Today I am sharing how to stamp and doodle on plain cardstock to create a fun Easter scrapbook page.

 Easter Scrapbook Page JPriest 

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.

 Hand Lettered Scrapbook Page Title JPriest

 To make this Easter scrapbook layout, you'll need the following supplies:

Tools:

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.

Easter Scrapbook Page Sequin Butterflies JPriest

What memories will you scrapbook with this technique?

Author: Jennifer Priest

It started with jewelry, beading, sewing, home decor, painting, basket weaving, pottery, and cross-stitch. Marry that to an entrepreneurial spirit & at 9 years old a girl is selling her wares at craft fairs as far as her parents and grandparents would drive her. These days, Jennifer enjoys crafts of all genres from sewing to scrapbooking to jewelry with a little dabbling in the mixed media world. Her style is approachable and she wants everyone who sees her work to feel that they too can embrace creativity and make their home and life beautiful.

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44 thoughts on “Stamped and Doodled Easter Scrapbook Page

  1. what a beautiful page you made!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 5:36 am
  2. I really like he way the embossed images turned out! I am definitely going to watch how you did that. Thanks!!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 6:13 am
  3. Love all those pretty sequins!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 7:16 am
  4. Beautiful layout Jennifer! I appreciate that you took items you already had and thought out of the box for this! Love the little butterflies!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 7:16 am
  5. Thank you for this great prize giveaway and creative ideas!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 7:39 am
  6. I like your page layout so much. The Taylored Expressions Walking on Sunshine EF is so pretty.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 7:42 am
  7. Love the layout.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 7:48 am
  8. You are very creative. Beautiful idea. Beautiful work, joyful and very festive.
    Regards,
    Bozena

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 8:15 am
  9. 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!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 8:24 am
  10. Love your special layouts! I just love scrapbooking! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 8:30 am
  11. The layout is so bright and cheerful. Great for a sunny spring day.
    thanks for sharing your tips and videos.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 8:31 am
  12. What a gorgeous page! Love that embossing folder, and your use of color makes the whole page shine beautifully!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 8:42 am
  13. 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

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 8:46 am
  14. You are very creative. Sweet card. I love cards with animals, they are always full of sympathy.
    Regards,
    Bozena

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 9:04 am
  15. Just am amazing layout! Love all your ideas!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 9:05 am
  16. Beautiful layouts. Great tip about the dryer sheet.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 9:54 am
  17. Very pretty. I like the colors, the butterflies and the sequins.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 11:11 am
  18. Love the colors and the sequins! So pretty!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 11:12 am
  19. Wonderful! Love the colors, the photos and the style. TFS.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 11:45 am
  20. Adorable layout!! So sweet.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 12:38 pm
  21. Wow! Beautiful scrapbook page, thanks for sharing!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 1:47 pm
  22. 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!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 2:10 pm
  23. What a nice layout

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 3:59 pm
  24. What a beautiful layout! I love the colors and butterflies.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 6:56 pm
  25. 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

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 6:57 pm
  26. Love your layout! It is so colorful and fun…the butterflies move your eyes up and down the page.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 6:58 pm
  27. So pretty! And, great tips.

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 7:22 pm
  28. So pretty! And, great tips!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 7:22 pm
  29. 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

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 9:08 pm
  30. I love this page! Sunshine and butterflies are my favourites! Thank you!

    Posted on March 21, 2015 at 9:44 pm
  31. Very cute! I love the bright, cheery colors, your suns and your 2 tone Easter word!

    Posted on March 22, 2015 at 12:01 am
  32. Beautiful!!

    Posted on March 22, 2015 at 7:56 am
  33. Sweet layout. I have many Easter photos that need to be scrapped -you’ve inspired me to get started!!!

    Posted on March 22, 2015 at 9:00 am
  34. 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.

    Posted on March 22, 2015 at 10:00 am
  35. Awesome page you made, thanks for the ideas.

    Posted on March 23, 2015 at 4:59 am
  36. Such a cute scrapbook page…love the blue with yellow combo.

    Posted on March 23, 2015 at 7:19 am
  37. Awesome page!
    xxDaniella

    Posted on March 23, 2015 at 4:44 pm
    1. Thanks :)

      Posted on March 23, 2015 at 6:31 pm
  38. Wonderful project and video! I loved all the highlighting you used the markers for especially on the embossing folder. Brilliant!

    Posted on March 24, 2015 at 8:38 am
  39. beautiful layout! I love the textures and colors!

    Posted on March 24, 2015 at 5:31 pm
  40. the pics are adorable and love the colors!

    Posted on March 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm
  41. Love your layout and new ideas to try. That embossing folder is definitely on my wish list.

    Posted on March 24, 2015 at 9:41 pm
  42. 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! :)

    Posted on March 25, 2015 at 3:01 pm
  43. What a fun layout for spring! I love the bright. Vivid yellow! I think I may want to recreate this!

    Posted on March 26, 2015 at 7:58 pm