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…

Sun O’Clock Shaker Card and Notebook

The Sun O’Clock paper pack sure has me in the mood for summer and the upcoming and much needed holidays!!! The second I saw the ice-cream paper I knew I wanted to make a shaker card with the confetti representing…

Sun O’Clock Interactive Double Page Layout

The colours in the Sun O’Clock scrapbooking range are just beautiful! Perfect to scrap your favourite summer photos, whether it be at the beach or next to the pool. I started off by cutting the “life’s a beach!” and “splash”…

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…

Wild Africa Travel Suitcase & Mini Album

Suzanne created a gorgeous 3D project using the Wild Africa collection. What a wonderful way to preserve your travel memories! We love everything about the Wild Africa travel suitcase & mini-album ❤️ Do you also enjoy creating 3D projects? Let…

Explore Wild Africa Layout

Today we share this stunning Wild Africa layout, created by the talented Ada. Her photographs and composition is absolutely breathtaking. You can find the instruction to create this layout in this post. Remember to share your creation with us on…

Wild Africa Mini Album by Kirsten

If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa 🖤 I absolutely love this range! I have recently been away at a game reserve, and I couldn’t wait to get started on this album as I knew exactly…

Wild Africa Scrapbooking Collection

There is a special kind of magic that beats in the heart of wild Africa! The WILD AFRICA scrapbooking collection takes a safari trip onto the plains and into the jungles of Africa. WILD AFRICA Scrapbooking Paper Pack Awaken your…

Beautiful Academia Double Page by Ada

Ada created this beautiful Academia double page layout and has shared her step-by-step instructions. We are excited to create this page, and hope you will give it a go too! If you do please share your creation with us on…

Academia Explosion Box with Instructions by Suzanne

We’re delighted to share Suzanne’s Academia Explosion Box with you! What a fun way to honour a memory – not to mention the fun you’ll have creating your own. Scroll down for Suzanne’s detailed instructions for making the box. ENJOY!…

Books – Academia Double Page Layout by Laurika

We’re overjoyed to share Laurika’s first project with you! She created this spectacular Academia double page layout and step by step instructions for you to create this layout yourself! We’d love to see your version of this layout – share…

Academia Mini Album by Kirsten

When I saw the Academia range, I knew straight away that I wanted to make a graduation album. I love the vintage look and when I saw the books, I decided what better way to celebrate this range than to…

An Academia Layout by Ada. This is where the story begins!

This is where the story begins is the perfect title for our new DT member’s first project. Ada Nicholls created a stunning single page Academia layout with beautiful layering. Scroll down for Ada’s instructions on how to create this page…

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:…

Academia Scrapbooking Paper Collection

Welcome to a world of old books, curious minds and the celebration of academic achievements! The ACADEMIA scrapbooking collection tells a vintage-inspired story of student life and the quest for learning. ACADEMIA Scrapbooking Paper Pack The paper pack includes 12…

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…

Funny Father’s Day Card & Envelope

In our family, we don’t hide CRAZY! We put it on the ‘stoep’ and give it a cocktail 🍹 So when it comes to making cards, well, it’s no bars held. I made this funny Father’s Day card for my…

MOON CHILD Hinged Canvas

Today we take a look at a project by super-talented Jennifer Lee Duke. She created a stunning MOON CHILD Hinged Canvas, with ample space to add photos or journaling to make it your own. Jennifer will be teaching this class…

Stay Wild Moon Child Layout

This is the second of my layouts using the MOON CHILD scrapbooking collection. I scrapped pictures of my granddaughter who now lives in Australia. On this layout, I cut down a white cardstock sheet and this time matted it on…

Beautiful Moon Child Scrapbooking Kit – 4 Layouts!

Have you seen the beautiful MOON CHILD scrapbooking kit from Scissor Sisters Kit Club? The kit includes 4 beautiful layouts for you to create! 🌙 Contact Jenny from Scissor Sisters directly to find out more! Stay Wild Moon Child Layout…

Sweet Little Moon Child

Did someone say magical? Well, this is what we see when looking at this layout created by Claudia Guilhas. Create this layout yourself with the Beautiful Scrapbooks Moon Child Kit 🌙 You can buy the kit for this gorgeous creation…

Moon Child Mini Scrapbooking Album

There is something so magical about the stars and the moon. ✨🌙 I really enjoyed making a mini scrapbooking album with the stunning MOON CHILD scrapbooking range. I decided to make a black album to compliment the beautiful night sky.…

MOON CHILD Scrapbook Layout – Shine Bright

I only have one granddaughter and she lives in Australia. I love her to bits and the MOON CHILD scrapbooking collection is perfect to scrap some of the photos I have of her. I cut a white cardstock an inch…

MOON CHILD Scrapbooking Paper Collection

There is something truly magical about the moon. Artists, poets and romantics have sung her praise since the dawn of time. The MOON CHILD scrapbooking paper collection is an ode to the moon and her nighttime creatures. A deep dark…

AWESOME Mini-Album 🔥

It is great to have a range for boys! As soon as I saw the AWESOME range, I thought of my boyfriend. He used to love skateboarding and playing PlayStation 2. I decided I will make an album of his…

AWESOME Layouts- Then & Now

Today we look another 2 AWESOME layouts from Michelle at i-Scrap Joburg. The ‘Then & Now’ layout captures the essence of her boy who’s been skating for 11 years! The ‘Epic / Fail” layout really shows off the various paper…

WARNING! Hangry – Two AWESOME Layouts

We’re super excited to share two AWESOME layouts with you today! The super talented Priscilla from Scrapbook Studio really brought out the COOL in both her scrapbook layouts! Grab photos of your teenagers and get scrapping with this amazing collection.…

AWESOME – This Cool Dude Scrapbook Layout

We all know how much Cariena from Scrapbook Studio loves a circle and in this layout she has used them expertly! We just love how she combined two parts of the stencil to create the ‘flaming skater’! This scrapbook layout…

AWESOME Single Page – Eat, Sleep, Skate, Repeat!

Michelle from i-Scrap Joburg was having loads of fun with this collection! She created another AWESOME single page, and our jaws have dropped again! How cool is the photo? Scrapbooking products used in this layout: Awesome an Ooh La Limited…

Oh Boy! We love these AWESOME layouts 🔥

Today we share two AWESOME layouts with you! Estelle De Wit Hamilton created both these ‘totally rad’ layouts of her son when he was a little younger. The photos work perfectly with this collection 🧢 Estelle used almost all the…

AWESOME Scrapbook Layout

We’re so excited to share the first AWESOME Scrapbook layout with you!!! We think Michelle from i-Scrap Joburg‘s double page layout using the AWESOME scrapbooking paper range is just “SICK DUDE”! From the paper pack, Michelle used the Graffiti (both…

Awesome Scrapbooking Paper Collection

You’re going to love scrapping the adventures of the cool teens in your life with this totally rad scrapbooking paper range. AWESOME Scrapbooking Paper Pack This is SICK DUDE! The AWESOME scrapbooking paper collection takes a walk in the sneakers…

Always and Forever – The Dress Scrapbook Layout

How romantic is this layout? We LOVE Michelle from i-Scrap Joburg‘s Always & Forever double page layout. Michelle focused on the beautiful dress and we can just imagine how it will look once the photos are added 💖 Just look…

Always and Forever – Wedding Anniversary Layout

The Always and Forever paper collection is gorgeous. I wanted to do something other than the usual wedding page. My son Wynand and his wife Nadia, celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary last weekend and their love for one another is…

Always and Forever – First Kiss Scrapbook Layout

The new Always and Forever collection is so romantic, and I love weddings! There is just something about seeing the bride walk down the aisle to marry the love of her life. This layout features my daughter and her husband.…

Always and Forever Wedding Cards

The Always and Forever collection is great for card making and invites! Karen Smit from The Scrapbook created these beautiful handmade cards and we absolutely ADORE them ❤️ Products used in this layout: Always & Forever an Ooh La Limited…

Always and Forever Wedding Album

As soon as I saw the Always and Forever range, I just fell in love! My grandfather has a 1974 VW Beetle and I keep telling him that he is not allowed to sell it until I get married as…

Always and Forever – Oh HAPPY DAY! Layout

The Oh HAPPY DAY! layout simply oozes love! We love Cariena from Scrapbook Studio’s take on the Always and Forever collection! Cariena really made the BONUS Shimmering Metallics pop with her die-cut flourish, not to mention the beautiful stencilling work…

Always and Forever Scrapbook Layout

We’re so excited to share this stunning Always and Forever Scrapbook Layout by Karen Smit from The Scrapbook. She has beautifully captured the spirit of an unforgettable wedding day! Products used in this layout: Always & Forever an Ooh La…

Always and Forever Scrapbooking Collection

The Always & Forever collection is all about soft watercolour elements in hues of dusty pink, blue and green surrounded by natural white woven paper. Always & Forever Scrapbooking Paper Pack You are cordially invited to celebrate and share in…

Sweet Summer Mini Album by Kirsten

I really enjoyed using the Sweet Summer range to make a little holiday album. I also have lots of paper left over which I know will make some stunning cards! I started off by making the blank album, using some…

Sweet Summer – Splish Splash Layouts

FUN! FUN! FUN! Was my first thought when seeing Michelle from I-Scrap Joburg’s Sweet Summer layouts! She utilised the paper, fussy-cut elements, chipboard and stencils so beautifully, and it looks like she had fun creating them :) Splish-Splash! You are…

{You are my happy…} Sweet Summer Scrapbook Layout

I simply adore this super cute Sweet Summer collection. This little girl doesn’t need any encouragement to play outside. It is her happy place to be. My flower beds were and still is Mila’s dedicated digging area, but I don’t…

Sweet Summer Layouts – Priscilla’s Fun Creations

What a treat to receive 4x beautiful & fun Sweet Summer layouts in my mailbox! These beauties were created by Priscilla Kelly from Scrapbook Studio. Four times the inspiration for you today :) Endless Summer The Dog Days of Summer…

Sweet Summer Scrapbooking Layout – You are my happy!

The Sweet Summer collection is perfect to scrap the photos that we took on our last trip to the beach before some of our grandchildren moved to Australia. It is bittersweet to look at the photos again and remember how…

Sweet Summer Scrapbooking Collection

The Sweet Summer scrapbooking collection is jam-packed with fun elements, from floating dogs to camper vans and cocktail jars – perfect to get those creative juices flowing! Sweet Summer Scrapbooking Paper Oh, happy days! The long, lazy days of summer…

Eat, Love, Pray Layout by Lynette

During those initial weeks of hard lockdown we documented a lot of memories of quality time spent together. It amazes me how Kobus always drops what he is busy with to spend time with Stefan. I know that these are…

Our House – Gardening Layout

The new Our House collection is just beautiful, with so many lovely elements to create a gardening layout! I gave my grandchildren a tray of Marigolds and asked them to plant the seedlings for me. They were so excited and…

Lynette’s Our House Layout

I wanted to do something totally different for my Our House layout and I love circle elements…so that’s what I went with. I cut my white cardstock to 11 x 11 inch and framed it with the beautiful Our House…

Little Moments {Favourite moments…}

I just love the Little Moments scrapbooking collection. I used photos from my grandson’s newborn photo shoot. I used textured white cardstock as the base for my layout. For the background, I used the very cute Cuddly Time paper. I…

Kirsten’s Our House Mini Album

What a versatile range! My favourite part was the fussy cut elements, from the beautiful gumboot with flowers for the gardeners, to the apron which is perfect for the people who love to cook and bake like me! I decided…

Eat, Love, Pray – Cariena’s Our House Layout

We absolutely adore Cariena’s Our House layout! Her combination of images ties in so beautifully with the Eat, Love, Pray title. And just look at how beautifully she created texture by using cobble-stones from the Picket Fence stencil. Cariena used…

Our House Scrapbooking Paper Range

Whether you spent lockdown baking, planting or crafting, you’ll find Our House ideal to scrap those homemade memories. Our House Scrapbooking Paper Our House takes a walk through a cosy lounge, kitchen and garden in a trendy warm colour palette.…

Oh! Baby – Little Moments Scrapbook Layout

Oh! Baby photos are simply the sweetest and perfect to use with the Little Moments scrapbooking paper range. I fussy cut the fox, deer, bunny and bear from the Little Moments – Snip-Snip paper. I also fussy cut a cloud…

Oh! Heart ❤️ Little Moments Layout

I simply adore this super cute new collection. Every single sheet of Little Moments is just stunning. This is my granddaughter Mila playing outside after the rain in December 2019. I used white cardstock as the base for my layout.…

My Baby Brother – Little Moments

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero. I cut strips from the Little Moments – Best Friends, Cuddly Time and Soft Blooms (B side). I used a border punch and punched strips of Twinkle Toes Fluffy…

Kirsty’s Scrapbook Little Moments Album

We are absolutely blown away by Kirsty’s Scrapbook Little Moments Album! Her attention to detail and meticulous rounding off, of each page, has left us speechless… A gift from Kirsty’s Scrapbook ? Kirsten was kind enough to supply the Brother…

Little Moments Scrapbooking Paper Range

Sometimes the smallest things, take up the most space in our hearts! Little Moments Scrapbooking Paper Little Moments scrapbooking paper, has the look of a favourite, soft blankie, complete with cuddly animals, fluffy clouds, pretty umbrellas and beautiful flowers. The…

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…

Bohemian Muse – Wild & Free Layout

Oh, how we love this beautiful WILD & FREE layout! Michelle van Wyk created this stunning double-page layout using the Bohemian Muse collection. Michelle used a combination of the Bohemian Muse ‘Arrow’ and ‘Dreamer’ 12×12 papers as her background. She…

Bohemian Muse – You and Me Layout

When I saw the Bohemian Muse Wreath paper, I knew that I wanted to fussy cut it and use it to frame a large 8,5×8,5 inch photo. I used white Lady Pattern Paper cardstock and splattered watercolour paint onto the…

Beautiful Bohemian Muse Album by Shamela

Those who know Shamela, know that she is one truly talented lady! The evidence is clear in her beautiful Bohemian Muse album. We can see the full extent of her mixed media talents on the cover of this album! Shamela…

Bohemian Muse True Friends Layout

We’re so excited to share Michelle van Wyk’s True Friends Layout with you today! Michelle used the Bohemian Muse ‘Wreath‘ scrapbooking paper as the focus around her beautiful images. ‘Blooms‘ was used to create the background and she used ‘Dreamer‘…

Find Joy Layout – Cariena’s Bohemian Muse

In times like these we need to dig deep to find joy! Cariena from Scrapbook Studio makes it look so easy with her beautiful find joy layout using the Bohemian Muse collection. Cariena predominantly used Bohemian Muse ‘Arrows’ and ‘Dreamer’…

LOCKDOWN Freebies

Don’t forget to spread the love by sharing these freebies your friends! Bored during lockdown? I’ve created some basic patterns and journaling cards, on a soft textured background for you to print and play with at home. High-quality (300dpi) printables,…

Beautiful You Bohemian Muse Layout

I wanted to use the peach tones from the Bohemian Muse collection for this page and feature photos of my granddaughter on our last outing to the beach before they emigrated to Australia. I used two strips from the B…

Akira’s Bohemian Muse Album by Jennifer

Jennifer Lee Duke did it again! This time, she wowed us with a breath-taking Bohemian Muse album for my daughter, Akira! Jennifer used pretty much every single element in this scrapbooking range, and I love how she upcycled the frames…

Adri’s Bohemian Muse Layout

When I saw the amazing new Bohemian Muse collection I had so many ideas in my head. I just love this collection. Luckily, my daughter-in-law and the kids are always keen on photo shoots. Early Sunday morning we went to…

Bohemian Muse Mini Album by Sandi

We’re absolutely loving Sandi’s take on this collection. Her Bohemian Muse mini album is unique and packed to the brim with photo space and gorgeous techniques! Contact Sandi Marlton-Kok from Backyard Scrappers about the Bohemian Muse mini album :) Don’t…

Bohemian Muse Scrapbooking Paper Collection

And the moon said to me – my darling daughter, you do not have to be whole in order to shine. ~ Nichole McElhaney Bohemian Muse Scrapbooking Paper Say hello to the Bohemian Muse scrapbooking collection… This dreamy 12×12 scrapbooking…

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…

Celebrate Everything! Lynette’s Sparkly Layout

I believe in celebrating every moment of life and I love the vibrant colours of this new collection. I decided to scrap photos of my youngest grandson’s baby shoot with his siblings. I used the Sparkly – Rainbow paper and…

Sparkly – The Sweet Life

Oh, sparkly things… What is NOT to love? When I heard that Lady Pattern Paper was releasing a textures Collection with a “sparkle” I was super excited! The collection is simply gorgeous and can be used by itself or combined…

Sparkly Basically Textured Papers

They say the best time to celebrate is as often as possible and we could not agree more! Sparkly Scrapbooking Paper Add glitz to your next project with Sparkly ✨ a new ‘Basically Textured’ paper pack and embellishments. Smooth paper,…

A Summer FUN layout by Lynette

My daughter in grace, Nadia, took the most beautiful photo while we were on holiday at the Keurbooms River last year in December. The Sun O’Clock collection is perfect to showcase the gorgeous photo. I wanted to use the blues…

Summer Story – Sun O’Clock Layout

‘What a refreshing collection‘, was my first reaction when I opened this gorgeous pack! Lady Pattern Paper Sun O’Clock is really one of my favourite summer-time collections to emerge in a long time. There is so much variety – it…

Sun O’Clock – Summer Fun by Adri

I love the Sun O’Clock collection with the matching chipboard pieces so much. In August this year, my daughter and I had the incredible opportunity to visit the West Coast region to see the spectacular wildflowers in bloom. It was…

Simply Flamazing – Sun O’Clock

I was inspired to use the pretty palm tree paper to scrap a photo of my husband and me while on holiday in Durban. I used the Sun O’Clock Life’s a Beach and to bring in some contrast I used…

Sun O’Clock Inspiration – Guest Designers

Welcome to Sun O’Clock Inspiration by the amazing guest designers! From delightful palm trees to flamazing flamingos dappled in pastels and subtle linen overlays. See the full collection here » Sun O’Clock Flamazing! It’s hard not to get excited when…

Sun O’Clock Scrapbooking Paper Range

All I need is 6 months of vacation, twice a year! ~ Unknown Sun O’Clock Scrapbooking Paper Hurrah!!! It’s Sun O’Clock… From delightful palm trees to flamazing flamingos dappled in pastels and subtle linen overlays. Look out for the spectacular…

Old Soul – Sister TRIBE Layout

I cannot get enough of this beautiful collection. For this layout, I used the Tiles paper and white cardstock as a base for my layout. I used washi tape where the two papers meet. I matted the photo on cardstock…

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.…

Sister TRIBE – The Sweet Life!

I love the combination of aqua and orange, it makes such a stunning statement. It’s just one of the reasons I enjoyed scrapping with the Sister TRIBE collection. I cut blocks from the patterned paper of Sister TRIBE – Trellis…

She’s an old soul – Sister TRIBE Single Page

Sometimes a paper collection just speaks to your creative inside… These colours, the beautiful designs, the warmth of the tones and of course that Mandala STENCIL – it just made me want to create 100 layouts with this collection! It…

You do you! – Sister TRIBE Layout

My favourite paper from this collection is the Sister TRIBE collection is the beautiful ‘Tiles’ paper. I cut apart an entire sheet to create this page! I used the Kraft Essentials cardstock for the background. First I outlined the edges…

Because I sparkle, that’s why…

Here is my layout featuring the beautiful Sister TRIBE collection, perfect for the young and older ladies in our lives. I used a photo of my daughter and the Trellis paper as a base for my layout and trimmed the…

Sister TRIBE Layouts – Guest Designers

Sister TRIBE encapsulates the essence of having a female tribe in your life. See the full collection here » Sister TRIBE ✨ Spirited Drive! Such attention to detail! Totally inspired this layout by Marina from Belle Creations… 2019-09-09 Saturday Treat…

Sister TRIBE Scrapbooking Range

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself! ~ Unknown Sister TRIBE Scrapbooking Paper Sister TRIBE encapsulates the essence of having a female tribe in your life. Moroccan teal, burnt orange, desert sand and brushed gold creates a rich sunset…

Sleepy Time with Travel Buddies

The whimsical new Travel Buddies collection is perfect to create baby pages. I decided to use the pretty clouds paper that is the B side of Travel Buddies Gypsy Life as a background. I prepared my background with a yellow…

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…

Travel Buddies – Inspiration Guest Designers

Imagine a whimsical wonderland, where quirky little companions are lovingly surrounded by fresh pastels and vintage patterns. This is the magical world of Travel Buddies! See the full collection here » Saturday Surprise ? Life is a journey! An inspirational…

Gypsy Life – I Love Camping

I adore the whimsical patterned papers of the Travel Buddies collection. There are just so many possibilities for scrapbook pages. We love camping and I was immediately drawn to the Travel Buddies ‘Gypsy Life’ paper. I decided to scrap some photos that…

Road Tripping Layout with Travel Buddies

When I received the new Lady Pattern Paper Travel Buddies collection, I immediately knew which “travel story” I wanted to tell. The designs are super cute and whimsical, which was just perfect for the trip to Kwa-Zulu Natal Priscilla and…

Travel Buddies Scrapbooking Paper Range

I would wish you luck, but I really don’t think you need it. ~ Unknown Travel Buddies Scrapbooking Paper Imagine a whimsical wonderland, where quirky little companions are lovingly surrounded by fresh pastels and vintage patterns. This is the magical…

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…

Little Dude Scrapbook Layout

When I saw this collection, I immediately knew I wanted to use this photo taken over 10 years ago of friends of ours’ little boy while we were on holiday. He was just the cutest little “dude”. A real little…

To Infinity and Beyond Layout – Monsters in Space

I actually remembered photos taken of my grandson Lukas on his 4th birthday. The theme was Toy Story and he wore a Buzz Lightyear costume. The photo was just perfect for the collection. I used two sheets of Monsters in…

Monsters in Space Scrapbooking Paper Range

If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough. ~ Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Monsters in Space Scrapbooking Paper PEW-PEW! Calling all space cadet and friendly monster lovers. Monsters in Space is a super fun, bold range, perfect…

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!…

Lynette’s Gentlemanly Layout with Like a Sir Paper

I simply adore this gorgeous “gentlemanly” Like a Sir paper range and it was perfect to showcase the “gentleman” in my life. I decided to add some Twinkle Toes (Starry Night Intense Teal) as a contrasting colour and after matting…

Like a Sir! Scrapbooking Paper Range

A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out. ~ George Bernard Shaw Like a Sir Scrapbooking Paper Let’s take a stroll back to a time when men were called Sir and gallantry was in…

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…

Explore African Dream – Lynette’s Single Page

The photo I am using on the page was taken by my husband when we were at Hole-in-the-Wall in March 2018. I adore the fact that this range has our anthem on it because my heart really belongs to Africa.…

Adri’s African Dream Double Page Layout

“I love Africa and all her diversity! No other place on this planet can compare with Africa. Africa is not just about wildlife, it is the food, the people, music, sunrises, sunsets and the ever-changing landscapes.” – Adri du Preez…

Belinda’s African Dream Interactive Layout

Download the layout measurements and create your own interactive layout using this gorgeous African Dream range of papers! Products Used: Ooh La Limited Scrapbooking Paper

Cariena’s African Dream Layout

“I was asked to create a double page Scrapbook Layout using the new Lady Pattern Paper African Dream collection. It truly spoke to me. I have always thought of myself as an AFRICAN. I was born on this continent, as…

African Dream Scrapbooking Papers

If you educate a man you educate one individual, but if you educate a woman you educate a family. ~ Fanti Proverb African Dream Scrapbooking Papers African Dream scrapbooking papers, with its richly textured colour palette of golden foils, browns,…

Alice in Vintage Range by Adri

A breathtaking inspirational layout by Adri du Preez, using the Alice in Vintage range of papers. In Adri’s words: “I love the vintage look and I had the perfect photos, but there is also something wonderful and sweet about this…

Alice in Vintage Scrapbooking Paper

She generally gave herself very good advice, though she very seldom followed it… ~ Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Alice in Vintage Scrapbooking Papers Step into a magical world with ‘Alice in Vintage’. Enjoy creating with this range, jam-packed…

Ahoy, Belinda!

I absolutely loved working with this range of papers because if you put two of the same of any of these papers next to each other, the pattern continues perfectly onto the next one! This makes my art heart happy!…

Ahoy Boy Layout by Lynette

I was very excited when I saw the new Ahoy Boy paper collection because I knew that I had the perfect photos to compliment this collection. In March my grandson, Stefan had a “Pirate Party” for his 6th birthday. The…

Ahoy Boy, an Ooh La Limited range!

The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. ~ Captain Jack Sparrow Ahoy Boy Scrapbooking Papers What happens when Mermen take over a Pirate ship? Cuteness overload, with a side of magic and a…

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…

Rainbow Party (like it’s 1999)!

The thing to do, it seems to me, is to prepare yourself so you can be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud. ~ Maya Angelou Rainbow Party – Ooh La Limited Hello, happy! It’s time to party :) Rainbow Party…

It’s a Purple Affair with Lily Daydream Scrapbooking Paper!

“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.” ~ Dr. Seuss Lily Daydream Scrapbooking Paper Imagine a field of wildflowers, dancing butterflies and the gentle sounds of…

Good times at the beach!

I loved receiving the brand new paper in such beautiful colours. I do a lot of masculine/boy layouts because males are in the majority in our family. I decided that I wanted to use both sides of the Good Times…

Fresh Summer Scrapbooking Papers – Good Times & Tan Lines!

“Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” ~ Dr. Seuss Good Times & Tan Lines Oh, summer, I love you! The smell of sweet summer fruits and fresh salty air combined with that carefree lust…

Sweetspot Layout – Dreams do come true!

What a beautiful backdrop the Lady Pattern Paper Sweetspot (LPP0051) makes for a layout. I used the little arrow pattern as a neutral background for my layout. I love how it is white – which I prefer to work on,…

Dream BIG – Tiled Double Page Layout

For this page layout, I discovered that the paper ‘tiles’ this means that it matches in the middle and the pattern continues…but not only the middle…I discovered that if you cut off the info strips at the bottom of the…

Basically Textured Layout

The new range of colours and funky patterns in the new Basically Textured range from Lady Pattern Paper is simply gorgeous. Not only are they perfect for those boisterous boy layouts but work equally well for girly girls with a…

Brush, Marx & Co. – it’s an abstract thing!

“It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” ~ Dr. Seuss Brush, Marx & Co. Brush, Marx & Co. is a collection of 6 Ooh La Limited scrapbooking papers that is all about brush strokes, paint splatters…

Superheroes and Fairytales…A Layout

What does Superheroes and Fairytales have in common? Well, Lady Pattern Paper of course – this range is perfect to capture the memories of all kinds of heroes. For this layout I used the Fairytale Times patterned paper combined with…

Gypsy Heart Matric Dance Layout

When I start a page layout, I first get out all the possible stencils, stamps, embossing folders and punches which work with the paper. In this case I found two stencils and a stamp set as well as an embossing…

My India Rose Gold with splashes of Sharpie colour!

With each addition to the Lady Pattern Paper ranges, the possibilities are endless. With this new range of papers, I found myself reaching for as many of the designs as possible. But it is the Rose Gold colour range that…

I have a Gypsy Heart!

“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way! ~ Dr. Seuss I’m absolutely over the moon to introduce 12 new papers, plus a brand new basic colour (or is it…

Enjoy The Ride Travel Layout

Ooh La Limited are exactly what the ranges of Lady Pattern Paper products are, they are ooh la-la and memorably limited. They work perfectly with other brands & ranges making for a beautiful addition to any craft stash. For this…

Stamped Simplicity

I love a good and simplistic layout – it means that anyone can scrapbook right? Yes right! It means that you don’t need a stash full of stuff and copious amounts of expensive goodies. You simply need some photos and…

Colourful & totally fun happy birthday layout

Today Cariena shows us how to create an adorable, colourful and totally fun happy birthday double page layout, using some of the Dazzling Blue & Green Chartreuse papers from the June 2017 release. This is scrapbooking made easy with a…

Lady Pattern Paper June release sampler board

How beautiful is the Lady Pattern Paper June release of Basic Essentials, Basically Textured, Oh my word! Fussy Cut Sheet, Bulk Packs and all new hello CARDS!! The vibrant colour, fun patterns and adorable images makes you want to create…

Buck’s Mini Album

I generally don’t like making mini albums. For me personally they are time consuming dust gatherers, I really can’t help feeling that way. I do however like making them once in a blue moon. This little mini album is for…

Kraft Essentials Layout Inspired by Chevrons

This week I was inspired by chevrons and used some of my favourite Lady Pattern Paper from the Kraft Essentials range to create this gorgeous single page layout. The neutral background was the perfect base for some pretty florals, old…

A little bit of Chocolate Chilli magic!

Welcome to this gorgeous new release from Lady Pattern Paper. This decadents set of brown papers is long overdue and now that they are here I simply don’t have enough time to create with it, there are so many possibilities…

Ooh La Limited Papers – Versatile Layout

The new range of Ooh La Limited papers are so versatile. The challenge was on when I wanted to use some paper scraps I had from Kaisercraft and combine them with the Lady Pattern Paper papers. I love how the layout…

Red & Teal Always and Forever Layout!

Cariena creates a stunning flower using the new paper range Ooh La Limited – Daughter’s Rose. The nifty tool is the Marion Smith Bloom Tool…how clever is that!? Please remember to show the love and subscribe to Cariena’s Channel (click…

AWESOME New Year’s Layout

Over December I had a lot of time to play and create with different paper ranges and elements. The result is always having some left-overs on my desk and so I created this layout featuring some of my favourite Lady…

It’s a PINK thing layout…

There’s great excitement in the air – yes it is that time of the year when we gear up for another NEW Lady Pattern Paper release. It’s fresh and exciting and as always super versatile and functional. It was a…

Hello 2017…hello love, kindness and compassion.

We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love. ~ Dr. Seuss Happy…

Remember This Moment in Teal & Silver

Cariena shares a clever technique showing how you could create your own unique die cut using various strips of papers. Her trusty golden GoCut and Emboss from Couture Creations, cuts a beautiful flourish to use as an embellishment on her…

Basically Blue Summer Memories Layout

A gorgeous layout in blues and krafts comes together effortlessly with Lady Pattern Paper papers. For this layout I drew inspiration from the photos themselves and what popped out was the beautiful blues with a hint of colour. For the…

Picture Perfect Metallic Silver & Pink

Take a closer look at how Cariena creates a beautiful, embossed, inked and embellished pocket for her Picture Perfect layout! Cariena used a combination of Basic Essentials & the all new Twinkle Toes. Do you have any questions about the…

Twinkle Toes Range

When you hear the name Twinkle Toes you automatically think baby right? Well in my case that is the last thing I think about! For me I see an amazing paper design that is just too beautiful for words. So…

Capture the moment in Metallic Silver and White

Shades of silver and white make for the perfect combination of class and elegance. And so too, is the new Lady Pattern Paper Metallic Silver and white. I absolutely love the clean and crispness this paper offers. For this release…

Classic Layout With A Pop Of Neon

Every now and again the wild side of creativity takes hold and I find myself drawn to neon colours bright and bold – but only so often. And so it was on this occasion that I had some left-overs on…

Krafty Silver Single Page Layout

When a patterned paper inspires a project it can only be something really beautiful. As was the case with this layout – I was inspired by the Metallic Silver Lady Pattern Paper to create a fun and playful layout for…

Time For Merry Krafty Christmas Layouts!

Beautiful and versatile in every way imaginable – that pretty much describes the new Kraft Essentials Metallic Silver paper from Lady Pattern Paper. The first thing that came to mind was a Christmas layout when I saw the beautiful sparkly…

Silver Beauty Layout

Watch the splendour as Cariena creates her Silver Beauty Layout! See how you can easily use the beautiful Kraft Essentials range to create your own unique elements, as well as using the paper in your layout. Please feel free to…

The Magic of Silver – Kraft Essentials Metallic Silver

There’s a certain charming quality when it comes to the colour silver. Subtle, beautiful, soft and friendly – but when you combine it with Kraft paper then there is pure magic. Yes that’s right – Lady Pattern Paper created pure…

Dazzling Blue Rosette – Step by Step Video

Welcome to our very first video :) The amazing Cariena Basson gives us a quick tutorial on how to make your very own Dazzling Blue Rosette, which can be used in a layout, or on a card, or pretty much anywhere your heart…

Basically Textured Range – NOT just another brick…

Lady Pattern Paper does it again with her new Basically Textured range. Each time a new release hits the printing press I get more and more excited. But this time around I am ecstatic. This basic range is so full…

Dazzling Blue Die-Cut Elements Using Your Silhouette

I love my Silhouette more and more every day. It is just so easy to use and with amazing paper like the Basic Essentials range from Lady Pattern Paper cutting has just gotten a whole lot easier. For this layout…

Scrapbook Layout

With the month of August celebrating women I thought it apt to create a scrapbook layout using some recent photos celebrating some gorgeous women in my life. New and old friends made when we come together making memories and creating…

Layout Inspired By An Art Journaling Page

Being creative never is a one sided affair. For me being creative is the constant thinking of how you can use scraps, samples, or experiments. Creativity is evolving and growing into different things, creating multiple things at any given time.…

Dazzling Blue & Egyptian Gold!

Think and wonder, wonder and think. ~ Dr. Seuss I had so much that I wanted to say about today’s release, until I received Jowilna’s breathtaking project and I realised that it says it all… I’m excited to introduce two new…

Kraft Essentials Double Page Layout

What does Kraft Essentials, travel paper and Spar have in common? Well if you live in Gauteng then it all comes together in a double page layout about a horse. Yes strange but true, and it just goes to show…

Happy Birthday To Me…Really? Already!…Oh and New Kraft Essentials

Why fit in when you were born to STAND OUT! ~ Dr. Seuss How time flies… Exactly one year ago on the 29th of May 2015, I released the very first Lady Pattern Paper products! Oh the butterflies that morning…I…

Mom’s Single Page Layout – With Love…

If you are planning preserve the memory of this year’s Mother’s Day, why not make a beautiful single page layout and pop it into a frame – a perfect reminder of the one who loves you unconditionally. My inspiration for…

Altered Mini Album Cover

I am always inspired by the beautiful colours of the Lady Pattern Paper range of papers. This week is a blue, teal and green kind of week. Part of the inspiration for this altered mini album cover was the journal…

Anatomy Of A Single Page Scrapbook Layout

By now the entire scrapping and card making community is abuzz with the new range of Lady Pattern Paper Kraft Essentials. They are simply amazing and I am so chuffed to get to work with this amazing range – classy,…

Hello Crafties! The Kraft Essentials is here…

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. ~ Dr. Seuss The Kraft Essentials Story (the short version) Long before Lady Pattern Paper was born, I had a dream of…

Double Take – Double The Paper Craft Fun!

Whenever I make a scrapbooking layout, I try and make a card at the same time. Sometimes I make a few cards using the left overs and scraps from the layout, the same techniques and elements – simply because everything…

Monochromatic – Shades of blue layout

If you haven’t seen the new Lady Pattern Paper Oh my word! sticker sheets yet, then you are in for a treat. I think one of my favourites is the Baby Boy sticker sheet with its cute little whale (yeah…

Inspired by….Creating elements inspired by patterned paper

Sometimes creating layouts to match a specific photo doesn’t always work out the way you planned. Since scrapbooking is such a creative thing, I don’t think that it should ever be a crisis when things don’t match perfectly. But for…

My Origami Heart – a true story layout

This week I am focusing on a boyish layout using my some of my favourite Lady Pattern Paper papers. We already know how versatile they are combined with other patterned papers, but today I am sharing how simple it is…

Sticker Sentiment Cards

With the new Lady Pattern Paper Oh my word! sticker sheet making cards is quick and easy. And with the bright colours and funky local designs this sticker sheet is sure to make an impression on young and old alike.…

So Happy – Easy To Use Sticker Elements

When I first got to know about the new Lady Pattern Paper Oh my word! sticker sheets I was so excited to see the designs. With her quirky sense of humour, fabulous colour combos and gloriously local designs I was…

Sparkly New Paper Packs & Oh my word! Sticker Sheets

Nonsense wakes up the brain cells. And it helps develop a sense of humour, which is awfully important in this day and age. Humour has a tremendous place in this sordid world. It’s more than just a matter of laughing.…

Rolled Paper Beads

I have often looked at bead necklaces and loved how the funky beads are just the kind of eclectic that speaks to me. So today I decided to use my paper scraps and make some proper rolled paper beads, but…

Lady Pattern Paper Washi Tape

I love washi tape and use it really a lot on my cards and in my scrapbooking. So what’s a girl to do when you have loads of paper strips from other projects and in need of a specific colour…

Create Your Own Embossed Accents

Being a scrapbooker I am constantly aware of all the beautiful elements out there to buy, but I also know that is should never stand in your way of creating your own elements. When I sat down to create this…

Sew On Paper? Yes! Here’s A Step By Step : Sewn Bunny Art

This week I decided to use one of my favourite Lady Pattern Paper papers as a backdrop to a piece of sewn art. It can be popped into a frame or simple stuck to a wall using masking tape for…

Circle Fun Sketch Competition!

Oh hello there creative folk! I’m posting today to invite you to the super exciting competition hosted & run by multi-talented, dynamic scrapbook diva Cariena Basson owner of the Scrapbook Studio Jeffreys Bay! Here’s how you can win! All you have to do is…

A Lady Pattern Paper Celebration of Memory Keeping!

It’s celebration time with Lady Pattern Paper – literally! And it just shows you once again how you can combine basic pattern papers together to create a fun and vibrant layout – no need to reach for anything else but…

NEW Basic Essentials – Just Perfect!

Classic, elegant with loads of spunk – that’s the NEW Basic Essentials range from Lady Pattern Paper. This range is perfect for past, present and future memory keeping – perfect with everything included from bold and bright to elegant and classy.…

Stamped Details With The Lady Pattern Paper

I have a huge selection of gorgeous stamps that I love so much. So I am on a mission to use all of them at least once this year – quite a commitment and mission but something that is making…

Project Life with Lady Pattern Paper

I simply love how the Lady Pattern Paper can work for anything! I have said it many times how versatile this paper range is. And to prove it, this week I took it upon myself to use it in a…

Altered Glitter Strips

I am always a bit apprehensive when I want to add loads of techniques to a project like a layout using texture paste and other art mediums – why you may ask? Well then wet stuff meets dry paper things…

Lady Pattern Paper Wild and Free

So by now we have all gotten to know the LADY and her gorgeous range of Basic Essentials patterned paper. Well the thing is it really is a basic essentials range of paper, there’s everything and anything that you could possibly need…

Oh The Places You’ll Go!

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go……