All the Fall Feels with our guest designer Wendy and the Main Kit

 Hello to all of my fellow MCS creators!

My name is Wendy Rasbach, and I was delighted to be invited to guest design for the 

My Creative Scrapbook team this month! Today I’d like to share the process I went through when creating my first layout using the fantastic September main kit.

I decided to have my design focus on a “peek-a-boo” wreath of fussy cut leaves after I saw two of the papers in this kit. I started my wreath by using the most basic scrapbook supply of all- a large bowl from my kitchen! 

I traced around the edge of the bowl on two white pieces of cardstock, and I made sure to center the circle on the first paper. I cut out the circle from the second paper. 

Next, I fussy cut the leaves, and I started placing them strategically around the circle. I purposefully put them so the edge of the leaf was over the line because I didn’t want the entire leaf to show. Depending on how little you want your items to peek out, you could place them even further into the center of the circle. Since I was spending a decent chunk of time cutting these cuties, I definitely wanted most of the leaves to show! 

 

I waited until I had gone all the way around the circle with my leaves before I started gluing any of them down. This gave me the chance to switch colors and vary the lengths of leaves as needed to give a more balanced look. If you’re not as particular (AKA indecisive) as I am, you could glue as you go, and it would definitely save time!

Once I was satisfied with where the leaves were, I glued them all down, and I put the second white circle over the top. This is where the “peek-a-boo” magic happens! You could make this wreath with all kinds of shapes - circles, stars, triangles, hexagons, hearts, flowers, etc. 

It might be a great opportunity to give some unused punches or die cuts a workout too.

Next, I moved on to backing the fabulous “Fall Feels” cut file that comes with this kit, and then I started auditioning layers to go under my photo. Another trick I use when I’m struggling to make a decision is to take photographs of each choice. Swiping between pictures of both options makes it easier to see what looks better to me. I wasn’t sure which tag I wanted, but the aerial view made the choice easy! I liked the color and shape of the first tag better for this layout.

One of my final decisions was to add a border to help keep the focus on the center. Instead of using the entire sheet of that gorgeous teal plaid paper behind the white, I just cut off four strips of the same width and glued them on top of my white cardstock. I didn’t want to waste a single bit of that paper, and even gutting it would use more than I wanted. I wound up using that teal paper on four out of the five layouts I created with this kit!

I really love the look of my finished layout with this wreath technique! Please let me know if you give it a try because I’d love to see your version!

Thank you for checking out my tutorial today.  I wish you all happy creating!

Wendy

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The Sweet Sounds of Everyday Memories: New LE Kit Inspiration

 Welcome back to the My Creative Scrapbook blog! Today we are sharing inspiration from designer Michele Schmidt using our Limited Edition (LE) Kit. Michele captured the sweetest everyday moments featuring her adorable dog, beautifully framed with soft watercolor teal splashes, sheet music accents, and layered floral blooms.

In this layout, Michele showcases how playing with texture and mixed media elements can truly elevate a scrapbook page. By combining crisp white cardstock with watercolor background washes, die-cut musical notes, and layered floral die-cuts, she creates a focal point that draws your eyes straight to those sweet photos. The bold "Everyday Memories" title piece—featuring patterned sheet music inlay paired with dark script lettering—anchors the entire composition seamlessly. If you want to see the process you can find it here.

From the dimensional butterflies and delicate white and teal flowers to the bold, music-patterned "Everyday Memories" title, this project shows just how versatile and detail-rich our LE Kit is. Whether you are documenting pets, favorite family memories, or simple daily joys, this kit brings warmth, elegance, and effortless style to every page!

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Fall Feels & Autumn Days: Welcoming September Guest Designer Shanel Pettyjohn

 Welcome to the My Creative Scrapbook blog! Autumn is officially in the air, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this month’s September Main Kit with you. Packed with rich fall colors, cozy patterns, warm mustard yellows, deep plum tones, and adorable embellishments—from woodland creatures and pumpkins to stitched tags and floral accents—this kit has everything you need to document your favorite cozy memories.

We are so thrilled to welcome Shanel Pettyjohn as one of our September Guest Designers! Shanel has knocked it out of the park with her stunning layouts. Her creative design work highlights all the gorgeous layers, intricate details, honeycomb patterns, and photo frames included in this month's Main Kit.

Take a look at Shanel's beautiful, cozy autumn layouts below for some serious creative inspiration, and leave her a warm welcome in the comments.

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Capturing Everyday Joy: September Limited Edition Kit Inspiration with Joanne Bartell

 Every picture tells a story, but combining your favorite photos with soft textures, classic patterns, and elegant floral accents brings those special memories truly to life. Today, we are thrilled to feature this stunning layout created by design team member Joanne Bartell using our September Limited Edition Kit.

With its gorgeous palette of soft sage greens, classic black-and-white stripes, delicate sheet music overlays, and dimensional butterflies, this kit offers the perfect backdrop for documenting everyday smiles and cherished friendships. Joanne highlights three stacked photos framed beautifully by intricate die-cut patterns, lush white florals, and thoughtful sentiment stickers like "in this moment, beautiful" and "one photo at a time."

Whether you are looking to capture quiet everyday moments or celebrate meaningful connections with loved ones, this layout provides endless inspiration for layering patterns, tags, twine, and embellishments effortlessly. Check out the photos below to explore all the details of Joanne’s creation and see how you can bring these vintage-inspired designs into your own scrapbooking album!  Joanne also has a process video, you can check it out here.

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Timeless Memories: Documenting Historic Travels with the Limited Edition Kit

 Capture your favorite travel memories and historic destinations using the Limited Edition Kit from My Creative Scrapbook.

This featured layout by Michele Schmidt highlights how easily you can bring travel photos to life using rich textures, layered embellishments, and soft, natural tones. Featuring photos from historic Savannah, this project showcases torn-paper borders, dimensional paper flowers, butterflies, and architectural die-cuts—including an ornate wooden door motif. Accent labels like "Together," "Dreams Come True," and "In this moment, always" pair beautifully with mixed alphas to emphasize special moments and timeless places.  You can watch Michele's process come together here.

Whether you're documenting a getaway with loved ones or architectural landmarks, the Limited Edition Kit provides all the coordinated papers, florals, and embellishments you need to craft stunning, layered layouts. Explore the full kit today at My Creative Scrapbook!

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Tagged with Love: A Autumn Layout Inspiration Featuring the September Main Kit

Autumn has officially arrived, bringing crisp morning air, warm sweaters, and all the cozy crafting vibes! This month, design team member Melissa Minor captures the essence of the season using the September Main Kit.

Using a clever banner technique, Melissa strung together custom paper tags adorned with twine, delicate paper bows, and autumn ephemera—from cute little birds and woodland owls to vintage cameras and thermos die-cuts. Soft pastel pinks, sage greens, and warm mustard yellows blend seamlessly with distressed edges and photo placement to showcase those special outdoor moments. Whether capturing brisk autumn walks or enjoying a hot drink, this month’s main kit provides everything needed to bring cozy seasonal memories to life on paper! You can also find more details in Melissa's process video here. 

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Noteworthy Moments: Sneha Apte’s Soft & Musical Scrapbook Layout

 Welcome back to the My Creative Scrapbook blog! Today, design team member Sneha Apte shares a stunning layout created with our September kit. Centered around a vintage musical and botanical theme, this design combines soft sage greens, rustic whitewashed wood patterns, and delicate white blooms. Sneha's layering of intricate ephemera—including delicate harp elements, butterflies, vintage tickets, and sheet music accents—creates a multi-dimensional, dreamy frame around her focal photograph. Phrases like "noteworthy" and "this is a life in harmony" perfectly capture the serene, timeless feel of this project.

Every detail in this layout highlights the artistry of combining rich textures with soft, romantic elements. From the dimensional fabric flowers and subtle rhinestone sparkles to the torn gingham paper and vintage ticket stubs, the design balances vintage charm with modern elegance. Whether you are preserving family memories or capturing everyday moments, this layout offers endless inspiration for using your kit components in creative, layered ways. Check out all of the details below, and be sure to click here if you want to follow along with Sneha's process.

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Cozy Days with the September Main Kit 🍂🐱

Today we’re sharing the first of four beautiful layouts created by My Creative Scrapbook designer Maree Crozier using our September Main Kit!

Maree’s “Cozy Days” layout perfectly captures those quiet autumn moments spent at home with our furry friends. We love how she layered strips of the gorgeous plaid, leaf, and fall-patterned papers behind her photos, creating lots of color and texture while keeping the white background fresh and bright.

The close-up photos show some of the adorable details tucked throughout the page. From the cute fox slippers and “Autumn Vibes” sentiment to the sweet kitty embellishment, hearts, and “Warm Blankets” phrase, every detail adds to the cozy story.

The large “Cozy Days” title brings everything together beautifully!

And this is only Layout #1 of four from Maree, so there’s plenty more September inspiration to come!

Create Your Own Cozy Fall Memories! 🍁

Get the September Main Kit and start creating beautiful fall layouts of your own!

Visit MyCreativeScrapbook.com to order your September Main Kit and discover more inspiration from our talented designers.

Grab your kit today and turn your favorite fall moments into memories you'll treasure! 🍂❤️

Happy Scrapbooking!

The My Creative Scrapbook Team

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