Sunday, August 16, 2026

Organised, Creative, & Full of Heart: The Latest Album Kit Inspiration by Patty McGovern-Pugh

 Welcome back to the My Creative Scrapbook blog!

Whether you are a master organizer who loves a good to-do list or someone who simply loves capturing life's everyday adventures, our latest Album Kit is packed with bright, playful energy to help you tell your story. Featuring vibrant colors, whimsical planner-inspired themes, interactive elements, and crisp die-cuts, this kit makes documenting your favorite moments effortless and fun.

Today, we are thrilled to feature gorgeous layout designs created by the talented Patty McGovern-Pugh! Patty has worked her magic with this kit, crafting incredible layouts  a well as a fun-filled mini album with clever interactive flaps, secret pocket tags, and perfectly paired embellishments. From sunny beach days and sweet childhood snaps to everyday "planner girl" moments, her layouts demonstrate just how versatile and fun this album kit truly is.

Grab your favorite warm beverage, settle into your creative space, and scroll down to explore Patty’s inspiring creations!
















This Moment Has My Heart: Travel Memories with Melissa Minor & the August Main Kit

 Welcome back to the My Creative Scrapbook blog!

Today, we are thrilled to share an inspiring project from layout designer Melissa Minor, created using our featured August Main Kit!

Whether you’re embarking on an epic cross-country road trip, heading out on a group adventure, or simply capturing everyday moments with the people who mean the most, this month’s Main Kit is packed with everything you need to bring your memories to life.

In this layout, titled "This Moment Has My Heart," Melissa perfectly pairs soft pastel striped borders, grid patterned papers, and vibrant yellow retro accents with adorable road-trip embellishments—like a retro camper icon, tickets, map tags, and floral clusters. It’s a wonderful example of how layered die-cuts, cut-file title work, and playful embellishments can turn a group photo into a standout memory page!  
Don't miss out on watching this layout come together - watch Melissa's video here.

Take a closer look at the details of Melissa's beautiful creation below, and let it inspire your next crafting session!











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!