by Rita Montoya | Oct 3, 2026 | Scrapbook Pages
One of my favorite creative exercises is starting with a scrapbook sketch. A good sketch provides structure while still leaving plenty of room for personal touches and creativity. For my double-page Christmas layout (below), I was inspired by a sketch created by...
by Rita Montoya | Aug 7, 2026 | Scrapbook Pages
A Family Tradition When my granddaughter was small, she and my husband had a sweet autumn tradition. They would shop together for the perfect pumpkin, and then carve it side by side. Those moments of laughter and creativity became cherished memories, and I wanted to...
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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Folios
Create these easy, beautiful folios using ANY Designer Series Paper! In today’s video, I share with you how I created the simple folio base and then show how I decorated mine using supplies from past Paper Pumpkin kits and the Easter Joy suite—including the gorgeous...
by Rita Montoya | Feb 17, 2026 | Scrapbook Pages
Waiting For Spring – Featuring Lovely & Beautiful DSP I am hoping Spring will start to peek through here in the studio, so today I’m sharing a bright, cheerful scrapbook layout inspired by a PageMaps sketch. I loved the clean lines of the sketch and knew...