CTMH Looking Forward: A First-Day-of-School Scrapbook Layout

There’s something truly special about a first scrapbook layout. It’s more than just paper and ink—it’s a memory captured forever, and in this case, a proud mom moment like no other! 💙

Boy in sunglasses holds a laptop, ready for 7th grade. Text: "Goals: New Moments," "The Best is Yet to Come," "7th Grade Adventures." — 📸 “A Scrapbook Milestone! Little man’s first-ever 12x12 layout—bold, creative, and full of personality!”

When my son decided he wanted to help design his own scrapbook page, I was beyond thrilled! He picked the papers, helped design the layout, and—let’s be honest—may have totally taken over the entire process. 😂 The result? A bold, fun, and totally unique scrapbook page celebrating his first day of school using the CTMH Looking Forward Stamp & Thin Cuts set!

(Well… sort of his first day of school. We got a little too excited and titled it 7th grade… but SURPRISE—it was actually 6th grade! 🤦‍♀️😂 Instead of fixing it, we decided to leave it and make it part of the story! Because real life = real memories!)

Scrapbooking the First Day of School with CTMH Looking Forward! 🏫📚

Inspirational text with phrases: "The Best Is Yet to Come," "The Magic of New Beginnings," "Goals," "Adventures," set against a light background. — 🛠️ The Creative Powerhouse! Most of the embellishments on this layout came straight from the CTMH Looking Forward stamp set—talk about stamping magic!

Step 1: Picking the Perfect Papers 📄

My son dove straight into my stash and picked two bold patterns from the CTMH Jan/Feb Mix-In Pack. He was laser-focused on making this layout look cool, and let’s just say—he NAILED it.

Scrapbook page with red and grey rectangles, a striped pattern, and a child's photo. Text reads "ThisChickLovesPaper.com". — Handpicked Perfection! Every paper choice was made by my little man—and let’s be real, he nailed it!

Step 2: Planning the Layout with CTMH Looking Forward ✏️

This is where things got serious. He grabbed a ruler (I never do that—who is this kid? 😂) and started planning where the photo, title, and embellishments should go. We measured, cut, and stacked layers until everything felt just right!

📏 Here’s the breakdown of our page measurements:

• Frame 1: 12x12 with a 1-inch gut

• Frame 2: 11x11 with a 1-inch gut

• White Daisy cardstock: 10.75x10.75

• Horizontal piece: 10.75 x 3.75

• Large vertical dots: 4x9

• Diagonal stripe: 4.5 x 6.5

• Black cardstock photo mat: 4.5 x 6.5

• Red photo mat: 4.25 x 6.25

• Photo: 4x6

CTMH Looking Forward: The Finishing Touches 🎨✨

💡 Ink Blending Like a Pro!

He grabbed my Linen Ink Pad and a blending brush to soften the white cardstock. (Excuse me, sir, are you a professional crafter now?)

✔ “Goals” arrow pointing to his school-year ambitions

✔ Foam tape for dimension (because everything needs to stand out!)

Birthday-themed graphics: gift box, balloons, party hat, text "Birthday," numbers 0-9, and banners "HAPPY" and "isn't that old!" in black/white. — Where ‘7th’ Came to Life! The Let’s Party Stamp & Die set brought the perfect bold lettering to this first-day-of-school masterpiece!

✔ Custom title using the Let’s Party Stamp + Thin Cuts

✔ That last-minute red cardstock strip—it made the whole layout pop!

Why CTMH Looking Forward Stamp is Perfect for First-Day-of-School Scrapbooking!

A boy in sunglasses holds a folder, framed by school-themed scrapbook elements. Text: "7th Grade," "The Best is Yet to Come." — Crafted with Heart! Every detail of this first-day-of-school layout was designed by my little man himself!

✔ A First Layout = A First Memory! 🏆

This wasn’t just a scrapbook page—it was a milestone moment in our crafting journey together.

✔ The 7th-Grade Mishap = Scrapbook Gold! 😂

We could have “fixed” the mistake, but why? These are the stories we’ll laugh about for years!

✔ He Did It HIS Way! ✂️

Every detail, from the paper choice to the title to the layout design, was 100% him. And that’s what makes it perfect.

Explore More Than Just Back-to-School Layouts! ✨📖

While this layout celebrates a first day of school memory, my scrapbooks are filled with so much more! 🎨 From baby’s first milestones to birthday celebrations, heartwarming holiday pages, and even Disney and movie-inspired layouts, there’s no limit to the stories we can tell through paper and ink!

Looking for inspiration beyond the classroom? Explore my scrapbook gallery and get ready to craft pages that capture every unforgettable moment!

Whether it’s the first day of school, the magic of Disney, or a family trip to remember—every story deserves a beautiful layout! ✂️📸✨

Share Your First-Day-of-School Layouts!

📸 Have your kiddos helped design their own scrapbook pages? I’d LOVE to see them!

Drop them in our Members Gallery and inspire others with your little artist’s scrapbook magic!

Crafting is all about making memories—so let’s make them together!

Shop With Me: Bring Your Memories to Life!

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Because every memory—even the ones with funny mistakes—deserves a place in your scrapbook!

Final Thoughts: This Layout = A Core Memory!

Scrapbook page with a photo of a boy in sunglasses holding a folder. Text: "7th Grade Adventures," "The Best is Yet to Come." — A Story Worth Telling! This layout isn’t just about the first day of school—it’s about a creative journey, fun memories, and a hilarious ‘7th grade’ mix-up!

This scrapbook page isn’t just cardstock and ink—it’s a moment captured forever. A first scrapbook. A creative breakthrough. A mom-and-son crafting adventure.

And that’s exactly what makes this hobby so magical. ✨

So, if you’ve been thinking about scrapbooking with your kids, DO IT. Let them pick the papers, design the page, and add their own personal flair. Because those are the pages that will mean the most.

Until next time… stay crafty & embrace the creative chaos!

💙 April – This Chick Loves Paper

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First-day-of-school scrapbook magic! 🎒📚 My son designed his first-ever 12x12 single page scrapbook layout using the CTMH Looking Forward Stamp & Thin Cuts! With bold colors, creative flair, and a hilarious “7th grade” mishap (oops! 😂), this milestone layout captures the joy of back-to-school scrapbooking. See how kids can bring their own creativity to memory-keeping—craft along with This Chick Loves Paper! ✨📖

CTMH Looking Forward: A First-Day-of-School Scrapbook Layout Designed by My Son! 📚✨