I'm sure I'm not the only one that has ended up with a "no more photos" kind of hand gesture from their kids! I know I have several from both of my boys! For this layout I used a bunched of stars cut from various papers in a variety of sizes to create two larger clusters in opposite corners. I LOVE this design concept so much! It's such a fun way to include a lot of detail without overpowering your photos. The white space helps to highlight the framing aspect of the two clust

When I first started creating cut files for Scrapbook Generation my work-life got incredibly busy and I was so disappointed that I rarely had time to create with those cut files. That has all finally changed! Yay! Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper, chipboard, enamel stickers, die cut leaves and vines: Hip Kit Club November 2025 kits; Ornament Tree cut file: Allison Davis for Scrapbook Generation; Glitter paper: DCWV; Embroidery floss: DMC; Computer f

The layout I'm sharing today is one that is based on a sketch from my Sketches 2024 class with Scrapbook & Cards Today. That was such a fun class to be involved in! Supplies used - Patterned paper: American Crafts and 49 & Market; Die cuts, stickers, and enamel hearts: American Crafts; Wooden title: Color Cast Designs; Embroidery floss: DMC; Computer font: Century Gothic The sketch had three larger pieces layered together to create a larger background. I was wanting to includ

I tend to kind of geek out over a theme. I love finding ways to incorporate that theme into the overall design of a layout! Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper: American Crafts, Vicki Boutin; Guitar cut file: Silhouette Design Store #2965; Film strip cut file: Silhouette Design Store #153319; Acrylic stars: Color Cast Designs; Word/title stickers: Simple Stories; Word/phrase stickers: Cocoa Vanilla; Embroidery floss: DMC; Computer font: Century Gothic

This layout showcases a common design concept that I love using - framing the photos with large cluster designs in opposite corners. Supplies used - Cardstock: Simple Stories; Patterned paper: Simple Stories, PhotoPlay Paper, and P13; Wheel cut file: Silhouette Design Store #29035; Star punches: Fiskars and Recollections; Brads: My Mind's Eye; Foam sticker: Pebbles Inc.; Photo frame: Crate Paper; Word/phrase stickers: Simple Stories; Wooden circles: Cocoa Vanilla; Nuvo Drops:

If I had to pick one shape for Fall it would, without a doubt, be a hexagon. There's just something about it that screams Fall to me. Maybe it's the quilt-like feel they give off when you group them together in a background, especially when you add stitching. Supplies used - Cardstock: American Crafts; Patterned paper, stickers, chipboard, and die cuts: Echo Park "At Home" collection; Hexagon punch: Fiskars; Flower cut files: Silhouette Design Store #440427, #328337 , and #4

Have you ever wanted to start hand-stitching but you don't know where to start? The layout I'm sharing today showcases an easy way to jump in without having to draw a custom design. This is actually the second time I've stitched this design on this particular paper. To me it's just one of those that screams "Stitch on me!" and I just can't help myself! This super fun paper by Vicki Boutin has a bunch of layered rainbows in bright colors. I cut it into a square background, add

One of my favorite ways to play around with a theme is to create a scene on my layout. It's so fun and playful and gives you an...

One of the most satisfying ways to create a layout is with full sheets, straight from a 6x6" paper pad. No trimmer needed! For this...

Do you ever complete a layout and you're just so proud of the finished result? That was me with the layout I'm sharing today! It just hit...

I love using photos of all sizes, but I must admit that when using all 4x6/6x4" photos, it sure does make things faster and easier! On...

This set of photos always give me a good laugh! I happened to snap a "burst" of photos right when I noticed a jellyfish beside Drew. What...

This layout was part of a class I taught at a previous We Create. We covered some hot air balloon die cuts with patterned papers and...

The layout I'm sharing today is the result of just playing. I had just gotten some new watercolors and paper and was in the mood to play...

Most of the time when I create, I start with a sketch and build my layout based on that. But, sometimes the opposite happens and I start...

When it comes to bright colored, tone-on-tone patterned papers Doodlebug is the Queen! I always know that if I want to create a rainbow...

The layout I'm sharing today is a past We Create class that I taught. I actually just starting working on my We Create classes for this...

We just reached the end of the 10 week Pattern Play class that was all about building patterns out of smaller pieces. I have always loved...

One of my goals over the last few years has been to use tags more. I have so many of them and I love the way the look, but for some odd...

If I could say I was in a specific era right now, it would be playing with half shapes. I am obsessed with them! Supplies used -...