🌸 A Mother’s Day Scrapbook Layout Filled with Love, Laughter & One Tiny Flower

This Chick Loves Paper
Aug 17, 2024
7 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

Scrapbook page with three photos of a woman and child smiling. Floral designs, "Sweet Memories" text, and handwritten Mother's Day note. — A scrapbook layout as beautiful as the memories it holds! 💕 Layered florals, soft pastels, and heartfelt journaling come together to create the perfect Mother’s Day tribute. 🌸

Some memories are so precious, so full of love, they don’t just live in your heart — they deserve to live in a scrapbook too.

This is one of those memories.

It wasn’t about a grand gift, an extravagant gesture, or an expensive bouquet.

It was about a single flower, picked by tiny hands, just for me.

And today, I’m turning that moment into a Mother’s Day scrapbook layout that keeps it blooming forever. 💐✨

🌿 Crafting with Love: The Materials Behind the Memory

Before there were tutorials, step-by-step photos, or blog posts, there was just me — a mom, some paper, and one unforgettable Mother’s Day moment. This page was created during my Close To My Heart days, just before they announced their closure, when I was still figuring out what kind of scrapbooker I wanted to be.

If you’ve stumbled onto this blog from one of my newer projects (you know, the ones bursting with process shots, measurements, and pixie-powered instructions), just know: this layout is from my “newbie era.” The one where heart led the way and instinct did the designing. And honestly? That’s what makes it so special. 💕

Scrapbooking supplies with vintage patterns and nature-themed designs, featuring text: "Congratulations," "Just a Note," and more. — The Sweet Memories Paper Pack is filled with vintage-inspired florals, soft pastels, and elegant patterns—perfect for capturing life’s most cherished moments. 💕

Paper & Cardstock

12×12 White Daisy cardstock → the foundation of it all.
Sweet Memories patterned paper and coordinating cardstock in Periwinkle, Mulberry, Sage, and Mink → that soft, nostalgic palette that just feels like springtime hugs.

Inks & Coloring Tools

Intense Black Ink Pad → perfect for edging strips and adding definition.
Tri-Blend Markers → blended to mimic the soft hues of the collection.

Floral outlines with leaves and stems on a white background. Text: "Sending you love," "grateful for you, friend," "thinking of you." — Say It With Flowers — because sometimes a stamped bloom says more than words.

Stamps & Digital Art

‘Say It With Flowers’ Stamp Set → delicate blooms that capture the mood.
Sweet Memories Digital Art Kit → for my layered circles, butterflies, and that early Cricut magic.

Tools & Finishing Details

Cricut® Design Space® → for custom-cut titles and print-and-cut accents.
Foam tape → for dimension, because flat layouts are for amateurs. 😉
Journaling pen → for that stitched-with-love look and handwritten journaling.

💖 The Story That Inspired This Mother’s Day Scrapbook Layout

My Little Man, Me & My Purple Flower! — 💕 Me, My Little Man, & One Special Flower! – A single flower, picked with love, turned this Mother’s Day into an unforgettable moment—and now, a scrapbooked treasure.

Mother’s Day 2013 — my little man was in kindergarten, proudly singing songs and handing me crayon-colored cards. Those adorable worksheets said things like:

📝 “My Mom’s Favorite Food is: Coffee.”

📝 “My Mom’s Favorite Thing to Do: Take a nap.”

(He wasn’t wrong. 😂)

As we walked outside after the celebration, he spotted a tiny flower by the fence, plucked it, and handed it to me with a simple, “This is for you, Mommy.”

My heart melted faster than embossing powder under a heat gun. I tucked that flower behind my ear, wore it proudly all day, and that little gesture became the photo — the image that’s now used across my site and social media. 🌸

That’s why this layout means everything. It’s not just a project. It’s the beginning of This Chick Loves Paper — a reminder that the smallest acts of love can grow into something beautiful.

📌 Bringing the Memory to Life: Step-By-Step Layout Breakdown

1️⃣ Setting the Stage: Where the Magic Begins!

To bring this page to life, I started with a 12×12 piece of White Daisy cardstock — clean, classic, and ready to hold the memory that started it all.

From there, I added six vertical strips, each about one inch wide and roughly eight inches long. Three came from the Sweet Memories patterned papers, and the other two came from Sage and Mulberry cardstock. Each strip got a little attitude adjustment — I duck-tailed the ends (because straight edges are for rule-followers) and ran them lightly across my Intense Black ink pad. That touch of ink gives the edges a subtle shadow, making every pastel hue pop just enough to whisper, "Look at me, I’m fabulous".

Woman and boy smiling in photos, surrounded by floral patterns. Purple text reads "Sweet Memories." Bright, joyful atmosphere. — Three photos, one proud mama, and a whole lotta heart!

2️⃣ Frame That Face, Mama!

Next came the heart of the layout — those three vertical 3×4 photos that capture the moment in all its “tiny-hands, big-love” glory. Each one sits on a White Daisy mat (2¾ × 3¾) layered over a Periwinkle cardstock mat (3×4).

I inked the Periwinkle edges too, because consistency is queen and I love how that soft hint of color frames the smiles without stealing the show. These photos are what the page is all about, and they deserve every ounce of attention.

3️⃣ Round We Go — The Trellis Effect in Full Bloom.

Then came the movement — those pretty little double-matted circles I cut using the Digital Art Kit. Two are in Mulberry, one in Sage, and together they create a visual triangle that pulls your eyes gently across the page. It’s soft, balanced, and just a little whimsical — exactly like the memory it celebrates. I outlined each circle with hand-drawn stitching, the kind that isn’t perfectly even (and that’s the point). Every stitch adds personality, and the look reminds me of the grapevine trellis back home — delicate, dreamy, and completely alive.

Scrapbook page with floral patterns and a butterfly. Text reads "I Love Being Your Mommy" above two photos of a smiling woman and child. — Florals, butterflies, and a sprinkle of fairy dust — basically my love language.

4️⃣ Talk About a Title Glow-Up!

At the top of the page, you’ll spot one of my first Cricut print-and-cut titles from back when I was still a Design Space rookie. It might be simple, but the font and phrase were meant for this layout. I popped it up on foam tape inside the top circle to give it a little spotlight.

Down by the second circle, I tucked in the “Sweet Memories” sticker from the coordinating sheet — because let’s be honest, this page is the definition of a sweet memory.

Scrapbook page with two photos of a woman and child smiling. Floral decorations, text "I Love Being Your Mommy," pastel tones. — Soft pastels and vintage vibes — basically Mother’s Day in paper form.

5️⃣ Petals, Wings & Pixie Things.

You know I can’t resist a good floral moment. I used the ‘Say It With Flowers’ stamp set and colored each bloom with Tri-Blend markers, matching the Mulberry, Periwinkle, Sage, and Mist hues in the paper collection. These blossoms flow and climb around the circles like vines on that trellis I mentioned earlier — wrapping the page in a soft, blooming hug. And since no layout is complete without movement, I added a few butterflies from the digital art kit — complete with motion lines because, really, who says paper can’t fly? 🦋

Scrapbook page with two photos of a smiling woman and boy, floral decorations, and the text "Sweet Memories" and a heartfelt note. — Handwritten journaling: because fonts can’t cry happy tears as I do.

6️⃣ Write It, Ink It, Feel It — The Heart of the Page.

To finish, I grabbed a few Close To My Heart journaling labels and wrote my story by hand using the same pen I used for stitching. The journaling is short, sweet, and straight from the heart — just a few words about that single flower that became a memory, a photo, and eventually, my brand! There’s something beautiful about handwriting your story — it’s perfectly imperfect, raw, and real. This page might have been from my “newbie” days, but it’s proof that love and paper can create something timeless. 💕

🌼 Why This Layout Means So Much

Scrapbook page with three photos of a woman and child, surrounded by floral designs. Text reads "Sweet Memories." Background is floral. — 💕 Me, My Little Man, & One Special Flower! – A single flower, picked with love, turned this Mother’s Day into an unforgettable moment—and now, a scrapbooked treasure.

This layout isn’t about trends or techniques — it’s about heart. Every piece of cardstock, every inked edge, every imperfect stitch tells the story of where my creative journey began. This page serves as a reminder that love doesn’t have to be fancy to be forever.

Whether you’re a beginner or a lifelong paper crafter, let this be your sign: start where you are, use what you have, and tell the stories your heart refuses to forget. Because sometimes, it’s not the big moments that define us — it’s the tiny flowers. 🌸

🌷 Explore More Blossoms of Inspiration

If this Mother’s Day scrapbook layout made your heart bloom, there’s a whole garden of creativity waiting to be explored! Stroll through layouts that celebrate laughter, love, and life’s most meaningful moments — from first-day-of-school smiles to spontaneous backyard adventures. Every page is proof that when you plant your stories on paper, they keep on growing. 🌸✨

💕 Share Your Heartfelt Creations — Let Love Bloom!

Welcome sign for New Members Gallery with pink cherry blossoms on a light background. Text: "Create, Share, Motivate & Inspire Others!"

Did this floral layout spark an idea? I’d love to see your Mother’s Day pages, or anything created with the Sweet Memories paper pack, sticker sheet, or digital art kit.

Whether it’s a layout, card, or a photo that captures a tiny moment of love, post it in the Members’ Gallery so we can watch inspiration blossom together.

Let’s fill that gallery with petals, smiles, and stories that make hearts flutter. 🦋💖

Share Your Creations!

Bringing It Home: The Heart of Scrapbooking

Scrapbook page with three photos of a woman and child smiling. Floral accents, pastel patterns. Text: Sweet Memories, I love being your mommy. — A timeless keepsake filled with love. 💕 This scrapbook page celebrates the unbreakable bond between mother and child—because some memories deserve to last forever.

At the end of the day, scrapbooking isn’t just about paper, glue, and embellishments—it’s about bottling up the emotions, the love, and the fleeting moments that make life beautiful.

This layout? It’s more than a pretty page. It’s a reminder that the smallest gestures—a single flower, a tiny hand reaching out, a simple “I love you”—can hold the biggest meaning.

One day, my little man will be all grown up. But this page? This memory will always be here. A moment frozen in time, a piece of my heart forever tucked between these layers of paper and ink.

And that, my friends, is why we scrapbook.

So grab your supplies, pull out a memory that makes your heart smile, and create something that will last a lifetime. Because these aren’t just pages.

They’re love stories. 💕✨

Until next time, keep crafting, keep storytelling, and keep making the little moments last forever. 💖✨

April - This Chick Loves Paper

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🌸💐 A 12×12 Mother’s Day scrapbook layout (single page, 3 photos) created by This Chick Loves Paper using the Sweet Memories Collection from Close To My Heart. A step-by-step tutorial with hand-stitched details, Cricut-cut butterflies, and floral clusters that bring one tiny flower moment to life. 🌸✨