Lavender Dreams & Golden Moments: A Closer Look at the February LE Kit with Nicole

 Welcome back to the My Creative Scrapbook blog!

There is something truly magical about the transition into February—the air feels a little softer, and our hearts naturally turn toward capturing the people and places we love most. This month, we are head-over-heels for our February Limited Edition Kit, and today, Design Team member Nicole Santos is showing us exactly why.

In this breathtaking featured layout, Nicole takes us on a trip to the San Antonio Tea Garden, using the kit’s lush floral embellishments and intricate textures to frame a beautiful memory. From the weathered white frames to the mix of soft pastels and vintage ephemera, Nicole’s work perfectly captures that "shabby-chic" elegance we all strive for.

Whether you’re a master of layering or just looking for a bit of romantic inspiration for your next page, Nicole’s use of the February LE Kit is sure to get your creative juices flowing.

Grab a cup of tea, get cozy, and let’s dive into the details of this stunning creation! You can follow along with Nicole's process here.

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The Beauty in the Big Moves with Melissa and the Main Kit

 Buckle up, creative friends!

We often think of scrapbooking as a place for the "perfect" moments—birthdays, holidays, and posed portraits. But today, Melissa Minor is showing us how to find the beauty (and the humor!) in the hectic, "real-life" adventures that keep us on our toes.

In this stunning featured layout using our February Main Kit, Melissa documents a major milestone: tackling the driver’s seat of a 26-foot moving truck. What could have been a purely industrial-looking page is transformed into a whimsical, soft, and textured story through her expert use of the kit’s floral ephemera and breezy gingham patterns.

By framing her photos in scalloped circles and layering "encouragement" word strips, Melissa reminds us that even when we’re "scared to death" (as her journaling hilariously admits!), we can still make it look fabulous on paper.

In this post, you’ll see how Melissa:

• Softens bold colors: Learn how she balances the bright Penske yellow with delicate pink ink splatters.

• Masters the "torn" look: See how she uses rough edges and layered banners to add movement to the page.

• Tell the whole story: Check out her creative use of typed journaling strips to capture the frantic fun of moving day.

Click here to get a closer look at the details and get inspired to scrap your own "brave" moments this month!

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February Sketch Inspiration: One Roadmap, Endless Possibilities

It is time to get those memories off your screens and onto the page! This month at My Creative Scrapbook, we are challenging our design team and our community to work with a versatile new sketch by Laura Creates.

A great sketch is like a roadmap for your creativity—it gives you a solid starting point while leaving plenty of room for your personal style to shine. Whether you’re a fan of the romantic, shabby-chic layers or bold, clean lines, this sketch is a chameleon that adapts to any story you want to tell.

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Design Team Gallery

Our designers have taken Laura’s sketch and truly made it their own. Here is a look at how they interpreted the design:

• Michele Schmidt: Michele brings a stunning vintage flair to the sketch. We love how she replaced the circular element with a large, ornate pocket watch frame, perfectly complementing the "Live in the Moment" sentiment and those beautiful sepia tones.

• Patty McGovern-Pugh: Patty shows us the power of "clean and simple." By using a high-contrast black and white base with pops of primary colors, she proves that the sketch works perfectly for modern, graphic storytelling.

• Melissa Minor: This layout is a masterclass in using "white space." Melissa stayed true to the sketch’s circular stitching but kept the background airy, allowing the playful pink accents and the "Dream Big" title to really pop.

• Jinny Newlin: Jinny took a whimsical approach by turning the sketch’s circular focus into a hand-drawn, messy-thread heart. The mixed media green "splashes" add a fresh, energetic feel to this romantic Valentine’s page.

• Nicole Santos: Nicole’s layout is all about texture. She used a beautiful lace-inspired cameo design to represent the sketch's circle, layering it with soft purple florals that frame the photo with such elegance.

• Sandi Clarkson: Sandi doubled the impact by using the sketch to frame two sweet faces. The mix of industrial gears and soft roses creates a "shabby-chic meets steampunk" vibe that is absolutely captivating.

We hope you are just as inspired as we are by our designers layouts and would love to see your creations in posted in our facebook group!

Tracy's sketch layout

Maree's sketch layout 

Debbie's sketch layout

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A Touch of Steampunk & Petals: Creating with Michele and the New LE Kit

 There is something truly magical about blending the industrial grit of Steampunk with the delicate beauty of a blooming garden. This month, the My Creative Scrapbook Limited Edition kit invites you to step into a world where time slows down and every detail tells a story.

In my latest layout, I wanted to lean into that "Timeless" theme by pairing a cherished vintage family photo with the kit's unique mix of mechanical gears, whimsical butterflies, and lush, dimensional florals. The bold, black-and-white striped background provides the perfect modern edge to the soft lavender and golden-yellow accents, proving that opposites really do attract!

Whether you’re documenting family history or a modern-day moment with a vintage soul, this kit offers the perfect balance of texture and trend. Join me as I dive into the details of this page—from the intricate "LOVE" die-cuts to the hidden clockwork tucked among the roses, you can see all the details come together here.

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Moments that Matter with Maree and the Main Kit

 Hi creative friends, 

I am up on the blog today to share a layout I made using the gorgeous February Main kit. I started with the fabulous multi-colored paper. I loved the stitching accents on the paper and decided to start by adding more black stitching for texture.

I then added a horizontal strip of the black dot paper to the bottom of the page. I wanted to have this as an anchor point for the large camera embellishment that I fussy cut out of one of the cut apart sheets. I added another line of black stitching across the top of the black paper. 

Next I printed my pictures in size 2x 3 inches to fit the tags. I picked 3 tags in contrasting colors to the background. I cut them out, hole punched them and added a brass brad and twine bow to each. I mounted my pics and laid them out. I decided to use the 'Moments that Matter' clipboard from one of the cut apart sheets as my main title.

 After adhering the tags I added a few extra of the flower stickers and sticker phrases to finish off the layout. I finished by adding my journalling and a little white paint splatter just to break it up a little. I think this was such a fun paper and the layout came together easily with the gorgeous cut aparts and stickers in the kit. Have fun creating this month!

Maree

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Captured in a Kiss: Sandi Clarkson’s Enchanting LE Layout

 There are some layouts that don’t just tell a story; they capture a feeling.

Today on the blog, we are swooning over this breathtaking creation by Sandi Clarkson, featuring our latest Limited Edition (LE) Kit. Sandi has perfectly balanced the soft, ethereal beauty of a "blown kiss" portrait with the intricate, textured details that make mixed-media scrapbooking so addictive.

From the hand-curled paper roses dusted with "snow" to the clever integration of vintage tickets and steampunk gears, this layout is a masterclass in layering with purpose. You’ll notice how the cool purples and soft lavenders pop against the neutral, distressed background, while the delicate stenciling of purple hearts adds a touch of playful romance.

Whether you’re a fan of the romantic shabby-chic look or you love adding a bit of vintage "grit" with metal accents and twine, this kit offers endless possibilities. Join us as we zoom in on the fine details—the tiny pearls, the fluttering paper butterflies, and the ornate clock-face frame—that turn a simple page into a work of art.

Ready to get lost in the details? Let’s dive into Sandi’s beautiful process!  You can see the magic come together here.

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Smile! Discover the Magic in Our Newest Main Kit with Nicole M.

 Welcome back to the blog, crafty friends!

There is something so special about opening a brand-new Main Kit. It’s like a box full of possibilities, waiting to be turned into stories. This month, we are leaning into the warmth of home, the joy of family, and those sweet, everyday "smile" moments that deserve a permanent place in our albums.

To kick things off, we are thrilled to share a stunning layout by design team member Nicole Martel. Using the February Main Kit, Nicole has perfectly captured a heartfelt family moment. We are absolutely loving how she played with the kit’s textures—from the bold black-and-white polka dot borders to those whimsical, shimmering gold hearts that trail across the page.

Nicole’s layout is a masterclass in layering. By mixing floral die-cuts, playful "Smile" titles, and charming camera motifs, she’s created a design that feels both modern and nostalgic. Whether you’re scrapping a big milestone or a quiet afternoon on the porch, this kit has everything you need to make your photos pop.

Ready to see how this beautiful page came together? Let’s dive into the details! Follow along with Nicole's process here.

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Days Like This: Capturing History in Layers With Michele and the LE Kit

 There is something truly magical about pairing the grit of industrial elements with the softness of a Victorian garden. Today on the blog, we are swooning over this stunning layout by Michele Schmidt, created using our February Limited Edition Kit.

Michele has perfectly captured a "Simple Pleasures" moment, using a nostalgic black-and-white focal point surrounded by an intricate world of texture. From the clever use of paper strips to create a feathered, directional effect to the clusters of handcrafted purple roses and metallic gears, every corner of this page tells a story.

Whether you're a fan of the dapper owl in his top hat or the delicate butterfly accents, this layout proves that "Days Like This" are meant to be preserved in style.

Want to see how she layered these elements to perfection? Let’s dive into the details here.

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