you like to make two page layouts? Link us up in the comments!

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11 comments

  1. MichelleWedertz says…
    02/25/2014

    Great layouts! I honestly have not created a two page layout since June of 2010! LOL. However, this past Sunday's sketch absolutely inspired me to give it a go and as soon as I have finished I will definitely share!

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  2. JoyceC says…
    02/25/2014

    Great pages all around! I haven't done a two page Lo in a long time. But something to consider for the last of my valentine photos.

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  3. supertoni says…
    02/25/2014

    Love that you posted this today. I have been sketching out some 2-page ideas lately. Such great inspiration here as always. :-)

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  4. sillypea says…
    02/25/2014

    Love this feature! I would love to see more 2 page ideas with every kit!

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  5. 1Djc says…
    02/25/2014

    Love all these examples!

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  6. ShellyJ says…
    02/25/2014

    Always love seeing doublers ;)

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  7. LauraEvangeline says…
    02/25/2014

    These projects are great! My inks came today, but I'm still waiting on my monthly to get here. I can't wait. With all the blog and gallery inspiration overflowing right now I'm just ready to play! :-)

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  8. shirleek says…
    02/25/2014

    Yes! I do double pages more than single. Keep the inspiration coming!

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  9. Thescrapmaster says…
    02/25/2014

    These layouts are absolutely stunning. Very inspiring. I do more 12x12 singles than doubles.

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  10. alisonmcdaniel says…
    02/26/2014

    Love to see doubles. When I started scrapping back in 2002, it seemed everything I did was a 2 pager. Then we all evolve and try different page sizes and now Project Life. When I get to a group of pics that call for a 2 pager, I forget how to do it. So seeing examples is helpful.

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  11. Mindnic says…
    02/26/2014

    Love the layout with the little polaroid style pictures- how did you make those? Thank you :)

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