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It's Circles Week on the American Crafts blog, here is a look at my layout I created using circles!

Circles are such a versatile shape.  I love using circles on layouts

because they are so pleasing to the eye, and help to draw the eye in.

Supplies: Shimelle True Stories (370703) - English Breakfast Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370704) - Grey Floral Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370704) - Espresso Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370708) - Green Tea Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370710) - Cappucino Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370711) - Decaf Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370712) - Salted Caramel Paper,Shimelle True Stories (370713) - Americano Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370714) - Darjeeling, Shimelle True Stories (370717) - Frappe Paper, Shimelle True Stories (37018) - Mocha Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370719) - Berry Infusion Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370721) - Orange Pekoe Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370722) Cinnamon Roll Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370723) - Croissant Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370724) Macchiato Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370741) - Wood Veneer Shapes, Shimelle True Stories (370745) - Wooden Buttons, Shimelle True Stories (370743) - Ephemera Shapes & Icons, Textured Cardstock (AM710-81) - White, Studio Calico Circles 12x12 cut file by Paige Evans

How To:  Cut background from White 12x12 Cardstock using the Silhouette Cameo.  Cut pieces of patterned paper to fit background using Shimelle True Stories collection.  Back White 12x12 background cut with a piece of white 12x12 white background paper.  Adhere cut pieces from Shimelle True Stories collection in negative pieces.  Adhere all pieces down.  Print a small photo measuring 4x2 and back with Shimelle True Stories sunray overlay.  Adhere to left hand side of page.  Adhere die cuts, wood veneer and cardstock stickers to page.  Finish by adding date stamp and cork sticker to page.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you enjoyed my layout!