12x12 Love Bug Valentine's Day Layout with Lori Whitlock

Hi friends! Today, I'm sharing my new Lori Whitlock Design Team Project and this week, I made a pretty 12x12 scrapbook page that's great for Valentine's Day photos. I used Lori's gorgeous cutting file called Square Background Set 2 (links below) that has the cutest heart shaped cutouts. Ohhhh, how I love it! 

This file is perfect for Valentine's day but since hearts are so generic, it can be used for ANY occasion. With a different paper collection, you could design this for birthday, wedding, family, pets, ... endless possibilities.

To make it, I started with 12x12 red cardstock as the base. Then, I cut Lori's file out twice - one in white card stock and another in Doodlebug Design's Buffalo Check and Woodgrain in swimming pool (links below). 

Next, I layered the white paper on top of the base cardstock. I love how the red shows through the cutouts. But for a little more color, I glued the little blue hearts from my second cut all around the edge. You could also make all of the hearts different colors or every other heart a different color. 

In the center, I added square photo mats sized at - red 2.75", white 2.5", and prints 2.25". For the patterns, I chose 6x6 papers from Doodlebug's Lots of Love Collection, then embellished with the Odds & Ends, Chit Chat, This & That stickers, and mini icon stickers (links below).

Here is what the file looks like ... 

Lori has lots of amazing background cutting files in her shop and they're so fun to create with. I hope today's layout inspires you to use one in your next project. Thanks for stopping by the blog and happy scrapping! 

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12x12 Snow Much Fun Winter Layout with Doodlebug

Hey guys! It's time for my next Doodlebug Design Team Project. Yay! I hope everyone is staying warm and toasty at home during the winter storms. We got some snow in Georgia and my grandlittles couldn't wait to get out in it. So today, I'm sharing a 12x12 scrapbook page I made with the beautiful Snow Much Fun Collection and a few of their photos. ❄️ 

To make it, I chose some card stock for the base in gorgeous colors of blue jean, pistachio, and lilac. Then, I layered a sheet of lily white on top. Next, I designed three 9.5 inch circles and welded them together as one piece. I cut it out using my Cricut machine and adhered it to the page. 

Time for embellishments! In the upper left corner, I added 3 beautiful snowflake die cuts from the Bits & Pieces and some cute little heart and snowflake puffy stickers. Then, a little bit of sparkle with the mini jewels.

In the right corner, I added the "Let's Stay Home" die cut from the Chit Chat, the Brrrrrr and heart stickers from the This & That, more mini jewels and puffy shapes, and snowflakes from the Bits & Pieces. Cute!

In the bottom corner, I created two 3x4 inch mats with the colorful striped print called Cold Streak, then added my sweet photos on top. To decorate, I added the "Chilly" This & That sticker, the cute house die cut from the Odds & Ends, and an adorable penguin puffy sticker. And for a little extra detail ... I added some puffy stickers to the snowflake die cuts and a mini jewel to the house as a doorknob. Love! 

This page is simple, fun to make, and filled with such cute embellishments. I hope you'll choose the beautiful Snow Much Fun Collection to document your special winter memories. Happy scrapping my friends! 😊

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New! 12x12 I Love Spring Scrapbook Layout Kit

Hi ladies! Ready for a peek at the 2nd NEW kit that will be in my shop on Friday? Yesterday, I introduced my 12x12 Let's Party Layout Kit and today, I have something wonderful for the upcoming season. It's another page kit titled I Love Spring that is perfect for photos of every day, Mother's Day, Easter, and sunshine filled memories!

I designed these with the Echo Park, In Full Bloom Collection that features pretty flowers, butterflies, birds, soft pastel colors, bees, umbrellas, bonnets, and lots of springtime sayings.

There are 6 scrapbook pages (3 coordinating layouts) with 1 flippie and space for 25 photos. 

These pages are wonderfully generic so you can use them for lots of different occasions. Add pictures of spring, fun with family and friends, a birthday celebration, an anniversary, a spring bridal shower, a baby shower or gender reveal, and everyday moments.

If you love being outdoors, add photos from a fun day at the park, a picnic, your beautiful garden, a visit to a butterfly museum, a botanical garden, a flower festival, a neighborhood BBQ, and backyard games.

With Easter and Mother's Day coming up, you could also use them for Sunday brunch, family gatherings, a church event, or a spring vacation. 

My new 12x12 I Love Spring Layout Kit will be available in my shop on Friday along with my 12x12 Let's Party Layout Kit. And, be sure to visit my blog again tomorrow for my latest Doodlebug Design Project ... it will be snow much fun! 😉

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NEW! 12x12 Let's Party Birthday Scrapbook Layout Kit

Hey scrappy friends! It's a big week here at Artsy Albums with lots of fun things happening. Today, I'm sharing the first of 2 NEW kits that will be in my shop on Friday. Tomorrow, I'll share the second one. I will also be traveling to Texas for the My Crafty Galentine Retreat taking place this weekend. Stay tuned for photos ... I can't wait to see everyone there and teach a class at this fun event. Then on Thursday, I'll introduce my latest Doodlebug Design Team Project. Yay!

As for today's kit ... it's titled Let's Party and has six 12x12 scrapbook layouts filled with colorful balloons, streamers, cakes, and presents. They're perfect for ALL ages and ANY type of birthday celebration!

I designed these pages with the Carta Bella, They Say It's Your Birthday Collection and I love the whimsical party hats, noisemakers, and decorations. All the festive things you'd find at a birthday party, and ... everything you need to highlight your special moments.

These 6 scrapbook pages (3 coordinating layouts) include 1 pocket, 1 flippie, and space for 28 photos. 

They're great for photos of a quiet dinner of two, a small family gathering at home, or a full blown party with tons of friends!

Save photos of the birthday girl or boy, group shots with guests, the cake, venue, the invitation, decorations, balloons, and fun activities. Don't forget key moments like singing "Happy Birthday", blowing out the candles, friends interacting, and the gift opening. 

Here's the cute pocket. I tucked 3 colorful tags inside that can be used for journaling or as photo mats. You could also add small memorabilia here, like ... tickets, receipts, or notes.

Add photos of a weekend getaway, having coffee with your bestie, brunch with your mom, or a birthday party for the kiddos. These layouts make a great addition to any album and document all the fun!

My new 12x12 Let's Party Birthday Page Kit will be available in my shop on Friday. I hope you enjoy saving your memories on them. Be sure to check back here tomorrow for a 2nd new kit. Thanks for visiting the blog and have a wonderful day!😊

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12x12 Love You Valentine's Day Layout

Hi scrappers! It's time for my latest Bella Blvd Design Team Project, and ... it's National Puzzle Day! So, I created a 12x12 scrapbook page with a big beautiful patchwork heart that reminds me of a puzzle. I also got inspiration for the design from a quilt my grandmother made me when I was a child. I designed it with the My Life 365 Collection, some puffy and enamel shapes, and 2 pink Bella Besties prints, making this layout a sweet spot for your Valentine's Day photos. 🧩🩷 

To make this, I used black card stock and a sheet of Bella Besties graph and dot in punch for the base. Then, I designed the heart shape I wanted and cut 5 out of different 12x12 patterned papers. I cut them up in pieces exactly the same and mixed up the patterns until I liked the patchwork design. Then, I pieced the heart back together like a puzzle and adhered the pieces to white card stock.

I wanted to add a little bit of stitching, so I used black embroidery floss to sew a line around the heart. At the end, I tied a cute bow and added some epoxy hearts, a puffy star, and cute puffy dots from the collection. 

In the lower left corner, I matted two black and white photos and adhered them to the heart. Then I added a few more epoxy hearts, a black arrow from the Puffy Trinkets stickers, and more dots.

 

How cute is this Be Mine Bella-pops?! I love the shine of the heart shaped hot air balloon, the little blue clouds, and the dimension it adds to the page. And just underneath, I added the "Love You" die cut from the Ephemera Words and sprinkled a few more puffy stickers around.

Finally, I added two epoxy hearts that came with the Be Mine Bella-pops on top of the hot air balloons in the print above. Can you see them? They are the cute pink polka dot hearts. What a fun little detail!

I hope my 12x12 Love You Layout gives you a little inspiration for saving your Valentine's Day photos. Bella's My Life 365 Collection is a great staple to have on hand for creating different projects all throughout the year! To see more things I made with it, visit ...

• I Believe Christmas Tag Mini Album 
• Christmas Flipbook Mini Album 
• 12x12 Fall Layout 
• 12x12 Halloween Layout
• 12x12 School Layout 
• 12x12 Summer Layout 
• 12x12 July 4th Layout  
• 12x12 May Layout 
• 12x12 Yearly Calendar

Below are the links to the products used in this project. Have a fabulous day and happy scrapping! 😊

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10 New Scrapbook Instructions

Hello friends! 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.

⭐ Update: Links to each of the instructions are at the bottom of the page.

1.  Happy Thanksgiving Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

2.  Happy Fall Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

3.  Escape Into The Pages Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

4.  Bow Wow Dog Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

5.  Meow Cat Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

 

6.  Halloween House Pumpkin Party Scrapbook - click HERE to see more.

 

7.  Adventure Let's Go Travel Scrapbook - click HERE to see more.

 

8. & 9. Christmas Cheer Scrapbook & 12x12 Layouts - click HERE to see more.

 

10.  School Days Scrapbook Album - no blog post available but this was made with the Doodlebug Design, Back To School Collection. 

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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