Hello, friends! It’s Victoria and I am back with a fun scrapbook project for the Scrapbook & Cards Today designer’s choice series. For today’s project, I’m sharing how you can use pockets as a layering element on a scrapbook project. While pockets can serve as both a functional and decorative embellishment, some scrapbookers find them a little difficult to work with. But never fear! The following scrapbook design is super easy to create—check it out!

Supplies | LDRS Creative Favorite Things collection: 12 x 12 patterned paper, pockets and tags, ephemera, puffy stickers, large puffy alpha stickers

For this project, I used the Favorite Things Collection by LDRS Creative which includes a set of small pockets and tags, gorgeous patterned papers, puffy stickers, and more. To begin, I created a distressed background using pattern paper from the collection. I tore a triangular-shaped opening at the top right of the star patterned paper and backed it with a pink tone-on-tone gingham pattern paper for lots of interest and texture. Next, I positioned two 3 x 4-inch photos underneath the torn opening. 

Once the photos were in place, I added three small pockets from the collection. Two pockets appear on the left side of the photo cluster and a third pocket is positioned to the bottom right of the photos. To the pockets, I layered a variety of die cuts to include a large Ferris wheel, cupcakes, stars, and a hot air balloon. TIP: Pockets can be used as an anchor (a starting point) for any scrapbook design. For added interest, try using a variety of pockets that feature different sizes, shapes, and designs!

To complete the layered photo cluster, I added two labels that read The Moment and You and Me, to the top and bottom of the photo cluster. The bottom label also doubles as part of the title. Once positioned, I added “WDW” using large puffy letter stickers from the collection to complete the title. 

To finish this project, I made a small cluster at the top right of the layout using a banner, star, and orange die cuts. This cluster adds to the visual triangle between both sides of the layered photos and the top of the layout. 

And with that, this project is done! I hope you are inspired to use pockets in an interesting way on your next scrapbook layout. Remember, try experimenting with pockets of different shapes, sizes, and designs—there are so many creative possibilities. Thanks for stopping by!

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