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Ready for a layout that is visually striking yet incredibly easy to put together? This delightful circle grid Sketch 5 by Allison Davis for the Hip Kit Club uses repeating shapes to create a powerful graphic background that feels both retro and modern!
If you have a string of photos from a fun day out or a special celebration, this design is the perfect way to display them. Here is your cheerful breakdown:
The Background: A Playful Circle Grid
The entire background is covered in a uniform grid of interlocking circles, giving the layout a fun, polka-dot-meets-modern-art feel.
Pattern Variety: Each circle offers a chance to play! Notice the mix of designs: some are solid, some feature a heart, and others are divided in half (the perfect spot for two contrasting patterned papers!).
Stitch it Up: As always, the dashed lines suggest machine stitching around each circle. This adds definition and texture, making the background truly pop off the page.
The Repetition: The repeating pattern creates beautiful movement and ensures your entire page looks full and balanced.
Photo Strip: Triple the Fun!
This sketch is designed to maximize your photo count while keeping the look clean and organized.
Three Vertical Photos: It accommodates a stack of three horizontal 3.5 \times 2.5 inch photos, one on top of the other. This creates a bold, vertical photo strip.
Dynamic Placement: The photo strip is layered slightly crooked and placed over the left side of the circle grid, allowing the patterned background to peek out around the edges.
Tucked-In Accents: Notice the small heart die-cuts tucked under the corners of the photos—these tiny details reinforce the theme and add dimension.
Title & Journaling: Centered on the Joy
The title and journaling block anchor the right side of the page, perfectly balancing the vertical photo strip.
The Power Duo: The title uses the classic combination of a large, bold “LONG TITLE” paired with a flowing script “long title” above it. This ensures your message gets maximum attention.
Subtitle Banner: A small banner tucked underneath the main title provides space for a descriptive “a long title goes here.”
Journaling Block: A neat, tabbed block with horizontal lines sits right above the title. This clean shape provides designated space for your story without distracting from the photos.
Why you need to try this sketch: It’s a great way to use a punch or a die-cut machine! You can punch out dozens of circles quickly, making the background assembly a speedy and satisfying process.
