Mixed Media Makeover: Transform Your Stampin’ Up! Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit

September 14, 2025

I absolutely love the convenience of Stampin’ Up!’s Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit, but sometimes I want to add my own creative twist and adding your personal touch makes each page uniquely yours and with a few simple mixed media techniques I was able to give this a makeover that anyone can master – no artistic experience required!

The Mixed Media Magic

I started with the packaging Technique, mixing the Secret Sea Ink with some water onto a plastic bag & kissing it over the pre-printed background.

I then used an old mask (stencil) with a blending brush & the Secret Sea Ink. The water added to the packaging technique lightens the colour of the first layer, so it was easy to use the same ink colour but get a different look to it.

I added more layers & texture with the Elements of Text Stamp Set, which also lended well to the Book Week theme of this Scrapbook layout. I stamped with the same Secret Sea Ink & it can be seen due to the different application of the ink.

I finally mixed some secret sea ink with Embossing Paste & applied that with some Palette Knives through a different stencil (mask) to add some more texture with the same colour onto the layout.

I pulled the photo cluster I created using the Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit onto this mixed media background & added some height with thick cardboard off cuts (same look can be achieved with foam sheets) and embellished it with some extra stamped elements & embellishments.

Tips for Succes

Start light and build up texture gradually
Let each layer dry completely
Don’t be afraid to experiment

Final Thoughts This project reminded me why I love combining the convenience of kits with the creativity of mixed media. The result feels completely custom while still being achievable for crafters at any level.

Watch the Scrapbooking Layout Process