The Journal

Stories from the studio

Tutorials, honest tool reviews, layout inspiration, and the occasional free printable.

Tutorials

10 Techniques for a Truly Vintage Scrapbook Spread

Layering, distressing, tea-staining — the small choices that make a page feel like an heirloom....

May 2, 2026

Reviews

The Best Paper Trimmers of 2026 (Tested in My Studio)

I cut 200 sheets across six trimmers so you don't have to. Here's the one I'd buy again — and the two to skip.....

April 21, 2026

Inspiration

A Travel Scrapbook That Tells the Whole Story

Maps, tickets, pressed leaves, half a postcard you almost threw away — how to turn a stack of souvenirs into a spread you'll actually flip through....

April 8, 2026