Homecoming Scrapbook Layout: Capturing the Magic with CTMH Secret Garden 🌸
- This Chick Loves Paper
- Aug 11, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Mar 16
Homecoming isn’t just a dance—it’s a whirlwind of excitement, laughter, and picture-perfect moments that deserve to be remembered in style! From the twirl of a dress to the unstoppable energy of friends jumping for joy (literally!), this night was too magical for a basic scrapbook page.
So, what do you do when you want to capture a once-in-a-lifetime moment? You go BIG, BOLD, and BEAUTIFUL! This scrapbook layout isn’t just about documenting—it’s about reliving the magic, the movement, and the memories every time you flip through your album!
Featuring the CTMH Secret Garden Collection, dreamy florals, and a custom heart centerpiece, this page is packed with detail, dimension, and a whole lotta love! Let’s dive in and bring your Homecoming memories to life—one layered embellishment at a time! ✂️🌸✨
CTMH Secret Garden: Perfect Papers & Florals for Homecoming Scrapbook Layout! 🌸✨
To create a layout as breathtaking as the night itself, I turned to the CTMH Secret Garden Collection—a dreamy mix of soft pastels, timeless florals, and delicate embellishments that make every page feel magical!
Here’s what I used to bring this scrapbook layout to life:
🛍 Paper & Cardstock:
✔ CTMH Secret Garden Collection – Featuring soft pastels, delicate floral designs, and coordinating embellishments
✔ CTMH Cardstock – Colors used: Pine, Periwinkle, Peach, Sage, and Honey butter
💡 About CTMH Cardstock for This Collection:
One of the unique features of the Secret Garden Collection is its coordinating two-tone cardstock, designed with soft patterns and gentle color variations that add depth to your layouts without needing extra layers. This patterned cardstock makes embellishments and backgrounds feel extra special with its subtle details!
🌈 Want to Use Solid Cardstock Instead?
Stampin’ Up! Has You Covered!
If you prefer to work with solid-colored cardstock, Stampin’ Up! offers fantastic crossover colors that beautifully complement the Secret Garden Collection. Plus, these colors are also available in Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Pads and Markers, making it easy to match your inked edges, stamped details, and embellishments!
• CTMH Stamp Pads: Matching colors in Pine, Periwinkle, Peach, Sage, and Honeybutter.
🎨 Stampin’ Up! Crossover Colors:
✔ Petal Pink
✔ Soft Sea Foam
✔ Crushed Curry
✔ Shaded Spruce
✔ Boho Blue
✔ Pretty Peacock
🔥 Pro Tip: If you love inked edges or custom-dyed embellishments, having your cardstock match your Stampin’ Pads and Markers gives you total creative control over shading and depth!
🔧 Tools & Adhesives:
✔ Stampin’ Up! Cut & Emboss Machine – To create crisp, clean die-cut florals
✔ Avery Matte Clear Shipping Labels 8663 – For seamless and transparent journaling
✨ Embellishments & Finishing Touches:
✔ Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries – Added to the flower centers and scattered around the layout for an elegant shimmer
🔥 Pro Tip: Using cardstock with light & dark variations (like CTMH’s two-tone designs) gives your florals depth without extra layers!
✂️ Designing the Layout in Design Space®: Mapping Out the Magic! 🖥️
I designed this Homecoming layout in Cricut Design Space®, which helped me:
✔ visualize the elements
✔ adjust the measurements
✔ ensure perfect balance before cutting a single piece of paper!
💖 Heart-Centered Focal Point –
The patterned paper heart centerpiece ties the whole layout together, drawing the eye to the joy-filled photos!
🦋 Butterfly Accents –
Pulled from the CTMH Honey Bunny Digital Art Kit, these soft, whimsical butterflies add movement and a touch of fairytale magic!
🖋 Custom Title –
Designed, printed, and cut using my Cricut® machine for a flawless, professional touch!
✨ Pro Tip: Mocking up your layout in Design Space® first saves time and ensures every detail is perfectly placed!
🌟 Bringing the Homecoming Layout to Life: Step-by-Step
1️⃣ Building the Foundation
✔ Base Layer: 12x12 CTMH Periwinkle Cardstock with the center removed for a framed border
✔ Layering: 11 ½ x 11 ½ White Daisy Cardstock adhered with a tape runner
2️⃣ Creating the Heart Design
✔ Strips of CTMH Secret Garden Coordinating Two-Tone Cardstock were carefully arranged to form the heart shape, keeping the spacing even for a clean look
3️⃣ Die-Cutting & Layering Florals
✔ CTMH Secret Garden Thin Cuts created dimensional flowers in Periwinkle, Honey Butter, Sage, Peach, and White Daisy
✔ Leaves were die-cut in Pine Cardstock for a rich, natural contrast
4️⃣ Photo Mats & Placement
✔ Photos (3x3) were double-matted on White Daisy (3 ¼ x 3 ¼) and Pine patterned paper (3 ½ x 3 ½)
✔ Positioned to capture the energy of the moment!
🔥 Pro Tip: Ink the edges of your florals for extra depth and dimension! I used Peach on Peach, Periwinkle on Periwinkle, and so on to softly enhance each layer without overpowering the delicate design.
🌟 The Secret to Stunning Layers: Adding Depth & Drama
A scrapbook layout should feel as dynamic as the memories it holds—and layering is key!
💡 How I Created Depth:
✔ Alternated light & dark cardstock for contrast
✔ Inked the edges for a soft, blended look
✔ Tucked embellishments slightly behind flowers & photos for an organic flow
Blooms That Steal the Spotlight!
The Secret Garden Thin Cuts were a game-changer! These intricate florals practically jump off the page!
✔ Layered different-sized flowers for a realistic, dimensional effect
✔ Paired with leaf embellishments to frame the photos beautifully
🔥 Pro Tip: Tuck some leaves behind the flowers and photos—it creates a more natural, organic feel!
💖 The Finishing Touches: Because the Details Make the Magic!
Every great layout needs a little extra pizzazz, and that’s where these embellishments come in:
🎨 Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries—I added them to the flower centers and scattered a few around the page for a touch of elegant shimmer.
🖊️ Seamless Journaling—I printed my journaling onto Avery Matte Clear Shipping Labels (8663) so the text blends effortlessly into the background while keeping the words crisp and readable.
✨ Pro Tip: Clear labels are a game-changer for journaling—no cutting, no bulk, just seamless storytelling!
✨ More Than Just Homecoming: Why You’ll Love the Secret Garden Collection!
This layout was designed for Homecoming, but the Secret Garden Collection is so much more than that! It’s perfect for:
💍 Weddings – Elegant florals for capturing romantic, dreamy moments.
🐣 Easter & Springtime – The soft pastels are ideal for celebrating new beginnings.
💖 Mother’s Day & Valentine’s Day – Because love deserves to be scrapbooked!
👶 Baby Showers – Sweet & delicate designs for those first precious memories.
✨ Pro Tip: Mixing & matching elements from different collections lets you create a layout as unique as your story!
🎨 Explore More Stunning Scrapbook Layouts!
Looking for more breathtaking scrapbook inspiration? Check out these layouts to keep your creativity flowing!
No matter the memory, there’s a layout waiting to be created!
📸 SHARE YOUR HOMECOMING SCRAPBOOK MAGIC!
Have you used the Secret Garden Collection in your scrapbooking? Have you created your own dreamy Homecoming layout?
🎨 Upload your projects to the Members Gallery—I’d LOVE to see how you bring these ideas to life! 💖
🌟 Final Thoughts: Scrapbooking That FEELS Like the Moment!
📸 When Homecoming meets handcrafted beauty! This floral-filled scrapbook layout brings the magic of the night to life with soft pastels, layered die cuts, and a touch of sparkle!
Because let’s be real—nobody remembers the math test that week, but THIS? This moment is forever. ✨
💖 Until next time—keep crafting, keep creating, & keep making magic!
🔥 April – This Chick Loves Paper
🛒 Grab Your Supplies & Start Crafting!
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Disclaimer: The content in this blog is the sole responsibility of April Raine – This Chick Loves Paper as a Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator. The use of and content of classes, services, or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!®.
Capture the magic of Homecoming with a stunning 12x12 scrapbook layout featuring the CTMH Secret Garden Collection! Soft pastels, layered die cuts, and dreamy florals bring your cherished moments to life in the most beautiful way. Whether you’re documenting a special dance, a romantic wedding, or a heartfelt celebration, this page is packed with creativity, dimension, and inspiration! Shop, create & celebrate with This Chick Loves Paper! 🎨✨
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