Join me on Facebook this Wednesday, October 1st, for Workshop Wednesday!

We’ll continue in the our Keeping Scrapbooking Simple Series. We’ll be using the Creative Memories 52 Scrapbooking Project Recipe Book. I’ve selected several layouts that I consider “simple” — meaning easy paper cuts, straightforward photo placement, and just a few fun embellishments to finish it off, but there is always a “special technique”!

This week, I’ll be working with Recipe #25 on page 54 of the book, and I’ll show you how to use the project recipe to recreate a beautiful double-page layout! Don’t miss it!

Workshop Wednesday: From Festive to Fabulous — Birthday Layout with Project Recipe #25

This week’s Workshop Wednesday is all about celebrating in style! I’m diving into the 52 Project Recipe Book, pulling out Project Recipe #25 (page 54), and giving it a whole new spin. Originally designed as a festive, tone-on-tone layout, I’m transforming it into a fabulous birthday layout that’s perfect for capturing those big celebration moments. I’ll be using Creative Memories Birthday Jubilee Collection!

Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity to make a recipe work for your own photos and stories. With some bright paper choices and playful embellishments, this design comes to life as a cheerful backdrop for birthday fun.

What you’ll see in this week’s project:

How to adapt Project Recipe #25 into a birthday-themed layout
Ideas for swapping papers and accents to match your celebration
A 2-page spread that’s festive, colorful, and easy to recreate
Inspiration for making albums feel personal while keeping the process simple

Birthdays are such special milestones, and I love how this layout captures the excitement without getting complicated. Whether you’re documenting a big party or a simple family celebration, this design will help you get those memories onto the page beautifully.

So grab your trimmer, some colorful papers, and let’s turn a festive recipe into a birthday keepsake worth celebrating!

Happy scrapping,
Diane