Framed Family Layout
Display your cherished family pictures in this cheerful layout!
Designed by Miranda Urry
Material List
- Cricut Expression® Personal Electronic Cutter
- Cricut® Cindy Loo Cartridge
- Cardstock: Yellow, Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Brown
- White Patterned Paper
- Wooden Frame (12-inch x 12-inch)
- Light Brown Ink
- Brown Spray Paint
- Paper Trimmer
- Foam Dots
- Adhesive
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Spray paint frame. Let dry.
Step: 2
Use one 12-inch x 12-inch sheet of light blue cardstock as layout base. Cut one 11½-inch x 11½-inch block of dark blue cardstock. Cut one 11-inch x 11-inch block of white patterned paper. Layer and adhere to layout base.
Step: 3
Cut frames: Using Cindy Loo cartridge and yellow cardstock, select Frame feature and cut one 5-inch <Bird>. Ink edges. Using dark blue cardstock, select Frame feature, press Shift, and cut one 5-inch <Bird-s>. Layer together and set aside. Using yellow cardstock, select Frame feature and cut one 5-inch <BrdHouse>. Ink edges. Using dark blue cardstock, select Frame feature, press Shift, and cut one 5-inch <BrdHse-s>. Layer together and set aside. Cut two 4¾-inch x 3¾-inch blocks of light blue cardstock. Adhere photographs to blocks. Adhere blocks behind frames using foam dots. Adhere frames to layout as shown.
Step: 4
Cut tree: Using green cardstock, cut one 9½-inch <Tree1>. Using brown cardstock, press Shift and cut one 9½-inch <Tree1-s>. Layer together. Adhere to layout as shown using foam dots.
Step: 5
Cut FaMiLy: Using yellow cardstock, select Font feature, press Shift, and cut one 2-inch <Flowr3-s>, one 2-inch <Bird-s>, and one 2-inch <Flowr6-s>. Ink edges and set aside. Using yellow cardstock, select Font Layer feature and cut one 3-inch <Branch1>, one 3-inch <Flrish8>, and one 3-inch <Flrish6>. Ink edges and set aside. Using dark blue cardstock, select Font Layer feature, press Shift, and cut one 2-inch <Flowr3-s>, one 2-inch <Bird-s>, and one 2-inch <Flowr6-s>. Using dark blue cardstock, select Font feature and cut one 3-inch <Branch1>, one 3-inch <Flrish8>, and one 3-inch <Flrish6>. Layer letters together. Adhere letters to layout as shown using foam dots. Place layout in frame.
Tips
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

