Hi scrappy friends! This month I teamed up with Kiwi Lane for a fun scrapbooking collaboration: the You Make Me Smile Kit!
The You Make Me Smile Kit is a bright, cheerful collection filled with playful patterns, happy colors, and everyday designs that are perfect for documenting friendship, family, laughter, celebrations, and the little moments that make you smile. This kit was inspired in part by the kind of colorful, playful scrapbooking I love, which made it especially fun to create with.
I used the kit to make this 12x12 layout and the colors and patterns gave me such a happy place to start. You know I love adding lots of little details, layers, and special touches to my pages, so it was fun to see how quickly this one came together while still feeling bright, playful, and full of personality!
You can shop the You Make Me Smile Paper Kit HERE. I hope it gives you a fresh spark for your next happy memory!!
You can grab a free cut file that I designed just for the kit HERE and see how it pairs with their Play-to-Create® System for playful, layered layout inspiration!
Here are some examples from talented scrapbookers of layouts using the new You Make Me Smile Kit:
ALSO - join me TONIGHT for a special creative conversation with Susan Budge, co-founder of Kiwi Lane! We’ll be talking scrapbooker-to-scrapbooker about creativity, design, storytelling, and the joy of making something by hand. It’s relaxed, inspiring, and a perfect one to listen to while you’re gathering photos or planning your next page!
Join me LIVE at 8:30pm Eastern Time TONIGHT for a free hour long class creating a 12x12 layout with my Crafted Moments collection on the Scrapbook & Cards Today YouTube channel! We'll create a patchwork background with patterned papers – perfect for those scraps you hoard save for a rainy day! A gentle folding technique ensures tons of dimension and a sprinkling of little embellishments finishes up this quick & easy (but still oh so fun!) 12×12 layout. Learn all about the Create with SCT Series HERE.
New in the shop: 4th of July ribbons & trims bundles! This is a package of (19) red/white/blue ribbons & trims cut to 8.5" for adding to the edges of 6x8" album pages and page protectors. I had 71 different ribbons in my excess stash so if you purchase more than 1 bundle I will do my best to make sure you get different packages for a wide variety!
My challenge is called THREES and it’s all about using elements in groups of three to create a balanced and cohesive layout. I started with white cardstock as my background and here’s how I used THREES: three strips of patterned paper on the top and bottom of the page. Then I arranged my three photos in a horizontal design for balance. Next, I added three Floral Die Cuts to guide the eye across the page and included three sentiments to enhance the storytelling. Lastly, I placed three single Floral Die Cuts in the middle of the page. As always, I added my journaling on the back of the tag. Using THREES was such a fun way to create and I hope it inspires you to create your own version. Thank you so much for stopping by!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers: CRAFTED MOMENTS
Hello creative friends! Monique Lowe here with a new layout to share. I created this page as part of the fun over in Paige’s Happy Scrappy Facebook Group for iNSD - specifically Challenge 7: Mix It Up! The idea was to use two or more collections on one layout and I may have taken that as a gentle nudge to dive into three of my favorites!
For this page, I combined pieces from Crafted Moments, Lovely Lane, and a little touch of Legendary. Mixing collections can sometimes feel a bit daunting, but I found that sticking to a cohesive color palette made everything come together beautifully. I started with a plain sheet of lilac cardstock as my background and layered a 9x9" piece of white cardstock on top. Before adhering it down, I added a soft touch of watercolor using the packaging technique on the bottom right and top left corners - this creates a subtle diagonal flow that helps guide the eye across the page. Once dry, I centered it onto the lilac background. Next came the fun part - patterned papers! With help from my daughter (since this layout is all about her), we picked out a selection from the 6x8 paper pads across all three collections. She chose her favorite colors which made the process even more special. I cut the papers into strips and played around with layering them, adjusting lengths and combinations until it felt just right. Once happy, I adhered them in a vertical design with the strips running horizontally. I then added machine stitching down the center of each strip for texture and detail.
For the photo, I used a black & white image and backed it with tissue paper and Enjoy the Pause Paper. I placed the photo towards the bottom right of the layout to anchor the design. The title was added using Rub-On Transfer - simple but effective! Then I moved on to embellishing which is always my favorite part. I tucked Floral Die Cuts into the layered strips, added some fussy-cut butterflies, and included word phrase strips from the Ephemera Die Cuts. I also incorporated Chipboard Stickers and Cardstock Stickers to build dimension and interest. To finish it all off, I added three small clusters of Enamel Shapes and a touch of sparkle to the center of each flower - because a little shimmer always makes a page feel complete. Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this layout inspires you to mix things up, combine collections, and most importantly, document the memories that matter most.
I love to create a layout that involve a shape, so for this one I chose circles. I had so much fun selecting the various patterned papers from Crafted Moments and used circle dies and punches to make the shapes. I cascaded the circles down the center of my layout and also adding a few hand stitched circles and stamped circle images. To embellish I adhered Floral Die Cuts and used the navy Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers to make the title. I just love how this layout came together!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: CRAFTED MOMENTS
Hi friends! Inessa Persekian here and today I’m so excited to share my iNSD 2026 challenge layout using Paige's Crafted Moments collection!
I started with the Worth Remembering Paper featuring that beautiful large wreath as my background. It was the perfect base to really let the details shine. I added my 3x4 photos and then layered Floral & Butterfly Die Cuts around the wreath for dimension. I also cut out a bow from the Beauty Ahead Paper and added it at the top. To bring the layout to life, I went all in with Metallic Enamel Dots, Enamel Shapes, and lots of sequins from my stash. I scattered them throughout the wreath to add texture, sparkle, and a fun pop of dimension. It’s such an easy way to elevate your page and make it feel extra special!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS
Hello friends! Audrey Mutschall here sharing the layout I created for International Scrapbook Day 2026 in Paige's Happy Scrappy Place Facebook Group! My challenge was to create a wreath layout. Wreath layouts are some of my favorite to make because there are so many possibilities: you can use flowers, leaves, a cut file, or simply arrange die cuts and ephemera into a wreath shape.
For this layout I cut out lots of heart-shaped rosettes using various patterned papers from Paige’s new Crafted Moments collection. I arranged the rosettes into a wreath shape on a piece of white cardstock and then embellished them with Puffy Stickers, Chipboard Stickers, fussy cut elements, and Ephemera Die Cuts. I placed a family photo taken at my grandma’s 90th birthday party in the center of the wreath and then added a few Ephemera Die Cuts around it. I cut a strip off the bottom of my page and added a piece of the Stay Curious Paper behind my white background. Lastly, I added a border of stitching in blue and pink embroidery floss at the bottom of the page for a whimsical, homemade touch. I hope this inspires you to check out Paige’s beautiful new collection called Crafted Moments and to pop on over to her Happy Scrappy Place Facebook Group to see all the fun layouts made for iNSD 2026!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers: CRAFTED MOMENTS
I cut the Quilt Heart for Stitching Cut File from white textured cardstock and then stitched the vertical lines of connecting dots for each of the 20 triangles. Each triangle takes about 5 minutes to stitch so about 2 hours of stitching time. Totally worth it :)
A 3x4” selfie on the lower left side and a smattering of little flowers, butterflies, hearts, and self-adhesive brads adorn the heart. I created a title cluster and wrote a bit of journaling on a label die cut to finish up this fun page!
My favorite scrapbook supply is patterned paper and I love using it to cover the whole background, but it can be a bit tricky to balance it against photos and embellishments. Lighter colors such as pastels are always easier to use - that’s why I chose the beautiful Stay Curious Paper for my background. I wanted to add some visual interest to the page, so I decided to do some hand stitching along the patterns. My French knots ended up a bit wonky, but I don't mind. After adding my photos, I created three embellishment clusters using Floral Die Cuts, Ephemera Die Cuts, Puffy Stickers, and Chipboard Stickers. I used a Cardstock Sticker and Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers for the title. I completed the layout by adding some heart Enamel Shapes. My layout is A4 size which is similar to the 8½x11 US format. I hope you find my layout inspiring! Thanks so much for stopping by!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel shapes: CRAFTED MOMENTS
Happy Monday scrappy friends! Did you have a fun iNSD 2026? Here is the layout I made live on my YouTube channel to celebrate International Scrapbook Day 2026 and I used my Crafted Moments collection with Pinkfresh Studio!
Watch the process video:
This layout features (48) strips of patterns from the 6x8 Paper Pad cut to 1/2 x 3". I lined the paper across three rows of a royal blue cardstock background and then machine stitched with my Brother Sewing Machine through the middle of each row. To add lots of texture I bent up the paper edges. As an optional step I splattered watered down white acrylic paint over the background, centering the splatters on the right side where my photos would go.
After the paint dried, I glued two 3x4" photos of Jane on the right side and topped them with my "beautiful" title cut file which you can download HERE. "JANE" first nicely under the title which I made with the navy blue Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers. Then I tucked several Floral Die Cuts under the top and bottom edges of the photos and placed a sentiment floral heart from the Ephemera Die Cuts above the pics. A pink floral postage stamp from the Chipboard Stickers adorns the left edge of the left photo. To finish I wrote journaling with a white Gelly Roll pen on the bottom right corner.
Thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate it and hope you're inspired!!
Hello friends! Ali Skifton here with you today sharing a layout made with Paige's Crafted Moments collection!
I cut 18 of the hexagons from the Crafted Moments Paper and I love how they fill the white cardstock background. To keep everything neat and consistent, I used a ruler to poke evenly spaced holes around each hexagon before stitching. I typically use six strands of thread so the stitching really stands out and adds that textured detail I love. I double-matted the Easter photo of my mom and embellished it with Floral Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers, Enamel Shapes, Metallic Enamel Dots, and Chipboard Stickers for the title. I finished the layout with three mini hearts added onto a few of those lovely hexagons.
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS
Here is the layout I made live for Scrapbook & Cards Today to celebrate International Scrapbook Day 2026 using my Crafted Moments collection with Pinkfresh Studio!
Watch the start-to-finish process video here:
To create this layout, first you'll need to download my Diamond template on the SCT blog post HERE. There is an option for a diamond with stitching holes if you want to go the extra mile and hand stitch around each diamond! Cut 25 diamonds from the papers in the 6x8 Paper Pad. I machine stitched around each diamond with white thread and then piece them across a light purple cardstock background.
Next I splashed white acrylic paint and a few coordinating watercolors on the background. I topped each diamond with a tiny button from my stash. Two 3x4" photos of me were adhered to the right side and then I embellished with Puffy Stickers, Cardstock Stickers, a label from the Ephemera Die Cuts for journaling, and a few Enamel Hearts.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to pick up my Crafted Moments collection!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel shapes: CRAFTED MOMENTS; Cut file/template: Diamond by Paige Evans