Our Good Life

 

One of my favorite techniques in digital scrapbooking is using a photo mask—it’s such a simple way to create a big visual impact! A photo mask helps blend your photo into the background or shape it in a creative way, drawing the eye right to the heart of your page. Whether you're going for soft edges, a bold silhouette, or an artsy paint-stroke effect, masks make your photo the star of the layout. I love how they add depth and interest without overwhelming the rest of the design. For this page, the photo mask really brought the focus to the moment I wanted to highlight most!  I thought I came up with a pretty creative way to use it along with a pocket scrapbooking page.

This page just makes me smile! I used the super fun and colorful Fieldnotes #17 bundle—it’s full of bright papers, flowers, and playful little extras that I just love using. I pulled together a mix of family photos, including some silly ones of Jessica and a few special moments like her Make-A-Wish trip to Tokyo in 2018. I really wanted to capture the fun, happy energy of our time together. Jessica has always had a knack for snapping photos when no one’s looking (and usually when we’re making weird faces!). I added a few clusters, some rainbow word art, and lots of pops of bright beautiful color to match our goofy, sweet, and joy-filled life.

Photo Mask challenge June 2025 at Digitalscrapbook.com

Perforated Pocket 4 Templates from Miss Fish over at Ginger Scraps

The Fieldnotes #17 Digital Scrapbook Bundle by Marisa Lerin is exactly the kind of kit I delight in—bright, bold, and bursting with happy energy! It’s packed with playful elements like hand-drawn flowers, colorful butterflies, fun tags, and cheerful word art that instantly make a page come to life. The rainbow-striped papers, messy paint textures, and vibrant patterns are perfect for adding that joyful pop I’m always drawn to. Whether I'm scrapping sweet everyday moments or just playing with color, this bundle makes it easy (and fun!) to let my creativity shine. If you love bright kits like I do, this one’s a total treat!

Fieldnotes #17 by Marisa Lerin

I just enjoy how the photo mask added that extra pop to my layout—bringing attention right where I wanted it while still blending beautifully with the fun, colorful vibe of the page. Paired with the bright papers and happy little pocket-style elements, everything came together just right. This page makes me smile every time I see it, and that’s exactly what scrapbooking is all about—preserving memories in a way that brings joy all over again!

Until next time, scrap your story, share your heart, and always be kind.