Grateful Layout with Happy Haven by Paige Evans

Hey, hi, hello scrappy friends! Here is a layout I made with Happy Haven featuring my Flower & Petal for Stitching Cut File for the Scrapbook & Cards Today Crop & Create Papercrafting Event last spring! This layout celebrates so many things I love (hand stitching, flowers, lots of patterned papers, and pastel colors) and highlights a sweet photo Jane who is always willing to let me take photos of her when I need pictures to scrapbook. I scraplifted this layout using Lovely Lane and re-posted it at the end to see how simply by changing the collection you get new and beautiful results!

Start with a smooth sheet of white 12x12 cardstock for the background. Use the Petal for Stitching Cut File to make 10 petals from the following papers as shown going clockwise and starting at the top and I’ve listed the DMC thread number for each paper:

1 - aqua floral Paper 11 (#992)

2 - peach frames Paper 7 (#3779)

3 - white large floral Paper 1 (#964)

4 - dark yellow floral Paper 5 (#834)

5 - light blue floral Paper 8 (#3325)

6 - green/blue diamonds Paper 9 (#704)

7 - white mini floral Paper 9 (#211)

8 - pink floral Paper 4 (#3689)

9 - yellow floral Paper 8 (#11)

10 - colorful rectangles Paper 4 (#3806)

Use 32” of the listed colors of DMC embroidery thread to do a back stitch around each petal and it took me about 10-15 minutes to stitch each petal which is about 2 hours of stitching time. Find the center of the layout at 6 inches in and 6 inches down and make a mark with a pencil. Cut out a Flower from the Flower & Petal for Stitching Cut File to use as a guide for placing the petals - place the flower in the center of the page, adhere the 10 petals inside the flower, then remove the flower and use it on a separate layout.

Attach a 3x4” photo to the center of the flower then add a “Grateful” Foam Sticker below. Embellish the title with a blue sentiment from the Journaling Die Cuts below the bottom right, a pink hummingbird Cardstock Sticker above the left side, and tuck a blue label Journaling Die Cut up under the right then write journaling on it with a yellow pen. Place a flower Cardstock Sticker or Die Cut between every petal. Cut a 2” square from the dark floral square on the top left side of the cut-apart Paper 12. Trim the square in half diagonally then cut those two triangles in half again to make 4 triangles. Use scalloped scissors to trim the long diagonal edge of each triangle. Adhere a paper triangle to each corner of the layout. Trim off the four corners from an ornate pink frame Die Cut then tuck a piece under each corner. Cut a pink oval scalloped journaling spot Die Cut in half and tuck the halves under the top left and bottom right corners. Cut a gold foil oval scalloped frame Die Cut in half and tuck the halves under the top right and bottom left corners. To finish, trim off any excess bits hanging off the edges.

Here is the Lovely Lane version:

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a happy scrappy day!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: HAPPY HAVEN; Cut file: Flower & Petal for Stitching by Paige Evans; scalloped scissors; Cricut; Pen: Stabilo; Adhesive: Bearly Art Glue

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Quilted Hearts Layout by Antonia Sherlock

Hello crafty friends! Antonia Sherlock here and today I’m sharing another layout I created using Paige's Lovely Lane collection with Pinkfresh Studio - this time I went for the full 12x12 page!

I was inspired by a quilting pattern I saw on social media and I wanted to replicate it for my layout. I cut the heart shapes out from 4½" cardstock squares, trimming down three of the corners, and I used ¾" wide paper strips from the 6x8 Paper Pad to create the patchwork design. The paper pad with its scaled down patterns were perfect for this purpose! I used a running stitch to stitch around each rectangle - this added texture & dimension and helped to achieve that quilted look. I stuck with pinks, purples, and whites mostly - not a true monochromatic layout, but harmonising colors. Those deep, rich purple hues in this beautiful collection have definitely grown on me and now I seem to be using them on every layout! I wanted the paper pieced hearts to be the focal point of this layout so I only added a few embellishments: a Layered Sticker as the title, a couple of Cardstock Stickers, and Puffy Stickers. I completed the page with a few heart Enamel Dots. I hope you find my layout inspiring and thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots: LOVELY LANE

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Look on the Bright Side Layout by Paige Evans

Hello scrappy friends! For this layout I used my Happy Haven collection and featured 8 patterned paper wedges with heavily distressed edges and tone-on-tone embellishing!

The photos are of Fox being dropped off in a dorm room down in Colorado Springs for a week of youth camp. He was unsure about the whole thing... This was his first time away from home in a setting like this so I expected him to be a bit nervous. But at the end of the week he said he had fun! My mom aka Malm/Grandma/Grimbles was also in town because it was the same weekend we got back from our 18th anniversary trip to Aspen. We had so much fun we're going back for our 19th anniversary :) Anyhoo, Fox & Jane always love when Grandma comes to visit and she helped Fox to calm his nerves a bit.

After distressing the patterned paper wedges I layered them on a smooth white cardstock by Recollections background in a semi-rainbow order. I overlapped two square photos in the middle and then added the embellishments on top - pink on pink, yellow on yellow, blue on blue, etc, all the way around. Journaling was written on a blue scalloped oval die cut with a blue pen and tucked into the blue section to finish.

I have about 45 layouts in my "to share" folder so I'm going to try to post them almost daily until I'm caught up!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: HAPPY HAVEN; Pen: LePen; Adhesive: Bearly Art Glue

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Legendary Layout by Ali Skifton

Hello my crafty friends! It’s Ali Skifton and today I’m sharing a cute new Design Team layout using Paige's Legendary collection.

For this layout I selected a handful of different patterns from the 6x8 Paper Pad and cut them into three different widths. I layered the strips at an angle across the page to create a fun background with lots of movement and color. I absolutely adore this photo of Odin in his little suit - his tiny arm giving it all he’s got and that happy expression just melts my heart! I decided to print the same photo in black & white as well because I think it really highlights the expression and details even more. This collection worked beautifully with both photos. There are so many great titles to choose from in this collection and I ended up picking two that fit Odin perfectly. I used the “Eyes Open, Heart Wide, World Ready” Chipboard Phrase Sticker and paired it with another phrase from the Ephemera Die Cuts. The collection also includes so many adorable boy-themed embellishments. I chose the tennis shoes because Odin is always on the go and the cute cherry soda can from the Puffy Stickers because he always seems full of energy - almost like he’s caffeinated! To finish the page, I tucked a Cardstock Sticker under the main title and sprinkled Enamel Dots around the embellishment clusters for a little extra detail and dimension. Thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots: LEGENDARY

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Stamped Seed Packets Layout by Paige Evans

For this bright & spring-y Happy Haven layout I used the seed packet Acrylic Stamps on lots of patterned papers with photos of my brother and his cute baby! As a fun detail I used a scalloped stitching segment stamp repeated around the entire border and machine stitched over it.

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stamps, die cuts, stickers: HAPPY HAVEN; Sewing machine: Brother; Thread: Coats & Clark; Black ink

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Snowflake Frame Layout by Valerie Bisson

Hi friends! Valerie Bisson here and I’m super happy to be back sharing a new layout with you featuring Paige’s Snowflake Frame Cut File and her Very Merry Christmas and Lovely Lane collections.

I started my layout with the Holiday Style Paper from the Very Merry Christmas collection for my background, perfect with all the snowflakes. I cut the Snowflake Frame from white cardstock and adhered it flat to the page but lifted and bent edges of it for interest. I wanted a bit more pink on the page so I incorporated pink paint splatters and punched snowflakes from a light pink patterned paper in the 6x8 Paper Pad from Lovely Lane. I scattered these snowflakes on top of the cut file using foam squares to adhere them. From the Very Merry Christmas Cardstock Stickers I chose a tag to hold journaling and a phrase sticker. From Lovely Lane I used the Puffy Alpha Stickers and Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers to create my title. For another little splash of pink to add at the top of the photo I chose a sentiment from the Chipboard Stickers. Lastly, I painted some of the Wood Stars and added them in 3 spots around my photo.

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, wood stars: VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & LOVELY LANE; Cut file: Snowflake Frame by Paige Evans

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Lovely Lane Layout by Stephanie Draleau

Stephanie Draleau back with the beautiful Lovely Lane collection to showcase some pictures of my little guy playing at the park.

I used the hexagon Chipboard Stickers to fill my background with my pictures in the 3 largest ones. I used some of the Cardstock Stickers, Puffy Stickers, and Layered Stickers to embellish around and inside the rest of the hexagons. For my title, I chose the Rub-On that says Smiles & Sunshine. I finished off with some sequins and splatters!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-on: LOVELY LANE

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Mittens Layout by Sophie Delorme

Hello scrapbook friends! It's Sophie Delorme with you today and I have a cute wintery page to share! I used a mix of Paige's Lovely Lane and Legendary collections and her gorgeous Mittens Cut File.

I started with a 12x12 taupe cardstock as my background. To add texture and a wintery feel, I stamped snowflakes from my stash across the page and heat embossed them with aqua embossing powder to create a subtle, elegant pattern. I also added white acrylic splatters. I cut two white mountain shapes from white cardstock. To add dimension and a handmade touch, I hand stitched along the edges of both mountains using white thread. I then added hand cut scalloped borders to the upper edge of each mountain. I love the result! I cut the Mittens from white cardstock. I backed each mitten with different patterned papers using the 6x8 Paper Pad from Lovely Lane to add visual interest and coordinate with my winter photo. I positioned one mitten on each side of my photo to frame it perfectly. I used a Legendary Chipboard Sticker for my title and a few Cardstock Stickers as subtitles. To complete the layout, I scattered hearts in various colors and sizes around my photo, adding pops of color and a playful element to balance the winter theme. I hope you enjoyed this winter layout and found it inspiring!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers: LOVELY LANE and LEGENDARY; Cut file: Mittens by Paige Evans

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Precious Moments Layout by Rochi Villegas

Hello crafty friends! Rochi Villegas here sharing my newest layout I created for the Paige Evans Design Team featuring her Lovely Lane and Legendary collections.

I documented such a sweet memory of my baby girl - she fell asleep at the table while drawing with a box full of markers and colored pencils right beside her. It’s one of those ordinary moments that instantly becomes unforgettable. I started with Life You Love paper from Lovely Lane as my background to create a warm and delicate base. The florals frame the design beautifully and enhance the tenderness of the photo. To complement the picture, I created three origami crayons using different patterned papers from Legendary. I love how the mix of colors and patterns adds a playful and creative touch that ties in perfectly with the art supplies in the photo. The title “Precious Moments,” is truly the heart of this layout. I hand-stitched the word PRECIOUS to add texture and dimension - the stitching gives it such a cozy, handmade feel. For the word MOMENTS, I used the blue Puffy Alpha Stickers to create contrast and balance in the design. To finish the page, I added a few Rub-Ons and the perfect embellishment from the Ephemera Die Cuts for extra detail without overwhelming the photo. Lastly, I added a little pocket on the right side for hidden journaling. This layout is a celebration of ordinary moments that become extraordinary memories - and that’s what scrapbooking is all about!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-ons, enamel dots: LOVELY LANE & LEGENDARY

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Wonder Layout by Nicole Santos

Hey all! Nicole Santos here with another cool layout using the awesome Legendary collection!

The first thing that I did to make this page was to use Paige's Flowers Cut File with the Legendary Moments Paper. After that I added a torn piece of Living My Story Paper to a watercolor background. I cut up the flowers and added it to three places around my layout with some Shimmerz Paints peeking through from the background. I used a couple of pieces of the Chipboard Stickers and a journal piece from the Journaling Die Cuts. I finished this page with Enamel Dots, sequins, and Nuvo Drops from my stash. Thanks for popping on to read all about my layout!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots: LEGENDARY; Cut file: Flowers by Paige Evans

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Love You Layout by Monique Lowe

Hi creative friends! Monique Lowe here sharing a soft and pretty layout using Paige’s beautiful Lovely Lane collection along with her Cascading Hearts Cut File.

I started by cutting the cut file twice from white cardstock and sticking the designs, unbacked and directly onto a fresh sheet of textured white cardstock. Before I glued everything down, I used the cut file as a template to cut several hearts from the 6x8 Paper Pad, choosing a mix of pink and purple patterns. Next, I added mixed media to the background diagonally across the page, on top of the cut file. I used the packaging technique and paint splatters in coordinating pinks and purples. Once dry, I stuck down the patterned hearts, gluing only along the centers so the edges could lift for dimension, then added hand stitched down each one for texture. I backed my photo and tucked it in amongst the hearts, then finished with sequins and Enamel Dots, a title using the Puffy Alpha Stickers, and a couple Chipboard Stickers. Thanks so much for stopping by! I loved creating this layered page and I hope it inspires you to play with Paige's cut files, Lovely Lane, and a touch of mixed media on your next layout!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: LOVELY LANE; Cut file: Cascading Hearts by Paige Evans

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Let Curiosity Be Your Compass Layout by Jackie Ashton

Hello everyone! Jackie Ashton here with my next Design Team layout using Paige's Legendary collection with Pinkfresh Studio!

I started by cutting a large circle of patterned paper to anchor the design. To add texture I hand stitched around the edge of the circle using simple running stitches. In the center of the circle I placed a 3x4" photo which I backed with various patterned papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad. Before adding the circle to my white cardstock, I added a large piece of patterned paper to the left side of my white cardstock and added a Fabric Border vertically down the middle of the page as well as a piece of patterned paper. These strips peek out from the top and bottom behind the circle to add dimension. To embellish I tucked Ephemera Die Cuts around the photo, building small cluster. Mixing leaves, Cardstock Stickers, and small icons creates visual interest without overwhelming the photo. For the title, I chose a Journaling Die Cut. Positioning it slightly overlapping the circle ties everything together and reinforces the central design. To finish, I scattered Enamel Dots around the page. Hope you can find some inspiration from my layout using this wonderful collection!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots: LEGENDARY

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