Frightful Fun Layout

Hi! Since fall is here, let’s start sharing some projects for the season! This time, I created a layout using the beautiful Frightful Fun collection by Simple Stories, along with a little bit of mixed media. If you enjoy watching process reels, visit my Instagram account, @SimplyRebecaRuiz, to see how this page came to life.

Fall Layout

Hi! I’m here with a Fall layout to inspire you. For this page, I used the gorgeous Pumpkins & Plaid collection by Simple Stories. Have you seen it? The color palette is stunning, featuring all the beautiful tones of the season, and the designs are so versatile that you can use them for all kinds of projects and photos. The collection features trees, pumpkins, cute animals, home décor, clothing, food, flowers, and so much more. There are so many adorable details to discover!

Now, let’s take a closer look at the layout, and I’ll walk you through how I created it. And don’t forget to visit my Instagram account (@SimplyRebecaRuiz) to watch the process reel!

Makin' a Splash Layout

Hi! If you love creating multi-photo layouts, today's inspiration is for you! This time, I used six 2 3/4" x 2" photos and matted them on tags to create a fun and colorful page. The beautiful collection I used to document those memories is the Sweet Summertime by Simple Stories. The bright colors and cute embellishments make it perfect for all the summer projects. Now, let's take a look into the layout, and don't miss the process reel.

Totally Rad Layout

Hi! This colorful and happy layout I'm sharing today, was created with the Totally 80’s collection by Simple Stories. Last year, I attended the Get Creative Retreat, and it was amazing! I had such a wonderful time, and since the theme was the ’80s, this collection was perfect for documenting those memories. For this page, I chose three photos: one of me at the classroom entrance and two with Amber and Kevin, the owners of Simple Stories.

Family Let's Go See the World Layout

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Last year, while vacationing in Arizona, we visited Hole in the Stone. It was a lovely walk, and the view was absolutely amazing. To document some of the photos from our visit, I created this layout using the gorgeous Open Road collection by Simple Stories. One of the things I love most about this collection is its color palette. The earthy tones, combined with hints of mint and coral, make it perfect for documenting all kinds of photos and adventures. Let's take a closer look at the layout!

Fresh Air Layout

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When creating layouts, do you prefer to use large or small photos? For me, it depends on the collection I’m working with. If the embellishments are large, I usually prefer to use larger photos. However, if the embellishments and paper designs are smaller, I can work with smaller photos or even a combination of different sizes. In my projects, you will usually find at least one large photo because documenting memories is the main reason I scrapbook, and I want the photos to be the focus of my layouts.

For the project I’m sharing today, I used two large photos along with the stunning Simple Vintage Sand & Sea collection by Simple Stories. The beautiful floral designs and elegant details in this collection made the creative process even easier. Let’s take a closer look at this layout, and I’ll tell you how it came together.

In Perfect Harmony Layout

Hi!One of my favorite things when creating is building layers and adding texture, especially when the products make the process effortless. For this page, I used the gorgeous Simple Stories Simple Vintage Timeless Harmony collection, which is filled with elegant designs perfect for embellishing any project beautifully. In this layout, I combined several of the collection’s stunning elements — music notes, instruments, butterflies, flowers, and birds — to highlight my daughter’s photos in a wreath-inspired design that looks intricate yet is surprisingly easy to create. Let me share a little more about how this page came together!

Summer Layout

Hi! This interactive layout I'm sharing today was created with the gorgeous Sweet Summertime collection by Simple Stories. This beautiful and bright collection is perfect to document all your summer memories. I love its versatility, with designs that include flowers, butterflies, fruits, and more. For this layout, I selected some of the beachy products to document the photos of my daughter playing with the sand. Let's take a closer look at the layout!

Shine! Layout

Hi! It's time for a layout about me. This time I'm using the gorgeous Color Me Happy collection by Simple Stories. While doing this layout, I recorded the process and prepared a reel that you can find on my Instagram (@SimplyRebecaRuiz), but let me walk you through the page, to show you some details and info about the design.

Bee-utiful Layout

Hi! Sometimes when creating a layout, the products lead the path. This is the case with the page I'm sharing today using the amazing Simple Vintage Lavender Fields collection by Simple Stories. When I saw the paper with the honey jars, I knew it would be part of my layout. To save the design and make it part of the decorations, I cut around the jars with a precision knife. Then, I fit a cream paper under the design to create contrast and to give the photos a brighter place where I can add other patterned papers and embellishments. 

Good Times Layout

Hi! I'm thrilled to share my latest layout created with the gorgeous Pink Lemonade collection by Simple Stories. Working with this collection brought me happiness and joy. The beautiful color palette and the variety of designs make this collection versatile and perfect to document all themes throughout the year. 

Memories at the Park Layout

Hi! Hope you are having a good day. I'm very happy to share with you a double layout I created with the new Say Cheese Happiest Place collection by Simple Stories. I'm a huge fan of all the Say Cheese collections, and I don't know how, but every time they release one, it's better than the previous one. Always with a fresh design and color palette. 

Built to Last Layout

Hi ! Have you seen the new Rustic Legend collection by Simple Stories? It's an amazing collection with masculine details you can use for kids and adults at any time of the year. Today, I'm very happy to share with you this layout I created for my husband using the Rustic Legend collection and a bit of mixed media. I had lots of fun doing this layout and playing with the stamps in the collection to create the background. Let's take a closer look at the page, while I walk you through the creative process, and if you enjoy reels, visit @SimplyRebecaRuiz on Instagram to watch how this layout came to life.

Precious Layout

Hi! Documenting baby photos always brings me sweet memories that make me smile. This layout I'm sharing with you today, using the Say Cheese Classic Pooh Baby collection by Simple Stories, is the sweetest. The beautiful pastel colors with a hint of fuchsia, the cute flowers, and the adorable designs of Pooh and his friends, are perfect for all baby paper craft projects. 

Let's Play Layout

Hi! This is my latest layout, using the fabulous Game Night collection by Simple Stories. Spending time with my family always fills my heart with joy, and every time we have the opportunity to play board games, we surely do. Those are very special moments where we laugh, eat snacks, and have so much fun together that we love them! Let's take a look at this fun layout I created to document one of those special family moments. 

Memories to Treasure Layout

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Do you love texture, layers, and lots of details in your layouts? I surely do, and today I'm sharing with you my latest layout using the stunning Simple Vintage Junk Drawer collection by Simple Stories. If you enjoy the vintage look in your projects, you need to check this collection. The patterned papers are gorgeous, perfect for all sorts of vintage/elegant projects, including journaling, and the embellishments are amazing! Let's take a closer look at this layout while I explain how I created it, and if you enjoy process videos, visit Simple Stories' Instagram for the reel. 

Life Captured Layout

Hi! Today I'm sharing with you a happy and colorful layout created with the Take Note collection by Simple Stories. Have you seen this new collection? It's gorgeous and incredibly versatile, allowing you to use it all year to document your memories.

Jolly Layout

Merry Christmas! Hope you are having a wonderful day. As I mentioned before, we love visiting Disney, especially during the Holidays, when all the Christmas decorations are on. Today I'm sharing a layout I created with the amazing Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas collection by Simple Stories. No matter if you don't have Christmas photos in the park, this collection works perfectly with any photos and will help you document your memories beautifully and creatively.

It's a Wonderful Life Layout

Happy holidays! I'm very happy to share with you this Christmas layout I created with the stunning Simple Vintage Believe collection by Simple Stories. This is my favorite season, and as a family, we have some traditions like doing a photo session. I enjoy that time together, knowing that a professional photographer is doing the work and being certain that the photos are going to be great and perfect for my scrapbooks. In this layout, you can see one of the family portraits from 2024 and how I documented the moment using the elegant Simple Vintage Believe collection to create a layout with lots of texture and layers. It may look like a complicated layout, but don't worry, I'm going to tell you how easy it is to create this look using the products in the Simple Vintage lines, and if you enjoy process reels, visit @simplestories_ on Instagram to watch me creating it.

So Festive Sweet Layout

Hi! Are you a Christmas lover? I definitely am, and today I'm excited to share with you a fun and beautiful Christmas layout using the Hard Candy Christmas collection by Simple Stories. This new collection is the sweetest. The colors are so bright and gorgeous that I don't want to stop scrapbooking.