{"id":113999,"date":"2026-05-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/?p=113999"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:41:44","slug":"why-home-offices-annalisa-loves-foiled-papers-plus-a-vivid-melodies-2-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2026\/05\/20\/why-home-offices-annalisa-loves-foiled-papers-plus-a-vivid-melodies-2-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Home Office\u2019s Annalisa Loves Foiled Papers \u2014 Plus a Vivid Melodies 2 Layout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There is nothing quite like opening a fresh pack of paper and seeing those stunning, metallic details catch the light. Foiled papers have a way of making a layout feel instantly special, and we are always looking for new ways to highlight them on our pages. Today, we wanted to pull back the curtain and show you how our team is loving these shimmering sheets\u2014especially how beautifully they pair with Vivid Melodies 2 to create the perfect layout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#abd4ff;font-size:20px\"><strong><em>Watch<\/em><\/strong>: <strong>Annalisa<\/strong>, from home office, walks through the <em>Molten Lava Foiled Paper Packs<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-background has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#abd4ff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86cd089a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AKSTyxyoGpg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Annalisa\u2019s Inspiration: The Perfect Accent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For Creative Content Manager, <strong>Annalisa<\/strong>, these shimmering sheets are a total favorite, and she loves using them to create a perfect, intentional pop on her pages. One of her go-to techniques is using the foiled papers to mat her photos. It sounds like such a simple step, but that subtle touch of added dimension effortlessly pulls your eyes right to the focal point of the page! She is already eyeing the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/foiled-paper-pack-6-pk-purple-ice-molten-lava?variant=52208623255833&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purple Ice Foiled Paper Pack<\/a> for her daughter&#8217;s album, since she is a purple girl through and through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">While keeping things elegant with photo mats is a classic approach, don&#8217;t fear to pull even more foil into your layouts! Look below to see how to use these papers to build a striking geometric frame for your layout, perfectly highlighting your shining moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">To create this layout, you will need:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e7e016683899992aeebdfa558d0aa1c9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/let-it-shine-one-click-bundle?variant=52217575997721&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornflower Blue Molten Lava Paper Pack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fa9e1c23f3757df3c66060ecc9e4ff67\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/vivid-melodies-2-paper-pack-12-pk-cornflower?variant=52208245211417&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornflower Blue Vivid Melodies 2 Designer Paper Pack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-de1e94659f5e422bad51021c24721ddb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/embellishments-20-pk-cornflower?variant=52208312779033&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornflower Blue Vivid Melodies 2 Embellishments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-42aea5c30234ce3425aeccacded43e44\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/vivid-melodies-2-stickers-3-pk-cornflower?variant=52208374939929&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornflower Blue Vivid Melodies 2 Stickers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-000e1b520f3d5bb1e57bc30d3f0aefdd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/cardstock-shimmer-paper?_pos=1&amp;_psq=bright+white&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0&amp;variant=52299272356121&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bright White Solid Cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4b9fb0a2a692b2e5c838757f979a758f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/cardstock-shimmer-paper?_pos=1&amp;_psq=bright+white&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0&amp;variant=51950230339865&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baby Blue Solid Cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b30c9499c22ffb1f96493887608effe6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/12-inch-trimmer-1?_pos=2&amp;_psq=12+inch&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12-inch Trimmer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-27f92239e4523458ffa9d945c5df61f5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/photo-trimmer-1?_pos=2&amp;_psq=photo+trimmer&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo Trimmer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-09e95c608b36af7f353d18e38dc0022f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/tape-runners?_pos=1&amp;_psq=repo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0&amp;country=US&amp;variant=51970689630489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Repositionable Tape Runner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b483e17eec8f9ce989f23355df736be6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com\/products\/foam-squares-variety-pack?_pos=1&amp;_psq=foam+squares&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0&amp;country=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foam Squares<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#abd4ff\"><strong><em>Supply Tip:<\/em><\/strong> While this geometric formula works beautifully with any foiled paper and Vivid Melodies 2 combo, if you want to recreate this exact cornflower monochromatic look, you can get the exclusive Cornflower Molten Lava Pack as a free bonus with the <strong>Let It Shine One-Click Bundle<\/strong> (which includes all 3 new shades and 4 returning favorites while supplies last!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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Adhere these squares along the edge of the layout, alternating patterns as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Cut ten 1-3\/4&#8243; x 1-3\/4&#8243; squares from both the Cornflower Molten Lava and cornflower blue checked papers. Adhere these smaller squares centered on top of the previously placed squares, rotating to the opposite pattern for contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Cut a piece of Baby Blue Cardstock to measure 10-1\/2&#8243; x 10-1\/2&#8243; and adhere it to the center of the layout. Cut a piece of Cornflower Molten Lava paper to measure 10-1\/4&#8243; x 10-1\/4&#8243; and mount it on top of the cardstock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> From the Cornflower Blue Vivid Melodies Paper Pack, cut three photo mats to measure (1) 6-1\/2&#8243; x 4-1\/2\u201d and (2) 3-1\/2&#8243; x 4-1\/2&#8243;. Adhere the mats to the layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Cut two 3\/4&#8243; x 4-1\/2&#8243; strips from the light blue designer paper and adhere one strip on each side of the larger 6-1\/2&#8243; x 4-1\/2&#8243; photo mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Adhere stickers and embellishments to the layout, using Foam Squares on some for added dimension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Journal as desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you have seen how Annalisa styles these shimmering pieces and how seamlessly they come together with Vivid Melodies 2, it&#8217;s your turn to create!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s play a quick game of &#8220;This or That&#8221; in the comments: Are you a &#8220;Shimmer in Doses&#8221; crafter who loves using foil as an elegant photo mat like Annalisa, or are you a &#8220;More is More&#8221; crafter who is ready to dive right into this bold geometric border? Leave a comment below and tell us which team you&#8217;re on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>P.S. Are YOU a member of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/CreativeMemoriesVirtualCrop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual Crop Group?<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s your go-to place for\u00a0MONTHLY Virtual Crops, MONTHLY Completed Album Challenges, QUARTERLY Secret Box Openings with project tutorials\u00a0and so much more! We hope you\u2019ll join our community of more than 52,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts \u2014 you\u2019ll feel right at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" data-attachment-id=\"108045\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2025\/10\/16\/bold-arches-and-timeless-details-bring-your-memories-to-life\/bats-stars-bmc-spider-web-frame-punch-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3.png\" data-orig-size=\"2094,234\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bats &amp;#038; Stars BMC Spider Web Frame Punch (3)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-1024x114.png\" src=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-1024x114.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108045\" style=\"aspect-ratio:8.948069241011984;width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-1024x114.png 1024w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-300x34.png 300w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-150x17.png 150w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-768x86.png 768w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-1536x172.png 1536w, https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bats-Stars-BMC-Spider-Web-Frame-Punch-3-2048x229.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing quite like opening a fresh pack of paper and seeing those stunning, metallic details catch the light. 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