The Magic of Christmas Project Recipe: A Festive Scrapbook Layout You'll Love

There’s something so special about scrapbooking Christmas memories—the twinkling lights, the cozy traditions, the joy on everyone’s faces. And Creative Memories captured all of that holiday cheer perfectly in the Magic of Christmascollection! Today, I’m sharing a beautiful layout using the Magic of Christmas Project Recipe, and it’s a fantastic way to get your holiday photos onto the page quickly… and joyfully.

Whether you’re documenting tree trimming, cookie baking, holiday concerts, or that magical Christmas morning moment, this Project Recipe makes it easy to create a coordinated, festive two-page spread without the overwhelm.

Why I Love This Project Recipe

The Magic of Christmas collection features classic holiday colors—rich reds, deep greens, and soft creams—paired with charming illustrations like ornaments, snowflakes, holly, and evergreens. Combined with the Project Recipe’s clean structure, you get a layout that feels warm, nostalgic, and beautifully put together.

This design is also beginner-friendly, fast to assemble, and gives you plenty of space for photos. It’s perfect for busy scrapbookers who still want their pages to look polished and intentional (hello, holiday season!). The tree is not as difficult as it may seem.

What You’ll Need

Here are the key supplies from Creative Memories:

Magic of Christmas Project Recipe™ - See below
Magic of Christmas Paper Pack
Magic of Christmas Embellishments & Stickers
Tape Runner or Refill
12-inch Trimmer
Your favorite Creative Memories border punch or decorative blade (optional but fun!) - I used Ornaments Border Punch

Feel free to pull in extra papers or embellishments if you like more dimension—this collection mixes beautifully, especially for the tree branches.

How the Layout Comes Together

This Project Recipe leads you through step-by-step cuts that create a layered, festive foundation for your photos. You’ll love how the patterned papers work together without competing, and how the recipe naturally anchors your photos in a pleasing, balanced way.

A few tips from my table:

🎄 Let the patterned papers be the star.
The prints in this collection are so pretty that you won’t need many extra embellishments.

🎄 Mix flat and dimensional elements.
Use stickers for detail, then add a few layered embellishments for that pop of Christmas magic.

🎄 Leave room for a little journaling.
Future you—and your family—will love reading about these memories later!

Perfect Photos for This Layout

Try using this layout for:

Decorating the Christmas tree
Cookie baking or gingerbread houses
Christmas jammies photoshoots
Christmas Eve traditions
Visits with Santa
Group family photos
Vintage Photos, like mine.

Because the design is so versatile, almost any holiday moment fits beautifully.

Watch the Tutorial

If you want to see this layout come together, head over to my YouTube channel for the full Magic of Christmas Project Recipe tutorial. I’ll take you step-by-step through the cuts, assembly, and embellishing so you can follow along at your own pace.

Give Yourself the Gift of Finished Pages

The holiday season gets busy, but this Project Recipe is a wonderful reminder that scrapbooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. With the Magic of Christmas collection and a simple recipe, you can create layouts that feel joyful, festive, and timeless—just like the memories they hold.

If you make this layout, I’d love to see it! Share it on my Facebook page or tag me in your creations.

Happy holiday scrapping! 🎁✨