Saturday, August 15, 2026

It's Sketch Time at My Creative Scrapbook!

 Welcome to the August Sketch Release at My Creative Scrapbook! ✂️🎨

August is all about capturing those sweet late-summer moments—from sunny beach trips and outdoor adventures to cozy family memories. To help you tell your story, our talented sketch designer, Laura Creates, has designed a versatile, beautifully balanced layout template guaranteed to jumpstart your creativity this month.

Whether you're crafting with our Main Kit, Limited Edition (LE) Kit, Creative Kit, or Album Kit, this sketch provides the perfect foundation. Featuring strong circular nesting elements, layered textures, and ideal placement for your focal photos and embellishments, it adapts seamlessly to any summer or travel theme.

Take a look at how our amazing Design Team interpreted Laura’s August sketch:

  • Summer Beach Days & Coastal Vibes: See how designers like Michele Schmidt, Joanne Bartell, Marie Sabatier, and Sandi Clarkson brought the sketch to life with dreamy ocean hues, sandcastles, seashells, and layered die-cuts.

  • Road Trips & Outdoor Adventures: Check out Melissa Minor and Maree Crozier’s take on travel and camping, incorporating bold colors, sunbursts, and national park flair.

  • Multi-Photo & Travel Snapshots: Nicole Martel transformed the layout into a gorgeous travel collage, while Jinny Newlin showed off a fun, vibrant take using bright patterns and playful embellishments.

  • Graphic Patterns: Patty McGovern-Pugh captured a crisp, classic feel using bold stripes and clean die-cut framing.

Now it's your turn to play! Grab your favorite August Kit, download the sketch template below, and let your memories take center stage.

Join the Fun!

We can’t wait to see your unique spin on this month's sketch. Share your finished layouts with us in the My Creative Scrapbook community gallery or tag us on social media so we can cheer you on!

Happy Scrapping!
















Friday, August 14, 2026

Jinny with a Plan with the Album/Planner Kit

 Welcome back, My Creative Scrapbook friends!  It’s Jinny here today to share a new project inspired by the August Creative Kit.  This month’s kit boasts a timely collection of chipboard and cardstock stickers, as well as papers and ephemera, all from Echo Park’s Plan On It Collection.  A coordinating, everyday, Simple Stories’ For the Record stamp set completes the kit beautifully.  I’ve used it all for today’s showcase, against a scrumptious, mixed-media background.  Let’s dive right in!  Shall we?I started this page by smudging Jack Frost Glimmer Mist, across the right side of my printed background, with a wrinkled piece of plastic wrap.  That is my favorite way to apply spray color!  Tip: You can soften bold colors by adding a little spritzed water to the mist on your plastic wrap and brighten dull colors with additional layers of scrunchy puddles.  Once that was dry, I stamped one of the floral images from this month’s kit stamp set, in Night of Navy Stampin’ Up ink, strategically, around my photo cluster.  I then splattered everything with Pure Black and Titanium White acrylic paints.  That set the stage for a trio of prints, which were all anchored with navy-threaded, straight, machine stitching and frame my photo.  The photo itself was matted with white cardstock; backed with a snippet of cheesecloth for texture; and wrapped with a length of white string, tied in a bow, but not before being laced with a “TODAY” title die cut, which I punched to enable the lacing.  A chipboard binder clip secures everything just as described.


A pairing of hand-cut “next week, this week” folders, as well as a couple of additional die-cut phrases crown the design…


while another die-cut phrase; the stamped, in Night of Navy ink, on white cardstock and hand-cut date label; and a little hand-written journaling ground it.


From left to right, an entire week of cardstock sticker labels flank the photo stack.


A couple of cardstock sticker blossoms round out its bottom right corner…


and turn our attention to the printed, bottom, left corner.


A trio of chipboard and cardstock stickers were added to the scene to complete the look.


Here are a few more of the projects that I created using the August Creative Kit.  I’d love for y’all to stop by my instagram @loftydesignsbyjinny for a closer look!


Thanks so much for visiting today!  As always, I cannot wait to see what y’all cook up this month!  Be sure to stop by the blog, as well as the Design Team Gallery, for more fabulous inspiration, inspired by every last one of the August kits.  Until next month, happy scrapping!








Saltwater & Sunshine: August LE Kit Layouts by Debbie Burns

 Welcome back to the My Creative Scrapbook blog! Today, we are soaking up the final sun-filled days of summer with breathtaking inspiration featuring our August Limited Edition (LE) Kit.

If you love coastal breezes, sandy shores, nautical lighthouses, and classic maritime motifs, this kit is an absolute dream! Design team member Debbie Burns has outdone herself with a gorgeous set of layouts that perfectly capture the magic of days spent by the sea. From watercolor ocean waves and sandcastles to layered floral flourishes and beach umbrellas, her work beautifully showcases the rich embellishments, die-cuts, and patterned papers included in this month’s kit.

Grab a cool drink, sit back, and explore these stunning coastal layouts created by Debbie—and get ready to be inspired to document your own sunny seaside memories!



















Thursday, August 13, 2026

Tag, You’re It! Interactive Travel Tag Album Inspiration with Nicole Martel

 Welcome back to the My Creative Scrapbook blog! Today, we are so excited to spotlight layout designer Nicole Martel, who has taken our August Main Kit on an unforgettable creative adventure!

If you love outdoor exploration, hiking, and capturing breathtaking views, Nicole’s latest design is sure to inspire your next scrapbooking session. Utilizing the earthy tones, travel-themed embellishments, and vibrant patterns in this month’s Main Kit, Nicole crafted a interactive tag mini-album ring booklet—perfect for holding dozens of favorite road trip and hiking photos!

From sentiment tags like "Always Take the Scenic Route" and "Journey into the Wild" to playful compasses, pine trees, and map accents, this project shows just how versatile the August Main Kit is for documenting all your wanderlust-filled moments. Be sure to check out Nicole's video here.

Grab a cup of coffee, take a look at the detailed close-ups below, and let’s get inspired to map out our own travel memories!











: Rest & Relax: Inspiring Layout Design by Marie Sabatier

 Welcome back to the blog, crafters!

Today, layout designer Marie Sabatier is sharing a stunning layout created with our August Limited Edition Kit.

This page features a rich, speckled terracotta background paired with soft blue fabric embellishments, floral die-cuts, and delightful coastal accents like the vintage camper van and "rest and relax" sentiment. Marie’s use of sunburst framing around the central photo perfectly captures that warm, relaxed, "good life" feeling! Want to watch the layout come together?  Check out Marie's process.

Check out the detailed photos below to get inspired, grab your August LE Kit, and start documenting your favorite summer moments!











Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Soak Up the Sunshine: Bright & Playful Scrapbook Inspiration with Patty McGovern-Pugh!

 Welcome back to the blog, crafters! There is nothing quite like capturing the pure joy of sunny days, pool splashes, and beachside adventures. This month, layout designer Patty McGovern-Pugh has brought those bright, happy vibes to life using our latest Creative Kit! From playful rainbow stripes and vibrant floral patterns to oversized sentiment die-cuts like "Memories" and "Making Every Moment Count," Patty's layouts perfectly capture the warmth and excitement of summer.

Grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and let’s dive into Patty's delightful layout designs to spark your own memory-keeping inspiration!