Goofy Antics & Cardstock Magic: A Disney-Inspired Scrapbook Layout Bursting with Character! 💚🎩
- This Chick Loves Paper
- Jun 1
- 7 min read
What do you get when you combine bold colors, bouncy circles, and one floppy-eared character in Hollywood Land? A scrapbook layout that’s goofy in the BEST possible way! 🌀🐭
This 12x12 Disney-inspired double-page spread is cardstock-only and proud of it—no patterned paper needed when your two-tone cardstock brings this much punch. Designed entirely in Cricut Design Space®, this layout turns a character-chasing memory into a layout full of movement, mischief, and Mickey-shaped magic. 🖤✨
Get ready to laugh, layer, and relive one of our favorite Hollywood Land moments… all while learning how to bring this playful Goofy layout to life!
📸 A Goofy Kind of Day: The Story Behind This Layout!
This layout captures a whirlwind of a morning in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, where my little man and I zigzagged up and down the street chasing down surprise character sightings. 🏃♀️🐭
And the moment we finally caught Goofy? TOTAL GOLD.
In one of my favorite photos from the day, Goofy’s ear flopped forward right in front of my son’s face! 😂 It was the perfectly imperfect memory that had to be scrapped with just the right mix of bold color, playful shapes, and a whole lotta love.
Because Goofy’s outfit was already wild and busy, I let the layout breathe with clean circles, double titles, and—of course—a few Hidden Mickeys. Add a layered Goofy hat and a heart-hands embellishment? And BOOM. Instant scrapbook magic.
🎨 MATERIALS & MUST-HAVES TO RECREATE THIS CARDSTOCK-ONLY LAYOUT!
Here’s everything I used to bring this bouncy, goofy-inspired layout to life:
🧻 CARDSTOCK:
• Basic Black 12x12 TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK– 🖤 Base pages and anchoring photo blocks
• Balmy Blue 12x12 TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK– Title letters + supporting photo block accents
• Azure Afternoon 12x12 TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK– Trim strips, photo mats, Goofy’s hat layer, circle accents, Mickey Mouse outlines
• Garden Green 12x12 TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK– Circles, title letters, and Goofy’s hat base
• Daffodil Delight 12x12 TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK– Circles + bright title letters
• White Willow 12x12 – Large focal circle + photo mat layers
🖌️ Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Pads:
• Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Pads in Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Garden Green, and Daffodil Delight (used to ink every single edge of cardstock for major dimension!)
✂️ TOOLS:
• Cricut Design Space® (design and custom titles)
• Paper Trimmer, Foam Tape, Adhesive, Take Your Pick Tool
🧠 DESIGN EXTRAS:
• Custom-designed layered Goofy hat
• Hidden Mickeys integrated into the circle clusters
• Heart-hands embellishment added after journaling 💛
✂️ Step-by-Step: Building This Goofy Disney-Inspired Scrapbook Layout from the Ground Up!
This entire layout was mapped out in Cricut Design Space®, giving me total control over shape, balance, and flow before ever cutting a thing. It’s one of my favorite ways to test bold color combos and layout ideas before I ever touch a trimmer.
Want to follow along? 🌀 Grab the free downloadable sketch I used to build this Disney-inspired layout—perfect for planning your own cardstock-only creation from start to finish!
1️⃣ Start with a Black Canvas!
I used two full sheets of 12x12 Basic Black cardstock as my base. I usually reach for white—but this time, the black made the colors pop like fireworks over Disneyland! It instantly brought drama and contrast to the page. 💥
2️⃣ Cut & Place Your Circles!
Circles were non-negotiable on this layout—they matched Goofy’s energy AND our chaotic chase around Hollywood Land.
I cut a variety of sizes in Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, and Azure Afternoon, then added a double-matted focal circle in White Willow and Garden Green.
✨ Hidden Mickeys?
Oh, you know it!
I snuck in three 0.92” Mickey head outlines because no Disney-inspired layout is complete without a little Mouse Magic.
3️⃣ Line It Up with Photo Panels & Trim Strips!
Once my circles were in place, I used Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon cardstock to create custom photo panels that grouped everything together. These background layers helped the photos feel unified, while still letting each snapshot shine! 🌟
To keep things visually connected across both pages, I added three thin ¼” x 12” strips of Azure Afternoon cardstock as trim. These strips act like little guide rails for your eye, adding structure and movement without overwhelming the layout. 🎯
4️⃣ Double-Mat Every Photo!
I gave every photo the VIP treatment using a two-tone cardstock matting technique with Azure Afternoon and White Willow.
This not only added structure but tied every photo back to the playful circle theme running throughout the layout.
Before adhering anything down, I inked all the edges of the photo mats with Azure Afternoon ink to give them depth and dimension against the bold black background.
✨ Pro Tip: Sometimes I take it a step further and ink the edges of the actual photos, usually in black, to make them pop even more. It adds instant contrast and helps busy backgrounds stay focused where they should be… on the memory!
5️⃣ Add Those Titles & That Goofy Hat!
Using Cricut®, I designed two custom titles in bold, layered font styles that echo Goofy’s wacky charm—and I didn’t stop there! To match the bouncing circles throughout the layout, I gave each letter a playful, staggered placement so it felt like the title was literally dancing across the page. 🕺💛
Each letter was cut from a different cardstock color to amplify that goofy, off-the-wall energy. Mixing the colors made it feel spontaneous and full of personality—just like our character chase that inspired it!
But the real show-stealer? That Goofy hat embellishment! 🎩 Layered in Garden Green with just the right pop of blue, then lifted with foam tape for dimension, it pulls everything together like a bow on a birthday gift. It’s bold, it’s playful, and it instantly says Goofy was here.
6️⃣ Journal Your Adventure!
I kept the journaling tight and themed, just like a movie caption. I told the story of our Hollywood character chase, with a special nod to the moment Goofy’s ear flopped in front of my little man’s face (which still cracks me up every time I look at the photo!).
And right at the end?
I added that heart hands embellishment—because the words “I love this memory” needed a visual hug. 💛
✨ Final Thoughts on Assembly:
Every inch of cardstock was inked in its coordinating Stampin’ Up! Classic Ink color before I adhered a single piece. It gave this bold layout that extra depth and richness, especially against the black base. And even without a single sheet of patterned paper, the two-tone cardstock brought movement, color, and magic. With Goofy’s silly spirit shining through, this layout proves you don’t need busy paper to tell a BIG story—you just need color, shape, and a little Disney-inspired joy. 🎨🐭
🌟 EXPLORE MORE: Color-Poppin’, Character-Capturin’ Layouts You’ll LOVE!
Don’t stop the magic here! If you’re loving this bold, Disney-inspired energy, check out these other layouts that pack a punch!
There’s always more scrap magic to explore with This Chick Loves Paper!
📸 SHARE YOUR CHARACTER-CHASING CREATIONS!
Have YOU ever scrapped a character meet-and-greet? Whether you’ve caught Goofy, Minnie, or the whole crew—share it in the Members Gallery! 🎉
You can now upload up to 4 photos per post, so show off your layouts, custom embellishments, or any sketch-inspired pages you’ve made!
🗨️ Bonus points if a floppy ear makes it into your photo too! 😂
💛 FINAL THOUGHTS: Goofy Ears, Big Laughs, and Even Bigger Memories
This layout is more than cardstock and circles—it’s a snapshot of a perfectly goofy moment in Hollywood Land.
Sometimes the best memories aren’t planned. They’re caught mid-bounce, with a giggle and a goofy ear in the frame. And when you can capture that kind of joy in a layout that’s all cardstock, no pattern paper, it just feels ✨MAGICAL✨.
So here’s to designing big, laughing loud, and crafting with heart. 🎨💛
📍 Happy scrappin’—one goofy ear at a time!
April – This Chick Loves Paper
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This Goofy Hollywood Land Disney-inspired 12x12 double-page scrapbook layout is bold, bouncy, and bursting with character! Designed entirely in Cricut Design Space® and made with cardstock only—no patterned paper required—this layout brings color, movement, and magic to your character meet-and-greet memories. Get the full step-by-step tutorial, measurements, and free sketch from This Chick Loves Paper! 💚🎩
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