10 Ways to Use Scrapbook Paper in Your Planner | How I Use it to Create Interest in my Happy Planner

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Join me as I give you 10 tips on how to use scrapbook paper in your planner! It saves money, adds texture and makes your spreads really unique! I have been using paper in many different ways in my Happy Planner for years, and there are so many different techniques to incorporate it into your spreads.
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[@carrie5503]

Thanks so much for choosing my suggestion! Having all the ideas in one video is so helpful. Your ideas are always so creative and your spreads are so inspiring and beautiful. And it brought me joy when Wallace made his appearance! Absolutely loved spending my quiet morning with you today.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Thanks for the great idea, Carrie!

[@bethanyscraftyside]

I love using scrapbook paper that resembles cork board in my planner. Makes the stickers look like pinned up notes. 📌

[@chucksracingchannel377]

Oh my gosh!! Wallace kicking the planner. Best thing ever!! I miss my cat so much. We lost him to mouth cancer before we moved to Tennessee. Please more cats in the planner area please!! Love it. I wish you could do more patreon spreads, I love those, I love an hour of you just planning away. But I know life gets in the way. And you have a lot on your plate. But know that so many really enjoy listening to you do your thing while we craft away in our rooms. Thank you Mary Ellen.

[@melanieannplans2666]

These are such fun ideas! I also love Wallace's cameo near the end, and the fact that when you pushed his feet back he just stayed there like, "Meh, whatever. She paid attention to me." Cats...*smh* lol!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Wallace does what Wallace wants 😂

[@carianderson2254]

Video gets extra thumbs up for Wallace cameo (or cam-meow?). Man I love cats. Whatever you’re doing they have to walk on it! 😂

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Every time!!

[@deniseblanchard2156]

Wallace’s visit gave me a chuckle. 😄 Glad he came by for a visit!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Right on cue!

[@caroleparsons-stampinupdem8300]

I'm glad your therapists are helping you. The best therapy I've ever encountered is my faith in God. Regular Bible reading has given me so much peace and strength to overcome life's obstacles.

[@peggyvandewater6092]

I started as a scrapbooker 25 years ago. I love using it in my planners. Your ideas and pages are gorgeous. I was happy to have my coffee time with you this morning.

[@BeccaUrPlannerBestie]

Thank you for this video. I did the ripped corner scrap paper idea and it came out beautifully. I want to do the squares. I never thought to do them on my monthly. Excited to try it.

[@michelelovejoy4057]

Oh I love the travel one that you did not write on! I am so pleased that you showed it. It gave me some inspiration! Thank you!!!

[@hi-jv9qg]

Love this!!! I use a big as well and my kids sports seasons are over snd I’m trying to find new ways to take up unneeded space!

[@elainerothenberger8764]

I’m going to watch this video a couple of times just so I can remember all the ways you used scrapbook paper. Such awesome ideas. Thank you

[@tkpoohbear]

Your Paris spread has always been one of my favorites....So awesome looking

[@omacombs7122]

Love these ideas!! I started out as a scrapbooker,. then a card maker, and now a planner. Can't wait to dig into my stash and use your ideas! Thanks for sharing . . . you should get to take the rest of the day off - PAID!

[@chucksracingchannel377]

I started as a card maker then scrapbooker then planner. I still scrapbook all my trips but planning, oh my, it’s so fun!

[@dianeroberts3161]

Me, too. I made albums in between too.

[@thejourney1369]

Thank you for sharing! I didn’t know that HP made a box punch. I’m going to get one so I can use some of my pretty scrapbooking paper like that, and the other ways you showed. This would also be a great way to use small pieces of leftover Christmas wrapping paper. Thank you!

[@jenniferstacey3464]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for the ideas and having the little kitty feets in frame at the end was just so freakin cute!

[@heatherlawson1699]

I am in love with the #10 layering. It looks so good.

[@karrysmith9336]

Love these ideas! And the chicken spread is my favorite!!

[@organizedandblessedmom]

I use scrapbook paper in my journals all the time. In my planner, I primarily use it to make special pages but never thought to incorporate it in the weekly, monthly or dashboards. I loved all the ideas for using it in boxes, sides and corners. I'm gonna try it more in my planner. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephanieblake4618]

Lol...I loved Wallace's entrance & choice of laying down..planner was a bit in his way 🤣 Thank you for giving us all these great ideas. I have so much paper from the scrapbook days..

[@PlanningwithBumble]

He says enough of this paper stuff…this desk is my bed, Mama!

[@lorikorstanje2964]

this was so fantastic this will add a whole new world to my planner as I've been a scrapbooker fan for 15 years so I have paper! have a great week I'm so happy and proud of you for sharing you are getting mental help with someone. We just lost a friend to suicide this week

[@tanyagmarshall]

As a newbie to the decorative planning, I love these ideas! Now I'm going to pull out all my scrapbook paper and having fun creating. 💖

[@plannerbabe_jb9064]

I really enjoyed watching. I laughed so hard at Wallace. He’s such a “cat”

[@beverlystotz5652]

Hi Wallace!! Yes, I have used scrapbook paper in spreads. I forgot about making boxes. Doh! These are all fantastic suggestions. Thank you to Carrie for the suggestion and to you for the video!!

[@genevievecote2626]

Everything you do is so beautiful! I was all excited when I got the notification that you made a new video. I watch you for hours! I hope you are enjoying your time off! Can't wait for your next spread!

[@oliviap.vazquez3232]

Great to see/hear you. Miss your videos everyday!!!

[@zyldafalco4360]

Love Wallace popping in, really made me laugh. Great as usual.

[@RusinkaFrisella]

So creative! I love scrapbook paper but never would have even considered it for my Happy Planner before this great video! Think I’ll go to Michael’s later! Thanks so much for this inspiring video!

[@courtclerk99]

Thank you for these awesome ideas! I have to admit I am a scrapbook paper hoarder! I can’t wait to try using it in my planner. Have a great day!

[@dazzlingcreativevibesandpl6774]

They are such fun ideas... I do use them sometimes, but this is good reminder that I need to do that more...

[@carolyn942]

I loved Wallace's surprise appearance! He waited until you were on a black and white spread so he would match perfectly 😹

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Haha! He's slick like that

[@niinavilja9196]

Thank you for this reminder and all the new tips for using scrap book paper in planner layouts! I used to use a lot scrap book paper in my first Happy Planner, because it was kind of difficult and expensive to find nice box stickers (There were not many resellers in my country, and I also wasn’t aware of all the etsy shops). I had bought the classic size box punch on my trip to USA and I also had (and still have) a lot of scrap book paper.

[@CraftPlanTeachRepeat]

I know this video was done a year ago but I came across it and it has been so helpful! Thank you! 😊

[@sunshinejulie5687]

I'm obsessed with your beautiful spreads!

[@ebonyhicks2013]

Your spreads are breathe-taking somethings love the elegance 💖

[@KrystinaCams]

I love when Wallace makes an appearance 😍

[@jessannbeauty7600]

Love this video! I need to buy some scrap and craft papers so I can start playing with these ideas.

[@queenbunnyfoofoo6112]

Great tips! Really enjoyed seeing Wallace...he's a hoot😂!

[@sheenalaplante4585]

I absolutely love when you do the scrapbook paper! So pretty!!! Love I need to make a folder of all of your ideas... Lol It's been baby steps for me!!! I started doing the monthly's! I have more stickers to work with now, so after the move I'll be working on doing it more if my neck and back allows me to!!! 🙃

[@cathystinar124]

Great job, MaryEllen. I just bought a classic punch for this purpose. Yay!! So excited for this. I have galaxy pictures, but also aurora borealis in that!! Can't wait!! 🥰

[@kellyfrizzell831]

I keep wanting to use scrapbook paper but never actually have. Lol these r amazing ideas! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@gidgetsmome]

Loved this video! I currently do some of the things you mentioned because I have watched your videos showing the use of scrapbooking paper in planners so this was a great refresh on using scrapbooking paper. I use a planner…I make cards…and do scrapbooking so I always have paper scraps leftover and some of the paper scraps are just too pretty to throw away. Thanks for this video…it will kick start me to use up more of my paper scraps in my planner.

[@katrinacole6741]

Thanks for this. I want to get into using more scrapbook paper and you have given me ideas I think I need to find the classic size punch,

[@anjieh1104]

Thanks for the ideas I can use scrapbook paper. Some of them I really need to try. I have tons of scrapbook paper

[@connect.create.reflect]

So far the only ways I have used scrapbook paper in spreads has been punching out boxes, tearing and placing in random spots on spreads. I love the idea to out a strip in the center or across a whole row and in the median next to discs. You are so creative Mary Ellen.

[@emmiethestrange]

Thank you for the ideas!!! And Awww hello Wallace!! 😊

[@donnal.downey2266]

This is great! I just bought some paper pads yesterday and will put your suggestions to use. Thank you!!

[@connect.create.reflect]

Hello hello 👋🥰 loved hearing your voice as I worked this morning. Such great ideas for using scrapbooking paper. I have been prepping to do a video of going through my old scrapbooking supplies as I set up my refreshed space and these are such great ideas. Thank you for always being so inspiring.

[@dawnhill5744]

Awesome 😎 Thanks so much for all the ideas for scrapbook paper because I have so much that I intended to use for scrapbooks but no longer do that. I'm excited to go dig into my stash now and see what I can cut out 😊

[@kikiinthegarden]

I have sooooo much scrapbook paper! Thank you for the video ♥️

[@jeaniehiggins019]

All beautiful spreads and hand writing too!

[@candacesmith256]

Wow this was soooo creative! I’m definitely going to try some of these out

[@ellied1701]

My older cat constantly lays on my stuff. He laid on phone once as an alarm buzzed under him…for a full minute before getting up! 😹😻

[@lululovestoplan5401]

Such great ideas! I LOVE your Paris spread 💓

[@dionsuefineout99]

I love how real your videos are!!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Thank you!

[@lindalandig8261]

Wonderful video. So inspiring. I just got a box punch so the timing is great.

[@leolaparke3222]

Live the creativity. Wallace is awesome!

[@deborahcarr4058]

Love that Paris spread!!!

[@jeniferdelatorre5296]

Loved this video and enjoyed going back and looking at past spreads. You are so unbelievably creative and talented! And I remember the chickens!

[@pheutsche]

I absolutely LOVE this video. It jump started so many ideas in my mind. Thank you for sharing!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Thanks!!

[@cpowell626]

Great ideas! Since I don’t use the monthly in my planner i decorate by cutting monthly boxes in coordinating colors with my Cameo and cover the days. Makes it cute but still functional if I need to use it.

[@starburst2080]

Thanks for sharing, loved seeing Wallace!!

[@sandracardoso5013]

Love this! I already used some of these in my planners but picked up some new ways to be creative! Can’t wait to give them a try! Thank you!

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Love, love, love ALL of your spreads!! I remember when I first started using mixed media in my planner, I would do the exact same thing! Ok, you’re making want to go back into my paper stash. Wallace is adorable. That foot said it all, ‘Mom, I want some attention, your planner can kick rocks’, lol. I love cats though so they can get away with a few things with me. Hug Bumble for me.

[@tracyristow7711]

I love all these ideas! Thank you!

[@witchcrafting]

This is a great video! Now I want to dive into my stash.

[@carolreid8335]

Great video😃. Thanks for the inspiration. It was wonderful to see Wallace 🐈‍⬛. Gotta say…..I miss Bumble🥰. Take care of yourself and as always, hugs from Nova Scotia🤗.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

She pops in on Friday's video!

[@ellenschlagel8030]

I love using scrapbook paper in my planner, but I don't do it often enough! (I also started out as a scrapbooker, then card maker, and now a planner!) Thanks for jogging my memory! I have used it ripped in opposite corners, layered, cut boxes, and even cut out images to use around my pages. I think I will challenge myself to use scrapbook paper in my planner next week.

[@lindairwin7242]

That chicken spread! ❤️ That was the video that made me subscribe.

[@peggyrios4667]

I loved everything you shared!

[@jamielovell8245]

Love this!

[@carolhutner9441]

You always have such creative ideas. I remember watching the videos in which you planned these spreads. Wonderful video! Thanks!💙🪴

[@CeciliasPlanner]

Very cool examples !

[@launaford4185]

This video was amazing! Thank you!

[@eileenthompson3231]

Oh wow, beautiful thank you for sharing

[@jesusc6215]

Thanks x the tips❤

[@Erica_Marie_]

I love these ideas. im going to try this as well 🖤

[@emilyrogers3271]

Tfs your ideas! Love these kinds of videos.

[@AimtoPlan]

Great ideas!!!

[@deniseblanchard2156]

Thanks so much for this wonderful video and it’s tips! I loved seeing your amazing spreads- both those I hadn’t seen before and the many I had!

[@lynetteplans7974]

Love your ideas. It was nice seeing spreads that I remember you creating. I have used some of the ideas you mentioned. I just did a destash a week ago and kept some monthly dividers to use in my spreads. The first thing I planned is to punch boxes. TFS🌷🌞

[@Mickeii617]

At my local Michael they had the scrapbook papers for like $5 for a humongous book. Super excited to use it. I bought it because I have a problem LOL but now I have a different ways to use it.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Sometimes they have great deals on those books! I have several

[@birgeterr1]

Your videos are wonderful. I’m on my second half planner but just don’t know how to do it every time I look at it I’m just blocked cause I don’t know what all I can do with it. Keep those wonderful videos coming.

[@nmladyg]

This was such a great video. I loved all the ideas. I always wanted to use the scrapbook paper but was not sure how but the ideas you gave us opened up a new world for me. Thank you.

[@kaylaaguilar2621]

Thanks for sharing!! And Love your hair Mary Ellen looks very nice!!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Thanks!

[@nelidaquinones7027]

Good ideas Thanks for sharing

[@pamelakatschor8739]

I love Wallace!🥰🥰🥰 Great ideas! Going to use scrapbook paper on my next spread.❤️

[@justlaura7177]

This inspired me so much I immediately pulled out a few scrapbook sheets to work on!!!

[@PurplethxlovesPlushshowtv]

Love this video 💕💕💕

[@dallas4324]

aww you came to missouri ! thats where im from !

[@planitdarbi6169]

I just said I need to start using some of my scrapbook paper as I have so much! Great ideas!

[@planittilyoumakeit]

I HONESTLY BELIEVE YOU WOULD MAKE A GREAT SPREAD IF ALL YOU HAD WAS DIRT!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 YOU ARE SO TALENTED AT THIS!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Hahaha thanks!

[@darlenelozada1360]

These are amazing I hope I can do that one dayb

[@sheliafears591]

Love your ideas. I have some of the same paper. I just did a spread for “Pride Day”. Yes…June. I have to do the ideas when I think about it. I did each colored paper vertically with all different designs for the spread. It turned out great! You should try it.

[@lisaschooler9992]

Thank you for the idea! I have lots of primary color scrapbook paper and maybe I’ll try to do this on one side and on the backside I’ll put a lot of the pride stickers I got a year or so back when the This is Us Stickers pride were on clearance at Michael’s.

[@melnatjohn]

Aww, a guest appearance from Wallace! Love these examples. Thanks for sharing.

[@pennyg.4068]

OMG! I lost it when Wallace got up on the table and was walking around on everything and then started pushing the planner out of the way...LOL. I miss having a cat so much sometimes...maybe there is a cat in my future (just don't tell my hubby) :-) This was an awesome video and gave me lots more ideas on how to use scrapbook paper in my planner. Right now, I basically just use the Big Box Punch, which is great, but even then it doesn't completely fill up the box once it is punched out :-( Thanks so much for all of the ideas and I loved seeing your sweet kitty too ♥

[@walkingwiththelord777]

I bought my first couple of Happy Planners in March on clearance and I didn't realize that they had the solid strip in the middle. My planners are called Wild something and they have a khaki green, mauve and a peach color in the middle strip. I don't have a punch yet so it's been a bit challenging.

[@ayesleighstark]

Love this look back at how creatively you use scrapbook paper! @16:54 you show the January recap page (which is so cute🥰) would you consider doing a video on a page like that again?

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Yep! I actually do that in my bullet journals now. You can search planning with bumble bullet journal to see examples of that

[@lesliejameson6669]

I love the Dashboard layout, I've tried the other layouts and i just feel like they don't work for me, but I'm running out of fresh new ideas on how to decorate it, i feel like ive hit a rut! I need Dashboard Layout ideas....I love your style and watch your videos all the time, but i just cant seem to put ideas i get from you to work for dashboard.

[@walkingwiththelord777]

Very interesting. Thank you. How do you cut the scrap paper for the monthly boxes? Is there a punch for that size?