Mintay Papers - Rust & Rose - Remember

Hello everyone. Karen here. Today, I'm thrilled to share my second scrapbook layout featuring the beautiful Rust & Rose collection by Mintay Papers.

What instantly drew me to this collection were its stunning colours. The pretty pinks and reds in the Rust & Rose papers were perfect for scrapbooking a favourite  photo of my daughter, captured one autumn. 

I began my layout with a 12x12 sheet of smooth white cardstock. In the centre I created an inky texture using the smooshing technique with watered-down Pumice Stone Distress Ink.

I skipped applying gesso first which let the cardstock absorb the ink directly. This resulted in a cool variation in colour. Even though much of this background gets covered up by papers, it still peeks out in places, providing a nice contrast between the white cardstock and the patterned papers.

With the inky base dry, I cut strips from Paper #4, distressed and inked their edges, and layered them horizontally over the centre. In my stash I found some very old copper metallic mini brads and used them to secure the ends of the strips, giving the layout a rustic touch.

I also found some lace and added this to the paper strips.

A 3x4 photo was matted with a very narrow white border and added to the layout. 

Die cuts from the Die Cut Pack were used to create a large cluster across the bottom left corner of the photo. 3D foam was used to raise some of the pieces to add some dimension.

The title was added using small foam alphabet stickers. Unfortunately I had run out of the letter 'e' so had to Frankenstein some of the other letters to make my own e's. Sometime a scrapbooker has to get creative with their supplies!

Finally I splatted some pink acrylic paint over the layout.

This is quite a simple layout which came together easily using the Rust & Rose collection.

Until next time, take care.

Karen x x

Mintay Papers - Rust & Rose - Autumn

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share a project today featuring the brand-new autumn collection from Mintay Papers: Rust and Rose. What makes Rust and Rose stand out is the unique colour combination which is not the typical autumn colour palette. As well as deep reds, warm browns, and orange it also includes soft pinks and burgundies. You get the perfect autumn feel with images of cute creatures, beautiful leaves and florals.

For the base, I chose the b side of the 12 x 12 elements paper. I cut down the sheet slightly and layered it onto 12 x 12 sheet of white cardstock, which left a narrow border round the edge.

Using my Silhouette, I die cut a circular floral frame. I originally wasn't sure what colour I wanted it to be, so I cut it from plain white cardstock. Later, when I settled on pink to match the collection, I simply coloured the frame with a pink alcohol marker. 

I then mounted the finished pink frame onto the centre of my layout.  I took the inner piece that the machine cut out and glued it back into the middle, leaving it white.

I also die cut a large maple leaf, which I coloured the same pink, backed with more of the patterned paper and layered inside the frame. To give the die-cut a little extra sparkle and dimension, I added some pink sequins.

My photo was placed on top of the leaf, positioned over the right edge of the frame.

I delved into the pack of paper die cuts and created a scene at the bottom of the page using florals, pumpkins, leaves and a cute cat. I used 3D foam underneath several of the die cuts to raise them up a little.

In the top right corner I added a title cut from navy blue cardstock. This echoes the navy colour in the photo.

Finally I scattered some navy blue enamel dots along the bottom of the page.

Thanks for popping by today. I hope you can draw some inspiration from this layout.

Take Care

Karen x x

Arden Creative Studio - Vintage Makers - Choose to be Happy

Hi,

Claire here today sharing another layout made with the Vintage Makers collection from Arden Creative Studio. 

I really love this collection, it's natural tones and endless possibilities to adapt it to any subject. 

Today, I'm focusing on one of my favourite techniques - repeated shapes. 

I selected three patterned papers; one from the Foundations Paper Pack and two from the Essentials Paper Pad.

As these are both 6"x8", the patterns are smaller which works really well for repeating smaller shapes. 

I've opted for rectangles, cutting strips of 1"x3". I lay these alternatively to create a herringbone pattern, raising each piece on foam to give a slight drop shadow on the page. 

To let the papers shine, I created just two clusters on this page; one around my photo in the bottom left and one to hold me title in the top right. 

For my title cluster, I selected elements from the die cuts and layered these behind the Vellum Ephemera Pack which add such a beautiful soft element to the page.

The bigger cluster is around my photo. I layered die cut leaves, butterflies and frames and some of the Film Reel Kiss Cut Tape

As a final touch, I added some black Nuvo Drops and black splatters.

This really is a fabulous collection and i've loved creating with it. You can check it out here in the shop and grab all the pieces i've used to create my layouts.

Happy Scrapping!

Claire xx

@scrappysoulmate  

Cozy Days - Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze Collection

Hi everyone! Rebecca here with you today. 

I can’t believe it’s already time to share my second layout of the month—where has October gone?! I’ve been loving the Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze collection from Simple Stories, and after some recent days out, I’ve got a batch of new photos just waiting to be scrapped. So you definitely haven’t seen the last of this beautiful collection on my desk! If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can find it in the shop here.

For today’s layout, I began by choosing a couple of my favourite patterned papers and tearing sections from them—tearing is one of my go-to techniques for adding texture and interest. I layered the torn pieces in the centre of a sheet of Premium White Cardstock and placed my photo over the top, slightly off-centre to leave room for my title.

At first, the photo was getting a bit lost against the busy background, so I decided to mat it with a layer of white cardstock to make it pop. I then added a layer of green patterned paper for contrast, followed by a piece of hessian for extra texture—one of my favourite touches!

To the left of my photo, I added the title using one of the Foam Stickers, aligning it with the straight edge of the paper for a clean, balanced look.

Just behind the top of my photo, I tucked in a couple of tags from the Tag Elements paper, finishing them off with metal eyelets for added detail and dimension. I kept the rest of my embellishing fairly minimal, using a few Floral Bits & Pieces placed in a visual triangle around the photo. This technique helps draw the eye inward, keeping the focus where it belongs—on the photo!

To pull everything together and add a bit more depth, I added some mixed media to the background. I used Distress Ink in the shade 'Wild Honey', which perfectly matched the colour in my foam title. I applied it through a leafy stencil in two areas of the page, then added some ink splatters around the edges to finish it off.

Thanks so much for stopping by—I hope this layout gives you a little autumnal inspiration for your own memory keeping! Have fun scrapping your seasonal photos and documenting those cosy fall memories.

Take care,
Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Carta Bella It's Autumn - Autumn Leaves

Hello Karen here with one last layout using Carta Bella's It's Autumn collection.

For the base, I chose white cardstock. I cut down the $12x12$ white sheet slightly and layered it onto a dark brown sheet, which left a narrow border round the edge.

I used a hexagon die (from my stash) to cut out hexagons from the patterned papers. I then arranged them to cascade across the page, moving from the top right to the bottom left. After mixing the colours up, I stuck them to the layout. Before adding any further embellishments, I splattered some brown acrylic paint over and around the hexagons.

Three photos were matted with some light brown cardstock and arranged horizontally across the layout.

Title words were cut from dark brown cardstock on the Silhouette and added to the layout.

Words stickers from the Elements Sticker Sheet were used to embellish the layout.

I added some journalling, printed on the computer, to the bottom of the layout. I used a Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink Pad to distress the edges slightly so that the word strips stand out against the background.

The layout was completed with a scattering of gold and copper sequins.

I've really enjoyed using this collection and I'll be back again soon with some more Autumn scrapbooking ideas.

Take Care

Karen x x

Arden Creative Studio - Vintage Makers - Let's Go!

Hi guys,

Claire here sharing a new 12x12 scrapbook page made with the Vintage Makers collection from Arden Creative Studio. 

I really love this collection. It's generic in theme so can be easily used to accommodate any story you want to tell! For this layout, I'm making an autumnal page, inspired by a quilting design I saw on Pinterest.

I selected 4 patterned papers, using both the Essentials and Foundations Paper Packs and cut 2"x2" squares, positioning them in my page to create the basic shape of the leaf. I cut some of the squares in half to make triangles that create the points of the leaf. 

Once the pieces were loosely in place, I drew around the outside lightly before removing all the squares to add mixed media. 

I added ink with a brayer in three different Distress Oxide colours and black splatters with a wet paintbrush. 

Next, I adhered the patterned paper squares on foam and drew around the leaf with black Sharpie, also drawing in a stalk. 

I resized my photos to 2" squares and adhered them into the shape. 

I used laser cut leaves and tickets to embellish, building small clusters to bring the photos to life.

For my title, I raided my thicker stash to find one that matched the colours in the collection. If you're looking for more, the Papermaze Big Autumn Sale has just launched, so now's a great time to stock up on alphas and grab yourself a bargain! 

I hope you've enjoyed this layout and you'll also find some inspiration in quilting designs. 

Check out the full Vintage Makers collection here. 

I'll be back in a few weeks with another layout with this collection. 

Happy scrapping! 

Claire x

@scrappysoulmate 

Carta Bella It's Autumn - #Muglife

Hello! Karen here with a new scrapbook layout to share, featuring the beautiful It's Autumn collection by Carta Bella. This collection is a must-have for autumn-themed layouts. Since my design uses lots of paper layers, I made sure to "gut" as many of those layers as possible to save paper and be more economical with my supplies.

My layout began with orange cardstock. I first gutted the centre of the Fall Flowers paper (the inner piece was saved to use later). I then trimmed the orange cardstock and mounted it onto the B-side of the remaining Fall Flowers piece, leaving a narrow border around the entire background.

I placed a10" square of the leftover Fall Flowers paper (this too was gutted) in the centre of the layout and then layered a slightly smaller piece of the 3x4 Journaling Card paper (B-side) on top, creating a narrow border between those layers as well.

I layered various patterned papers on the layout, then popped up my two photos with 3D foam for dimension.

Using a paper scrap, I die-cut the letters and added the title just to the left of my photos.

The Element Stickers, Ephemera Icons pack, and some fussy-cut images from the patterned papers gave me tons of embellishing options. I started by fussy cutting sunflowers and placed them on the corners of the photos. I used 3D foam on the back of the flowers so they would sit at the same height as the pictures

Word strip stickers from the sticker sheet were dotted around the layout.

Flags and a coffee cup die-cut (from the Ephemera Icons pack) were added in a small layered cluster above the title.

I printed my journaling strips onto white cardstock and used them to fill the space beneath the title.

To complete the page, I scattered a few yellow enamel dots here and there.

I really enjoyed putting together this layered layout using the beautiful Carta Bella 'It's Autumn' collection. I hope seeing the process, gives you some inspiration for your own autumn scrapbooking projects. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time, take care.

Karen x x

Gather Together - Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze Collection

Hi everyone!

It’s Rebecca here, sharing my final layout for September. This month, I’ve been fully embracing the autumn vibes, crafting with the gorgeous Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze collection by Simple Stories. Packed with rich, traditional fall colours, it’s perfect for documenting everything from woodland walks to pumpkin picking adventures! You can find the full collection in the shop here.

To begin, I cut several strips from various patterned papers. I chose a wider strip to create a strong vertical base, then layered in some narrower horizontal strips to build depth. I distressed all the edges using the blade of my scissors—one of my go-to techniques for adding texture.

Next, I positioned my two circular photos slightly overlapping at the center of the page. I opted for two different sizes to keep things visually interesting. In the space beside them, I added my title using two of the Foam Stickers.

To extend the design diagonally across the page, I tucked two larger floral clusters from the Floral Bits & Pieces just beneath the photos so that only parts of them peeked out. I love how the bottom cluster blends seamlessly into the photo, especially with the little pumpkins—it feels like a natural extension!

With the main elements in place, I turned my attention to the smaller details. I scattered a few word and phrase stickers from the Elements Stickers sheet, staggering them in a way that echoes the title. I also added some foam sticker hearts for extra dimension.

The layout felt balanced, but I still wanted to add a little something more. Rather than piling on more embellishments, I chose a softer touch—subtle stenciling. Using a leafy stencil from my stash and Wild Honey Distress Ink, I applied the ink in soft circular motions with a blending brush for a delicate autumnal background.

To finish the page, I framed the entire layout with a darker patterned paper from the collection. This helped ground the design and balanced out the white space beautifully. As a final touch, I sprinkled a few sequins across the page to add just the right amount of sparkle.

Thanks so much for stopping by and reading! I’ll be back next month with a brand new collection—most likely something spooky and fun for Halloween!

Take care,
Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Carta Bella It's Autumn - Autumn Colours

Hello, Karen here. 

Whilst visiting the website for Echo Park / Carta Bella recently I stumbled across their free downloadable PDF project instructions. These projects are created by the Echo Park Design Team and each PDF is a complete guide that includes a photo of a finished project, a detailed supply list of the Echo Park/Carta Bella products used, and step-by-step instructions. I decided to put one of these projects to the test, and I can't recommend them enough. So, if you're looking for more inspiration (than you can find on this blog!) be sure to check out their website for some free inspiration on how to use the collections stocked in the Papermaze shop.

The project I chose was designed for Carta Bella's "On The Farm" collection, but I decided to adapt it using the beautiful "It's Autumn" collection instead. I made a few small changes to the layout to suit the papers and embellishments I had.

I began by taking a sheet of white cardstock. After trimming it slightly, I adhered it to the B-side of the Multi Journaling Cards paper, creating a narrow border around the outside.

Using white thread, I machine-stitched a straight line around the inside edge of the white cardstock.

Towards the top of the layout I layered pieces of the Pumpkin to Talk About, Color of Fall Leaves and Fall Festivities papers. On top of the layered papers I added 3 photos which had been matted with white cardstock. I added 3D foam under the photos to add some dimension.

Beneath the layers of paper and photos, I added the title. The words were cut using my Silhouette machine with papers from the collection. To make the letters in the word 'Autumn' stand out, I created white mats for each one before sticking them to the page.

Journaling was printed onto white cardstock and after punching the left edge with a notebook border punch, the journaling block was tucked beneath the title.

I embellished the layout with stickers from the Element Stickers sheet and a few enamel dots.

This project came together so quickly and I'll definitely be taking advantage of the free project instructions on the Echo Park and Carta Bella websites again.

Until next time, Take Care.

Karen x x