I’m scrapbooking these adorable photos of my Baby Girl exploring her first foods. The bright and cheerful papers in Craft Sensation’s Live Life in Full Bloom papers were the perfect fit. Keep on reading and I’ll show you how to create a really impressive scrapbook page even if you’re on a tight budget.
Designer Scrapbook Papers
I love the designer papers form Craft Sensations. There are loads and loads of different designs to choose from. I’m literally spoilt for choice. The quality is great, they don’t feel thin or flimsy but they are fantastically good value.
I get them from the Range and typically pay just £2.99 a pack. Even on a tight budget I can afford to have a whole stack to choose from.
The bright and cheerful pinks and purples in the Live Life in Full Bloom paper pack were the perfect match for my baby girl’s cheery T-shirt.
Paper Edging Technique
I’ve discovered a fun new technique for edging my papers. I hold the paper in one hand a run the edge along the blade of a pair of scissors. It’s distresses the edges of the paper beautifully, just like the distress tool I’ve been coveting for years. I had heard that you could achieve the same effect with scissors but I didn’t quite believe it. I thought I’d give it a go and I’m really pleased I did, I think this technique is my latest obsession! I will say that it only works with heavier weight papers like Craft Sensations papers, thinner papers would tear too easily.
Take a look at this page for more ways to make your scrapbook papers stand out.
Scrapbook Embellishments
These little flower clusters were originally from Papermania but they’ve long since been discontinued. They are similar to satin ribbon roses but the “petals” are made up of lots of little loops of fibres. I’ve stuck them to my scrapbook layout with double sided tape.
Here’s lots more embellishment ideas for your scrapbook layouts.
Scrapbook Page Title
Lots of the Craft Sensations papers include little extra like words and tags. I’ve picked a little “Cute” word panel for this scrapbook layout.
I’ve got lot’s more scrapbook title ideas for you to try.
How to Make Your Own Scrapbook Layouts
Follow these step by step instructions to recreate this scrapbook layout with your own photos.
- Choose Your Photos and Memorabilia
- Choose Your Papers
- Choose Your Embellishments
- Design Your Layout
- Add a Title
- Stick it All Together
For more in depth instructions take a look at my Scrapbooking Course for Beginners.
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Copy This Scrapbook Layout
Here’s a sketch of my scrapbook layout if you’d like to copy it.
Shop This Scrapbook Layout
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Pin It Now, Scrapbook It Later
I do hope you have enjoyed having a peak at my latest scrapbooking layout. Please feel free to use my scrapbook pages to inspire your own creations, pin it to your Scrapbooking Pinterest board so you can find it later.
A Little Bit About Me . . .
Hey there I’m Bridie, a busy mum to two amazing humans, a spirited border collie puppy and a pair of sweet guinea pigs. We homestead in a cherished Edwardian terrace in not so sunny Lancashire, England.
When I’m not spending time with my children and menagerie, I’m usually to be found in my craft room creating and blogging or in the kitchen cooking up a big batch of something tasty. I’m always looking for thrifty hacks to save money on my crafts and recipes. Crafting doesn’t have to cost a fortune!
I scrapbook to preserve precious memories of my kids childhoods. I use upcycled and budget supplies along with thrifty hacks to make Scrapbook layouts that don’t break the bank.
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