5 Lovely & Loving Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday) in the UK is this coming Sunday March 15th. Here are some ideas for showing love to that special lady. (And a jump start for those of us in other parts of the world).

1. Shown above, you can make this beautiful flower brooch using felt, hot glue and a brooch pin. Plus download the lovely card for free! Make a Mother’s Day Felt Flower Brooch and Gift Card – Lia Griffith

2. More free printables from Lia Griffith, this time lovely mint and blush gift wrap paper and tags.

3. What a beautiful Mother’s Day Card! The flowers were all stamped. Learn how to make one, and see another color version at The Crafty Owl.

4. More stamped flowers, this time in a unique card in a box! Find out more at Wishing You Blue Skies

5. Add a sweet touch to Mother’s Day Breakfast in bed with some free printables from The Pretty Blog

Which project will you try?

There’s something wonderfully uplifting about rainbow-themed scrapbook pages — they add instant joy, a sense of hope, and that lovely feeling of “better days ahead.” But not everyone wants the classic curved rainbow we all grew up drawing in kindergarten. Modern scrapbookers are leaning into geometric rainbows, with clean arches, bold shapes, layered semi-circles, and minimalist lines. And honestly, they look stunning on a page.

This new set of 10 single-photo scrapbook layout sketches combines that modern rainbow aesthetic with simple, clean design ideas that are perfect for everyday memory-keeping. Whether you’re documenting a milestone, a quiet moment, a favourite snapshot, or even a healing chapter of your life, these layouts allow the rainbow to act as a symbolic backdrop without overwhelming the page.

Each layout includes space for one photo — because sometimes that ONE image tells the whole story.

Use these rainbow sketches for:
• kids’ artwork and school photos
• birthdays
• bright outdoor memories
• “first day / last day” pages
• mental health or personal growth journaling
• celebration of small wins
• Pride-themed layouts
• baby and toddler albums
• anything that feels colourful, hopeful, or meaningful

Here’s a look at what you’ll find in this modern geometric set:

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Layout 1 – Half-Rainbow Arch Behind a Central Photo
Simple, bold, and great for patterned paper lovers.

Layout 2 – Layered Semi-Circle Stack
A modern twist that looks incredible with textured cardstock or tone-on-tone colours.

Layout 3 – Offset Rainbow Bands + Journaling Strip
Asymmetrical but balanced — perfect for candid photos.

Layout 4 – Triple Geometric Arches in a Vertical Column
A clean, fresh layout with lots of white space.

Layout 5 – Bold Oversized Rainbow + Minimal Embellishment
Your photo becomes the centrepiece while the rainbow adds gentle framing.

Layout 6 – Rainbow Layer Cluster Behind a Tilted Photo
Adds instant movement and energy.

Layout 7 – Concentric Semi-Circle Trio + Title Banner
Very modern and perfect for scrapbooking boys, teens, and minimalist pages.

Layout 8 – Soft Arched Shapes + Bottom Journaling Panel
A gentle, calming design ideal for quiet or meaningful stories.

Layout 9 – Rainbow Block Background
A more graphic layout that uses straight-edged shapes inspired by rainbow palettes.

Layout 10 – Chunky Rainbow With Clean Title Placement
A bold design that’s perfect for showcasing a favourite photograph.

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How to Use These Modern Rainbow Sketches

Use tone-on-tone papers for a subtle, sophisticated look
• Try patterned paper for rainbow bands — stripes, dots, grids, or watercolour prints
• Keep embellishments minimal to let the geometric shapes shine
• Add stitching (real or faux) along the arches for texture
• Use cardstock scraps to create a rainbow without cutting into new sheets
• Match your colours to the emotion of the photo — bright for happy moments, muted for reflective ones

What I love most about modern rainbow layouts is how versatile they are. These designs can feel playful, peaceful, bold, or soft depending on your colour choices. And because each sketch only uses one photo, you can easily create a whole rainbow-themed album without feeling creatively overwhelmed.

If you use these sketches, tag CraftGossip on Facebook or Instagram — I adore seeing how you all interpret these designs in your own style.

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