Paw Prints on Our Memories with Ruffin’ It Mats & Embellishments

Capture the joy of life with your furry best friend using the Ruffin’ It Paper Pack, Mats and Embellishments! With its paw-some patterns, cozy colors and tail-wagging accents, this layout celebrates the simple happiness that dogs bring to our lives. Whether it’s park days, couch cuddles or just those goofy grins, these designs are perfect for showcasing every wag-worthy memory.

To create this layout, you will need:

Contributor Insights: “This paper pack also contains a delightful assortment of canine prints in a beautiful medium toned primary color palette. Make sure to check out the variety mats as they include some great icons and titles. This collection will bring a smile to your face, and you’ll enjoy creating with it!” –Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe, CM Design Team Contributor

Step 1: Cut a sheet of tan plaid designer paper to 11-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ and adhere to the center of a sheet of red bone designer paper.

Step 2: Cut another piece of red bone paper to 4-1/2″ x 12″ and a sheet of light blue stripes designer paper to 4-1/4″ x 12″. Layer and adhere the pieces to the left side of the layout, about 1/2″ from the left edge.

Step 3: Cut a sheet of Caramel Solid Cardstock to 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and 6-1/4″ x 3-1/2″. Cut a variety mat of your choice to 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and a photo to 6″ x 3-1/4″. Adhere to the cardstock mats and adhere to the top of the layout as shown.

Step 4: Cut your red bone paper to 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and 6-1/4″ x 3-1/2″. Crop photos to 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and 6″ x 3-1/4″. Adhere to the mats and adhere to the middle of the layout as shown.

Step 5: Cut a sheet of Cornflower Cardstock to 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″. Cut two more variety mats to 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″. Adhere to the cardstock mats and adhere to the bottom of the layout as shown.

Step 6: Adhere embellishments as shown using Foam Squares for added dimension.

Step 7: Use Micro-Tip Scissors to fussy cut a bone from a variety mat. Adhere as shown using Foam Squares.

Step 8: Use a Brown Dual-Tip Pen to add journaling.

Because when it comes to love and laughter, our four-legged friends always steal the show. 🐾❤️ Tell us how you will use the Ruffin’ It Collection in the comments!

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