Wait. What happened to Wednesday? Oh, well. It’s Thursday, and I’m thrilled to be bringing you this week’s 1 Kit, 4 Ways! Today, I’ll be showing you just how much you can do with a template, specifically, Summer Template 21, by Tiffany Tillman:

When reading this thread in the scrap room a few weeks ago, I was surprised at how many people don’t like circles on their pages. So, we’re all set to show you how fabulous circles can be, whether they’re softening the lines of harder edges, or even (gasp!) your favorite photos cropped into this versatile shape!

Layout by Gennifer Bursett, Photo by Barnwood Photography

When scrapping this photo of my parents, siblings, and me, I used subtle circle touches throughout. The coffee cup stains, clock rub-on, and plaid scalloped border pair nicely with the rounded edges of the tags and butterflies. Adding a little family-themed word art and my title finishes up the page. (Credits: Make It Count, Basic Kraft, Vanity Fair Cerulean Tags, Siblings Vol.1, File 13 Alphabet)

Layout by Katherine Hansen

Katherine Hansen created this stunner: “I love the versatility of templates! Rotate them, add or remove elements – and voila! A page is complete. I already had a large photo in mind for a page, but wasn’t sure how to incorporate it – until I saw the large, rectangular space on this template. By rotating the template, and removing one of the photograph placement spots, I was still able to highlight two photos.” (Credits: Simply Boyish, Paisley Pop, Summer Picnic, Life:June)

Layout by Jennifer Valencia

Jennifer Valencia says this: “I wanted to think outside of my usual box, and Tiffany’s circle-filled template was the perfect solution. I clipped pictures of my daughter to the circles and the big rectangle, and added colored paper and accents to match the colors and shapes of her butterfly lollipop. I love how the white space in the template really draws attention to the photos. I used a neutral-colored background paper to make the colors pop.” (Credits: Color My World; Summer Sweetness; Simply Girly)

Layout by Renee Fink

Renee Fink, our original anti-circle girl, shares this: “After beginning our recent discussion in the forum confessing my “prejudice” toward circles on layouts I took on this template challenge with zeal. Our summer vacation provided a strong focal photo to serve as the centerpiece of this page. The Happy Camper set by Sara Schmutz provided the rest of the elements needed to document our family memories.” (Credits: Happy Camper)

Would you like your very own Summer Template 21 to play with? Comment here, and tell me your favorite thing in the shape of a circle. A peony? The dial on your iPod? Me? Well, since I’m trying to slim down a bit before a family wedding next month, I’m super craving my mom’s cinnamon rolls. Circles of pure deliciousness, just trying to tempt me!

(Congrats to tatsiana, our winner from last week! I hope you had a blast on the go-carts!)

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Tags: 1 Kit 4 Ways, Design House Decorators, Inspiration, Templates, Tiffany Tillman