Winter Woodland Shaker Mini Album Tutorial

Check out this stunning Winter Woodland Mini Scrapbook Album project from Kathy, it’s simply stunning! She used the Ciao Bella Winter Wonderland collection to create it. The album base is in a tag shape with an amazing shaker element on the front with a fox in a frosty scene filled with loads of blue and silver sequins. There’s also wooden snowflake, greenery sprigs, 3D flowers and silver charms on the cover and it’s all tied with a ribbon and button closure.

And the inside is just as jaw dropping with flaps, pocket pages, envelopes and more tags all in shades of wintery blues and white with woodland animals, forests, florals and homes for a rustic design.

And the final cherry on top is the wonderful layered winter pop out flap, a dimensional scene with a house, snowman, trees and book background.

She’s sharing more photos and a video tutorial for making this project over on the Kathy by Design blog.

-Heather

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There’s just something magical about scrapbooking in autumn. Even if you’re nowhere near crunchy leaves and pumpkin patches, the colours, textures, and cosy vibes of fall somehow sneak their way into our craft rooms. I always find myself reaching for warm tones, kraft cardstock, textured papers, and anything that feels a little earthy and nostalgic.

To celebrate all those beautiful autumn stories waiting to be told, I’ve created a brand new set of 10 Fall Leaves scrapbook layout templates. These are single-page designs, perfect for 1–2 photos, and each one features a mix of realistic leaves, whimsical doodle leaves, bold graphic shapes, pumpkins, acorns, and autumn clusters. It’s a lovely blend of styles so scrapbookers can pick the look that fits their story best.

These layouts work beautifully for:
• fall family photos
• pumpkin patch visits
• leaf-raking (or leaf-jumping!) moments
• harvest festivals
• Thanksgiving pages
• cosy indoor snapshots
• scenic autumn walks
• pets in leaves (always adorable)
• autumn crafting sessions
• back-to-school or early school-year memories

Here’s a closer look at the 10 layouts included:

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Layout 1 – Layered Circles + Leaf Cluster
A warm, balanced layout with bold shapes and a leafy bundle at the base.

Layout 2 – Tall Photo With Leaf Spray & Acorns
Natural, slightly rustic — perfect for outdoor snapshots.

Layout 3 – Side-by-Side Photos with Graphic Leaves
A clean, modern take on autumn storytelling.

Layout 4 – Vertical Rainbow Arc + Pile of Leaves
A fun mash-up of geometric and organic elements.

Layout 5 – Pumpkin Accent + Soft Doodle Leaves
Ideal for pumpkin patch or Halloween-adjacent photos without being “Halloween themed.”

Layout 6 – Classic Leaf Borders + Title Ribbon
A timeless and flexible autumn page that works with any colour scheme.

Layout 7 – Big Bundle of Leaves + Journaling Strip
Perfect when you have a longer story to tell — fall always brings those reflective moments.

Layout 8 – Acorns + Layered Arches
Cosy, earthy, and great for quiet or sentimental layouts.

Layout 9 – Pumpkin + Falling Leaves Cluster
A sweet, slightly whimsical option with lots of visual movement.

Layout 10 – Graphic Leaf Corners + Clean Centre Photo
Simple, modern, and very adaptable — it’s a great “go-to” autumn sketch.

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How to Use These Fall Leaves Sketch Templates

Mix kraft + white cardstock for a crisp autumn look
• Use distress inks or chalk ink to add soft shading behind the leaves
• Add real stitching or faux stitching around the circles and borders
• Stamp leaves or acorns to extend the clusters further
• Try tone-on-tone leaf shapes for a layered, textured feel
• Use patterned papers in oranges, rusts, plums, and warm neutrals
• Rotate the sketches for completely new layout possibilities

Autumn pages have a nostalgia to them that just feels good to scrapbook. These cosy leaf-focused sketches are designed to help you capture that warmth and make your photos shine — even if your “fall” looks more like a warm afternoon with iced coffee and air conditioning (hello from Australia).

If you use these sketches, tag CraftGossip on social media — I absolutely love seeing how your seasonal layouts come to life.

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