Did you catch today’s livestream on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel? Well my friend, click on the video below to check it out! I created a 12×12 inch scrapbook layout using a variety of items from my stash. As you can see, this layout is super colorful! There is a lot of movement and of course, five 3×4 inch photos! I love multiphoto layouts!
To see this project come together, click on the following video. Also, be sure to scroll down to see photos of this project and a list of products I used. Keep in mind that some of the collections may not be available.
I hope you are inspired to reach deep into your stash for similar items if you wish to replicate this design. And don’t forget to share your layout with the Victoria Marie Designs Facebook Group Community!
MINI WORKSHOP: One more thing…if you want to grow your scrapbook layering skills, be sure to check out my upcoming Let’s Create! Layered Embellishment Clusters Mini Workshop!
This 90 minute workshop is scheduled for May 27, 2023 at 10:00 am CST LIVE on Zoom. During the workshop, I will be demonstrating my easy process for creating layered clusters on a scrapbook layout. You don’t want to miss it!
And of course, the workshop will be recorded so feel free to grab your spot and watch the replay at your convenience. To learn more and to register, click HERE! This workshop is only $10.00 USD and is open to anyone who wants to participate!
Now, on to the livestream replay…enjoy!
Project Photos
Products Used (NOTE: Some items may not be available. Check manufacture for current product options.)
Pattern Paper – Vicki Boutin Color Study (American Crafts)
Embellishments – Vicki Boutin Color Study (American Crafts)
Embossed Puffy Stickers – Vicki Boutin Color Study (American Crafts)
Butterfly Stickers – Hip Kit Club Exclusive (2021)
Embossed Puffy Stickers – Amy Tangerine Late Afternoon (American Crafts)
Sticker Book – Amy Tangerine Brave & Bold (American Crafts)
Have you have ever struggled to make layered embellishment clusters on a scrapbook layout? Do you want to improve your layering skills?
No worries, friend! I got you!
Join me for the Let’s Create! Layered Embellishment Clusters Live Mini Workshop!
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 am CST – 11:30 am CST
Where: LIVE on Zoom!
*The content and Zoom information is provided in the Victoria Marie Designs Online Classroom!*
Price: Only $10.00 USD!
In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to use my Anchor, Stack, and Details Technique for creating embellishment clusters on a scrapbook layout.
We will start by reviewing several examples of scrapbook layouts that feature layered clusters, review the Anchor, Stack, and Details Technique, and I will demo how to implement this technique by creating a single-page 12×12 inch scrapbook layout!
There will also be a Q&A sesh at the end of the workshop!
Can’t Make It Live? No worries, this workshop will be recorded for replay! Feel free to watch the recorded replay at your leisure!
More Workshops! This will be 1 of 4 LIVE workshops that I will offer in the upcoming months, all focusing on layering techniques! Stay tuned for future workshop dates and times!
REGISTER TODAY!
To register for the Let’s Create! Layered Embellishment Clusters LIVE Mini Workshop, click HERE!
Registration ENDS on May 26, 2023 at 11:59 pm CST!
This mini workshop is only $10.00 USD! Sign up today and be sure to share with a friend! See you soon!
Hey friends! International Scrapbook Day is tomorrow (May 6th) and there are a ton of activities, online events, giveaways and more! As you get ready for a weekend of fun, below are a few things I’m offering as we celebrate our annual scrappy holiday!
YouTube Mega Livestream Event: 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge
My 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge YouTube Livestream event will begin at 10:00 am CST on May 6th. For full details about this challenge, click HERE!
During this livestream, I will be making 10 scrapbook layouts (12×12 inches and 8.5×11 inches) using a paper pad from my stash! Feel free to play along or watch as I take on this awesome challenge! NOTE: This livestream will be recorded for replay on my YouTube Channel.
SHARE YOUR PROJECTS! If you are playing along, feel free to share your projects in the Victoria Marie Designs Facebook Group Community! Click HERE to join the group!
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REGISTRATION TODAY! May 2023 Victoria Marie Designs Online Virtual Scrapbook Crop
Registration is now open for the May 2023 Victoria Marie Designs Online Virtual Crop! The theme for this month’s crop is: Stitch It Up!
All of the challenges for this crop event will focus on stitching and sewing techniques for creative scrapbook design. If you have a needle and thread, a sewing machine, and/or stitching stamps and supplies, you are good to go! Use what you got and let’s get stitchy!
The May 2023 online virtual crop includes:
Fun Scrapbook Challenges based on the crop theme – Stitch It Up!!
Super Cool Prizes!
Fun Giveaways!
5 Live Zoom Scrap and Chat Sessions
One 45-minute Mini Workshop: Easy Stitching for Scrapbookers
The crop is hosted in a private Facebook Group!
Only $12.99 USD!
And the best part? You will have 3 WEEKS to finish the challenges in order to be eligible for prizes! So there is NO RUSH for you to finish the challenges during the crop weekend!
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: For full details about this crop event and to register, click HERE! The last day to register is May 18th by 11:30 pm CST! I hope to see you there!
Let’s get ready to have an amazing scrappy weekend!!! Happy International Scrapbook Day everyone!
National/International Scrapbook Day is just around the corner and in celebration of this awesome day, I am hosting a MEGA Livestream event on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel on May 6th at 10:00 am CST!
For this livestream event, I’m bringing back my 1 Paper Pad + 10 Scrapbook Layout Challenge! I first introduced this challenge in 2022 and it was a major hit! If you would like to see the recorded replay of last year’s challenge, click HERE!
There are many of you who are interested in playing along with me for this challenge. So, if you are game, below are all of the details you will need to participate!
FREE PLANNER PDF: Creating ten layouts is a lot of work! So, I created a 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge Planner PDF that you can use to organize your projects for this challenge. Be sure to download and print the planner PDF for your personal use!
Click HERE to print the 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge Planner PDF!
PREP DETAILS:
Number of Layouts: Decide how many scrapbook layouts you want to create. While this challenge calls for ten layouts, no worries! You can make as many layouts as you desire. Also consider other formats such as mini albums, traveler’s notebooks, or memory planner projects.
Layout Design: Take some time to plan the design of your layouts. TIP: This is a great opportunity to use scrapbook sketches or templates (or make your own), or look for creative inspiration online, in books, magazines, or on social media. Be sure to use the 1 Paper Pad + 10 Layout Challenge Planner PDF to help you with this task!
Paper Pad: Select a paper pad from your scrapbook stash – any size will do (12×12 inch, 8×8 inch, 6×8 inch, 6×6 inch). NOTE: If you do not have a paper pad, challenge yourself to use a paper kit or collection from your stash!
Embellishments: Next, select coordinating embellishments, stickers, and other elements that can be used with your selected paper pad.
Photos: Based on the design of the layouts you want to make, edit, resize, and print your photos accordingly. TIP: If you don’t know where do start, select a batch of photos based on a theme, person, experience, event, or a specific month or year.
Journaling: Take some time to draft or pre-write your journaling. TIP: Create a small list of the details you want to document. When you are ready, transfer those details to your scrapbook layout!
Gather Materials/Tools: If there are other materials and tools you want to use, grab those too! Example: Stamps, textured embellishments, sewing tools, cut files, metal dies, electronic cutting machine, etc.
Once your materials are ready, store them in a container of our choice that is close to your craft desk.
Join Me On May 6th – National/International Scrapbook Day!
Be sure to join me on May 6, 2023 at starting at 10:00 am CST on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel! This will be a multi-hour event that’s jammed packed with creative inspiration and design tips. During this livestream, I will be constructing 10 scrapbook layouts to include single page traditional spreads, a pocket page layout, and a few cards using some of the paper scraps from my selected paper pad.
Share Your Projects!
If you are playing along with this challenge, be sure to share what you make in the Victoria Marie Designs Facebook Group Community! To join the group, click HERE! Also, if you share your projects on Instagram, be sure to tag me @victoriamariescraps!
Recorded Replay
If you are not able to join me on May 6th, no worries! All of my YouTube Livestreams are recorded for replay. Just click the LIVE tab at the top of my channel or select PLAYLIST then WEEKLY LIVESTREAM EVENTS to see the recorded replay.
Product
In the spirit of this challenge, I highly recommend that you use a paper pad, kit, or collection from your stash. However, I know many of you are interested in the paper pad I selected!
For this challenge, I’m using the Park Lane Vintage Chic Paper Pad from Joann. To be honest, I cannot seem to find this paper pad on the Joann website. However, I remember purchasing it at my local Joann location. So, if you really, really want this paper pad, try shopping your local Joann (if one is available to you) or see if you can find it online. Again, I highly recommend that you use a paper pad, kit, or collection from your stash!
All of the other supplies I will be using will be shared during my livestream on May 6th. There will be a combination of old and new items from my stash along with a cut file and few other elements (die cuts, textured embellishments, letter stickers, etc.).
I am so excited for this awesome livestream event! Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready…it’s going to be EPIC! See ya soon!
I love Simple Stories…everything they make is pure magic!
The Simple Stories Simple Life Collection doesn’t miss the mark – the color palette, theme, icons, and embellishments are so perfect for a variety of stories. Today on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel, I am creating a 12×12 inch layout using this stunning collection. If you are looking for creative inspiration, check out the following video! Also, be sure to scroll down to see photos of today’s project along with links to available products.
Should you get this collection? HECK YES!!!
Photos of Today’s Project:
This 12×12 inch layout features two 4×6 inch photos of my family and I while we ate a nice lunch at Panera. As a homeschool family, we enjoy the benefit of a flexible schedule, which often includes many adventures and the occasional lunch treat. I love that we are able to spend this time together and to create such special and unique memories.
I took advantage of the gorgeous pattern papers in this collection, using layers to create an interesting background. Also, since there are several embellishment options in this collection, I was able to make high impact layered clusters that feature die cuts and chipboard elements.
The color story of this kit is such a nice departure from the bright color palettes we normally see in scrapbook collections. The green, soft pink, gray, and black and white elements create a calm and modern composition. It’s simply beautiful!
Be sure to visit theVictoria Marie YouTube Channel to see this layout come together. And stay tuned for more creative inspiration!
PRODUCTS:
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Registration is now available for the April 2023andMay 2023Victoria Marie Designs Online Virtual Scrapbook Crops!
The April 2023 Victoria Marie Designs Online Virtual Crop isscheduled for April 21-23, 2023!
The May 2023 Victoria Marie Designs Online Virtual Crop is scheduled for May 19-21, 2023!
April 2023 Crop Theme: Make It With Washi!
The theme for the April 2023 crop is: Make It With Washi!
All of the challenges for this event will focus on fun and creative ways to use washi tape on a scrapbook project. Grab a few rolls and let’s have some fun!
To download the Schedule of Events for this crop, click HERE!
May 2023 Crop Theme: Stitch It Up!
The theme for the May 2023 crop is: Stitch It Up!
All of the challenges for this crop event will focus on stitching and sewing techniques for creative scrapbook design. If you have a needle and thread, a sewing machine, and/or stitching stamps and supplies, you are good to go! Use what you got and let’s get stitchy!
To download the Schedule of Events for this crop, click HERE!
All of the 2023 Victoria Marie Designs Online Virtual Crops include:
Fun Scrapbook Challenges – All of the challenges are designed to focus on specific scrapbooking topics, techniques, products, and tools. The challenges are very flexible, and perfect for all skill levels and scrapbooking formats.
Live Zoom Scrap and Chat Sessions where you can hangout via Zoom with like minded scrapbookers!
Live 45-minute Mini Workshop that is based on the monthly crop theme.
Fun Prizes and Giveaways!
All crop activities are hosted in a private Facebook Group!
Only $12.99 USD per crop!
REGISTER TODAY!
To register for the April 2023 Online Virtual Crop, click HERE! Registration ends on April 20th at 11:30 pm CST.
To register for the May 2023 Online Virtual Crop, click HERE! Registration ends on May 18th at 11:30 pm CST.
Come join us for tons of scrappy fun! See you soon!
My 2023 Spring Clean Series is here and I am kicking off this year’s series with a brand new video featuring my process for organizing my Project Life supplies, specifically, my Ali Edwards Stories By The Month kits. This project is long overdue and I’m so excited to share my process with you!
To begin, I repurposed a craft cart from Michaels that originally housed my December Daily materials. Since I am not in the mood to work on holiday projects, I decided to use this cart for my Project Life materials.
I enjoy using the Ali Edwards Stories By The Month kits along with goodies from Elle’s Studio and the Paper Person Shop. To avoid turning this project into an overwhelming endeavor, I focused on organizing my Stories By The Month kits first. I will eventually organize my other kits and incorporate them into my Project Life cart in the near future.
New Video! To see my entire process for organizing my Stories By The Month kits and my Project Life cart, click on the video below! Also, photos of this cart along with a list of available supplies are provided as well.
Here is my Project Life cart, organized and ready to be used! I purchased this cart from Michaels last year and it has served me well! I can easily roll the cart to my craft desk when I am ready to work on a project.
All of my 3×4 and 4×6 Stories By The Month pocket cards are organized in a Scrapbook.com Pocket Card Organizer. I created the dividers using white card stock from my stash, laminating sheets, and my Mini Minc Hot Foil Machine. The 3×4 stamps are organized in a container from Ikea.
Containers from the Target Dollar Spot are used to organize small embellishments and sticker sheets. I like to keep several small bins on hand for organizing an assortment of embellishments and small tools.
Chipboard, wood veneer, die cuts, and acrylic embellishments are stored in a divided ArtBin container for easy access. All of my supplies are neatly organized and ready to be used. And everything I need is right at my finger tips! This makes my heart sing!
Be sure to head to the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel to see this entire organization process. And stay tuned for more videos in this series to come!
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Today on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel, I am sharing a quick tutorial about asymmetrical scrapbook design. This design technique is perfect for creating scrapbook layouts with tons of visual impact and interest.
What is Asymmetry?
Asymmetry is the lack of symmetry or equality between halves of a design. In a symmetrical design, both halves of a design will be the same (or similar) in terms of scale and elements used. However, in an asymmetrical design, both halves of the design will be of different size and weight. However, keep in mind that asymmetry does not refer to the absence of balance. Finding balance in an asymmetrical design can be tricky based on how your eye interprets the design.
Balance is truly in the eye of the beholder!
Quick Tutorial! To learn a little more about asymmetrical scrapbook design, check out the video below. Photos of today’s project along with a supply listed are provided as well.
For this project, I used the Spring Vibes Collection by Pinkfresh Studio. This collection features a ton of floral die cuts that are perfect for creating this asymmetrical design!
In this design, one half of the layout contains a large cluster of floral elements and the other half features a smaller cluster of elements. The small cluster works to balance the larger cluster of elements thus creating an asymmetrical design.
While each cluster contains a different number of elements, both clusters feature similar elements in terms of style and color, thus lending to a cohesive scrapbook design. Also, notice that the larger cluster compliments the 4×6 inch photo on the left side of the layout, while the 3×4 inch photo balances the smaller cluster on the right side. These small details add a ton of visual interest to a scrapbook layout.
If you are inspired to give this technique a try, come share your project with the Victoria Marie Designs Facebook Group Community or tag me @victoriamariescraps on Instagram! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Come join us on March 17th -19th for a weekend filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun. Get ready to connect with fellow scrapbookers from all around the world, share your passion for crafting, and participate in fun scrapbook challenges, Live Zoom Scrap and Chat Sessions, and more! Plus, play along for a chance to win fun prizes and giveaways!
The March 2023 online virtual crop includes:
Scrapbook Challenges based on the crop theme – Focus On Stamps!
Super Cool Prizes!
Fun Giveaways!
5 Live Zoom Scrap and Chat Sessions
One 45-minute Mini Workshop: 3 Fun Scrapbook Stamping Techniques
The crop is hosted in a private Facebook Group!
Only $12.99 USD!
REGISTER TODAY! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with other scrapbookers, use your stamp collection and have fun. To learn more and to register for this fun event, click HERE!
Registration ends on March 16th so be sure to sign up TODAY! We hope to see you soon!
