by Rita Montoya | May 29, 2026 | Paper Pumpkin alternatives
Some Paper Pumpkin kits arrive and instantly spark a dozen ideas — and May’s Sparkling Celebrations was absolutely one of those kits. During my recent livestream, I explored a little bit of everything this kit inspired: a scrapbook layout, ten alternate cards, a...
by Rita Montoya | May 21, 2026 | Tutorials
Today’s project is all about color, texture, and a little ocean whimsy! During my recent Facebook Live, we created this Thoughtful Octopus Card, complete with a stenciled water background, bright seaweed, tiny seahorses, and a sweet octopus holding a heart. It’s a...
by Rita Montoya | May 15, 2026 | Scrapbook Pages
This double‑page layout features photos from my parents’ 1950s wedding reception. I used soft florals, the new 2026-2028 In Color Hydrangea Hue, and layered textures to create a gentle, vintage feel that complements the black‑and‑white photos. The left page highlights...
by Rita Montoya | May 15, 2026 | Scrapbook Pages
This double‑page layout was created for one of my favorite old photos of my granddaughter, dressed as the cutest little bee many Halloweens ago. I wanted the pages to feel playful and light, so I started with the honeycomb‑style patterns from the Beautiful Ordinary...
by Rita Montoya | May 14, 2026 | Tutorials
Today I’m sharing the fun fold card I demonstrated during my Facebook Live—now uploaded to YouTube for easy replay. This project features the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper (shown in the photo below) paired with the brand‑new 2026–2028 In Color: Crisp...