Happy - Uniquely Creative - Paperbark Blooms Collection

Hi everyone, it’s Rebecca here today sharing my first layout of the month. I’ve been having so much fun creating with the Paperbark Blooms collection from Uniquely Creative. It’s such a delicate and beautiful collection, and I love how versatile it is. You can find the full collection in the shop here.

To begin, I took a sheet of patterned paper from the 6x6 Collection Pack and placed it in the centre of a sheet of premium white cardstock at an angle. I then cut three smaller squares from two other patterned papers and arranged them horizontally across the larger square, keeping them at the same angle for a cohesive look. I added dimension by raising the smaller squares with adhesive craft foam — one of those scrapbook essentials I simply can’t live without!

To bring the whole design together, I matted my photo with the same woodgrain paper used for the outer squares, creating a nice sense of consistency and flow throughout the layout.

Next, I selected several floral die cuts from the Floral Creative Cuts and arranged them into two large clusters on either side of my photo. I’m a big fan of symmetry, so I always try to keep my clusters balanced where possible. One of the things I love about Uniquely Creative die cut packs is that they include two of each design, which makes creating symmetrical layouts so easy!

I chose my title from the Creative Cuts Ephemera and positioned it to the left of my photo. On the opposite side, I added the adorable koala die cut because he was sitting in a similar pose to my son in the photo — such a cute little detail!

To finish the layout, I added a couple of die cut butterflies and applied some Distress Oxide Ink in the shade “Tattered Rose” behind the patterned papers. This created a soft shadow effect around the edges of the design and helped add extra depth and softness to the page.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you’ve enjoyed taking a closer look at my layout and that it inspires you to spend some creative time in your craft room this weekend making something beautiful.

Take care,

Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Wonder - 49 and Market - The Looking Glass Collection

Hi everyone, Rebecca here, sharing my second layout of the month. I’ve absolutely loved designing with 49 and Market’s 'The Looking Glass' collection—it’s incredibly versatile and a joy to work with. You can find the full collection in the shop here. 

The photos featured on this layout were taken at the same time and location as those on my first layout this month, so I’ve kept a similar colour palette. This allows both pages to sit beautifully side by side in an album.

To begin, I selected two of the larger looking glass die cuts from the Wildflower Laser Cuts. I wanted to use the circular elements to frame my photos, so I arranged them centrally on the page, with the handles extending outward toward the corners. Around the handles, I added some of the charming woodland elements from the Laser Cut Elements, including a small cottage, rocks with toadstools, and a tree stump.

I then built up these clusters using the Wildflower Laser Cuts, incorporating both larger floral pieces and smaller accents to add depth and dimension with ease.

In the centre of the page, I added my title—“Wonder”—from the Chipboard Set. I love the impact of a simple one-word title, though these chipboard elements can easily be combined to create longer phrases. I also included an additional chipboard phrase in the lower cluster to help extend the design and create a better sense of flow across the page.

To add more interest to the background, I chose a subtle patterned paper and tore two sections from it. I positioned these in the areas on either side of the looking glass elements that were left unembellished. This not only introduced extra colour and texture but also helped fill some of the empty space.

With all the elements adhered in place, I moved on to adding mixed media. For continuity, I used the same shade of Distress Oxide Ink Pad —'Iced Spruce'—as in my previous layout. It perfectly matches my son’s jacket, making it an ideal choice. I always enjoy pulling colours from my photos into my designs to create a cohesive look.

I diluted the ink slightly and first applied it to a sheet of Premium White Cardstock using a brayer. To soften the effect and avoid any harsh blocks of colour, I also used the packaging technique in selected areas.

Thank you so much for reading. I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the layouts I’ve created with this beautiful collection and that they’ve inspired you to get creative with it yourself.

Take care, 

Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Discover - 49 and Market - The Looking Glass Collection

Hi everyone, Rebecca here! I’m a little later in the month than usual, as I was away for Easter visiting my parents. Being away means I’ve come back with lots of new photos to scrapbook—which is always a good thing!

This month, I’ve chosen to work with the 49 and Market The Looking Glass collection. During a recent day out at Blackgang Chine, we explored the park’s Nursery Rhyme section, where there are the sweetest little toadstool houses. They instantly made me think of this collection, so of course I asked Riley to pose in front of each one!

You can find the full collection in the shop here.

To begin, I cut out some of the larger frames from the cut-apart sheet included with the Laser Cut Wildflowers. I arranged these horizontally across the centre of a sheet of Premium White Cardstock, then extended the design on either side using smaller frames from the Laser Cut Elements. I used the central frame to house my photo and backed the medium-sized frames with patterned papers to add extra interest.

Next, I added some of the beautiful laser cut wildflowers, using larger pieces to build fuller clusters. I raised the florals with foam pads to introduce dimension and depth to the layout.

I couldn’t resist including a couple of the treehouse and toadstool designs—they complement the photo perfectly! I placed one on each side of the layout to create balance, then added smaller laser cut pieces around them to form cohesive clusters.

I always love using the Chipboard Assortment from 49 and Market collections—they’re often my go-to for titles. Here, I chose the word “Discover,” raised it with foam pads, and positioned it on the right-hand side of the page. To finish the embellishing, I added a couple of delicate butterfly laser cuts.

At this stage, I felt the page needed a little something extra. Rather than adding more embellishments, I opted for subtle mixed media. I often prefer to add this at the end, once my design is complete and I know exactly where it’s needed. To make this easier, I usually adhere my elements together first, but not to the background. This allows me to move everything aside in one piece, so I can work directly on the background without restriction.

For this layout, I used a Distress Oxide Ink Pad in the shade “Iced Spruce,” which perfectly matches the colour of my son’s coat and helps tie the whole page together. I applied the ink with a small brayer, rolling both vertically and horizontally to create soft, organic shapes. Once dry, I adhered everything in place using Double-Sided Tape.

Thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoy this layout and that it inspires you to create with this beautiful, quirky collection. I’ll be back on the blog soon to share my second layout.

Take care, 

Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Carta Bella - Pressed Floral - Good Life

Hello,

It's Claire on the blog today, and I'm sharing a very pretty layout made with the gorgeous Pressed Florals collection from Carta Bella. 

Along with gorgeous florals, this collection has lots of frames, both in the Ephemera Packs and on the cut apart papers, so I decided to make a layout that enabled me to create lots of paper layers with staggered frames too.

To start, I added some Tumbled Glass blue Distress Oxide to my page using the packaging technique. Once this was dry, I used the same colour distress oxide and a dry brush to add some stencilling detail. 

I cut three pieces of paper, layering them across the middle of the page. I used the A and B side of the Grow Your Own Way Stems paper and the Dried Wildflower paper as my base layers. 

Next, I fussy cut two frames (one green and one golden yellow) from the 6x4 Journalling Cards paper. 

I also pulled a smaller yellow frame from the Tags and Frames pack, and cut this in half to extend it across either side of the design. For my gold yellow frame in the middle, I chose to mount it onto a piece of the pink card from the Matchmaker Pack using foam. This gave me a base for my photo to sit whilst also providing extra depth around the photo. 

Then came the fun bit. Those gorgeous florals, tags and ephemera pieces! 

I fussy cut the flowers and leaves from the 3x4 Journalling Cards paper and arranged these around my page to frame the photo. For extra interest, I also added in some die cut foliage using dies from the Arden Creative Studio ranges. 

In amongst one of the floral clusters, I added a tag and small ephemera piece for extra interest. 

I echoed this with another tag from the Frames and Tags set to form my title. 

I've really loved creating with this collection, as I've really missed creating with pretty florals during the colder winter months! 

I hope you've enjoyed this blog post and are also ready for some pretty Spring crafting! 

Happy creating! 

Claire xx

@scrappysoulmate

Carta Bella - Christmas in the City - Smile

Hello!

Claire here today and I've been using up the last bits of my Christmas in the City collection from Carta Bella. 

I quite enjoy this time of year from a create perspective, seeing how versatile a Christmas collection can be and this one did not disappoint.

I've opted to scrap a picture from one of our walks over the festive period. It's was very cold and frosty and although we definitely weren't in a city, the papers still worked fantastically well for my photo and I love how they could be adapted for my layout theme.

So to start, I cut varying widths of papers using the mustard cardstock from the Matchmaker Pack, Merry Snowflake Sky (red) and Christmas Tree Cab (green b side). 

I began layering them vertically and horizontally but wanted to add extra framing. To create this, I cut two triangles from a square of the blue b side of the Merry Snowflake Sky paper, and layered this underneath my red paper to frame the corners. I love this bold edge - I think it helps the red paper to pop off the page. 

I also opted for a small splash of mixed media, adding dry Distress Oxide with a brush to extend the grass colours of the photo. 

I really love the Peace on Earth Pines paper - it reminds me of beautiful festive foliage so felt very  fitting as the border for my photo. I added this to my other papers with foam for extra dimension. 

Next, I raided my stash of dies and chose some snowflakes which I cut from plain white cardstock. There's an amazing choice of dies in the shop, and they're such fun to incorporate into your project. I'd highly recommend you take a peek! You can find loads of snowflake dies here. 

To the centres of each snowflake, I added a small sticker from the Element Stickers which echoes the colours of the paper into the snowflakes, making it feel more cohesive. 

I also chose to use the little pennant stickers to create a small banner cluster to the left of my photo along with the December sticker to note the month of the photo. 

I pulled some Thickers from my stash to create my Smile title, and lightly added some green watercolour pain to each letter to pull in the green colour. 

To finish, I added a small sprinkling of Pinkfresh Studio Crystals which give the slightest sparkle and help bring this frosty page to life! There are some Pinkfresh Jewels in the shop here.

I hope you've enjoyed this layout and are inspired to stretch your own Christmas collections. 

Until next month, happy scrapping! 

Claire

@scrappysoulmate

Whispers of Yesterday - 49 and Market - Echoes of Time Collection

Hi everyone,

It’s Rebecca back on the blog with you today, sharing my second (and final) layout for the month. I’ve had such a wonderful time creating with the 'Echoes of Time' collection from 49 and Market. It’s no surprise that some elements from this beautiful range sold out quickly — but you can still view the full collection in the shop here.

For today’s layout, I was inspired by one of my older projects from a few years ago and decided to recreate parts of it using this collection. I began by cutting several strips of paper — mixing both patterned papers and solid cardstocks from the range. The strips vary in width and length, and I cut a fishtail into one end of each for extra detail. I then arranged them across a sheet of Premium White Cardstock, overlapping some for added texture and interest.

On top of these background strips, I positioned my two photos, mounting them with some frames from the Laser Cut Elements to make them stand out as the main feature. To extend the circular design over on the right-hand side, I added two die-cut circles in a contrasting shade from the Solids Collection Pack.

At the bottom of the larger photo, I placed my title, raised on foam pads for a bit of dimension. I chose one of the phrase pieces from the Chipboard Bits — it worked perfectly as my title and added lovely visual depth to the layout.

With the larger elements in place, I moved on to my favourite part — embellishing! I selected several of the larger floral clusters from the Wildflower Laser Cuts and arranged them in two key areas to balance the composition. And of course, I couldn’t resist adding a couple of the adorable owl die-cuts from the Laser Cut Elements — they were just perfect for my photos!

As much as I love a crisp white background, the layout felt slightly unfinished. So I decided to add some light mixed media details to tie everything together. I started by applying a touch of ink using one of the new 49 and Market x Ranger Ink Pads in the shade “Lavender Kisses.” Over that, I added some subtle stamping and a few delicate Rub-On Transfers. I love how these small touches brought the whole page to life and gave it that extra bit of character.

Thanks so much for reading along!

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the layouts I’ve created this month using this beautifully elegant collection.

Take care, 

Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft

Memories - 49 and Market - Echoes of Time Collection

Hi everyone!

It’s Rebecca on the blog with you today, sharing my first layout for November. This month, I’m working with the beautifully elegant 'Echoes of Time' collection from 49 and Market. I absolutely love the soft purple and grey tones in this collection — they have such an earthy feel, while the elements give off a whimsical “Alice in Wonderland” vibe. It’s such a versatile range and perfect for documenting all kinds of memories and photos. You can find the full collection in the shop here.

To begin, I cut strips from two patterned papers and one of the more solid cardstocks, layering them in the centre of a sheet of Premium White Cardstock. I tore the top and bottom edges of each strip to add texture and visual interest before positioning my photos on top. I printed my photo twice, with a white border, and layered them slightly offset — one of my favourite techniques at the moment because it adds such lovely depth and movement to the page.

Beneath my photo, I added my chipboard title “Memories” from the Chipboard Bits pack. Behind this, I layered in some Wildflower Laser Cuts elements and then mirrored this cluster in the top-right corner to help balance the composition. I also tucked in a few smaller icons from the Laser Cut Elements for extra detail.

Once all these elements were layered together, I could move everything on and off the page in one piece while working on the mixed media background.

I began by adding some of the new Irresistible Rub-Ons — such a fun addition to the collection! They apply white and resist ink, which really makes them pop. I chose one of the new 49 and Market x Ranger Ink Pads in the shade Lavender Kisses. After watering the ink down slightly, I ran a small brayer through it and rolled it vertically over my background. This created a soft, blotchy effect that faded towards the edges. Once the ink was in place, the rub-ons really stood out beautifully. I finished the background with some subtle stamping using 49 and Market rubber stamps and a coordinating ink in the shade 'Fossil'.

When everything was dry, I adhered my layered photos and embellishments onto the background, adding a little foam behind for extra dimension.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope my layout inspires you to get creative with this timeless collection.

Take care,

Rebecca xx
@preciouspagespapercraft

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

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 

Pumpkin - Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze Collection

Hi everyone!

It’s Rebecca here today, and I’m excited to share my latest layout using the Simple Vintage Autumn Breeze collection, which you can find in the shop here.

With October in full swing and Halloween just around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to scrap some pumpkin patch photos. I began by fussy-cutting a few polaroid frames from the Crisp Days patterned paper and used them to frame my photos. I arranged the frames so they overlapped slightly in the centre of a sheet of premium white cardstock.

I was immediately drawn to the Cozy Season patterned paper featuring a variety of ticket stubs. To make these tickets a focal point, I fussy-cut several in different sizes and colours, then used a circle punch to add semi-circular notches to the tops and bottoms. I arranged them in a diamond shape behind my photos for added dimension and visual interest. To finish this section, I added foam behind my photos for lift and adhered them over the ticket design.

I wanted to keep the layout fairly clean and uncluttered, so I kept embellishing to a minimum. I chose a few large leaves from the Floral Bits & Pieces, along with some pumpkin clusters and floral pieces from the same pack and also some fussy cut from patterned papers within the collection. I tucked the leaves behind the photos and placed the pumpkins on either side of the ticket cluster to extend the design and balance the composition.

For the title, I used the word Pumpkin from the Foam Stickers. I absolutely love these stickers — they come in a range of fonts and styles, and they always make a great statement title.

To finish the layout, I added a bit of mixed media. Using Distress Ink in the shade Carved Pumpkin, I applied soft stencilled leaves around the edges of the design. I then added ink splatters in the same shade, along with some metallic gold for a touch of shimmer.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this layout inspires you to get scrapping with your own pumpkin patch memories.

Take care, 
Rebecca xx

@preciouspagespapercraft 

Photoplay - Lucky Cat - Enjoy Every Moment

Hi there,

Claire here with my second layout using the Photoplay Lucky Cat collection.

Today, my layout is calm and serene as i'm scrapping photographs of one of our visits to a temple whilst in Japan.

In total contract to my first layout, I'm starting with my usual Premium White Cardstock. 

I took a circle template and brushed Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide across it to create a circle of pale blue ink to act as an anchor from which to build my design.

I added Bundled Sage Distress Oxide to a piece of the Lanterns paper (b side) to help the green pop and adhered this centrally across the circle. On top of that I layered the Lucky Cat paper which i'd cut into a fishtail.

Across the middle, I adhered three photos to the b side of the Cherry Blossoms paper, and raised on foam for extra depth between each paper layer.

I kept the embellishing simple, adding Element Stickers to each side of my photo strip.

I couldn't resist those gorgeous lanterns which I added to the top of the design, and finished with a final Sticker to create my title.

I hope you've enjoyed this calmer layout and the versatility of this collection.

I'll be back next month to share some more creative ideas, but until then, you can check out this collection in full here.

Claire xx

@scrappysoulmate