🌲⛺️Roughing It Never Looked So Good! 12x12 Camping Scrapbook Layout Using Weekend Adventures DSP
- This Chick Loves Paper
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Let Me Tell You the Untold Story Behind This Layout…
Two boys who didn’t know the difference between a tent stake and a marshmallow stick go camping… ⛺️
(Yes, that’s the title of the next layout—stay tuned!)
😂😂😂
They had a blast, didn’t burn the place down, made it home safe, and somehow remembered to take enough photos to keep this scrapbooker happy.
I didn’t get to go, but thanks to Weekend Adventures 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper and the Two-Tone Cardstock Pack, I still got to scrapbook like a trailblazing champion—without ever leaving my craft table.
No Stamps? No Problem! Cricut to the Rescue ⛺️
Here’s the thing: I don’t own a single camping stamp or die. Zero.
So, I opened Design Space®, designed the entire layout from scratch, and let my Cricut do what it does best—cut all the cute things.
From tents and signs to pine trees and campfires, every SVG was hand-placed, layered, and brought to life with cardstock.
This full layout is available to cut in Design Space to help recreate it with your own supplies!
Materials Used For This 12x12 Camping Scrapbook Layout:
Paper Packs & Cardstock::
⛺️ Weekend Adventures 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper – Stampin’ Up!
⛺️ Weekend Adventures 12” x 12” Two-Tone Cardstock Pack – Stampin’ Up!
⛺️ White Willow 12X12 Cardstock - Stampin' Up!
Thin Cuts:
⛺️ Otterly Amazing Dies - Stampin' Up!
⛺️ Evergreen Cardmaking Workshop Stamp & Thin Cuts - CTMH
Tools:
✂️ Cricut, Design Space®, Paper Trimmer, Cut & Emboss Machine, Adhesive, Glue
Step-by-Step: Building the “Roughing It” Layout—Trail Style! ⛺️✂️
Ready to recreate this outdoor adventure? You can follow along using my downloadable “Roughing It” 12x12 Double Page Sketch, which is designed to make this layout easy to lift and adapt for your own campfire stories.
Here’s how I brought the layout to life—one tree, tent, and toasted cardstock edge at a time:
Step 1: Start with Your Base Pages
Build the foundation using your Basic Beige 12x12 cardstock. Then layer your patterned strips across both pages, following the sketch for order and placement.
Hint: That thin Misty Moonlight strip? Total grounding magic.
Step 2: Add Your Photo Mats
Lay out your photo mats as shown in the sketch—then double mat them for extra pop using White Willow cardstock.
I used Early Espresso for the base mat, White Willow as the second layer, and left a crisp border around each photo.
Step 3: Create Your Forest Feel with Layered Trees 🌲
To get that dimensional forest vibe, cut the same tree twice in two different greens and offset the layers. It’s a quick way to make your trees feel full without needing extra SVGs!
Step 4: Ink the Edges for Texture 🖤
I inked everything—trees, tents, signs, rocks, logs, and even the paper strips.
That black inking around the tent, especially? Chef’s kiss. It brings just the right toasted marshmallow vibe.
Step 5: Build Your Embellishment Clusters ✂️
Use Cricut-cut SVGs to build out clusters around your photos and title. I added tents, signs, pinecones, campfires, and backpacks—because why settle for one focal point when you can have five?
Step 6: Pop It Like It’s Hot (with Foam Tape) 🔥
Every cluster got a boost with at least one foam-taped piece—especially the title, fire, pinecone, and backpack.
This simple trick adds lift and movement so your layout doesn’t fall flat.
Step 7: Finish with Your Title
Cut your title in layered cardstock, then place it front and center to anchor the page.
I added foam tape behind mine to give it a little height—and a lot of attitude.
Explore More Layouts That Bring the Campfire Glow 🔥
This outdoor layout may be filled with tents, trees, and pinecones—but don’t let that fool you. The real adventure? It’s in telling your story with bold paper, brave colors, and a whole lotta heart.
Ready to explore even more layouts that pack a punch? From road trips to birthday chaos, I’ve got a forest full of inspiration just waiting for you.
Share Your Wildest Crafting Adventures! 🌲
Did this layout spark a new idea? Do you have a camping story (or “we tried and failed” moment) that needs to be scrapped?
I want to see it—and so does the community!
Our Members Gallery is live (fingers crossed it’s working!), And you can now upload up to 4 photos per project.
Share your layouts, tag your faves, and let your stories inspire someone else.
Final Thoughts: Who Needs Bug Spray When You’ve Got Foam Tape? ✂️
I didn’t go on the trip, I didn’t pitch the tent, and I most definitely didn’t swat mosquitoes…
But I did get a whole lot of layout magic from a photo album, a paper trimmer, and some seriously good cardstock.
And let’s be honest—my idea of roughing it? Running out of adhesive.
Crafting > Camping. Every time.
Happy scrappin’, no tent required!
April – This Chick Loves Paper
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Get inspired with this 12x12 double-page camping scrapbook layout using Stampin’ Up!’s Weekend Adventures DSP and Two-Tone Cardstock—designed in Cricut Design Space and packed with trail-ready pro tips! Only at This Chick Loves Paper!
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