We Shine Brighter Together: Easy Layout Process

Hi everyone, 

Whether you’re looking to document family memories or just love a good floral aesthetic, this scrapbook process tutorial/video is for you! 🌸✨ We are using the beautiful 2026 April Scrapbook Kit from Tres Jolie Kit Club. In today's step by step tutorial below, I’m putting together a sentimental family-themed layout titled "We Shine Brighter Together." This project features a beautiful mix of rustic wood textures, soft botanical illustrations, and just the right amount of gold splatter to make the memories pop.

Here down below I also have the video tutorial process that provides a bit more details. I hope you enjoy this quick and easy layout process.

2026 April Scrapbook Kit

 

For this layout I used the example that is one back sheet in the lower left hand corner. I then fussy cut out all the elements I needed to create my layout. Some of the ephemera pieces on the layout example I didn't use I replaced with other's, but you can interchange any or all the ephemera pieces to create your own unique layout.

After I cut out all the frames I cut out some of the 12x12 pattern paper to place on the back of the frames and adhered some foam tape on top so I can slide my photos inside easily. 

**Remember to leave on side open to slide in your photos.

Next adhere the back the frame. (shown below)

Here is what the layout is looking like prior to adding any of the ephemera pieces on.

Here is what I added onto the layout. You can see I added some extra florals, foliage, added some other images, a book, plant and acorn. ***View video tutorial for more details***

Here I added some gold paint splatters around the layout, on the frames, flowers and other areas. On this 12x12 sheet there are gold splatter images on the paper but I thought I would add some more.

I also added some gold little dots to the inside of the flowers and surrounding areas where I thought it could use some gold. 

Here is the finished layout and below I have more images showing each area of the wreath layout. 

 I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. Adding subtle gold splatters for the touch of  elegance and shimmer provides a warmth and cozy imagery like the lit candle and acorns give the page that homey vibe. The layout features a multiple generations, showing how to balance four different photos on one 12x12 layout page without it feeling cluttered.

I invite you to check out the 2026 April Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club. 

These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing. 

Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.

You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.  

Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 

We would love to see what you create. 

 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 

Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Enjoy and Happy Crafting. 

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Your Story: A Vintage Botanical Junk Journal

Good Day Everyone, 

In today's tutorial, we are diving into the world of vintage aesthetics and botanical beauty to create this "My Story" junk journal. We'll be working with the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit, using a mix of distressed papers, delicate lace, and unique ephemera - like this chipboard film strip on the front of the junk journal. As always I have the step by step tutorial for you below sharing how to create the junk journal but I have photos of what the inside pages look like, I also have the process video tutorial for you as well. 

2026 March Scrapbook Kit

To start cut 4 pieces of 12x12 pattern paper at 7 1/2 x 12 and fold them in-half. Pick of them for the front cover.

Start picking items to place inside your junk journal. I have 3 coffee dyed papers, 3 pattern paper inserts including the cover. I also included some book pages and envelopes. Fold them all and slip inside your journal.

Next add tape to the inside end on the right side, as shown below. 

Adhere on a piece of the pattern paper measuring 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches. 

Then move the paper over to the top of the score board score at 6 1/2, 6 5/8, 6 3/4, 6 7/8, 7. 

Next place all your folded items you are going to have inside your journal, so you know where to score the flap we just adhered on to the end. 

I scored mine  5 7/8, 6, 6 1/8, 6 1/4 inches. It was about 1 inch away from the seem where we adhered on the flap. 

Next you can poke 3 holes in the midsection of the journal using paper clips to hold all your inserts in place. Poke a hole in the middle, then poke one hole above and below the middle hole about 2 inches away. Take a needle and twine and sew all the inserts inside.

****View video tutorial for details.

For my decorative edge on the flap I used a die to trace and then cut out.

****View video tutorial for details.

Next I created a paper button adhered on the lace and wrapped the lace around the journal. 

****View video tutorial for details.

Down below I have photos for you that share some great ideas on how to create your journal pages using the paper collection in the kit as well as other items you may have on hand. 

I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. Whether your a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this journal is all about embracing the beauty of nature and the stories we carry with us. I really enjoyed creating this "Your Story" vintage style junk journal. I hope you try this project and don't forget to share it with us on our Facebook page.

I invite you to check out the 2026 March Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club. 

These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing. 

Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.

You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.  

Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 

We would love to see what you create. 

 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 

Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Enjoy and Happy Crafting. 

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Vintage Hummingbird Canvas for Tres Jolie

Happy Thursday Everyone, 

In today's tutorial, we are creating a beautiful, vintage-inspired mixed media canvas featuring shimmering hummingbirds, 3D floral elements, and distressed paper techniques using the March 2026 Mixed Media Kit. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned mixed media artist, this project is perfect for practicing layering and building dimension. In this step by step tutorial and video tutorial you'll learn:

• How to create a burnt edge distressed paper effect
• Techniques for layering 3D paper flowers and metallic accents.
• Tips for working with glitter and shimmer on a textured background.
• How to balance heavy embellishments on a small canvas.

Below I have the video tutorial for you. In addition to using the 2026 March Mixed Media Kit I also brought in some items from the 2026 March Scrapbook Kit and Card Kit I have the links below for your convenience. 

     2026 March Mixed Media Kit                                    2026 March Scrapbook Kit

                       

2026 March Card, Tag and More Kit

To start off we are going to take one of the images from the 

March Mixed Media Kit and tear around it. 

Next take what ever ink you would like to use and ink the edges all around. 

I used Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

Next take the brown powder from the 2026 March Mixed Media Kit and 

mix with some water.

I used a large sponge painting applicator to paint all over the canvas and the sides as well.

Once your done painting the canvas adhere the image on the canvas and 

then add a coat of clear gesso.

After the gesso dries I used the green, yellow paints from the March Mixed Media Kit 

along with a pink powder paint from Paint Couture (pink sapphire), it's from the 2026 February Mixed Media Kit (still available). 

Next I started adding embellishments. I used flowers and the paper sentiment that is listed down below by the hummingbirds from the March Scrapbook Kit, then added the metal sentiment that is on top of the little black chipboard piece from the March Card Kit. 

I took the large chipboard piece and painted it with black gesso but your can use black paint, too. I then used art stones that are from a previous Mixed Media Kit, which is no longer available. But you can use gold flakes or prills, you can always use your stash and be creative with what you have on hand. 

Here is the finished canvas I painted the art stones using the same brown powdered paint we use to paint the canvas and the large chipboard piece names "Split Mandala 2" I used the bottom half of this beautiful chipboard piece. 

I hope you found some inspiration from today's project. This canvas so fun to create and definitely gives you a chance to use your creativity and put your own style and twist on it. I really enjoyed painting the images, which is something I don't usually get to do, but I liked getting out of my comfort zone. I hope you try this project and don't forget to share it with us on our Facebook page.

I invite you to check out the 2026 March Kits over at Tres Jolie Kit Club. 

These kits are amazing and will get your creativity flowing. 

Thanks for joining me and Happy Crafting!

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.

You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe.  

Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 

We would love to see what you create. 

 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 

Thanks again for joining me, I have all the links listed for you throughout the post so just click on the words and you will be taken directly to the store. 

Enjoy and Happy Crafting. 

Don’t forget to follow us on all our social media:

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