Spooktacular at Disneyland Layout by Paige Evans

How fitting to share a Disneyland-themed layout when we are currently at Disneyland for our annual dose of Halloween magic!! I love to utilize the cover sheet from my Pinkfresh Studio 12x12 paper packs and so that's exactly what this layout features: the cover sheet from my BooVille collection 12x12 Paper Pack!

I started by trimming 1/4" from both the top and bottom edges to make the cover sheet 12x12". Then I used my sewing machine to zig zag stitch between all of the patterns. Across the center informational strip I placed a large 12x4" photo of Fox & Jane in front of the spookified gates at Disneyland last October. 

Because the background is busy enough, I didn't need to add tons of embellishing. I clustered tag Ephemera Die Cuts, a pumpkin from the Floral Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers, Title Puffy Stickers, Mini Puffy Stickers, and Enamel Shapes around the photo and spelled "DISNEYLAND" with the colorful Alpha Puffy Stickers. The only embellishment I didn't use were the Rub-On Transfers which now I feel the need to go back and add just one to say I used all the SKUs :)

I love highlighting the cover sheet because it looks like I spent a long time meticulously piecing the background together when in reality, it comes like that! All the work is done for me! Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day filled with "witch" crafts!

SUPPLIES: Patterned paper, stickers, die cuts, enamel shapes: BOOVILLE

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Batty for You Layout by Paige Evans

Hi scrappy friends! Here is a new layout I made with BooVille featuring my Bat Border from the 13 Halloween Cut Files Bundle!

I started with a purple textured cardstock background and did a bit of mixed media including swiping a layer of white gesso in the shape of the Bat Border from the top left to the bottom right corners. Then I used the packaging technique to press gray watercolors over the gesso. As a final layer I splattered black watercolors and white acrylic paint on top. I cut the Bat Border from dark gray cardstock and backed the bats with patterned papers from the 12x12 Paper Pack as well as the 6x6 Paper Pad. I popped the bats off the background with foam squares for dimension & shadows and then tucked two 3x4" photos into the top.

To embellish I placed three pennant Cardstock Stickers on the top right corner and sprinkled colorful star Puffy Stickers, star Enamel Shapes, and silver Enamel Dots in between the bats. I wrote journaling on a tag and made the title "batty for you" with the Title Puffy Stickers. I had so much fun making this layout and am a sucker for all things Halloween :) Thanks for stopping by and have a happy scrappy weekend!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots: BOOVILLE; Cut file: Bat Border from the 13 Halloween Cut Files Bundle by Paige Evans

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September Scrappy Updates!

 

Pinkfresh Studio just released their new Christmas collection called Festive Fun and I'm excited to announce that I'll be teaching a virtual scrapbook event with it along with my talented friends Shara Crane and Lisa Fonseca! Registration opens at 8am Pacific Time on Friday October 9th and I will send out another newsletter then with more details. So excited to create with you!

SPOOKY LITTLE CRAFT FEST

I am teaching three classes at Spooky Little Craft Fest in Conroe, Texas on October 23rd-25th using BooVille: Pumpkin Squash Mini Album / Halloween Traveler's Journal / Halloween Micro Sequin Album. If you can't attend in-person, simply forward me your receipt and I will send a shipping invoice after the event so you can still create these BOOtiful projects :)

PUMPKIN SQUASH MINI ALBUM WORKSHOP

HALLOWEEN TRAVELER'S JOURNAL WORKSHOP

MICRO SEQUIN MINI ALBUM WORKSHOP

31 HALLOWEEN CUT FILES

On Tuesday September 29th at 8am Pacific Time I will release a new bundle of Halloween Cut Files! From bewitching icons and spooktacular backgrounds to seasonal titles and ghoulishly cute phrases, you'll enjoy having a plethora of "eek"citing cut files to match your boo-tiful photos! These 31 cut files are all different from my 13 Halloween Cut Files and 20 Halloween Cut Files! Every day a new layout featuring the cut file will be shared by my Design Team and talented Guest Designers in my Happy Scrappy Place FB Group!

HAUNTED HOUSE KIT UPDATE

Thank you so much to those of you who put down a deposit for my Haunted House Sequin Album Kit & Class! I am happy to let you know I've finished the sample and it's too cute to spook :) I am currently doing the "scrapmin" part - taking and editing photos, filming the process, writing instructions, cutting things out, printing templates, and more. I ran out of some of the ribbons and have ordered more which I hope to receive by October 4th but hopefully they arrive sooner. Be on the lookout for an email about the final balance due by the end of September and I'm so EEKcited to get this kit into your hands!!!!!

PEPPERMINT KIT & CLASS

For my December album this year I'll be filling a super fun & festive peppermint candy sequin album (handmade by Gi DeMello in Brazil!) with the Holiday Magic Christmas collection from Pinkfresh Studio. The album is a 9" circle with a 2" spine and the pages will be semi-circular sized to about 6x8.5". I am planning to release the kit & class by the mid-to-end of November. Please leave a comment with your email to be on the first-to-know when this kit is ready!

Have a happy scrappy weekend!

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Hocus Pocus Layout by Valerie Bisson

Hi crafty friends! Valerie Bisson back on the blog today and I’m so happy to share a new scrapbook layout with you featuring Paige’s Hocus Pocus title from her 20 Halloween Cut Files and her BooVille collection with Pinkfresh Studio!

I love a good starting point for a layout so I went through Paige’s library of cut files and found the Hocus Pocus cut file from one of her past bundles, the 20 Halloween Cut Files. It paired nicely with the photos I chose to scrapbook - a couple snapchat photos of my daughter and our kitty. So with white cardstock I cut out the Hocus Pocus design and backed it with several different patterns from the 12x12 Paper Pack. For the sparkles and stars on the cut file I used glitter cardstock and for the broom some neutral tones found in my stash. Then I placed it on the lower half of the page with photos above on the black starry background paper. I wanted to jazz up the background a bit more so I added a lace edge punched border strip from the gray spiderweb paper and placed it on the left and right sides. Followed by a quarter inch strip of the pink patterned paper. For added texture I hand stitched the lace border edge and machine stitched the pink strips. I incorporated pieces from all the different embellishments including pieces from the Ephemera Die Cuts, Mini Puffy Stickers, Cardstock Stickers, Chipboard Stickers, Rub-On Transfers, and Enamel Shapes. That completes my layout! I hope you have a chance to create with the awesome BooVille collection!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, rub-ons: BOOVILLE; Cut file: Hocus Pocus from the 20 Halloween Cut Files by Paige Evans

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Wickedly Cute Layout by Sophie Delorme

Hello friends! It’s Sophie Delorme on Paige’s blog today sharing a new layout made with her BooVille collection and her Spiderweb Cut File used as a stencil!

I cut the Spiderweb from scratch cardstock then used it as a stencil to create a fun & colorful mixed media element on a white cardstock background - such an easy way to add texture and dimension to a page! I placed the cutest photo on the left side of the layout and lined up a few houses from the Ephemera Die Cuts along the base to anchor the composition. I used a Title Puffy Sticker and added clusters of Floral Die Cuts, along with fussy cut buildings, leaves, and pumpkins tucked around the photo for a cozy autumn feel. To finish it off, I hand wrote my journaling and added a sprinkle of spiders and Enamel Shapes as the final touches. I hope my layout inspired you and gave you some fresh ideas for using a cut file as a stencil on your next project with BooVille!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-ons, enamel shapes: BOOVILLE; Cut file: Spiderweb by Paige Evans

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Coffee Time Matcha Time Layout by Rochi Villegas

Hello crafty friends! Rochi Villegas here. Today I’m sharing a colorful layout featuring some sweet memories of my daughters enjoying coffee and matcha together using a mix of Paige's Crafted Moments and Lovely Lane collections with Pinkfresh Studio.

I started this layout with papers from Lovely Lane. For my background I used the Happy Together Paper and then I added the Full of Love Paper on top, leaving the Happy Together paper visible around the edges to create a beautiful layered frame. Then I cut several strips from the Stay Present Paper from Crafted Moments and arranged them vertically across the Full of Love paper to add color, pattern, and dimension to my layout. I also cut three strips from the Made of Sunlight Paper and placed them behind my titles, “Coffee Time” and “Matcha Time,” made with the pink Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers, creating a fun background that helps the titles stand out. I loved the way all the patterns work together while still allowing the photos and embellishments to stand out. Next, I added the three photos and arranged them in a way that creates a visual triangle, with one photo at the top right, another in the center, and the third toward the bottom left. Once my photos were in place, I started adding the embellishments. I created a large floral cluster in the center of the layout using a tea cup from the Ephemera Die Cuts and filled it with Floral Die Cuts which became one of my favorite details on the layout! I layered the pieces together using foam adhesive to add dimension and make the cluster really stand out. To balance the page, I created another floral cluster on the left side. I love creating embellishment clusters because they help bring all the elements of a page together and guide the eye from one photo to the next. I also added a few sentiment strips from the Legendary collection for more interest and to help tell the story behind these photos. I hope this project inspires you to mix and match different collections to document the little moments that make life special. Thank you so much for stopping by today!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers: CRAFTED MOMENTS, LOVELY LANE, and LEGENDARY

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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Layout by Nicole Santos

Hey all! Nicole Santos here with a fun new Halloween layout and of course I’m using Paige's BooVille collection as well as her Branch Wreath Cut File.

I used the turquoise blue skull paper to make the Branch Wreath since I thought that it would really pop on the colorful striped paper from the 12x12 Paper Pack. After gluing the wreath down (only in the center) I added my photos and the title then I bent up the little branches on the wreath to give it dimension. The title "Ghouls just wanna have Fun" is from the Title Puffy Stickers. I then added lots of little fussy cut leaves, pumpkins, and flowers that I cut from the Floral Die Cuts packaging! I also added stars from the Title Puffy Stickers and Enamel Shapes. I finished the page with journaling and white paint splatters. Thanks for popping on to read all about my layout and I hope it has inspired you to get crafting with all your BooVille goodies!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel shapes: BOOVILLE; Cut file: Branch Wreath by Paige Evans

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Ghostly Greetings Layout by Paige Evans

Happy Saturday scrappy friends! I have a new layout that I made for Scrapbook & Cards Today using BooVille scraps! Be sure to visit the SCT Blog to download this free Ghost for Stitching Cut File so you can scraplift this page :)

When I first received samples of my BooVille collection I grabbed one of everything and made 6 layouts for the reveal that took place on July 24th! Since then I've been trying to use that same "kit" so that if you purchased 1 of everything you can re-create everything I've been making with BooVille so far! This excludes projects for classes & events ;)

To create this page I cut the Ghost for Stitching from textured white cardstock and then loosely traced the inner part of the ghost on a scrap piece of smooth white cardstock. I punched about (4) 1" squares from each of the papers in the 6x6 paper pad along with a few mint and orange patterns from the 12x12 paper that has the patterned squares. I pieced the punched squares in slightly angled rows across the traced ghost. To add tons of texture & interest I used my sewing machine & white thread to zigzag stitch horizontally and vertically across the squares to create a patchwork/quilted look.

I was going to stitch the ghost in black or white thread, but when I brought in each of my family members to cast their vote, I went with Jane's suggestion of purple! She has an eye for design :) After backstitching with purple thread around the ghost I adhered the page on top of the quilted ghost. I hand cut a pair of eyes from black cardstock and then added my two 3x4" photos on opposite sides of the ghost. I embellished with lots of little things from BooVille such as die cuts, rub-ons, enamel shapes, puffy stickers, cardstock stickers, and chipboard stickers.

I love how this page turned out and hope you're inspired to scraplift it with my BooVille collection and Ghost for Stitching Cut File!
Have a happy scrappy weekend!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, rub-ons, enamel shapes: BOOVILLE; Cut file: Ghost for Stitching by Paige Evans

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Let's Do This Layout by Jackie Ashton

Hello! Jackie Ashton here sharing a layout using Paige's Crafted Moments and Happy Haven collections. I wanted to document my crafting friend coming to my city for a quick catch up and to see the Snoopy Trail over the summer.

I started with a sheet of white cardstock as my background and added some subtle stencil details using yellow ink. I kept the stenciling quite light. Next, I selected five different pieces of patterned paper from Crafted Moments and trimmed them into strips measuring approximately 1.5" x 1". I arranged these down the center of the cardstock, overlapping the strips slightly to create lots of layers and movement across the page. To add a little extra texture, I added hand stitching along two of the paper strips to help give those paper layers more definition. I backed my photographs using papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad. I then added 3D foam behind the photographs before placing them onto the layout, giving some dimension and helping them stand out amongst all those lovely layers. To finish the page, I tucked a selection of floral embellishments from Happy Haven around the page, creating little clusters without making the layout feel too busy. A scattering of enamel dots and a few mini puffy stickers added those final little details. I love how this came out and hope that it has provided you with some inspiration in using these collections!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots: CRAFTED MOMENTS and HAPPY HAVEN

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October 31 Layout by Inessa Persekian

Hey friends, Inessa Persekian here and today I’m sharing a new layout using Paige's BooVille collection!

I started with a sheet of white cardstock and let the colorful striped paper from the 12x12 Paper Pack do most of the work. I cut the striped paper apart into individual strips then distressed the edges of each one, setting the purple stripes aside. I adhered the strips across the white cardstock to create a bold and colorful background. I added three 3x4" photos and backed each one with the pumpkins and leaves patterned paper. I arranged the photos in a staggered design across the page which adds a little movement while still keeping the layout balanced. I added my title from the Title Puffy Stickers directly onto the orange stripe so it would stand out against the background without needing another layer. From there, it was all about embellishing! I created clusters around the photos using a mix of Ephemera Die Cuts, Chipboard Stickers, and Floral Die Cuts. I love mixing different textures and dimensions in my embellishment clusters, it gives the page so much more interest without making it feel too busy. To finish everything off, I scattered a few Enamel Shapes throughout the layout and added just a touch of glitter glue to the flowers for some extra sparkle. I love how this page came together! Cutting apart the striped paper was such an easy way to create a completely custom background and the fall colors and embellishments make the whole layout feel warm, layered, and fun!

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

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Crafted Moments Rainbow Layout by Audrey Mutschall

Hello friends! Audrey Mutschall here with a new layout featuring Paige's Crafted Moments collection and a hand-stitched rainbow. I’ve always wanted to create a whimsical looking rainbow made with patterned papers rather than solid colored cardstock, and the Crafted Moments collection inspired me to finally get around to it!

I started by drawing a rainbow and clouds on scratch paper. I decided on only five colors for my rainbow because I wanted fairly thick strips and I was worried that seven patterns might become overwhelming. I cut out each strip, traced it onto patterned paper, and then cut out the patterned paper strips. I made sure to add about 1/8” extra to each strip so I could overlap them when I glued them together - this makes for an easier time when stitching between the colors. The specific papers I chose for my rainbow were the Stay Curious Paper, Create Your Way Paper, One Good Thing Paper, Beauty Ahead Paper, and Full of Hope Paper. Once the rainbow pieces were glued together I poked holes between each paper and did a chain stitch using embroidery floss in coordinating colors. I love the dimension this adds to the rainbow as well as an extra pop of color. I cut clouds out of white cardstock and stitched borders around them using a backstitch. I alternated between white embroidery floss and colored embroidery floss for a little extra flair! When the rainbow was complete I arranged it onto a white cardstock background and added two photos above the left cloud. I embellished with Floral Die Cuts, Ephemera Die Cuts, Puffy Stickers, and Chipboard Stickers. Then I made a title using a chipboard piece from my stash and some pink Mini Puffy Alpha Stickers. Lastly, I added some adorable little Heart Enamel Stickers in a few places to tie everything together. I hope this inspires you to make your own hand-stitched rainbow for your next project!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, enamel shapes: CRAFTED MOMENTS

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Beware Layout by Paige Evans

Hello scrappy friends! Here is a layout I made with my BooVille collection and Spiderweb Frame Cut File!

I cut the Spiderweb Frame from black cardstock and placed it, unbacked, over the gray spiderwebs paper from the 12x12 Paper Pack. Next I placed a 3x4" black & white and color photo of Fox & Jane in front of Halloween decor at Disneyland in the middle. I embellished around the photos with die cuts, chipboard stickers, and puffy stickers. On the corners of the Spiderweb Frame I added candy corn puffy stickers and star mini puffy stickers.

A cut file is such an easy way to fill up a page quickly and create a ton of interest! I have a new bundle of 31 Halloween Cut Files releasing on September 29th so stay tuned!! Check out my 13 Halloween Cut Files Bundle HERE and my 20 Halloween Cut Files Bundle HERE! Have a happy scrappy day!

SUPPLIES: Patterned paper, stickers, die cuts: BOOVILLE; Cut file: Spiderweb Frame by Paige Evans

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