12x12 Smile Scrapbook Page Layout

Hey sweet friends! Today, I'm sharing my latest Bella Blvd Design Team Project. This week, the designers were challenged to create a project with a "half and half" theme. I kept my interpretation pretty simple and made a 12x12 layout. I used the fabulous Documented Collection and created a circle in the center with a photo on one half and colorful embellishments on the other!

To start, I used the 12x12 Be Happy floral print and the 12x12 Clips paper for my base. Using a circle cutter, I chose the rainbow striped Hello paper and cut a 10 inch circular mat. Then, I added a white 9.5 inch circle on top. Next, I enlarged my photo to 8x10 inches, cut it into a 9.5 inch circle, then cut it in half (ish). 😉

Now, the super fun part ... the embellies! I added die cuts from the Ephemera Icons and Words, some fun little epoxy stickers, and 3 different Bella-pops (links below). It has dimension, shine, and lots of pretty color.

In the upper left corner, I added a butterfly die cut, two flowers from the Hello Beautiful Bella-pops, and some bright epoxy dots.

Then to finish the page, I chose the colorful "smile" die cut and a blue epoxy heart. So many cute embellishments and I just love them all!

Well, that's it for me today! The product links are below. I hope this simple and fun layout inspires you to create something special with the wonderful Bella Blvd, Documented Collection. Have a great day and happy scrapping! 😊

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New! Family Traditions Fall Scrapbook Layouts

Happy Wednesday! It's time for a sneak peek at this week's fabulous new kit that will be in my shop on Friday. I made six 12x12 scrapbook pages titled Family Traditions that are perfect for photos of family, friends, Thanksgiving, and your favorite autumn memories. The colors and patterns are soooo pretty! Take a look ...

I used the Doodlebug Design Farmhouse Collection, which I love! It's filled with cute pumpkins, leaves, acorns, sunflowers, pickup trucks, bees, home items, and kitchenware. So, these layouts are great for all kinds of fun fall activities. 

This first page can hold lots of memories with space for 8 small pictures. You can add photos of the pumpkin patch, the colorful landscape, an autumn festival, a hay ride, or a day at the farmer's market.

Across the center, I grouped a bunch of patterned pumpkins, some leaves, and a few fall flowers. Did you notice the adorable turkey nestled in the middle? So cute.

On two of the pages, I added a fun border of patterned tags across the top and some cute home/cooking die cuts. What a great place for pictures of the Thanksgiving holiday and all the people you're grateful for.  

Add pictures of cooking and baking with your children or grandchildren, the huge feast, your home's fall decor, and the beautifully set table. This page even has a  journaling card to list what's on the menu!

There are plenty of places to tell the stories that go with your photos. If you're not a big writer, no worries! You can simply add dates, locations, names, events, a recipe, or ... use these cards as mats for more photos. 

These layouts are great for ANY fall activity like an autumn vacation, a hike through nature, apple picking, a bonfire, a corn maze, football games, a high school homecoming parade, and sweet everyday moments.

It's a perfect time to get prepared for the season with my fun DIY 12x12 Family Traditions Layout Kit. These pre-designed pages make saving your memories simple and super fun! Be sure to visit my shop on Friday when this project will be available. Have a wonderful day and happy crafting! 😊

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10 New Scrapbook Instructions

Hi scrappers! Today, I'm sharing 10 new instructions that will be in my shop on Friday. Some of these include the measurements and some do not, so you would need to estimate the photo mat and paper sizing for those. For an explanation as to why some of my instructions have measurements and others don't, click here.

ALL of my instructions are simple, step-by-step, and include full color photos and a complete materials list. Anyone can recreate these projects with their own supplies making them a GREAT opportunity to use up your wonderful stash!

⭐ Below, I've added blog links so you can see more photos of them until they're available on Friday.

1.  Life is Better With a Dog Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

2.  Life is Better With a Cat Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

3. 12x12 Sweater Weather Fall Layouts - click HERE to see more.

  

4. Sweater Weather Fall Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

5. Travel the World With Me Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

6. Magic of Christmas Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

7. Be Happy Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more. 

8. Believe in a Cure Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more. 

9. 12x12 It's a Girl Scrapbook Layouts - click HERE to see more. 

 

10. 12x12 It's a Boy Scrapbook Layouts - click HERE to see more. 

My instructions are simple, fun to create, and perfect if you're looking for a pre-designed guided project. Don't forget, these 10 instructions will be in my shop on Friday! Thanks for stopping by the blog today and happy scrapping! 😊

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Crayon Box Shaped Mini Album with Lori Whitlock

Hi friends! Today, I have a colorful new shaped mini album to share with you. I found a super cute card cutting file of Lori's called Box Card Back To School Crayons (SVG, Silhouette) and thought it would make a fun scrapbook for new school memories! Take a look ...

To make it, I used the card file to cut out 2 white acrylic album covers (5.25" x 6.75") in the shape of the box. You could also use cardstock for these instead. 

Then, I decorated the front cover with yellow and green paper and Doodlebug's 6x6 petite prints in gingham and linen for the crayons. How cute!

The Back To School title is a print and cut design that comes with the file. Perfect! And the enamel stars are sprinkles from Doodlebug's Hey Pumpkin Collection (all product links below).

For the inside, I cut 4 white cardstock pages (giving me 8 scrapbook layouts) and filled them with the Bella Blvd, School Is Cool Collection. I added 12x12 pattern papers, photo mats, and lots of fun embellishments.  

On this page, I created a cute shaped photo mat using a 3 inch scallop circle punch and a 2.5 inch circle punch. Then, I added some die cut pieces from the Ephemera Icons and Words.

I love adding interactive elements to my minis. Here I created a mega flippie using one of the 3x4 cards. 

See? It has a few layers with space inside for 4 photos, so ... it's a mega flippie! 😉

This album would be great filled with your child's or grandchild's "big memories". Add pictures of their first day, best friends, teacher, official school photo, classroom, and school bus. 

And don't forget the fun stuff like ... class parties, field trips, sports activities, awards, art projects, school plays, lunch time, their science fair project, and recess shenanigans!   

Need a gift idea for another student, a teacher, tutor, or the class room mom? This album is a great idea!

The mini album looks so cute displayed on my clear Acrylic Display Stand. Set it out in your child's room, or ... add one to the teacher's gift so she can feature it in her classroom! 

Here is Lori's Box Card Back To School Crayons cutting file ...

I hope this project inspires you create something fun with Lori's amazing SVG file called Box Card Back To School Crayons (SVG, Silhouette). Thanks for stopping by the blog today and happy scrapping! 😊

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Family Home Explosion Box Scrapbook with Bella Blvd

Hi friends! It's time for my next Bella Blvd Design Team Project and today, I have a really fun explosion box filled with fun pages and cute little pockets. I created it with Bella's beautiful Love Grows Here Collection that has colorful little houses, pretty flowers, hearts, and bright happy colors. Visit my Instagram to see a video!

For those of you not familiar with explosion boxes, they're a creative way to save photos and memorabilia, or give a small gift. It consists of a box and a lid made of cardstock. This one measure 4x4 inches and when you lift the lid, the 4 sides unfold to display fun layered pages that are perfect for pictures and journaling.

To make it, I cut the base out of white cardstock and covered the outside with the pretty 12x12 Our Love Grows paper. I cut the row of hearts from the 12x12 Borders paper and adhered it around the bottom. For the edge of the lid, I layered the pink and the green scalloped border stickers from the Doohickey sheet, and an aqua scalloped ribbon from Mayarts. 

On the top, I layered the blue polka dot side of the Love Grows Here paper, a 4x4 card, and the cute pink Bella-pops house called Built on Love. Then, I added some pretty details with the Doohickey corner stickers and a few Love Grows epoxy flowers.

Now for the inside! All of the pages were made with a colorful mix of 12x12 pattern papers. In the center, I added the scalloped circle sticker from the Doohickey. I just love the saying and its tiny blue house. 

Each of the individual sides (or sections) has 4 layered pages. On the 1st page, I added a different house from the Ephemera Icons. Looks like a little neighborhood!

When you flip down that first page, there's a 2x2 inch card from the Daily Details on the back side. 

The 2nd page is a pocket. I made two with the pink heart paper called Meals and Memories (above) and two with the pretty floral called Grow With the Flow (seen below). 

I tucked white mats inside each one that could be used for photos, memorabilia, or journaling. But ... I had to zhuzh them up a bit with a cute epoxy 🩷 sticker. 

On the front of the pockets, I added die cuts from the Ephemera Icons and more epoxy stickers. Above, I used the potted plant and added teeny tiny dots to the center of its flowers.

I love the epoxy stickers. They just add a bit of color and shine to everything. Above, I added a sweet little Ciao Chip wreath with a pink bow and another epoxy dot. Can you tell I'm having fun with this collection? 😉

The 3rd page is a simple mat for pictures so I didn't add embellishments. The cute house paper called Memories Live Here and the aqua polka dot print called Grow Together are perfect as is.

The 4th page of each section is unique!  First, I added pretty papers and embellishments. Above, I used a colorful stripe and added the fabulous pink door die cut. So cute! I want a pink door in my home! And then ...

... I made it a fold out page with space inside for two photos! How fun is that?!

Bella's adorable Love Grows Here Collection made this explosion box so special. I love how bright and happy the colors are, and ... it has sooooo many cute patterns and embellishments. I hope this project inspires you! 

Thanks for visiting the blog and have a great day!

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