
Today I am sharing how to stamp and doodle on plain cardstock to create a fun Easter scrapbook page.
The background of this entire scrapbook page is stamped, doodled or embossed! I use only 3 sheets of solid cardstock to make this fun, festive, and artsy Easter themed layout. Here's how to make it:
The idea behind this layout is to use supplies that would typically be used for card making to make scrapbooking layouts. One of the things I am a big supporter of is the idea that any tool in your craft space, be it a stamp, marker, embossing folder or what not, should have more than one use. It's easy to find multiples uses for adhesive but when we start thinking about markers on a scrapbook page it gets a little risky. Here are my secrets for “making it work”:
- Test out inks and markers on the back of the paper to see how they'll look before you use them on the front of the page.
- Keep working if you make a mistake. Sometimes, it turns into something great! On this layout, the darker yellow on the embossed panels felt too dark when I first put it on but it grew on me and blended as I kept working.
- If you absolutely cannot live with the result, throw it away. Paper is maybe $1 a sheet so don't sweat it if you don't love it – it's small stuff in the grand scheme of things.
- Dig in your drawers for things you have not used in “forever”. I found these butterfly punches that I have not used in 2 years sitting in the bottom of a cabinet and decided to dust them off and give them a whirl.
To make this Easter scrapbook layout, you'll need the following supplies:
- Taylored Expressions 4.5″ x 5.75″ Embossing Folder – Walking on Sunshine
- Taylored Expressions Graphic Greetings Stamp
- Taylored Expressions Matched Sequins – For Peep's Sake
- Tombow Aqua MONO Liquid Glue
- Tombow 3D Foam Tabs
- Tombow MONO Permanent Adhesive
- Tombow Dual Brush Pens – Bright Palette
- ColorBox Chalk Ink Pad – Splash
- ColorBox Archival Dye Ink Pad – Banana
Tools:
- Sizzix Big Shot Machine
- Scissors
- Paper Trimmer
- Border Punches
- Butterfly Punches
- Acrylic Stamp Block
- Stamp Scrubber
- Stamp Cleaning Solution
- Dryer Sheets
Dryer sheets? Yes, really! Watch the video above to see how I run the embossing folder through the Big Shot with a dryer sheet in it first. This helps release the paper from the folder better when embossing.
What memories will you scrapbook with this technique?
what a beautiful page you made!
I really like he way the embossed images turned out! I am definitely going to watch how you did that. Thanks!!
Love all those pretty sequins!
Beautiful layout Jennifer! I appreciate that you took items you already had and thought out of the box for this! Love the little butterflies!
Thank you for this great prize giveaway and creative ideas!
I like your page layout so much. The Taylored Expressions Walking on Sunshine EF is so pretty.
Love the layout.
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You are very creative. Beautiful idea. Beautiful work, joyful and very festive.
Regards,
Bozena
Don’tcha just love knowing you’ve started out with a plain piece of paper and turned it into something amazing like that?!!! Love your line of butterflies and sequins that draw the eye through the layout!
Love your special layouts! I just love scrapbooking! Thanks for the inspiration.
The layout is so bright and cheerful. Great for a sunny spring day.
thanks for sharing your tips and videos.
What a gorgeous page! Love that embossing folder, and your use of color makes the whole page shine beautifully!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this sunny LO!!! The embossed sunrays are gorgeous. Love that you used a neglected stash item for punching your flutter of butterlies. So pretty. Adorable photos!!!
<3 J
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You are very creative. Sweet card. I love cards with animals, they are always full of sympathy.
Regards,
Bozena
Just am amazing layout! Love all your ideas!
Beautiful layouts. Great tip about the dryer sheet.
Very pretty. I like the colors, the butterflies and the sequins.
Love the colors and the sequins! So pretty!
Wonderful! Love the colors, the photos and the style. TFS.
Adorable layout!! So sweet.
Wow! Beautiful scrapbook page, thanks for sharing!
Running the embossing folder through the Big Shot with a dryer sheet to help release the paper from the folder after embossing is such a great idea! Wonderful layout!
What a nice layout
What a beautiful layout! I love the colors and butterflies.
Woo hoo! so much crafty fun!
Thanks for helping spark ideas for interchanging the supplies! I have a hard time mixing them sometimes and your post helped show better ways to stretch those supplies!
Thanks Jennifer!
Karrah
Love your layout! It is so colorful and fun…the butterflies move your eyes up and down the page.
So pretty! And, great tips.
So pretty! And, great tips!
I’m always covering up my mistakes with scraps. My motto is also never throw anything away, you never know when it may come in handy. Love the bright yellow of this design
I love this page! Sunshine and butterflies are my favourites! Thank you!
Very cute! I love the bright, cheery colors, your suns and your 2 tone Easter word!
Beautiful!!
Sweet layout. I have many Easter photos that need to be scrapped -you’ve inspired me to get started!!!
Love this layout. Will try something like this for the little guy in our family. Never used Tombow on embossing. Great ideas & so creative. Thanks.
Awesome page you made, thanks for the ideas.
Such a cute scrapbook page…love the blue with yellow combo.
Awesome page!
xxDaniella
Thanks :)
Wonderful project and video! I loved all the highlighting you used the markers for especially on the embossing folder. Brilliant!
beautiful layout! I love the textures and colors!
the pics are adorable and love the colors!
Love your layout and new ideas to try. That embossing folder is definitely on my wish list.
OH my gosh, you are brilliant girl!!! I definitely need to get me some dryer sheets now lol! :D Your layout has me walking on sunshine!!! So bright, cheerful and absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for the great inspiration, as always! :)
What a fun layout for spring! I love the bright. Vivid yellow! I think I may want to recreate this!