What happens when you combine a Batman-themed pizza pool party, an epic birthday cake, and a little too much black icing? A scrapbook-worthy moment that’ll have you laughing for YEARS! 🤣
For my son’s first “real” birthday party, we went all out—Batman decorations, poolside fun, and of course, a larger-than-life cake fit for a superhero! But little did I know, the real star of the show wasn’t Batman—it was the black icing mustache that lasted a full WEEK! 😂
And what better way to capture this legendary celebration than with the CTMH “Let’s Party” Collection? With its bright, festive colors, playful embellishments, and party-perfect patterns, it was the ultimate choice for this 12x12 single-page scrapbook layout!
🎈 LET’S TALK PAPER: THE “LET’S PARTY” COLLECTION!
The “Let’s Party” collection from Close To My Heart is the ultimate birthday bash in paper form! This collection is bursting with:
🎉 Double-sided patterned papers – Bold, festive, and full of celebration vibes!
🎈 Coordinating stickers & acrylic shapes – The perfect accents for party perfection!
🎂 Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts Set – Numbers, balloons, and festive icons for any occasion!
🎨 Color Palette – Bright & playful hues like Bluebird, Honey Butter, and Candy Apple make this collection pop!
💡 Pro Tip: While the “Let’s Party” collection is no longer available (RIP CTMH 💔), you can still recreate this birthday magic with Stampin’ Up! crossovers!
🎂 BRINGING THE BATMAN BIRTHDAY SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT TO LIFE – STEP BY STEP!
This layout is all about energy, fun, and storytelling, so I made sure every element added to the party vibes! 🎊
🏗 Step 1: Setting the Foundation
• Since this layout was built with leftover scraps, I got creative!
• I cut strips of Bluebird & Honey Butter cardstock, alternating light and dark sides for extra contrast.
• These strips were placed at the top & bottom of my White Daisy cardstock for a bold, layered effect.
📸 Step 2: Center Stage for the Photos!
• The patterned papers were placed in the center to create a lively backdrop.
• Double-matted photos (White Daisy & Bluebird cardstock) were staggered in height & tilt for a playful, eye-catching look!
🎁 Step 3: Popping Up the Party!
• The “Happy Birthday” banner was raised with foam tape to add dimension & make it shine!
• Balloon die cuts were arranged strategically to create a visual triangle (yes, we’re bringing math into crafting, but the fun kind!).
• Stickers were added to the centers of the balloons for extra pizzazz!
🎨 A COLORING MASTERPIECE… OR NOT?! 🤣
Listen, I’ll be the first to admit—I’m NOT the world’s best colorist. But that didn’t stop me from diving in with my Tri-Blend Markers to add some extra festive flair!
• I stamped sentiments, cupcakes, and presents (because what’s a party without them?!).
• Then, I attempted to color them in… let’s just say Picasso would NOT be impressed, but hey, it’s handmade! 😂💕
💡 Pro Tip: If your coloring skills are more “abstract art” than “coloring book perfect,” don’t stress! Imperfections = charm!
🎇 BLACK ICING & BATMAN: THE BIRTHDAY STORY THAT NEVER ENDED!
Let’s rewind to the party day.
I thought I had everything covered—the decorations, the cake, the presents. But I DID NOT factor in the long-lasting effects of black icing. 🖤😂
• That Batman cake? A masterpiece.
• That black icing? A total disaster.
• My son’s face? LOOKED LIKE HE GOT INTO A FIGHT WITH A SHARPIE! 🤦♀️
And guess what? It didn’t wash off. Not for a day. Not for three days. A WHOLE WEEK of looking like a tiny Batman villain. 😭😂
So moral of the story?
🍰 Black icing = bad idea.
📸 But black icing mustaches? 100% scrapbook-worthy!
✨ FINAL TOUCHES – MAKING IT SPARKLE!
What’s a party without a little extra dazzle? ✨
• Hand-drawn stitching (with a white gel pen) gave the layout a crafty, homemade touch.
• A clear shimmer brush added a sprinkle of sparkle across the stars & embellishments.
💡 Pro Tip: A little shimmer goes a long way—especially when you’re highlighting celebratory layouts!
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📸 SHARE YOUR CELEBRATIONS!
Have YOU scrapbooked a legendary birthday moment? Maybe a frosting disaster? A cake that toppled before the candles were blown out? A Batman-level sugar rush?! 🦇😂
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A birthday party, a Batman cake, and a black icing mustache that lasted a week?!
Yep, this scrapbook page HAD to happen! 🤣🎉
This layout not only captures the fun of my little man’s first real birthday party, but it also proves that:
✔ Messy moments make the BEST stories!
✔ Scrapbooking is about preserving the laughter as much as the memories!
✔ And NO MORE BLACK ICING EVER AGAIN! 😂
Until next time… Stay crafty & keep scrapping the sweet stuff!
✨ April – This Chick Loves Paper ✨
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A Batman pizza pool party, a legendary black icing mustache, and a scrapbook layout that captures it all! 🎂🎈 This 12x12 single-page birthday scrapbook layout—featuring the CTMH ‘Let’s Party’ Collection—is packed with color, fun embellishments, and laugh-out-loud memories. See how layering, stamping, and shimmer accents bring this celebration to life—only at This Chick Loves Paper!
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