Keep Your Light Shining - Mintay Papers - Lighthouse Collection

Hi everyone, it’s Rebecca here with my final layout of the month.

Can you believe how fast July has flown by? This month, I’ve been working with the beautiful Lighthouse collection by Mintay Papers, and I’ve absolutely loved it. The deep, moody colours in this collection are so inspiring—it’s been a real joy to create with. You can find the full collection in the shop here.

For this layout, I decided to be a little brave and chose Paper 05 for my background. It’s much darker than what I usually go for, but I was really drawn to its rich shades and intricate details. I just had to give it a go!

I started by layering several papers from the 6x8 Add-On Paper Pad, carefully selecting lighter tones to contrast with the dark background. I distressed all the edges to add texture and visual interest—the white torn edges reminded me of ocean foam, which felt perfect for this coastal theme.

To enhance the beachy vibe, I incorporated some hessian, netting, and cheesecloth into my layers. These textures brought the layout to life. I used a couple of staples to secure everything, making sure to place them in the centre of the pieces so they wouldn’t be visible once the layout was complete.

No beach layout is complete without a lighthouse, right? I fussy-cut one from the 6x8 Add-On Paper Pad and nestled it into my paper layers. For the photo, I mounted it on a lighter patterned paper to help it stand out against the dark background.

Around the photo, I added embellishments using pieces from the Paper Die Cuts and Paper Elements packs. There are so many goodies in these sets! You can even stretch the collection further by fussy-cutting images from Paper 09 to create your own unique embellishments.

For the title, I chose a phrase from the Paper Stickers Words sheet and popped it up on foam pads for dimension. I placed the title in two staggered lines just beneath the photo to create a balanced look.

To finish the layout, I added lots of metallic gold and white splatters across the page. I love how the splatters help break up the dark background and bring light and energy to the design.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ve had such a great time creating with this stunning collection, and I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. It’s available in the store now, and I can’t wait to see what you all make with it!

Take care,
Rebecca xx 

@preciouspagespapercraft

Mintay Papers Wildwood Secrets - Forest Finds

Hello, Karen here with another layout to share using Mintay Papers' beautiful Wildwood Secrets collection.

Sometimes I struggle to use the papers with large all over designs on scrapbook layouts so for this layout I chose to use just a circle of paper #2. 

I cut a large circle from the middle of a sheet of white cardstock and used this to frame a section of the patterned paper. 

I then daubed some cream coloured acrylic paint round the outer edge of the circle and with my sewing machine, stitched a straight stitch all the way round. The layout was then trimmed down slightly and mounted onto a sheet of Bazzill 'Almond Cream' cardstock leaving a narrow border.

I layered pieces of paper from the 6x8 add on paper pad under my photo and placed it in the bottom right corner of the layout. Some natural jute twine was tied round the bottom of the photo to add some texture.

I die-cut some lettering from more of the patterned paper to create a title right on the edge of the circle.

Die cuts from the Paper Die Cuts pack and also fussy cut images from the paper pad were used to embellish the layout. I layered the images with 3D foam underneath to add dimension.

Word strips from the sticker sheet were added.

In my stash I found some very old paper flowers with jewelled centres to embellish the layout further and I scattered a few clear crystals about the layout too.

Thank you for stopping by today. I'll be back again soon.

Take Care, Karen x x

July Crop

 Following our successful fundraising crop last month (we raised £330!), we are back to our normal monthly crop this Saturday - starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm.

Our kit uses some lovely 49 & Market travel-themed papers:

We'll have the usual dies, punches, refreshments and home-made cakes, as well as a discount in the shop - drop me an email at enquiries@papermaze.co.uk if you would like to join us!

Mintay Papers - Bon Voyage - Venice

Hi Scrappy friends,

Claire here today sharing my first July layout, and this month I am creating with a 'new to me' manufacturer; Mintay Papers.

I've chosen the Bon Voyage collection because I love to document photos of my adventures and I have to say, this collection is proving to be really inspiring to create with.

For my first layout, I've opted to create a layout with a soft romantic feel because the photos were taken on the day I got engaged!

I fell in love with Paper 4, a very pretty pale blue paper filled with soft clouds - the perfect base on which to build my layout.

Next, Paper 1 - a fabulous map paper which I adore! I cut a strip that captured Europe, and rolled the top and bottom edge of the paper to make it look like an older map that's been well used.

I adhered this to the page on foam to create height, and then used this as my base to house my photos.

I added a layer of sandy coloured card from the Matchmaker Pack, punching the top to create a notebook style edge and then mounting my three photos on a piece of Paper 9, a beautiful soft pink.

Before layering these on top of the map paper, I added a piece of pink cardstock from the Matchmaker Pack, helping distinguish the different layers and adding a little extra colour.

Next, I created three clusters around my photo strip to draw the eye across the page. I used the Paper Die Cuts, adhering some flat and some on foam, and tucked others in between my paper layers to create extra dimension.

Amongst the clusters, I added some generic die cut leaves, cut from scraps of plain white cardstock.

For my title, I reached for some older gold thickers I had leftover from previous projects, using the free space from the pink paper layer to house it.

To finish, I added some clear gems and splatters of white and gold paint, just to add that extra bit of sparkle :)

Thank you for joining me on the blog today - I look forward to sharing another project made with this beautiful collection in a few weeks. In the meantime, you can check out the full collection in the shop here.

Happy scrapping!

Claire xx

@scrappysoulmate

July Papermaze Kit - Part 1

Lynn here today, sharing my first two creations using the pretty, delicate Papermaze kit for July! 
Full of soft, natural colours, six double-sided patterned papers, two sheets Bazzill Basics cardstock and a whole bunch of co-ordinating embellishments. There is also a pack of four matching Bazzill Basics sheets, available to compliment the kit. 

Before looking at how the layouts were made, here is what you will find in the kit. 

The photo below shows both sides of the papers.

Patterned Papers:
49 and Market - Joanne Bain - Little Celebrations - Whimsy & Luminous
P13 - Beautiful Moments - #02 & #06
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Woodlands - Let's Explore
Stamperia - Timeless Collection - Roses Tapestry

Embellishments:
Tim Holtz - Idea-ology clippings - Stickers
P13 - Chipboard Circles
G45 - Pearls
Prima - Return to Wonderland - 2 Vintage Wonderland Frames
Prima - A Mermaid's Tail - Flower
49 and Market - Moonlit Garden - washi tape - stamps
12" Lace

Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Lagoon, Pigment (included in Kit), Tutu Pink, Powder Blue, Star Dust & Cinnamon Stick (in Extra pack).

Stitching Friends - Photos of my Mum and me, at my home, when we ran a stitching club. On the first birthday, the local paper came along to take photos and write a report.

I started making this layout by using the Whimsy paper as the background. Then using my Cricut I cut an embroidery hoop from the Cinnamon Stick Bazzill and some silver miri board. I placed this in the centre of the layout.

I mounted both photos onto some embroidery fabric scraps and frayed the edges. I added the mounted photos over the hoop.

Using more of the Cinnamon Stick Bazzill, I cut the title using some Tonic Studios 'Windsor' upper and lower case die sets. I arranged these around the top of the hoop.

My journalling was added with a marker pen directly onto the paper, inside the hoop and under the photos. 

With a pack of 49 and Market - One Perfect Day, Laser Cut Out Wildflower, I selected several flower clusters and added these to the layout with 3D foam pads. 

Happy 13th Birthday - We were on holiday in Suffolk when the triplets became teenagers. We spent the day at Aldeburgh.

I started this layout with the Star Dust Bazzill to create a frame 12" x 12" and 1" deep.  Over this I mounted a gutted piece of Let's Explore (plaid side up), this was trimmed to 11.5" x 11.5" and 1" deep. I distressed all the edges of this frame.

I trimmed the Luminous paper to 10.5" x 10.5" and distressed the edges. This was mounted into the centre of the plaid frame, without sticking down right to the edges. I trimmed off the top left corner, and glued this back in place on the Bazzill, then I folded back the cut edge of the larger piece. 

I tucked some narrow strips of burlap under the edges of the Luminous paper. With several pieces of Dusty Attic chipboard - Cosmic Wire and Wildgrass #3 Small as embellishments, I treated them with a coat of Gesso, then painted them all with acrylic paints in browns and gold, these were set aside to dry. 

I mounted my photo to the right side of the layout, and framed it with the Cosmic Wire chipboard piece. I cut a small piece of paper from the scraps of Luminous paper and made a small banner to add to the left side of the page. Then I mounted the wildgrass chipboard pieces, one over the banner, another peeking from the top of the folded corner, and two at the right of the photo. 

I added the Prima Flower from the kit to the bottom right of the photo. I cut the title using some Tonic Studios 'Windsor' upper and lower case die sets with scraps from the Luminous paper, I mounted these onto more scraps of the same paper, using the other side. After inking the edges with Distress Ink, I applied the words to the left of the photo. I added several of the Tim Holtz - Idea-ology clippings - Stickers from the kit. 

My subtitle and the date were spelt out with some old Basic Grey stickers from my stash. Finally I attached two 'brass' nautical charms, a lifebelt and an anchor. 

That's all for today, I'll be back with more from this kit in a few weeks. 
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Travel Junque- Photoplay

 Hi everyone!

I am so excited to be new to the Papermaze design team this month! As a relatively recent scrapbooker since 2019 my scrapbooking style seems to have settled into colourful layouts with a messy or grungy edge, but I still really enjoy to play with pretty pinks and fresh florals too when the mood strikes!

For my first month on the team, I have been using the Travel Junque collection by Photoplay . As my family and I tend to take holidays within the United Kingdom, the colours and images in this collection fit our UK holiday photos so well!

For my first layout I have made a feature of the cut apart tags in the Explore paper, adding eyelets and some twine for added texture.

As a continuation of the tag theme, I cut a large 6x8" photograph into four equal sized tags as a large feature across the bottom half of the page. I also added two smaller 2.5x3" photos  matted onto the tag cut-apart tags. Behind the photo I have tucked some of the tag ephemera fussy cut from the A side of the Roam paper. 

 

The alphas and phrases on the B side of the Roam paper from the collection lend themselves excellently to being cut apart and used as my layout title. Finally I have added some leaf charms and some of the phrases from the Element Stickers over the photo tags to add interest.

I hope you join me again to see what else I have created with this gorgeous collection and I hope I have inspired you to create with some of your UK holiday photographs. 

Bye for now! 

Rebecca Bee 

@scrap_paper_uk

XOXO

Doodlebug Designs ~ Butterfly Kisses 🦋

 Hi everyone! 

This month I’m working with Doodlebug designs Butterfly Kisses which you can find in the shop here. 

This collection has been out for a little while now, but it caught my attention in the shop recently and I was keen to have a play! 

If you’re a regular visitor to the blog, you will know I love a multi photo layout and the tags on ‘Happy Thoughts’ gave me the inspiration to create a multi photo layout to document my birthday!

 

I had lots of photos from the day and if I used lots of them singularly on a layout, I’d have so many pages of one day. Multi photo layouts are really great for not only telling stories but using less space in your albums. 

I began by cutting out all of the tags from ‘Happy Thoughts’. I then adhered them onto a sheet of white bazzill cardstock. I then printed out a selection of photos and began arranging them onto the tags. I mounted some if the onto coordinating bazzill cardstock. 

I added some of the This and That stickers and some of the Puffy word stickers to embellish each of the tags. 

🏷️ Thanks so much for looking! 🏷️ 

See you later on in the month for a second layout using this collection. 

Anna 

@acraftylifewithanna