By Creative Memories
July 31, 2026

Layer It Your Own Way with Vivid Melodies 2

Layer up a bold, textural page with the Vivid Melodies 2 Deep Orchid collection and Your Own Way’s mix of plaid, hexagon, and teal patterns. This design plays with angles and layered papers over a rich brown base, giving your photos a dynamic backdrop full of movement and color. Finish it off with Vivid Melodies 2 Embellishments and Your Own Way Stickers, plus a touch of journaling, for a layout that’s as expressive as the memories it holds.

A scrapbook layout featuring three photos of a woman and a young girl happily knitting together. The background has colorful patterned paper with decorative elements like flowers and autumn-themed phrases. The top photo shows the girl looking excited while holding yarn, the middle photo captures both smiling as they knit, and the bottom photo displays the girl proudly showing her work.
Layout by Melissa Ullmann, Creative Memories Design Team Contributor

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The word 'Instructions' displayed in a bold, stylized blue font on a black background.

Step 2: Using a piece of 12″ x 12″ plaid designer paper from Vivid Melodies 2 – Deep Orchid, place it at an angle and adhere it to the base.

Step 3: Cut a piece of the hexagon designer paper from the Your Own Way Paper Pack to measure 5-1/2″ x 10-3/4″, then adhere it approximately 1-1/2″ from the edge of the plaid designer paper.

Step 4: Cut a piece of the teal designer paper from the Your Own Way Paper Pack to measure 3″ x 12″. Adhere it approximately 1/2″ from the left edge of the previous piece of hexagon designer paper.

Step 6: Cut a piece of the brown patterned designer paper from the Your Own Way Paper Pack to measure 5″ x 10″, adhering it to the layout and tucking the 12-inch light purple embellishment border under the left edge.

Step 7: Adhere three photos that measure 4-1/2″ x 3″ to the brown designer paper. Finish by adding embellishments and stickers, using foam squares as desired for added dimension.

Step 8: Journal as desired.

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Text graphic stating 'Life is yours to craft.' in a stylish blue font on a black background.

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