Themes, layouts and inspirations
After a request from a tornado victim in Alabama enquiring about products related to disasters, Ali Edwards created this set of hand written word brushes. She is offering them as a free download on her blog. Click here to see what Ali had to say and to download the brush set.
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
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.
Thank you SO much for these. My daughter lost her home and belongings in the 4-27-11 tornadoes in Alabama and now that our “to do” list is slowing down (thought the insurance still hasn’t gotten her into an apartment), I’ve been working on turning the photos of it all into a book for her. My idea is to show her lovely first home bought less than a year ago, then the destruction and then the rebuilt home to focus on the positive and praise God for saving her life so miraculously.
I was so surprised you thought to make these and they are PERFECT!! Love your hand writing too. I’ve already added them to many of the pages I’ve made, but I wonder if I could impose on you for just one more word? Shock. We are still in shock as it’s been too busy to process what’s happened. I would LOVE the word “shock” to add to her book. I know you’ve already done so much, but if it’s possible, I sure would appreciate it. I don’t have a tablet or I’d try to make it myself, but then the handwriting wouldn’t match anyway…
God bless you and everyone who is suffering from any kind of disaster, health (I have 2 loved ones in hospice right now and one who’s been bed bound for 2 yrs. now) or natural. pain is pain. Loss is loss. Grief is grief. God bless us all! Thanks!