This is probably the most creative thing I've ever made from something I was about to throw away. Dry out your used tea bags, flatten them, decorate with washi tape and a fineliner — and you have the most beautiful, minimal bookmarks.
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Fineliner set — StaedtlerWhat I use for all my journaling and scrapbook details.
Download my free printable kit and add beautiful flowers, cut-out letters and corner pieces to your scrapbook pages.
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Tutorial
5 things I wish I knew before starting my scrapbook
Starting felt overwhelming — so I simplified everything down to what actually matters.
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Supplies
My favourite scrapbook supplies under €30
You don't need to spend a lot to make something beautiful. Here's exactly what I use.
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Inspiration
Minimalist scrapbook pages — less is more
My favourite pages are always the simplest ones. Here's how I keep it clean and intentional.
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Tutorial
How to print photos at home for your scrapbook
Getting your photos into your scrapbook doesn't have to be expensive or complicated.
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How I made bookmarks from old tea bags 🫖
July 2025
This started as an experiment and turned into one of my favourite creative projects. Used tea bags — the kind you were about to throw away — become the most beautiful, minimal bookmarks with just a little bit of washi tape and a fineliner.
What you need
Used tea bags (any kind)
Washi tape in 2–3 colours
A fineliner
A hole punch and some twine (optional)
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Washi tape set — 30 rollsI used three different tapes from this set for these bookmarks.
Let your used tea bag dry completely — this takes about a day. Once dry, flatten it out gently with your hands. The paper becomes slightly translucent and has a beautiful aged look to it.
Cut off the string and tag. Decorate the front with strips of washi tape — I keep mine very minimal, just one or two strips. Then add a small drawing or word with your fineliner.
Optional: punch a small hole at the top and thread through some twine or ribbon for a finishing touch.
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Fineliner set — StaedtlerThe fineliners I use for all my scrapbook details.
These bookmarks have become little gifts I give to everyone. They cost nothing to make and people always ask where I bought them. The perfect creative project for a slow Sunday afternoon. 🌸
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5 things I wish I knew before starting my scrapbook
July 2025
When I first wanted to start a scrapbook I spent hours looking at Pinterest and felt completely overwhelmed. Here's what I wish someone had told me from the beginning.
1. You don't need a lot of supplies
Start with five things: a blank album, washi tape, a fineliner, a corner rounder and some printed photos. That's genuinely all you need for beautiful pages.
2. Imperfection is the point
Scrapbooks are not meant to look perfect. The wonky edges and slightly crooked tape are what makes it yours. Stop trying to make it look like Pinterest.
3. Print your photos small
Small photos (6x4cm or 9x6cm) are much easier to work with than large ones. They leave more space for decoration and feel more intentional on the page.
4. One page at a time
Don't think about filling the whole album. Just focus on one page. One moment. One afternoon. The album fills up faster than you think.
5. Your style will develop naturally
Don't try to copy someone else's aesthetic. Make a few pages and you'll start to see your own style emerge — minimalist, colourful, vintage, whatever it is. Trust the process.
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Corner rounder punchOne of my most-used tools — makes everything look instantly polished.
You do not need to spend a lot of money to make beautiful scrapbook pages. Here are the exact products I use and recommend — all available on Amazon.
Washi tape
This is the one supply I use on every single page. I have a set of 30 rolls and I reach for the same 5–6 tapes every time. Get a variety set and find your favourites.
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Washi tape set — 30 rollsThe best value set I've found. Great quality and huge variety.
This tiny tool makes the biggest difference. Round the corners of your photos and paper cutouts and everything instantly looks more polished and intentional.
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Corner rounder punchSmall, affordable and completely transforms your pages.
My favourite pages in my scrapbook are always the simplest ones. One photo. A strip of washi tape. A small handwritten note. Nothing more. Here's how I think about minimalist scrapbooking.
Start with white space
Leave at least half the page empty. White space is not wasted space — it gives your eye somewhere to rest and makes the elements you do place feel more intentional.
One focal point per page
Choose one thing that the page is about. One photo. One pressed flower. One ticket stub. Everything else should support that one thing — not compete with it.
Limit your palette
I use a maximum of three colours per page. Usually one neutral (cream, white or kraft) and two accent colours from my washi tape collection.
Let the memory speak
The most powerful pages I've made are the ones where I wrote just one sentence — the date and where I was. No decoration. Just the memory, preserved simply.
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How to print photos at home for your scrapbook
July 2025
Getting photos into your scrapbook is easier than you think. You don't need a special printer or expensive photo paper — here are three ways to do it.
Option 1 — Print at home
Any inkjet printer works fine for scrapbooking. Use regular 200gsm paper for a matte finish. Print in a grid of 4–6 small photos per page to save ink and paper.
Option 2 — Print at a pharmacy
Most pharmacies and supermarkets have a photo printing machine. Upload your photos via the app and collect them the same day. Usually around €0,15–0,25 per print.
Option 3 — Polaroid-style printer
A small portable photo printer gives you that instant, tactile photo feel. The prints are slightly smaller but look amazing on a scrapbook page.
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Portable photo printer — Polaroid styleThe one I use for small prints — great quality and so easy.
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Free printable scrapbook kit
July 2025
I made a free printable scrapbook kit for you — just download, print at home and cut out the elements you want to use on your pages. It includes flowers in three colour palettes, corner pieces in 8 different styles and a full alphabet in two fonts.
What's in the kit
Cover page — with space for your name and date
Alphabet & numbers — serif italic and sans-serif bold, upper and lowercase
Corner pieces — 8 styles including simple, flower, washi tape and dotted
Flowers — 12 flowers in pink, blue and green tones, three petal styles
How to use it
Print on regular paper or cardstock — cardstock gives a nicer result and holds up better when gluing. Cut along the dotted lines and paste the elements wherever you like on your scrapbook pages.
Tips
Use a corner rounder on the flowers for a softer look
Layer the flowers on top of each other for a 3D effect
Cut individual letters to spell out dates, names or words on your pages
Mix the corner styles on one photo for an eclectic look
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Free Printable Scrapbook Kit — undasolis4 pages · flowers, alphabet, corner pieces · print at home