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Anastasiia Tysevych – Czech Republic
Tamara Morton – United Kingdom
Feeling stuck staring at blank pages in your art journal? You’re not alone—and we’re here to help spark your creativity! In today’s project, Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador Janus Zate shares a beautiful and effortless memory keeping journal spread using the Always & Forever paper collection. This two-page scrapbook layout tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to explore scrapbooking ideas, paper crafting inspiration, and easy journaling techniques. Whether you’re documenting special family moments or diving into creative journaling, this spread shows just how simple and enjoyable it can be to create something meaningful—no plan required!
“Apart from doing art journaling and mixed media journaling, I also do memory keeping on my journal. I’m a little behind on my memory keeping at the moment, but I wanted to share one spread I made of my little family celebrating a milestone for our youngest member.
I used Graphic 45’s Always and Forever to make this spread. The soft tones just match the vibe of the photos I used and I love that this collection can still work with any occasion worth celebrating.
I didn’t have a plan in mind when I started working on this. I picked out a few of my favorite pieces from the collection and started playing around, matching elements and randomly putting things into place… and voila! I managed to make a spread without any prior plans when I started.
Tip: Let your creativity take the reins! Sometimes crafting projects feel a bit overwhelming.. Layouts and color schemes do take quite a lot of thinking, and blank pages seem too daunting to work with. But simply layering things randomly can help you get an idea of how your project can come about.” ~Janus
Create a double page spread with torn paper, and a few embellishments.
Graphic 45 Always and Forever Rub on Transfers
Graphic 45 Always and Forever Ephemera Set
Graphic 45 Always and Forever 8×8 Collection Pack
White Acrylic Paint
Stamp and Ink Pad
Tip: Match Your Papers to Your Story’s Mood
When creating a memory keeping journal spread, think about the feeling behind your photos. Are you documenting a soft, heartfelt family moment or a bright, celebratory milestone? Choosing papers and embellishments that reflect that mood—like the soft, romantic tones in the Always & Forever collection—helps bring your story to life. Coordinating colors, patterns, and textures with your photos creates a cohesive and visually impactful scrapbook layout that feels both intentional and emotional.
Always & Forever Album Kit Walkthrough Video
Gift Holder Card Tutorial + 6 Card Ideas
We hope this inspiring memory keeping journal spread encourages you to grab your favorite Graphic 45 supplies and start creating! Whether you’re preserving cherished milestones or simply enjoying the process of paper crafting, there’s no wrong way to begin. Be sure to watch the #G45Reel process video for a closer look at how this layout came together.
Tell us in the comments—do you like mixing collections in your scrapbooking projects?
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Happy Papercrafting!
