How to Layer Paper in a Scrapbook (So Your Pages Go From Flat to WOW) is a beginner-friendly guide that teaches one of the most important scrapbooking techniques: paper layering. In this article, you’ll learn how to add depth, balance, and visual interest to scrapbook pages using coordinated papers, photo mats, and embellishments—without overthinking the design.

Using the Easter Memorette as an example, this step-by-step tutorial explains the building blocks of layering, how to choose colors and patterns that work well together, common layering structures, and mistakes to avoid. You’ll also discover how coordinating products like paper packs and page kits make layering easier and more cohesive.

Whether you’re new to scrapbooking or looking to refine your layouts, this guide shows you how to turn simple pages into polished, professional-looking memory keepsakes—while preserving the moments that matter most.