Give everyday memories a little more character with this Scrap Journal layout featuring the Weathered Indigo Collection. The Distressed Elements Stencil and a few simple inking techniques create layered clusters with a worn-in look, adding texture and depth without overwhelming the photos. There’s something about the mix of texture and imperfection that works especially well for everyday photos.

To create this layout, you will need:

Weathered Indigo Scrap Journal Paper Pack
Weathered Indigo Stickers
Bright White Solid Cardstock
Distressed Elements 5×5 Inking Stencil
Cool Gray Craft Blending Brush
Cool Gray Ink Pad
Place & Peel Tape
Black Micro-Tip Pen
12-inch Trimmer
12-inch Trimmer Pinking Blade
Photo Trimmer
Micro-Tip Scissors
Repositionable Tape Runner
Foam Squares
13×13 Non-Stick Craft Mat

A scrapbook page featuring two children and a woman in a kitchen, engaging in activities related to cooking. The children appear to be playing with dough while the woman is assisting them. The design includes decorative elements like plaid patterns and handwritten text. — Layout by **Brenda Rose**, Creative Memories Design Team Contributor

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The word 'Instructions' displayed in a bold, stylized blue font on a black background.

Step 1: Use a piece of 6-3/4″ x 10″ Bright White cardstock as the base for this layout.

Step 2: Cut a piece of newsprint designer paper to measure 4-1⁄4″ x 1-1⁄4″. Ink the edges with Cool Gray Ink, then center it from side to side and adhere it at the top of the center section.

Step 3: Cut a piece of dark gray print designer paper to measure 4-1⁄4″ x 6-1⁄4″. Ink the edges with Cool Gray Ink, then center it from side to side and adhere it below the newsprint piece.

Step 4: Cut a piece of newsprint designer paper to measure 4-1⁄4″ x 2-1⁄4″. Ink the edges with Cool Gray Ink, then center it from side to side and adhere it below the dark gray print piece.

Step 5: Cut a 4-1⁄4″ x 12” piece of scratch paper. Tape this over the center pieces so that you can ink without worry with Place & Peel Tape. Stencil the grid part of the stencil 3″ from the left top and 3/4″ from the bottom right.

Step 6: Stencil splatter drops near the grid design. Use the coffee stain and stencil half on each side of the page as shown.

Step 7: Adhere two 4″ x 3″ photos to the dark gray mat. Cut a 4-1⁄4″ x 3/8″ piece of plaid designer paper and use the 12-inch Trimmer Pinking Blade along one side. Adhere the piece below the gray photo mat.

Step 8: Cut two pieces of plaid designer paper to measure 1″ x 3-1⁄4″ and 1″ x 2-3⁄4″. Dovetail the bottom ends of each piece and adhere them to the page as shown.

Step 9: Add stickers and journaling.

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