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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Special Moments
Simple Stories Junk Drawer
Kellie Moore

Hi Everyone

It's Kel here today sharing another page with the Simple Stories Junk Drawer collection.

 I'm really enjoying documenting some of my family history and this collection is perfect! 
This is a photo of my grandfather when he was a little boy with his parents and siblings. I printed the photo large which isn't something I do often, but I do love how it stands out on the page.

Here it is...


I started with using a woodgrain paper from my stash as the background. I wanted
 something  neutral but not white and this was perfect.
I started by using two of the patterned papers from the collection to add a horizontal base
for my photo to sit on.

I then created 3 embellishment clusters around my photo, using pieces from the
die cut packs, foam stickers, cardstock stickers and brads. Before I added the
 embellishments I used some gold paste through a stencil to add more detail to the background. 



For my title I used some gold puffy stickers and the 'moments' piece is from the collection.


Thanks for stopping by the blog, I hope you enjoyed my page today.

See you next time
Kel






Monday, February 23, 2026

Happy Birthday
with Echo Park Party Animal
from Fiona Siegel

Hello everyone


This week I've got a birthday themed layout for my youngest who just turned 19.
 I've used Echo Park Party Animal:

Happy Birthday 


I've used the patterned papers on the purple star background paper to tie in with my photos and then used some doilies and embellished with the sticker sheet.

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A cute collection of cake , presents and blower to celebrate the occasion. Then a long the top of the page the cutest banner!



These puffy stickers by Bella Blvd come in an array of colours so I was able to match them for the perfect Happy Birthday title. 



Then I added a 19 with the alphas to the opposite side and added a little frame and some stars from a VB thicker sheet to complete my page.



Thanks for stopping by

Till next week

Fiona
x


Products used:

Echo Park Party Animal - Multi Journaling cards
Echo Park Party Animal - Party Balloons
Echo Park Party Animal - Cake Candles
Echo Park Party Animal - Presents for Pups
Echo Park Party Animal - Cardstock Sticker Sheet
Bella Blvd Besties Luna Alpha Puffy Stickers
VB Thickers
Doily




Monday, February 16, 2026

Beautiful
with Mintay Lady's Secret
by Fiona Siegel

Hello

How pretty is this collection by Mintay? It's called Lady's Secret and I just adore this pink and green colour combo. 

Beautiful 


This large mirror patterned paper really drew me in and chose it as my background, but matted it on to the cool quilted green paper, after roughing up the edges. I then tucked a few cute flowers from the Die-Cuts to add some details. 



My photo I have matted with some complimentary papers - a floral mix of pink, white and green and then the pink neutral. I then lined my photo up to fit within the mirror, like a frame. My next step to embellish and I have used the beautiful die-cuts from the collection and added some flowers, a polaroid, a fan and some cute butterflies!

I finished my layout off with the Paper words stickers for my title and some journaling!





Thanks for stopping by
Till next week

Fiona
x



Products Used:

Mintay Papers Lady's Secret - Paper 05
Mintay Papers Lady's Secret - Paper 01
Mintay Papers Lady's Secret - Paper 03
Mintay Papers Lady's Secret - Die-Cuts
Mintay Papers Lady's Secret - Word Stickers


Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Girl Gang
Simple Stories Junk Drawer
Kellie Moore

Hey Everyone!
It's Kel here today sharing a page with the Simple Stories Junk Drawer collection.

 I really like this collection for its versatility. It has a vintage vibe but I also think it could
 be used for current photos. 
The icons are so pretty with the florals and butterflies.
Today I'm documenting a page of my grandmother with her sisters and extended family.
 I have recently been exploring my family tree, wanting to document some of my heritage.

Here is my page


I have started by using two of the patterned papers to make vertical strips on the left side
 of my page, then creating lots of layers under my photo which helps create balance horizontally.


 I have 3 embellishment clusters on my page, made using lots of the embellishments from
the
 collection. The diecuts, stickers, brads. I also stenciled some hearts on my background.



For my title I used some alphabet stickers from Vicki Boutin from the 'Curiosities in
 Willow Grove' collection.


I hope you have enjoyed my page and have found some inspiration today. 
See you soon 
Kel






Monday, February 9, 2026

Wonderful with 49andMarket Echoes of Time by Fiona Siegel

Hello everyone

Another page to share this week with the beautiful Echoes of Time paper range
 by 49 and Market:

Wonderful 




On this layout I have placed my photo onto the plainer section of the paper - don't want to detract from the beautiful design. I've matted my photo it the purple stripe paper but then added a matt of black cardstock to make it pop then made a rough scallop edge with the advertising strip for some contrast. 



I've embellished my layout using the stunning florals from the Laser Cut outs Wildflowers and added the stunning butterfly also from the same. 


Again I have used a Vicki Boutin title and the black phrases from the Prima Aquarelle dreams chipboard to complete my page. 



Thanks for stopping by
Till next week
Fiona
x



Products Used:

49andMarket Echoes of Time Collection Pack
49andMarket Echoes of Time Laser Cut Outs - Wildflowers
Prima Aquarelle Dreams Chipboard
Vicki Boutin Thickers
Black Cardstock


Monday, February 2, 2026

This Life
with 49 and Market Echoes of Time
by Fiona Siegel

Hello everyone

This week I have been creating with the beautiful Echoes of Time collection
 by 49 and Market

This Life




Love this cute framed paper . I decided to cut out the centre to frame my photo. I added some cardstock behind the paper to make the purple pop and some doily bits to soften the page and match the frame. 



Next I have used the beautiful Wildflowers cut outs from the collection to add some more flower clusters , butterflies and cogs. For the journaling I went to my stash and used some Prima journaling stickers. 




To complete my layout I wanted a title that popped so went looking for something in a dark font. These Vicki Boutin alphas were perfect, the black to stand out but the font is soft to match the page. 




Thanks for stopping by
Till next week
Fiona
x





Products used:

49andMarket Echoes of Time Collection Pack
49andMarket Echoes of Time Laser Cut Outs - Wildflowers
Prima Aquarelle Dreams Chipboard
Vicki Boutin Thickers
Kaisercraft Cardstock - Periwinkle
Doilies