Photopaper Patterns you can find in the collection

Creative Place photo papers are basically ready‑made mini scenes – just place your project or product on top, add a few props and you have a perfect shot for Instagram or your online shop. Among the designs you’ll find for example:

• Wood and bricks – e.g. “Boards” photo paper, plus patterns like bricks, wicker, basket weave and bark.
• Chocolate & sweets – dark and milk chocolate bars, perfect for sweet projects and dessert photos.
• Textiles – carpet, knit, jeans, jute, sweater – cosy, soft backgrounds for winter or home‑themed work.
• Vintage papers – old paper, papyrus and gently aged textures, ideal for junk journals and retro layouts.
• Special effects – silver, gold, sand, stones, rose petals, snow – when you want a very specific texture without heavy mixed media.

See the complete list of designs under the “fotopapier” search tag.

Idea #1: Backdrops for product and project photography

Perfect for: makers who sell their work, run Instagram accounts, blogs or online shops – anywhere a good photo matters.

Instead of random tablecloths or blankets, simply place a photo paper sheet, arrange your project and a few props (scissors, twine, a sprig of greenery) – and your scene is ready.

• For a natural / eco look: choose designs like Boards, Jute, Bark or Basket.
• For jewellery or elegant projects: reach for Gold, Silver, Old Paper or Watercolour.
• For a winter mood: Snow, Knit, Sweater and frosty watercolours work beautifully.

Idea #2: 12×12 layouts and albums from a single sheet

The 320×477 mm format is made for scrapbookers. From one sheet you can create:

• a full 12×12" layout base or album page,
• extra strips, tags and flags from the remaining strip,
• a fully coordinated project – all elements share the same pattern.

Quick layout idea:

1. Cut a 30×30 cm (12×12") square from your photo paper (boards, old paper, knit – whatever suits your theme).
2. Place your photo in the centre on 3D foam tape to lift it above the background.
3. Use the leftover strip to cut banners and rectangles and layer them under the photo.
4. Add chipboards, a title and a few splatters of paint or ink.
5. Done – a realistic background with only one sheet used.

Idea #3: Covers for notebooks, planners and art journals

Photo paper is strong, smooth and has a premium feel – which makes it perfect for covers.

1. Trim the sheet to fit your cover base (with a little extra to wrap around the edges).
2. Glue it onto chipboard, smoothing the surface and corners carefully.
3. Add metal corners, a chipboard title or a label and a ribbon closure.

For covers we especially recommend: Knit, Sweater, Jeans, Jute, Dark and Milk Chocolate as well as Gold and Silver for a more glamorous look.

Idea #4: Cards, tags and ATCs with a “wow” factor

You don’t always need big projects – photo papers also shine in small formats:

• ATC cards – cut small rectangles (2.5×3.5") from Sand, Watercolour or Old Paper designs; add stamps, sentiments and stickers.
• Gift tags – one sheet will give you a whole series of tags in the same style, perfect for Christmas or birthdays.
• Clean & Simple cards – a strip of photo paper + a bold sentiment + a few enamel dots = stylish card in minutes.

Idea #5: Home decor and mixed media projects

Photo papers also love stepping outside the album:

• Canvases and panels – glue a sheet to a canvas or wooden panel, then build a 3D composition with a photo, flowers, chipboards and a quote.
• Photo frames – use photo paper as a background inside the frame, add a picture and a few small embellishments.
• Gift boxes – cover the lid with a Boards, Gold or Jute design and finish with a bow and name tag.