Say hello to Basic Essentials scrapbooking paper – an exciting core range of photo-friendly double-sided, 170gsm 12×12 papers that embodies precisely what the name states. These are the ‘basic essential’ designs that we need daily, in every layout, card or paper craft project. This versatile, classic collection is sure to compliment your next project…
5 Handmade Valentine Treats
I love to celebrate Valentine’s Day, of course with my husband, but I also enjoy sharing cute treats with colleagues, friends and family. My theme for this project, therefore, was to showcase several ways to deliver a sweet treat, and…
Lovely Christmas Gift Box Album + FREE Notes!
“It’s not what’s under the tree that matters, it’s who is gathered around it” I used some Basic Essentials with the Cute Festive Cut-Outs and Cute Festive Fussy Cut to create a Christmas gift box album. Christmas is one of…
Academia – Making Memories Scrapbook Layout
We’re so excited to share our November Guest inspiration Designer – Mandy Beyer’s beautiful Academia double page layout with you! Mandy was kind enough to share the step-by-step so that you can create this layout yourself. Scroll down for instructions…
Handmade Card Gift Set With Instructions by Marla
Do you want to give someone a gift that keeps on giving? Then this handmade card gift set is the perfect way to go! Marla used her talents to create this gorgeous card gift set using the Golden Basics paper…
Academia Handmade Card by Marla
We’re super excited to share Marla’s first project as our DT member 🤩 Marla has captured the essence of the Academia collection beautifully. We LOVE this card!!! Card Instructions The final top-folding card measures 150 x 110 mm. Heavyweight (250…
Academia ConGRADulations Layout by Michelle
Today we’d like to inspire you with this stunning layout by Guest Designer Michelle van Wyk from i-Scrap Joburg. Love the photos of her son receiving his Diploma – such a special moment! CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 Products used in this layout:…
Golden Basics Handmade Cards by Karen
How GORGEOUS are these Golden Basics handmade cards? Karen Smith at The Scrapbook used her Golden Basics in combination with other collections to create these magical cards. The Golden Basics paper pack is perfect for card making and the versatile…
Golden Basics Photo Folios
I love love love these papers. Often I have leftover bits and pieces from other projects and they just sit in my craft room going to waste because I don’t have any matching papers. This range is so versatile with…
Golden Basics Scrapbooking Paper, Chipboard & Stencils
The Golden Basics scrapbooking paper pack is perfect for all paper crafts, from scrapbooking and mini albums to card making and off-the-page projects. When it comes to versatility, there is nothing quite as effective as dots & stripes! Combine that…
Hold My Hand – Bohemian Muse Single Page Layout
You may hold my hand for a while, but you hold my heart forever! A single page of Bohemian Muse ‘Dreamer’ forms the basis of this page. A Silhouette CAMEO was used to cut a star from the centre of…
Let joy be your compass in 2020…
I love the Sparkly collection. It is versatile and can be used in conjunction with previous collections. For this layout, I used photos of my daughter and her husband, pure joy! I used the Sparkly – Frozen paper as the…
She’s The Sweetest Badass – Sister TRIBE
I love this beautiful Sister TRIBE collection. This is my favourite double layout sketch to use. It is a perfect way to use the journaling cards from the cut-out sheet. I used white cardstock as a base for my layout.…
Happy Little Camper… Travel Buddies Layout
How cute is the Travel Buddies collection? This is my little grandson visiting us one weekend while we were camping. We love camping. What’s not to love, fresh air, camping food, connecting with your loved ones. I used white AC…
Cute As A Bug! Adri’s Double Page Layout
Here is another layout using the super cute Monsters in Space collection designed by Lady Pattern Paper. I took so many photos of my grandson on his first birthday, I had to make another layout. To create the background I…
It’s a BOY THING!
I love to combine new collection with Basic Essentials. With this page, I knew that I wanted to add more solid patterns to compliment the beautiful patterned papers. I cut a Star from the Monsters in Space – Gaspod and…
You are out of this world! Cute Monsters in Space
I simply adore this super cute Monsters in Space collection. If you have a little boy in your life this is a must-have collection. I enjoyed every moment creating this layout. This is my grandson on his first birthday, and…
Let’s focus on Paper Packs!
Be the Fruit Loop in a world full of Cheerios! ~ Anonymous Basic Essentials Paper Packs – Version 3 Basic Essentials paper packs are a must-have for every craft room! The new Version 3 paper pack holds a whopping 36…
Adri’s Like a Sir Wedding Layout
I enjoyed using this collection so much, and it worked perfectly with some of the older scrapbooking paper ranges. This is my mom and dad on the wedding day, November 1955. Products Used: Ooh La Limited Scrapbooking Paper & Holy Chip!…
BEyouTIFUL Bon Crayon Layout
I decided to use a grid pattern for this BEyouTIFUL Bon Crayon layout. I cut six 3×4 inch blocks from the different patterned papers and glued it to the white cardstock. I then cut a strip of the Hettie Confetti…
Double Page Bon Crayon by Adri
A little something about the layout…a kind of a handmade layout with the lollipop flowers. The flower and butterfly images were stamped, coloured with distress oxides and fussy cut to compliment the name of this very pretty collection and the…
Cariena’s Happy Bon Crayon Layouts!
Cariena created not one, but TWO beautiful happy layouts using the Bon Crayon Basic Essentials! The images of her adorable niece are a perfect match for this bright range of papers. Beautiful Scrapbooking Paper Used: Shop Scrapbooking Products Here »…
Bon Crayon Single Page Layout
To create my Bon Crayon single page layout, I first cut a frame from the Hettie Confetti paper and adhered it to white cardstock. Next, I printed my photos in 2,5×3,5 inch and used a grid design again. After that,…
Bon Crayon Scrapbooking Paper
When it rains look for rainbows, when it’s dark look for stars. ~ Oscar Wilde. Basic Essentials – Bon Crayon Scrapbooking Paper It’s time to put your fun hat on! Bon Crayon is an additional ‘colour’ to the Basic Essentials…
Alice in Vintage Single Page Layout
“This is little me and my family. This photo was taken about 50 years ago, scary stuff!! I think I was about 4 or 5 years old. Looking at these old family photos, my dad and my brother bare feet,…
Ahoy Boy and Red Pop
These photos were taken at the same pirate party as the Ahoy Boy double page. My grandson, Juan loves to pose for pictures and I got some cool photos of him before he shed his clothes and jumped into the…
So Buff Cards by Belinda Basson
These cards were created as a set to give as a gift to my Mom because she often needs a card to give with a gift or to say thanks. She asked for a pack of blank cards that she…
Fabulous Times So Buff Layout by Lynette Jacobs
This single page layout is based on a sketch for Sketchabilities. I wanted to use a lot of layers behind my photo as the sketch called for this, and these papers were a perfect match! From the So Buff Version…
Shades of So Buff
Whatever is Good for your Soul…Do That! ~ Anonymous Shades of So Buff A collection of 6 beautiful ‘So Buff’ designs. This is arguably the most popular Basic Essentials colour, as it combines perfectly with almost any colour or other…
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