I recently created a special scrapbook page to celebrate Father’s Day, and I wanted to share how it came together in such a fun and unique way. The page was inspired by a color board that spoke to me with its many shades of blue, which felt like the perfect palette to capture the warmth and love of our family memories.
The layout began with something a little different – doodle art. I decided to sketch circles of varying sizes across the page. These circles became the foundation of my design, and I used blender pens in seven different shades of blue to bring them to life. Each circle became its own little piece of art, and I filled in the spaces between the circles with black, creating a striking contrast that added depth and dimension to the overall look.
To complement the hand-drawn elements, I pulled out a few of my favorite Designer Series Papers. Country Woods, Country Lace, and Nature’s Sweetness brought in soft patterns and textures, perfectly balancing the bold doodles. I worked these papers into the layout, arranging them in a way that framed the two photos of our family. The base of the layout is a 12 x 12 sheet of Night of Navy cardstock, which helped tie everything together and keep the focus on those beautiful blues.
What I love most about this page is how it feels like a blend of creativity and memory-making. The doodle circles are a playful nod to the joy we find in simple moments, while the shades of blue add a serene, comforting quality to the page. It came together quickly, but each element feels like it has its own special place in telling the story of our Father’s Day celebration.
This page is a perfect example of how blending artistic expression with heartfelt moments can create something truly meaningful. I’m excited to be entering it into the Lasting Memories Challenge #718, and I hope this scrapbook page inspires others to get creative with their own scrapbook layouts.
And here’re the measurements from the project for you (all in inches):
- Base of page (Night of Navy) – 12 x 12
- 2nd layer (Nature’s Sweetness – the whitish sheet with gold) – 11-1/4 x 10-1/2
- strip at the bottom of the Nature’s Sweetness (dark blue from Country Woods) – 1 x 11-1/4
- Dovetail piece on left (Country Lace) – 3-1/2 x 9-1/2
- Doodle piece in center – 4 x 10-1/2
- Dovetail piece on right (Country Lace) 3 x 9-1/2
- Piece behind photos (dark blue from Country Woods) – 2-3/4 x 9-1/2
- Photos have been trimmed to be 3-3/4 x 4-3/4 and 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 and then matted with Basic White and Basic Black 1/4 larger each time
Hope you have a chance to get crafty today!
Supplies used to make the scrapbook page:
Your layout is fabulous! Love all the blue elements that you used! Great use of the moodboard challenge! Thanks for sharing with us at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges!!!
Thank, Sandy! I’m really happy with how this page turned out. The Lasting Memories Layout challenge of blue colors was so inspiring!
Love the design Julia, The banner design is an all time favourite of mine. The colours you chose are perfect for the Colour Inspiration Challenge Board at Lasting Memories. Thanks for playing along D.T Maureen
Thank you so much for your kind words, Maureen! I’m thrilled that you liked the banner design and the colors I chose. The Colour Inspiration Challenge Board at Lasting Memories was such a fun inspiration. I look forward to participating in more challenges!
Wow, love the circle papers you created! Looks like it was a lot of work but totally worth it. Thanks for sharing and playing along with the Lasting Memories color challenge.
Thanks, Cheryl! Doodling does take some time; however, I find it to be so peaceful and relaxing. I’m always glad I took the time to doodle. Thank you for your kind comment.