Lakeside Memories Playful & Polished Cutting Guide (6-double page layouts)
Take Your Scrapbook Pages From Simple to Stunning
The Lakeside Memories collection has a beautiful way of bringing calm and creativity together.
The soft blues, earthy tones, natural textures, and lake-inspired elements create the perfect backdrop for stories filled with adventure, family, relaxation, and connection.
If you love adding layers, playing with design, and creating pages with extra details that make them feel special, you’re going to love the Lakeside Memories Playful & Polished Cutting Guide.
This guide takes the guesswork out of creating more detailed scrapbook pages while still keeping the process fun and approachable.
With Playful & Polished, you’ll explore:
✨ Creative paper combinations
✨ Layering techniques that add depth and interest
✨ Ways to use embellishments to enhance your story
✨ Designs that feel finished, balanced, and uniquely yours
Inside the guide, you’ll find 5 double-page layouts designed specifically for the Lakeside Memories collection, plus a BONUS layout that gives you one more opportunity to create with this beautiful collection.
The best part? You don’t have to be an expert scrapbooker to create polished pages. With a plan in place, you can enjoy the creative process while building pages that look like you spent hours designing them.
Whether you’re documenting a peaceful weekend by the water, a family adventure, or the everyday moments that bring you joy, these layouts will help you tell those stories beautifully.
So gather your photos, your favorite tools, and let’s create something meaningful together.
Watch me create one of the Layouts here:
Every piece has a place. Every detail adds to the story.
From Pretty to Polished
It’s easy to stop at “that looks nice.”
But with just a few extra layers, a few thoughtful details, and the right finishing touches…
your layout becomes something you’re truly proud of. 💛
That’s the difference between done and designed.
Don’t Overthink It
Here’s the truth:
You don’t need to use everything perfectly.
Playful & Polished isn’t about perfection—
it’s about confidence.
Start with your base.
Add a layer.
Then another.
Before you know it, you’ve created something that looks intricate… but felt completely doable.
Ready to Try It?
If you’ve been wanting to stretch your creativity just a little more, this is your moment.
Because scrapbooking isn’t just about making pages—it’s about preserving the feelings behind the memories
Here’s how to get it:
Place a $30 subtotal order on my Creative Memories website or Diane Gutierrez Scrapbooking Website. Email or message me letting me know you'd like the guide, at cmscrapbookingwithdiane@gmail.com. I’ll send it to you by email — easy peasy!
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Supplies
Lakeside Memoirs - Designer Paper Pack, Sticker Pack, Embellishment Pack, and Mat Cards
In addition to basic supplies such as paper trimmer, adhesives, scissors etc., You will need the following to complete these layouts.
Cardstock: White, Beige, Baby Blue, Avocado, Dark Green, Hot Fudge, Carmel, Songbird Blue, Blue and Cornflower Blue
Tools: Rich Cocoa Ink, Industrial Elements Stencil, Polka Dots Stencil, Peel & Place Tape, Deckle Blade, 2nd to largest Oval CCS, Red & Green Blades, Waves Border Cutting Tool, Woven Scallop BMC, Oar Punch, Treeline BMC, Square Link BMC, Square Punch, Poinsettia BMC
Added touches: Foam Squares and Gems from your stash, and 4×6” Peek-a-boo Pockets