Hello Scrapbookers!!! Crafty Meggy here with some more amazing design team inspiration to share with you.

Today’s project made by design team member, Jessica, is a stunning layout that perfectly highlights this month’s “Get Inky” Facebook group challenge—and wow, did she deliver!

This beautiful layout, created by one of our talented design team members, is packed with mixed media techniques that really bring the background to life. She started by spraying water onto the page, then layered Distress Spray over the top, allowing the colors to react and blend in such an organic way. She used a paintbrush to create droplets and even moved the spray around with a small blow dryer, which adds so much movement and uniqueness to the design. 🎨

She also incorporated the Daffodil 49 & Market ink pad using the smooshing technique, along with additional paint splatters for even more depth and texture. To build on those layers, she used the Nuvo Mousse with a stencil from the kit, creating a gorgeous combination of soft color, shine, and dimension.

Once the background was complete, she added her photos along with papers, embellishments, and sequins from the kit—bringing everything together into a layout that feels cohesive, layered, and full of creative energy.

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Why This Project Inspires

• Layered ink techniques: Water + Distress Spray create beautiful, organic backgrounds

• Creative tools: Paintbrush droplets and blow dryer effects add movement

• Smooshing technique: A fun way to add soft, blended color

• Stencil + mousse: Builds texture and dimension effortlessly

• Finishing touches: Papers, embellishments, and sequins complete the look

I love how fearless this layout feels—so many techniques layered together, but it all works beautifully. This is such a great reminder that experimenting with your supplies can lead to something truly special.

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Try This Technique

If you’re playing along with our “Get Inky” challenge, try layering multiple ink techniques on one background! Start with water and spray inks, add in some smooshing, then finish with splatters and stenciling.

Don’t worry about making it perfect—just have fun and see how the layers build on each other!

💬 What’s your favorite way to use inks on your layouts? Let me know in the comments!

Hello Scrapbookers!!! Crafty Meggy here with another beautiful design team project to share with you.

Today’s design team inspiration is from Miranda and is all about taking a layout you love and making it your own—and trust me, this one is so good you’re going to want to try it yourself!

This project really leans into mixed media techniques in the best way. She used a stencil with Nuvo Mousse to create a gorgeous textured background, adding both depth and a soft dimensional shine. Then she layered in paint splatters for that perfectly imperfect, artistic feel that brings so much movement to the page. 🎨

To build her design, she cut texture papers from the March 2025 kit into 2×2 squares, creating a grid-style layout that adds structure while still allowing all that texture to shine. Everything comes together in a way that feels balanced, creative, and full of interest.

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Why This Project Inspires

• Inspired design approach: A great way to spark creativity when you’re feeling stuck

• Stencil + Nuvo Mousse: Adds rich texture and depth to your background

• Spray splatters: Bring movement and a fun, artistic vibe

• 2×2 paper squares: An easy technique for building layered, eye-catching designs

I especially love how she used the small paper squares to create such a cohesive layout. It’s one of those designs that looks detailed and impressive but is actually super approachable to recreate.

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Try This Technique

If you’re looking for your next layout idea, try starting with a design you love and putting your own spin on it! Begin with a stenciled background using mousse or texture paste, add a few paint splatters, and then build your layers using small, evenly cut paper pieces.

This is such a fun way to use up smaller scraps while still creating something that feels intentional and put together.

💬 Do you enjoy reinterpreting layouts, or do you prefer to create from scratch? Let me know in the comments

Hello Scrapbookers!!! Crafty Meggy here with some beautiful seasonal design team inspiration to share with you.

Today’s project is a gorgeous Easter-themed art journal page created by the fabulous Hannah, and it ties in perfectly with our monthly Facebook challenge, “Get Inky!”

She used ink pads from the shop to create a soft and colorful background, then added stamps to bring in detail and interest. To take it a step further, she incorporated Dylusions Diamond Rocks embossing powder, adding texture and a subtle sparkle to the page. ✨

Why This Project Inspires

• Inky background: A perfect way to play along with the “Get Inky” challenge
• Stamped details: Add depth and visual interest
• Embossing powder: Brings texture and a touch of shine
• Ribbon + paper layers: Add softness and dimension using supplies from the shop and stash

I love how all of these elements come together to create a page that feels both playful and layered, while still keeping that soft Easter vibe.

Try This Technique

If you’re joining the “Get Inky” challenge, try building your background with ink first, then layering in stamps, embossing, and a few dimensional elements like ribbon. It’s a fun way to create depth and texture in your art journal pages!

💬 Do you enjoy creating seasonal art journal pages? Let me know in the comments!