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Multiphoto Scrapbook Page with Just Because | Erika

This week I’m sharing a fun and colorful 12x12 scrapbooking layout using the Just Because collection by Bella Blvd. This collection is so bright and naturally vibrant that it makes putting together a playful page almost effortless.

I wanted to create a layout that celebrated one of our favorite simple weekend traditions—my two daughters reading together. It’s one of those small but meaningful moments I never want to forget. To capture that feeling, I went with a bold symmetrical offset design, using two large patterned paper triangles to anchor the background. Since the papers in this collection are full of color and energy, it was easy to layer patterns without it looking too busy.

To keep things balanced, I added just a few embellishment clusters to frame the photo and let the story shine. I used purple photo corners—but only on two corners—for a fun, unexpected twist. My title came together using a mix of word stickers and acrylic shapes, which gave the page a bit of texture and dimension without making it too bulky.

I finished things off with a little journaling tucked beside the photo and called it done. I love how quick and cheerful this page turned out, and it’s such a great reminder that documenting small everyday joys can be just as special as the big milestones.

If you’re looking for scrapbooking ideas that are colorful, easy to put together, and great for memory keeping with kids, this collection is a perfect match. I hope this inspires you to try a layout that’s a little different, or maybe capture a quiet moment from your own weekend. Happy scrapping!

Just Because collection l Kirei Baldwin

Hi everyone! For this week's projects we were asked to create a layout with more than two photos using the pretty Just Because collection. Now I have been using six or more photos on many of my layouts over the past year as I was finding I had so many photos and just wasn't getting them all scrapped. So by adding more smaller sized photos I was able to get more events scrapped and it also helps me tell my story through more visual images! So this was the perfect assignment for me! 

I cut four strips of patterned papers in varying lengths and widths, and distressed the edges. Then I stuck these down to the left side of the layout slightly overlapping each one. 

Then I took my eight small square photos and created two vertical strips, mounting them using the pink side of the Cute Messengers paper. Then I stuck these down using foam pads on the top edges, keeping them stuck flat at the bottom edge. I added two pink photo corners from the Doohickey Stickers raised on foam pads. 

Next is the fun part... adding embellishments! I added a mix of elements from the Ciao Chip Stickers, Ephemera Icons, Ephemera Words, Puffy Stickers and Epoxy Stickers. I couldn't resist adding a cute bee and birdhouse from the Bella-pops Stickers! 

 

I added my one word title using the Luna Puffy Alphabet Stickers and of course added my journalling below that. 

Then I did add some white paint splatters over the embellishment clusters. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by the blog today! I really hope you have enjoyed seeing my latest layout using the Just Because collection and get some inspiration for your next layout! 

Kirei x

PRODUCTS USED - Just Because collection:

Patterned papers - A Great Day, Fresh Flowers, Dancin' Daisies, Borders and Cute Messengers

Doohickey Stickers

Ciao Chip Stickers

Ephemera Icons

Epoxy Stickers

Puffy Stickers

Epoxy Stickers

Bella-pops Stickers - Flower Garden and Fluttery

Bella Besties:

Luna Puffy Alphabet Stickers - Punch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Life 365 | April Inspiration | By: Annette Allen

 

Happy April everyone. This is my favorite month of the year. It is when Spring starts and how awesome is it that Jesus has Risen? What a wonderful blessing. Today I am sharing two cards that I created using the My Life 365 collection. This is the April set that is part of the collection. Let's get springy. 

 

 

First up we are celebrating that Jesus has Risen with this sweet tag fill card. 

 

 

Create card from white cardstock A2 size. 

 

Cut a panel measuring 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 on the Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dot Bell Pepper. Die cut or machine cut a decorative strip on the bottom of the panel. Adhere this panel to your card starting at the top. You should see your pretty decorative strip at the bottom and will also have some white space. 

 

Cut out the two tags from the April paper and punch the holes out at the top of the tag. I used a hole punch. I adhered the tags together using foam tape. Angle the tags so you can see them both but make sure your tag holes are lined up. 

 

 

Use some burlap string and tie a bow on the tags. 

 

Add some foam tape to the back of the tags and adhere them to the card. Try and keep them on the Bell Pepper paper. Leaving the white space free. 

 

Pick out some of those pretty flowers from the Ephemera Icons and add them to your card. I did three on each side, but you can use as many as you like. 

 

I finished with a little dimension adding some of the Epoxy dots and some of the dots from the Luna Alphabet Puffy Stickers Peep and White to the center of the flowers. 

 

 

Next up we have bunnies... yes, cute bunnies. 

 

 

Create card from white cardstock A2 size.

 

On a white A2 panel adhere a A2 panel of the Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dots (Ice) from the 6x6 paper pad. 

 

Cut a strip of the April backer paper measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. Cut another decorative edge on the top part of the paper and then adhere it to your card using liquid glue.

 

Die cut or machine cut some grass (or what appears to be grass) on the Bella Besties Freehand Graph &  Dots Pickle Juice backer paper. I die cut two of them and then layered them at the bottom of the card using foam tape. 

 

 

Cut out these two bunnies from the April paper using fine scissors. Add them to the card behind the grass using liquid glue. Make them look like they are peek out from the grass. Add some of those cute flowers from the All Year Long Puffy Stickers.

 

Pick out the two carrots from the Ephemera Icons and add them to the card using liquid glue. 

 

Let's also add a few more carrots from the All Year Long Puffy Stickers. 

 

Cut a small strip of the Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dots 6x6 paper (Pony) measuring 3 1/4. 

 

Trim down the Hoppy Hoppy Hoppy Easter that was part of the bunnies we just trimmed down and adhere  it to the Pony strip we just cut. Tuck it into the grass and adhere it to the card using foam tape. Knew we have a sign on a post. 

 

Finishing with a Happy Sun from the My Life 365 Doohickey. I added foam tape to the back and adhere it to the scene. 

 

Adhere your panel to the card and you are done. Lots of steps but super easy. 

 

 

Bella Blvd: My Life 365 Collection

 

April Paper

April Backer Paper

Ephemera Icons

All Year Long Puffy Stickers

Doohickey

Epoxy Stickers

 

Luna Alphabet Puffy Stickers (Peep & White)

 

Bella Besties Freehand Graph & Dots

Pony, Ice, Pickle Juice and Bell Pepper

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Have a wonderful April.

Play 12" x 12" layout using Tiny Tots 2.0 and March Mood Board| Conny Craig

Hello, crafty Bellas!

It's Conny here with a new project featuring the Tiny Tots 2.0 collection. For this layout, I was inspired by the mood board and incorporated several elements from it. I especially loved the large "PLAY" lettering and the colorful design, which became the main focus of my layout. I can’t wait to see your unique twist on it!

I started by cutting out a large "PLAY" using my Cricut machine and some free fonts. I chose the font I liked best, and you can do the same! This approach makes your layout more unique and personal, especially if you decide to scraplift my design. My letters are all the same length, just a little shy of 3 inches, and I used the Tiny Tots 2.0 paper - Sidekick.

After cutting the letters, I added foam adhesive to the back of each one. I love adding dimension to my projects! With the Tiny Tots 2.0 paper called 123s as my background, I knew I wanted to frame the numbers with white cardstock. I trimmed the cardstock to 11" x 11" and used my sewing machine to add a border, which also adds a different texture. I lifted the edges and distressed them slightly, then added some spritz of colors that I thought matched my "PLAY" cutout.

Next, I placed my "PLAY" title to the right of the white cardstock, arranging it a little wonkily and playfully. To the left of that, I added my 4" x 6" with four smaller photos, embellishing them with some foam and chipboard pieces. On the right side, I added two frames, keeping with the wonky theme, and in those frames, I created clusters with embellishments.

I can't wait to see your project using the mood board and the Tiny Tots 2.0 collection.

See you all soon!

Love,
Conny

Cute Kid Mini Album | Tiny Tots 2.0 Collection | Tara Chaussee

Hi everyone! Tara, with Secretbees Studio, here with my final blog post as a Bella Blvd Designer and of course I had to finish with a mini album! We are using the Tiny Tots 2.0 collection this week and I have created an adorable keepsake milestone mini that is full of pockets and cards to document every amazing month of babys first year!

You can tell from the colorful cover of this album that it's going to be super cute! The background rainbow stripe paper is layered with a tiny polka dot frame, scalloped edges and a charming giraffe. The real highlight is the fun, jiggling circle border! I cut several circles from the patterned paper and strung them, along with some round ephemera icons on a piece of twine. I added in a few colorful shaped enamel stickers too!

This chunky album has six pages inside that have pockets on both sides for a total of twelve- one for every month of the first year! Using a variety of border punches and decorative scissors, I gave each pocket a unique trim along the top and used a different patterned paper for every one! All of the patterns in this collection are adorable and it was so fun combing the pockets with the pages!

Each pocket also features a different color of the fabulous Luna alphabet stickers announcing the monthly milestone. A sweet sentiment, whether it is a sticker or ephemera from the collection, is also layered on the pocket along with colorful enamel and puffy hearts and stars as well as some acrylic shapes, enamel dots and lots of the 'Cuteness' stickers from the collection!

Every pocket holds at least 5 decorative cards in varying sizes that are ready for cute photos of baby! They are cut from the charming patterned papers and decorated with more of the ephemera, chipboard and stickers from the collection! I also added in lots of the coordinating Bella Pops and even some tiny felt pennants! Some of the cards are even interactive for more fun!

Thanks for stopping by the blog! I hope this darling album inspires you to create something with this amazing and adorable Tiny Tots 2.0 collection! Check it out today!

Tiny Tots 2.0 Collection- Collection Kit, Ciao Chipboard, Bella Pops, Cuteness enamel stickers, Playtime and Sugar Coating Puffy Stickers

Luna Alphabet Stickers- various colors

Trinkets Puffy Stickers- various colors

Bella Blvd Felt Pennants and Enamel Dots

Creating with a Mood Board: A Rainbow-Inspired Scrapbook Layout | Inessa Persekian

Hey friends,

I love using mood boards as a creative spark, and for this layout, I was completely drawn to the rainbow color scheme. It felt vibrant, happy, and full of energy—exactly the kind of inspiration I needed! To bring this vision to life, I worked with the My Life 365 collection, which had the perfect mix of colors and patterns to complement my design.

I started with a sheet of 11x11 textured white cardstock and framed it with the May and April papers. For my title, I used the "That Makes Me Happy" cut-out, backing each letter with different patterned papers to create a rainbow:

• H – A pink tag from another sheet of the May paper

• A – A sunshine print from the August paper

• P – A green clover pattern from the March paper

• P – A waves pattern from the June paper

• Y – A purple tag from the October paper

To add even more dimension and continue the rainbow theme, I used tone-on-tone embellishments. I fussy cut a few hearts and pulled out coordinating icons from the Icons ephemera pack, epoxy dots and puffy stickers. For a finishing touch, I incorporated pieces from Bella Pops, including a purple flower from the For Mom bella-pop and a yellow popsicle from the Stay Cool bella-pop. These fun elements gave the layout a whimsical, playful feel.

I absolutely love how this layout came together! The mood board was such a fantastic starting point, and I enjoyed pulling together different patterns and colors to bring the rainbow theme to life. If you're looking for inspiration today, I highly recommend using a mood board—it’s a great way to push your creativity and explore new ideas.

I hope this inspires you to create something bright and joyful today!

Inessa

Products Used: My Life 365 Collection, Ephemera Icons, Puffy Stickers, Epoxy, Stay Cool bella-pops, For Mom bella-pops, Makes Me Happy cut-outs