Sun-Soaked Playful & Polished Layout Guide (6-double page layouts)
New Cutting Guide: Playful & Polished with the Sun-Soaked Collection!
I'm so excited to introduce a brand-new cutting guide series I've been working on: Playful & Polished—a layout experience designed for scrapbookers who want to take things to the next level with just a little more structure, technique, and more tools!
We’re kicking things off with the sunny and stunning Sun-Soaked Decorative Bundle from Creative Memories. 🌞 This vibrant collection is full of beachy vibes, tropical patterns, and juicy colors—perfect for ocean vacations, tropical getaways, cruises, or just soaking up some summer memories close to home.
🏝️ Why I Love the Sun-Soaked Collection
This collection has all the feels of summer fun:
Wave and bubble patterns that bring the ocean to life 🌊
Playful fish and sunny vibes 🐠☀️
A gorgeous palette of navy, sea green, island blue, canary yellow, and pumpkin
It’s perfect for documenting:
Ocean swims
Family beach days
Tropical vacations
Relaxing moments with a good book by the water
New! 12-Page Cutting Guide
My Playful & Polished: Sun-Soaked Edition cutting guide walks you through how to turn this beautiful bundle into 12 scrapbook pages—that's 6 complete double-page layouts—each with a polished look and a playful touch.
Each layout in the guide includes:
Clear cutting instructions
Suggested paper pairings
A finished layout preview
Tool usage ideas (optional of course)
These pages are perfect when you're ready to move beyond the basics and create eye-catching spreads that feel a little more intentional—without losing the joy of playing with paper and color.
Here’s how to get it:
Place a $30 subtotal order on my Creative Memories website
Email me or send me a message letting me know you'd like the guide
I’ll send it to you by email — easy peasy!
Toes in the sand… Watch the process video for this layout here:
Why You'll Love It
This guide is perfect if:
You’ve tried my Quick & Cute layouts and want to take the next step
You enjoy layouts with a bit more design detail and tool use
You love working with full Creative Memories bundles and want to use them efficiently
You want to feel confident cutting into your paper and creating 6 beautiful, cohesive layouts
Thanks for being here, and I can’t wait to see how you bring your own twist to these Playful & Polished pages!
Leave a comment below if you have questions or want to share your finished layouts—I’d love to cheer you on.
Happy scrapping,
Diane 💙
Supplies
In addition to basic supplies such as paper trimmer, adhesives, scissors etc., You will need the following to complete these layouts.
Sun-Soaked Decorative Bundle: which includes
Sun-Soaked Designer Paper Pack
Sun-Soaked Tone-on-Tone Paper Pack
Sun-Soaked Sticker Pack
Sun-Soaked Embellishments
Sun-Soaked Mat Pack
Cardstock: 10 sheets White (for bases), Adding Cardstock to the layouts really helps to make the layouts come together, I used the following colors: Medium Kraft, Pumpkin, Tangerine, Canary, Dark Sea Green, Island Waters & Hot Fudge.
Tools: 3-in-1 Beveled Tag Punch, Custom Cutting System - Smallest Oval, green blade, 12” Trimmer Deco Blade, Black Dual-tip Pen, Sea Turtle Punch, Mandevilla Flower Punch, Leafy Vine Border Punch, Fishnet Border Punch, White Capped Waves Border Punch, Scalloped Crochet Border Punch, Monstera Leaf Border Punch, Decorative Trimmer, Thirst Quencher BMC, Zebra Stripes BMC, Firework Punch, Circle Cutter, Deckle Trimmer Blade
Added touches: Foam Squares, Wax stamps, Peekaboo pockets, gems,