Flower Wreath Layout by Valerie Bisson

Hi friends! Valerie Bisson here and I’m so happy to be back again to share another layout with you. My page features two cut files - the Leaf Wreath and the Flower Wreath combined with a mix of Paige’s collections.

I love wreath cut files because they work for so many different occasions including my photo on grad day celebrations. I cut the Flower Wreath from white cardstock and backed it with Paper 8 and Paper 24 from Splendid. The Leaf Wreath was cut from Bungalow Lane Paper 5. To fill the center space of the wreaths I added a circle shape of Paper 1 from Garden Shoppe. Before adhering the cut files to the page I added some Distress Oxides using an ink blending brush in the area around where the wreaths would lay over top. I also added some stenciled hearts and paint splatters in blue and white on top of the ink blended area. The mixed media background gives a nice base to put everything on top of. After adhering the cut files I also machine stitched on top of the wreath in a circle using light green thread. Next I chose to add the flower shaped Sequins from Splendid which were a nice match to the colors I was already using. I attached them with French knots in a blue thread. A few Floral Die Cuts from Blooming Wild and a Layered Bouquet Sticker from Splendid all tucked at the bottom and left of the photo. For my title I used a Puffy Phrase Sticker from Blooming Wild - it came in a light green and seemed to get lost in my placement, so I colored it with a permanent marker in a coordinating color to my layout. The last thing I added to my page was a little hand stitching for another pop of that color in my daughter's dress. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful & creative day!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: BLOOMING WILD, GARDEN SHOPPE, SPLENDID, and BUNGALOW LANE; white cardstock; Distress Oxides; Cut files: Leaf Wreath and Flower Wreath by Paige Evans

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Love Grows Here Layout by Paige Evans

Here is one of the new layouts from my Make Your Memory Book featuring a large title!

In the chapter about LAYOUTS you'll find the step-by-step photo tutorial including the written steps for making this layout focusing on my family as well as a link to the exclusive LOVE GROWS HERE cut file. I used my Splendid collection to back the title cut file and topped it with lots of floral & fruit embellishments.
I hope you are inspired to purchase my Make Your Memory Book and try the tutorial to make your own layout featuring this large title cut file!

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Life is Good Layout by Sophie Delorme

Hello scrappy friends! Sophie Delorme here and I am thrilled to share this new layout with you using Paige's older Bloom Street collection and her Life is Good cut file for this cute page of my dog Fiona having fun at the park.

I cut the Life is Good cut file from white cardstock, backed it with two patterned papers, and placed it just above my photo. I added foam adhesive behind it to make it stand out even more. I created two clusters with floral die cuts and fussy cut flowers around the photo and used a journaling die cut piece to handwrite my journaling. I love how it turned out and hope you do too!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts: Bloom Street Digital Collection; white cardstock; Cut file: Life is Good by Paige Evans

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Happy Day Layout by Phil Donahue

Hello scrappy friends! Phil Donahue here happy to be back on Paige's blog with a floral-forward layout I made using her Blooming Wild collection and Bicycle Flowers cut file. This layout features a photo of my niece during a visit to her favorite park where we got to enjoy one of the first warm days of the season while I helped her ride her bike!

To begin, I resized the Bicycle Flowers cut file to about a 10x10 inch shape and cut it from white cardstock. I backed the bicycle frame with scraps from the 12x12 Paper Pad and the flower part in a green paper from my stash. Instead of backing the beautiful yet intricate floral section with individual pieces, I opted to cover it with florals from the Sticker Book, Cardstock Stickers, and fussy cut flowers from Paper 24 which added more texture and dimension to the layout. I created my background with the purple Paper 4 from Splendid and the pink to purple ombre striped Paper 19 from Blooming Wild. The stripes reminded me of tire tracks and also complemented the dress my niece is wearing in the picture. To add more interest and a spot for embellishments, I lightly folded and adhered the upper-left corner of Paper 19 revealing the deep navy blue floral on the other side. I added my photo and the cut file to the background using foam adhesive to create even more dimension. Final touches were more florals, leaves, and butterflies placed around the page to complete the layout! I hope you found some inspiration in this layout and choose to try Paige's Bicycle Flowers cut file along with her Blooming Wild collection. Thanks for reading and have a scrappy day!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: BLOOMING WILD and SPLENDID; white cardstock; Cut file: Bicycle Flowers by Paige Evans

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Great Day Layout by Monique Lowe

Hi friends! Monique Lowe here sharing a new layout using Paige's Fish Background cut file and her Blooming Wild collection. A year ago my family and I returned home to South Africa for a holiday and visited uShaka Marine world. The cut file and colorful patterned papers were perfect for documenting our deep-sea day out!

To start my layout I used a sheet of White Foundations Media Paper cut down to size to match the rest of my South Africa holiday album - 8x11.5". Then I got to work creating my background using a variety of Distress Oxides in shades of blue. I swiped them across the cardstock and then painted on water to blend the colors together. I also spritzed on Shimmerz sprays for added interest. For a bit of visual texture, I used a piece of bubble wrap packaging to stamp imperfect bubble spots on the background. Once dry, I used a different Fish Background cut file as a stencil to add in three schools of fish using Nuvo Glimmer Paste. These added lovely sparkle to my background! To back the featured Fish Background cut file, I used a variety of patterned papers from Blooming Wild including the mini version of Paper 22 from the 6x8 Paper Pad, Paper 12, Paper 16, and Paper 19. I gave each fish its own individual color, working my way through the rainbow! I added in a few tone-on-tone sequins to the larger fish to add a touch a sparkle and texture. I backed my photo with vellum and torn strips of Paper 8 and Paper 18. To give my photo a bit more room, I decided to snip the cut file in half then stuck everything down onto the background. To finish off my layout, I added some bubble gems and made my title using a word from the Chipboard Stickers and a few little Thickers. I loved creating this colorful addition to my holiday album! I hope something you’ve seen sparks a creative idea and inspires you to get creative with the Fish Background cut file and Blooming Wild too! Thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers: BLOOMING WILD; vellum; White Foundations Media Paper; Distress Oxides; Cut files: Fish Background and Fish Background (stencil) by Paige Evans

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Cousins Layout by Paige Evans

Here is one of the new layouts from my Make Your Memory Book! I made it as an extra to focus on my favorite design concept: repetition!

I used my Splendid collection with American Crafts and fussy cut a bunch of diamonds from a patterned paper then popped some of them up on a white cardstock background. 

A cluster of papers and embellishments under and around the photo brings your eye right to the moment I'm documenting.

I hope you are inspired to purchase my Make Your Memory Book and give this layout a whirl!

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Butterfly & Flower Wreath Layout by Kelly Daye

Hello sweet friends! It’s Kelly Daye back with a pretty garden layout to inspire you. I’ve used Paige’s Butterfly & Flower Wreath cut file along with her Blooming Wild, Garden Shoppe, Splendid and Bloom Street collections. I always love mixing Paige’s collections together to make something that’s totally me.

I cut the Butterfly & Flower Wreath from white cardstock and also used white cardstock for the background. After paper backing the wreath, I used a combination of the chain stitch and straight stitch on the entire cut file, always stitching with four strands of DMC Floss. Why only four? Because some of the spaces are very small and I didn’t want to entirely cover up the paper. It took about 20 hours. Before adding the stitched wreath to the background, I cut the cardstock down to 11.5" square and matted it on Blooming Wild Paper 3, then added a running stitch all around. I struggled at picking a color of DMC floss, so I took two strands from each of the four colors I used to stitch the wreath and mixed them together. It turned out so pretty and chunky, kind of an opal color. To finish the background I stenciled a brick pattern in the corners using Distress Oxides. Floral Die Cuts from the Garden Shoppe collection emphasize the diagonal format. A couple of Cardstock Stickers from Garden Shoppe provided a subtitle. The paper tags on my photos hold the title "OH MY" made with older floral Thickers from Paige’s Bloom Street collection. I love scrapping photos of my July garden to remind me it’s the prettiest time of the year. I hope you’re inspired to save memories of your own gardens this summer using Paige's cut files and pretty paper collections!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: Blooming Wild, Garden Shoppe, Splendid and Bloom Street; white cardstock; Cut file: Butterfly & Flower Wreath by Paige Evans

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Scrappers Gonna Scrap Layout by Jackie Ashton

Hi scrappy friends! It’s Jackie Ashton here sharing a layout using Paige's Scrappers Gonna Scrap cut file and her Blooming Wild collection!

I cut the Scrappers Gonna Scrap from white cardstock and added it over Paper 18 which I trimmed down to 11.5x11.5” and backed it with white cardstock to leave a slight border around my page. Using various patterned papers from 6x8 Paper Pad I matted them behind my photograph, adding a border punched piece to the lower edge. To embellish my page I used a Journaling Spot to the right of my photograph and added hearts from the Puffy Phrase Stickers then added pieces from the Cardstock Stickers and the Sticker Book. Thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, embellishments: BLOOMING WILD; white cardstock; Cut file: Scrappers Gonna Scrap by Paige Evans

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🇺🇸 Registration Open for a 4th of July Scrapbook Event in Wallace, Idaho! 🇺🇸

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

4TH OF JULY EVENT IN WALLACE, IDAHO

Join me in the historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho for 2 days of in-person learning where we'll create a patriotic 6x8 scrapbook album throughout 3 classes! Plus freebies, pop-up shopping, and fun with fellow scrappy friends! We will use a variety of 4th of July-themed products to be determined but if you've ever taken my classes before, you know the kits are packed and always have lots of custom products not available anywhere else! The tables we'll use are a mix of rectangular and round and everyone will get at least 3 feet of scrapping space.

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My idea for this event is to have you and your family or friends spend the 4th of July holiday in the historic silver mining town of Wallace, Idaho. There is so much to do and it feels like you've traveled back in time when walking the quaint streets and browsing the shops. Come a few days early to catch the Idaho Statehood Parade on July 3rd then enjoy activities such as antiquing, zip lining, mine tours, pics in front of the huge flag, swimming at the pool, eating at yummy restaurants, four-wheeling, biking, and everything between! You'll fall in love with Wallace and will then delight in documenting your visit in the 6x8 scrapbook we'll learn how to make in the classes!

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Wallace, Idaho is located right off the I-90 freeway, about 45 minutes from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and an hour and a half from the Spokane, Washington airport. We always fly into Spokane and rent a car while my sister and her family road trip all the way from Vegas! Road trips are fun! There is a Costco in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene as well as a Walmart in Smelterville about 20 minutes from Wallace. There are 2 gas stations and a grocery store in Wallace.

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Below is a collage of all things Wallace - the world's cutest old-timey town!

Below are examples of my previous 4th of July scrapbooks so you can envision what your finished album will look like. Check out my 4th of July 2024 virtual scrapbook class HERE, my 4th of July 2023 scrapbook HERE and my 4th of July 2022 scrapbook HERE.

EVENT DETAILS

Dates: Saturday July 5th & Sunday July 6th 2025

Location: Wallace Inn // 100 Front St, Wallace, Idaho 83873

***If you are traveling from out of town and want to stay at the hotel, discounted room rates will be available which you'll be able to book once I know about how many people will attend. More information will be posted in the Facebook Group that you will receive a link to after registering. Call in a few months for room reservations: 208-752-1252***

Saturday July 5th 2025

1pm-2pm: Meet'n'Greet & Early Bird Shopping

2pm-5pm: 6x8 Scrapbook Album Class Part 1

5pm-7pm: Group Dinner

7pm-12am - Open Crop

Sunday July 6th 2025

9am-10am: Chat, Pictures, Shopping

10am-1pm: 6x8 Scrapbook Album Class Part 2

1pm-2pm: Lunch Break

2pm-5pm: 6x8 Scrapbook Album Class Part 3

5pm-9pm: Open Crop

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Cost: $375 - includes class materials, exclusives, instructions, one group dinner, and more! Travel, hotel, and all food outside the one group dinner is not included.

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About a month before the event, you will be sent a PDF with photos and instructions, additional supplies to bring (all materials to create the scrapbook aside from basic things like adhesives and tools will be provided in the event kit), places to eat, things to do, and more!

4TH OF JULY EVENT IN WALLACE, IDAHO

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I can't wait to see you in-person and have a wonderful time together celebrating Independence Day 2025 in Wallace, Idaho! Let me know if you have any questions through email at paigetaylorevans@gmail.com, thank you so much, and have a happy scrappy day!

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You Make My World Go Round Layout by Inessa Persekian

Hi friends, this is Inessa Persekian and I'm excited to share my newest layout with you! I used the Floral Globe cut file from Paige, her new Adventurous collection, and documented photos of my hubby and I celebrating our 16 year wedding anniversary!

I used Paper 9 for my background and created layers with papers from the 12x12 Paper Pad as well as Floral Die Cuts. The Floral Globe is backed with 7 different patterns from the 6x8 Paper Pad but a lot of it is covered up. I wasn't sure how much was going to show so I backed all of the pieces. Before backing the cut file, I machine stitched the outlines with gold thread - I love the texture this adds! I hope I've inspired you to give it a go and create some layouts! By the way, I'm loving playing with the new Adventurous collection so far! For a full process video, head on over to my YouTube channel here. Have a great week and see you soon!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: ADVENTUROUS; white cardstock; Cut file: Floral Globe by Paige Evans

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Liberty Lemonade Layout by Heidi Lewis

Hi friends, it's Heidi Lewis back on the blog today. I live in the USA and just finished celebrating our national holiday, the Fourth of July, so I felt inspired to make an Americana-themed layout using Paige's new Adventurous collection!

I pulled several red and blue papers from the collection and cut out six 4-inch stars with stitching holes using the star from the Simple Shapes for Stitching cut file. I used the following papers for the stars: Paper 2, Paper 4, Paper 11, Paper 12, and the 12x12 Project Pad. I chain stitched each star with matching thread. Using Paper 10 as my background, I arranged the stars around a 3x4 picture of me holding a cup of festive lemonade. Then I layered tone-on-tone embellishments onto the stars using a combination of Mini Thickers, Puffy Phrase Stickers, the 8-Page Sticker Book, Floral Die Cuts, and Mini Puffy Stickers. A couple of paper-punched stars and some additional embellishments layered around the photo finish off the page. This layout would work well for any Fourth of July photos, but I think it could easily be adapted for starry nights (camping), all stars (friends and family), super stars (sports), celebrations, parties, etc! I hope you feel inspired!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, embellishments: ADVENTUROUS; Cut file: star from the Simple Shapes for Stitching by Paige Evans

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I Love You So Very Much Cards by Paige Evans

This pair of cards was actually the very first project I made to go into my Make Your Memory Book! We wanted to make sure I could do the step-by-step photos and start the creative process!

In the chapter about CARDS you'll find the step-by-step photo tutorial including the written steps for making these fun heart grid cards! I used my Splendid collection and three sizes of heart punches to make layered patterned paper hearts that I stitched into place then splattered white acrylic paint on top for a unifying layer. Enamel dots are always a good finishing touch! I hope you are inspired to purchase my Make Your Memory Book and try the tutorial to make your own layout featuring these fun paper hearts!

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