Dec 25, 20245 min read

Paradise Deserves a Sequel: Disney Paradise Pier Hotel Scrapbook Layout 🌴✨

Updated: 7 days ago

Our second Christmas trip to Disneyland and another stay at the Paradise Pier Hotel—because paradise deserves a sequel, right? 🌴✨

Our second Christmas trip to Disneyland and another magical stay at the Paradise Pier Hotel—tropical vibes and Disney memories captured in this 12x12 layout!

This 12x12 layout brought back all the magical memories, from tropical vibes to cozy rooms and a surprise about that stunning view!

Disney Paradise Pier Hotel

“A Room with a View”

Just kidding! This isn’t the view from our room—it’s the stunning view we had from the hallway leading to our room! 😂 As for our room, we had a pool view, and honestly, it was perfect. Why, you ask? Because we could spy on the hot tub from our window! Knowing whether it was empty before heading down was a total game-changer.

Who needs a park view when you’ve got the ultimate hot tub surveillance system? Best. View. Ever. 🌊✨

Materials Used for the Disney Paradise Pier Hotel Scrapbook Layout

Cardstock

• Stampin’ Up! White Willow 12X12: Shiplap background and die-cut elements.

• Stampin’ Up! Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" x 11": Decorative layers.

• CTMH Lagoon: (can substitute Stampin' Up! Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" x 11" Decorative strip.

• Stampin’ Up! Pool Party 8-1/2" x 11": Photo matting.

• Stampin’ Up! Old Olive 8-1/2" x 11": Die-cut leaves.

• Stampin’ Up! Garden Green 12 x 12 Two-Tone: Die-cut leaves.

• Stampin’ Up! Melon Mambo 8-1/2" x 11": Mini hibiscus flowers (die-cut).

Inks

•CTMH Linen Ink Pad: This is used to create the shiplap effect on the background.

•Stampin’ Up! Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad: For inking leaf edges.

•Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Marker: For detailing the embossed lines of the leaves.

•Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad: Used to stamp Hibiscus embellishments

Dies & Tools

•Stampin’ Up! Happy Hibiscus Bundle: Stamps and coordinating dies.

•Stampin’ Up! Deckled Circle Dies: Used for titles, dates, and focal elements.

•Cricut® Design Space: Designed and cut titles for the layout.

Other Supplies

• Otterly Adorable 12 x 12 DSP: Decorative papers for layers.

Basic Crafting Tools:

•STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE

• Glue.

• Foam adhesive strips.

• Paper trimmer.

• Scissors (for detailed cuts).

• Sponge daubers (for inking edges).

Please Note: Some items used in this project may no longer be available, as many products are seasonal or part of limited-time collections. But don’t worry! I can help you find the perfect substitutes from our current catalog to match your creative vision!

Creating the Layout: A Tropical Paradise on Paper

The Shiplap Background 🌊

Creating the perfect shiplap background using White Willow cardstock and a CTMH Linen Ink Pad. Beachy vibes, check!

To capture the beachy vibes of Paradise Pier, I created a shiplap background by scoring the White Willow cardstock and swiping it with the CTMH Linen Ink Pad. (Pro Tip: Let the ink dry fully before layering for a crisp, clean look!)

Layering the Foundation 🌴

Layering patterned and solid cardstocks for depth and dimension—Disney tropical perfection in the making!

For the layout’s base, I cut papers from the Otterly Adorable DSP, Pretty Peacock, and Lagoon cardstock. These layered beautifully on the shiplap background, adding depth and dimension. (Pro Tip: Mixing patterned papers with solids creates a balanced, polished design.)

Adding the Tropical Embellishments 🌺

Stamping and die-cutting

Stampin’ Up! Happy Hibiscus dies and stamped flowers bring this layout to life with pops of tropical color.

Using the Happy Hibiscus Stamp Set and Dies, I stamped flowers in Pretty Peacock, Glacier, and Lagoon inks onto White Willow cardstock. The leaves were die-cut from Old Olive and Garden Green cardstocks, with the edges inked in Old Olive for depth. I also added dimension by highlighting the embossed leaf veins with a Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Marker.

Mini hibiscus flowers were die-cut from Melon Mambo cardstock to add pops of pink throughout the design.

Matting the Photos

Double-matted photos in Pool Party and White Willow cardstock keep the tropical theme cohesive.

Each photo was double-matted in Pool Party and White Willow cardstocks, creating a cohesive look that ties back to the tropical color scheme.

Titles and Focal Points

Using Deckled Circle Dies, I created circle clusters in Old Olive and White Willow cardstock. These served as the base for the layout’s titles and embellishment clusters.

(Pro Tip: Keep your design cohesive by repeating shapes, like the circles, across your layout!)

The Final Touches: A Little Disney Magic ✨

Deckled Circle Dies frame the layout’s titles and embellishments, adding the perfect focal points. — Deckled Circle Dies frames the layout’s titles and embellishments, adding the perfect focal points.

Once everything was in place, I positioned the hibiscus flowers and leaves in clusters around the circles. The layout came together beautifully, bringing back memories of Paradise Pier.

(Pro Tip: Adhering embellishments with foam tape adds subtle dimension and prevents the page from looking flat.)

A Gallery of Disney Scrapbook Inspiration 🏰

Looking for more Disney-themed scrapbook ideas? Check out the Members Gallery for layouts celebrating Disney magic, and don’t forget to share your creations!

Share Your Disney-Inspired Creations! 🎨✨

Have you crafted a Disney-inspired scrapbook layout or a tropical-themed project? Whether it’s a magical moment from Disneyland or a creative twist on a tropical escape, I’d love to see your work!

Share your creations in the Members Gallery, and let’s keep the Disney magic alive one page at a time. Who knows? Your project could be the inspiration for someone else’s next adventure!

Can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🌴✨

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Want to Make This Layout?

Ready to bring your own magical Disney memories to life? My Stampin’ Up! store has everything you need to recreate this tropical Paradise Pier scrapbook layout! From vibrant cardstock to versatile dies and tools, we’ve got you covered.

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Conclusion: Making Memories and Hot Tub Surveillance Systems

Finished 12x12 layout celebrating our magical stay at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Tropical vibes and unforgettable memories!

This Paradise Pier Hotel layout reminded me why I love scrapbooking—it’s about preserving memories, reliving the laughs, and sometimes even finding humor in a pool view over a park view!

Who needs fireworks when you’ve got a layout that brings back the magic of churros, Dole Whips, and hot tub surveillance? 🍍🎢

If only I had a churro and a Dole Whip right now! LOL!!

Happy Disney Scrapping,

April – This Chick Loves Paper

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