Themes, layouts and inspirations
There’s something about a paper turkey that makes a Thanksgiving scrapbook page feel instantly cheerful. Perhaps it’s those wonderfully oversized tail feathers, or the slightly surprised expression they always seem to have. Whatever the reason, I’m quite happy to give … Read More ...
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here’s usually one dish that has to appear on the Thanksgiving table. Someone might suggest changing things up, but leave out that particular recipe and suddenly everyone has opinions.
Perhaps it’s a stuffing recipe written on a faded index … Read More ...
Some of the best Thanksgiving memories happen before anyone sits down to eat. Someone is guarding the oven, the grandchildren are sneaking something from the kitchen, and there’s usually one family member who insists the table needs just one more … Read More ...
There’s something about old-fashioned Christmas illustrations that makes everything feel softer. A little magical. A little nostalgic. Like the kind of holiday we remember from childhood storybooks and handwritten cards tucked into keepsake boxes.
This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk … Read More ...
There’s something truly enchanting about winter scrapbooking. Even if you live somewhere that never sees a single snowflake, the soft blues, icy whites, delicate shapes, and cosy storytelling make winter-themed layouts a joy to create. Snowflakes, especially, have a way … Read More ...
There is something rather lovely about counting down to Christmas with little paper envelopes, especially when you can decorate them with supplies you already own. Those leftover Christmas papers, half-used sticker sheets and ribbon offcuts finally get their moment. Apparently, … Read More ...
If you grew up in the 70s, 80s or even 90s, you probably remember when Halloween candy looked different. The wrappers were bold. Slightly spooky. A little dramatic. Not overly glossy or cartoonish — just good old-fashioned Halloween charm.
That’s … Read More ...
Let’s just say this out loud.
You do not need to buy anything to start junk journaling.
Not a kit.
Not a bundle.
Not a $200 “starter haul.”
Not even those beautiful coordinated printable packs (tempting, I know).
If … Read More ...
If you share your home with a cat, then you already know the truth: they run the place. Whether they’re supervising your craft desk, refusing to look at the camera, or stretching themselves across your lap the moment you sit … Read More ...
If you’ve ever sat down with photos, paper, and a cup of tea… only to stare at a blank 12×12 page like it personally offended you — you are not alone.
Learning how to make a basic scrapbook page can … Read More ...
There’s something about vintage Halloween that just feels different.
Before everything was neon plastic and glow sticks, Halloween was paper-wrapped candy, hand-drawn pumpkins, black cats on cream cardstock, and just the right amount of spooky.
This new Freebie Friday junk … Read More ...
There is just something about roses and old paper that makes my crafty heart happy.
Maybe it’s the faded ink.
Maybe it’s the slightly torn edges.
Maybe it’s that soft romantic cottage garden feel.
This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk … Read More ...
Let me guess.
You’ve been admiring junk journals online. Watching flip-throughs. Zooming in on stitched spines and layered pages. Thinking, “I want to make one of those.”
But then you sit down and realise… you don’t actually know where to … Read More ...
Halloween scrapbooking is honestly one of my favourite seasonal projects. There’s just something playful about mixing pumpkins, ghosts, stars, bats, spiderwebs, and all the spooky-but-cute shapes that come out this time of year. Even if your Halloween looks more like … Read More ...
I need to confess something.
For years, I believed that if I just had a bigger craft room, I’d be more organized.
You know the fantasy — custom shelving, labeled jars, everything perfectly sorted by colour, a big table in … Read More ...