Today is my new Favourite Day | Simple Stories | Say Cheese Classic Pooh

Hey everyone! I'm excited to share a new layout for Simple Stories using the Say Cheese Classic Pooh collection—it's absolutely adorable! For this project, I created a double-page layout since I had plenty of photos and wanted to showcase two coordinating papers from the collection that work perfectly together as a background. We’re so lucky to have the 100 Aker Wood just 10 minutes from our house! It’s part of a farm we visit often, and they’ve transformed the woodland into a magical space with a charming trail, storybook models, and character houses along the way. We used to go there all the time, and these photos are from a visit a few years ago. I printed them in a slightly smaller-than-standard size—around 5”x3.75”—since I like printing with borders, which naturally reduces the dimensions a bit. To make working on the double layout easier, I taped the two background pages together on the back. Then, I mounted my photos, placed one inside a Chipboard Frame, and arranged them on the background. Next, I had so much fun assembling one of the cutest little metal die sets I’ve ever seen! I chose Color Vibe cardstock in shades that complement the Classic Pooh collection and ran them through my Big Shot. After cutting all the pieces, I put together the honey pot and the bee. One detail I absolutely love is the honey pot label—it not only cuts out the outline but also has an embossing plate that imprints the word "hunny"—such a clever touch! I tucked these adorable embellishments under one of my photos for extra dimension. Since I wanted to layer my photos within the printed clusters on the background paper, I carefully cut around the designs with a craft knife. This allowed me to slip the corners of the photos and extra elements, like Journal Bits, Bits & Pieces, and Floral Bits, behind them for a more interactive look. To finish the layout, I added more embellishments, including additional Floral Bits and Bits & Pieces. I placed a Foam Sticker title on the right page, then added Decorative Brads and Enamel Dots for extra texture. I handwrote my journaling beneath the title and completed everything with a few phrase stickers from the Cardstock Stickers and some splatters of white paint for a finishing touch. I loved working on this double layout—I always enjoy creating double spreads, even though I don’t create them as often as I’d like. The Classic Pooh collection is an absolute joy to work with, and I couldn’t be happier with how this turned out! Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy scrapping! Niki xx @nikiclairecreates [ad]