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

Today’s inspiration is a bold and colorful mixed media layout created for one of our National Scrapbooking Day challenges—and it is absolutely full of energy, texture, and beautiful floral details!

For this layout, Cassie took on the floral challenge and created a vibrant background packed with layers of colorful mixed media. She used a large cut file that was released for NSD as the focal design element, building an eye-catching foundation for the rest of the page.

She centered her photo in the middle of the page and surrounded it with gorgeous floral clusters that really pop against the mixed media background. The florals help soften the bold design while also tying all the colors together beautifully.

The combination of the large cut file, layered mixed media, and dimensional florals creates such a striking layout that perfectly captures the fun and creativity of National Scrapbooking Day.

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✨ Why This Project Inspires

• Large cut file: Creates a bold focal design
• Colorful mixed media background: Adds movement and energy
• Centered photo placement: Keeps the layout balanced
• Floral clusters: Add softness and dimension
• Layered details: Bring everything together beautifully

I love how this layout embraces bold color and heavy mixed media while still keeping the photo and florals as the main focus. It’s such a fun and inspiring take on the NSD floral challenge!

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🎨 Try This Technique

If you want to recreate this look, start with a large cut file as your base design.

Build layers of mixed media behind it using bright colors and different textures to create depth and movement. Then place your photo near the center of the layout and surround it with floral clusters to help it stand out against the busy background.

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💬 Do you love bold mixed media backgrounds, or do you prefer cleaner layouts? Let me know in the comments!

🪴 Design Team Inspiration: Floral Layers & Photo Focus with Mixed Media Touches

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

Today’s inspiration is a soft and stunning layout featuring gorgeous floral paper, layered details, and a beautiful focus on photography that really tells a story.

Our design team member, Miranda, used a gorgeous floral patterned paper as the foundation for her layout and built her design around three photos of her backyard oasis. Her goal was to let the photos shine while still incorporating mixed media elements—and she absolutely accomplished that! Watch the video HERE.

She began by she added soft layering using patterned papers and subtle mixed media touches. The florals in the background helped enhance the natural, peaceful feel of the backyard photos without overpowering them.

From there, she carefully placed her photos in a way that kept them as the main focal point of the page. The arrangement allows each image to stand out while still feeling cohesive as a group.

Instead of heavy mixed media coverage, she kept everything balanced and intentional—using texture and layering to support the design rather than compete with it. This creates such a calm and visually pleasing layout that really draws your eye to the story being told in the photos.

She finished the page with thoughtful floral embellishments that tie everything together and enhance the overall garden-inspired theme.

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✨ Why This Project Inspires

• Floral patterned paper: Creates a soft, cohesive background
• Photo-focused design: Keeps the story at the center
• Balanced layering: Adds interest without overwhelming the page
• Subtle mixed media touches: Enhances texture and depth
• Clean composition: Lets the photos truly shine

I love how this layout proves that mixed media doesn’t always have to be bold or heavy—it can be soft, subtle, and used in a way that enhances your photos beautifully.

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🎨 Try This Technique

If you want to recreate this look, start with a patterned paper that complements your photos.

Place your photos first so they remain the focal point, then build light layers around them using coordinating papers and embellishments.

Finish with subtle mixed media touches to add texture while still keeping the focus on your images.

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💬 Would you try a more photo-focused mixed media layout like this, or do you prefer heavier mixed media designs? Let me know in the comments!

Hello Scrapbookers!!! Crafty Meggy here, and today’s post is a special one.

We’ve reached the final episode of our Scrapbooking Content Creator Series, and we’re wrapping it all up with a message that really matters—just be you.

In this episode, we talk about how easy it is to get caught up in comparison, trends, and what everyone else is doing—especially when you’re creating content. But at the end of the day, the most important thing you can bring to your scrapbooking and your content… is yourself.

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✨ What We Talk About

• Letting go of comparison
• Finding your own creative voice
• Showing up authentically in your content
• Building confidence as a creator

This episode is all about giving yourself permission to create in a way that feels right for you. Your style, your voice, your approach—that’s what makes your content meaningful and worth sharing.

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💛 A Reminder for Creators

You don’t have to do things like everyone else.
You don’t have to follow every trend.
You don’t have to be perfect.

You just have to show up and create in a way that feels true to you.

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🎧 Listen Now

If you’ve been following along with this series, this is the perfect way to wrap it up. And if you’re just jumping in, this episode stands strong on its own as a reminder of why you started creating in the first place.

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💬 What’s one thing that makes your creative style uniquely you? Let me know in the comments!

Hello Scrapbookers!!! Crafty Meggy here, and I hope you all had an amazing National Scrapbooking Day!

This year’s celebration on Saturday, May 2nd was so much fun, and it was incredible to see so many of you joining in on the Facebook group and throughout the community and getting creative. Hannah hosted a series of challenges alongside the design team, and it was such a great way to spark inspiration and bring everyone together.

Throughout the day, the design team shared a variety of projects to go along with the challenges, each one bringing a different style, technique, and creative twist. From mixed media to clean and simple designs, there was something for everyone to try.

Here are the links to the DT Videos or challenge in the Facebook group:

• Kristin (Scrapping Sleepy) – use stamps. Watch video HERE.

• Jessica (The Crafty Doings) – Triple Threat – use the rule of three’s! 3 photos, 3 patterned papers, 3 clusters, whatever you want but use 3 of them!!

• Shannon- Layer all the Things!! Watch her video HERE.

• Cassie – use the sketch posted in the Facebook group.

• Hannah – mystery kit challenge with a twist! Check out her video HERE.

• Miranda – use a stencil on your layout at least 4 times! Watch the video HERE!

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✨ Why We Love National Scrapbooking Day

• Creative challenges: Push you to try something new
• Design team inspiration: So many styles and ideas to explore
• Community connection: Creating together from all over
• Fresh motivation: The perfect reset for your creativity

I love how days like this remind us why we love scrapbooking so much—it’s not just about the projects, but the connection, inspiration, and creativity we share as a community.

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🎨 Keep the Inspiration Going

If you participated in the challenges, I hope you had as much fun as we did! And if you missed out, it’s never too late to jump in—go back, try a challenge, and keep that creative energy going. If you’d like to be entered to win prizes make sure to submit your layouts on or before May 17th in the Facebook group NSD album!!

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💬 Did you participate in any National Scrapbooking Day challenges this year? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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

Today’s inspiration is a clean and creative layout that shows how simple techniques can still make a big impact! Watch the process video here.

Our design team member, Shannon, used a stencil with ink to create a soft, patterned background that adds just the right amount of interest without overwhelming the page. The subtle ink blending through the stencil gives the layout texture and movement while keeping everything light and cohesive.

From there, she layered in embellishments and patterned papers to build her design. The added details bring dimension and help guide the eye across the page, creating a balanced and polished look.

The combination of a simple background and thoughtfully placed embellishments makes this layout feel both easy and elevated at the same time.

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✨ Why This Project Inspires

• Stencil + ink: Quick and easy way to add pattern
• Soft background: Keeps the focus on the main elements
• Kit embellishments: Add detail and dimension
• Clean design: Simple but impactful

I love how this layout proves that you don’t need a lot of techniques to create something beautiful—sometimes simple really is best.

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🎨 Try This Technique

If you want to recreate this look, choose a stencil and lightly blend ink over your background. Keep it soft and build color gradually.

Then add your photos and embellishments from your kit to complete the design.

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💬 Do you love using stencils in your layouts, or do you reach for other techniques first? Let me know in the comments!

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

Today’s inspiration is such a creative and eye-catching layout featuring a beautiful butterfly design full of texture and dimension! You can watch the process video here.

Our design team member, Kristin, used a cut file from Paige Evans as the base of her layout and brought it to life in the most amazing way. Since this month’s Facebook challenge is all about using ink, she added ink around the cut file to help define the shape and make it stand out against the background. She also used the Scavenger hunt challenge from Facebook as well.

From there, she began building the wings by layering strips of fabric and paper from the kit, along with some pieces from her own stash. She glued each strip down around the butterfly body, creating large, dimensional wings that are full of movement and texture.

The result is a bold and beautiful focal point that really makes this layout stand out!

She placed her photo slightly off-center on the left side of the page, which balances the large butterfly design perfectly. To finish it off, she added florals, butterflies, and a gorgeous purple acrylic title that says “hello gorgeous,” tying everything together beautifully.

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✨ Why This Project Inspires

• Cut file base: Creates a strong focal design
• Inked edges: Adds definition and depth
• Fabric & paper strips: Build amazing texture and dimension
• Layered wings: Eye-catching and full of movement
• Thoughtful embellishing: Completes the design beautifully

I love how this layout combines so many elements—fabric, paper, ink, and embellishments—into one cohesive and stunning design. It’s such a fun and creative take on using a cut file!

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🎨 Try This Technique

If you want to recreate this look, start with a cut file shape and add ink around the edges to make it pop.

Then layer strips of paper and fabric to fill in the design, building dimension as you go. Finish with embellishments and a title to complete your layout.

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💬 Would you try creating dimensional wings like this on a layout? Let me know in the comments!

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

Today’s inspiration is by Jessica. She created an adorable handmade card featuring a beautiful mixed media background and some of the cutest elements!! Watch the process video here.

She created her background using mixed media techniques, layering color and texture to give the card a soft but artistic feel. The subtle blending and splatter details add just the right amount of interest without overwhelming the design.

She then built up a layered focal point in the center using pieces from the kit, including florals, labels, and those adorable cactus elements. The combination creates a fun desert-inspired vibe with lots of personality.

The added textures—like the layered papers and dimensional embellishments—really bring this card to life and make it feel extra special.

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✨ Why This Project Inspires

• Mixed media background: Adds soft color and texture
• Layered elements: Create depth on a smaller canvas
• Dimensional details: Bring the card to life

I love how this card balances a creative background with a structured focal point. It’s a perfect example of how mixed media can be used even on smaller projects like cards.

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🎨 Try This Technique

If you want to recreate this look, start with a light mixed media background—use inks, sprays, or paint to build soft layers.

Then create a focal cluster using ephemera and embellishments, layering pieces to add depth and interest.

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💬 Do you like using mixed media on cards, or do you usually keep them clean and simple? Let me know in the comments!

Hello Scrapbookers!!! Crafty Meggy here, and I’m so excited to share this month’s beautiful kit release with you.

This month’s kit, Symphony of Petals, is absolutely stunning! It’s filled with soft florals, delicate details, and the perfect mix of elements to inspire your next creative project.

The Symphony of Petals kit brings together a gorgeous combination of floral elements, soft textures, and coordinating pieces that make creating feel effortless. The balance of natural beauty and artistic detail gives this kit such a unique and elegant feel.

You’ll find elements that allow you to build soft, layered backgrounds, along with florals and embellishments that naturally become the focal point of your designs. The gentle color palette blends beautifully across projects, making it easy to create layouts that feel cohesive and polished.

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✨ Why This Kit Inspires

• Floral elements: Add softness and a romantic, natural feel
• Coordinated pieces: Make it easy to design without overthinking
• Layer-friendly textures: Perfect for adding depth and dimension
• Soft color palette: Creates a calm, elegant, and cohesive look

I love how this kit feels both delicate and versatile at the same time. The florals really stand out while still allowing you the freedom to create in your own style. It’s one of those kits that makes you want to sit down and start creating right away.

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🎨 Try This with Your Kit

If you’re not sure where to start, begin with a soft background using the papers or add a touch of mixed media for extra depth. Then layer in the florals and embellishments, letting them guide the flow of your design.

You can keep it simple or build up layers—the beauty of Symphony of Petals is that it works beautifully either way.

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💬 Do you love working with florals and soft color palettes in your projects? Let me know in the comments!

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

Today’s inspiration is all about dimension, texture, and beautiful detail—this layout is seriously stunning! Watch the process video here.

Our design team member, Jessica, created an incredible 3D layout using gorgeous crochet flowers from the Garden Party March kit. These soft, textured embellishments instantly add depth and a handmade feel that makes the whole page come alive.

The crochet flowers become the focal point of the design, layered in a way that creates height and visual interest across the page. Paired with subtle background elements, they really stand out while still feeling soft and cohesive.

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✨ Why This Project Inspires

• Crochet flowers: Add soft texture and beautiful dimension
• 3D layering: Creates depth and visual interest
• Handmade feel: Brings warmth and personality to the layout
• Focal embellishments: Let the florals shine

I love how this layout feels so full and dimensional—it’s the kind of project you almost want to reach out and touch. The crochet flowers add such a unique and elegant texture that really elevates the entire design.

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🎨 Try This Technique

If you want to recreate this look, start by choosing a simple base so your dimensional elements can stand out.

Then layer in crochet flowers or other textured embellishments, building them up to create height and interest on your page.

This is such a beautiful way to make your layouts feel more tactile and artistic.

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💬 Do you love adding 3D elements like crochet flowers to your projects? Let me know in the comments!

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

Today’s inspiration is a clean and simple layout that proves you don’t need mixed media to create something absolutely adorable and impactful! Watch the process video HERE.

This design team member used papers from the monthly kit by cutting them all down into 2×2 inch squares, creating a structured and playful grid-style background. The repetition of the squares gives the layout a fun, cohesive feel while still allowing all the different patterns from the kit to shine.

She then layered in stickers and embellishments from the kit to build interest and guide the eye across the page. The mix of elements adds just the right amount of detail without overwhelming the clean design.

The photo she used is the cutest touch—a picture of her exhausted dog sitting on her desk at work! It adds humor, personality, and storytelling that makes the layout instantly relatable and memorable.

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✨ Why This Project Inspires

• 2×2 paper squares: Easy way to use multiple patterns
• Kit stickers & embellishments: Add detail without extra effort
• Clean design: Simple but visually effective
• Story-driven photo: Adds personality and humor

I love how this layout shows that sometimes simple structure and good photos are all you need. No mixed media required—just great kit supplies and a fun story.

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🎨 Try This Technique

If you want to recreate this look, grab your kit papers and cut them into even squares. Arrange them in a grid for a clean background that still uses lots of pattern.

Then layer stickers and embellishments on top to add interest and help tell your story.

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💬 Do you enjoy clean and simple layouts like this, or do you usually lean toward mixed media? Let me know in the comments!