What happens when you mix scorching Vegas heat, an unexpected downpour, and a couple of oversized umbrellas? You get an unforgettable scrapbook-worthy moment that deserves to be captured in the cutest way possible!
Picture this: 110-degree heat, suddenly interrupted by a full-on rainstorm. My son, grinning from ear to ear, couldn’t wait to test out his brand-new, larger-than-life umbrella—which, by the way, stood as tall as he did! 🌂😂
Of course, this magical moment needed a scrapbook layout as fun and unexpected as the day itself! Enter: CTMH’s Gnomes for Spring Collection! 💖
🌸 CTMH Gnomes for Spring Collection – The Perfect Rainy Day Pick-Me-Up & Scrapbook Layout!
When life gives you a surprise rainstorm in the desert, you break out the cutest, most whimsical scrapbook collection! The CTMH Gnomes for Spring patterned paper and coordinating cardstock had exactly the right vibe—full of playful patterns, cheery colors, and tiny gnomes ready for any weather!
But here’s where this layout really stands out—instead of simply placing photos on a page, I designed an entire scene! Let’s break it down:
🌧 Design Breakdown: Telling a Story Through Scene-Building Scrapbooking!
📸 The Photos Aren’t Perfect—But The Story Is!
I’ll be honest—the photos? Not great. Blurry, low quality, taken in the moment. But here’s the thing: The story matters more than the photo quality! So instead of making the photos the focal point, I focused on adding layers of charm, whimsy, and storytelling details!
🏡 Creating a Scrapbook Version of My Front Porch!
The photos are placed exactly where my son stood that rainy day, creating a full scene within the layout.
✔ The sidewalk? That’s the same one he was standing on—so I turned it into a journaling block!
✔ The puddles? Because what’s a rainstorm without something to splash in? These were created with foam tape for a 3D pop!
✔ The grass, flowers, and butterflies? It was springtime, so I added all the little details that bring this season to life!
🐸 A Fun Little Frog With a Story!
This little guy isn’t random! My neighbor left behind a ceramic frog when she moved, and I just let it stay in our yard. It became part of our rainy-day memories, so naturally, he deserved a spot in this layout!
☁️ Whimsical Rainy-Day Vibes – The Magic is in the Details!
✔ Big, puffy clouds embossed with the CTMH Swiss Dot Embossing Folder for extra texture.
✔ Umbrellas everywhere! I cut them from a CTMH Mix-In Paper Pack and carried the pattern into the rain boots next to the frog.
✔ Visual Triangle: The green elements (frog, boots, umbrella) form a triangle, creating balance in the design!
✨ The Finishing Touch – Glistening Raindrops!
Because what’s a rainy-day layout without actual raindrops? I sprinkled Clear Shimmer Brush over the design to give it that fresh, glistening ‘after the rain’ look.
💡 PRO TIP: When your photos aren’t the star of the show, use creative scene-building techniques to make your layout shine!
🎨 Bringing the Layout to Life with Stamps & Digital Art!
To turn up the creativity even more, I brought in a mix of stamps, dies, and digital embellishments for the perfect finishing touches!
☔️ CTMH Rain or Shine Stamp & Thin Cuts Set
✔ Cute umbrella designs? Check!
✔ Playful raindrops? Check!
✔ Rainboots? Check!
✔ Frog? Check!
Stormy Clouds? Check!
✔ A way to create a stormy scene without getting wet? Check, check, check!
🎨 CTMH Honey Bunny Digital Art Kit – The Perfect Accents!
✔ Digital embellishments for layering, resizing, and customizing!
✔ The best way to add coordinating florals, raindrops, and butterflies to tie the whole page together!
💡 PRO TIP: Mixing stamped images with digital art gives you unlimited creative flexibility!
☔️ Pro Tips for Making Your Own Rainy-Day Layout!
This 12x12 single-page scrapbook layout is more than just a fun design—it’s a reminder that:
✔ Use Foam Adhesive Strips! Want your embellishments to pop? Layer them up with foam tape!
✔ Ink the Background for a Cloudy Effect! Sponge daubers + soft blue ink = instant rainy-day vibes!
✔ Mix Stamps with Digital Elements! The perfect way to get the best of both worlds.
✔ Tell the Story! Journaling doesn’t have to be fancy—just write from the heart!
✨ Explore More Scrapbook Layouts!
Looking for more ways to capture life’s unexpected moments in a scrapbook? Here are a few more layouts to spark your creativity!
🌧 Share Your Rainy-Day Scrapbook Layouts!
Have you ever scrapbooked a rainy-day adventure? Whether it’s puddle jumping, umbrella twirling, or a cozy day indoors, I’d LOVE to see how you capture these moments!
📸 Post your layouts in the Members Gallery! Your creativity might just inspire another scrapbooker!
Final Thoughts: Because Even Rainy Days Deserve a Little Sunshine!
This unexpected Vegas rainstorm turned into a beautiful scrapbook page—proof that even the smallest, silliest moments in life deserve to be documented!
So next time Mother Nature throws a surprise your way, grab your camera, your craft supplies, and turn it into scrapbook gold! 💖
🌂 Ready to get creative? Grab your supplies & start crafting today!
💖 Until next time, stay crafty & embrace the unexpected!
✨ April – This Chick Loves Paper ✨
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When a surprise rainstorm hits 110-degree Vegas heat, it’s a scrapbook-worthy moment! ☔️✨ This 12x12 single-page scrapbook layout is packed with scene-building magic—featuring the CTMH Gnomes for Spring Collection, In Springtime Stamp + Thin Cuts, digital embellishments, and embossed details. Learn how layering, foam tape, and creative journaling transform rainy-day photos into a stunning memory-filled masterpiece! Get all the inspiration at This Chick Loves Paper!
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