A Day of Thanks – Thanksgiving Scrapbook Layout (2-Page Spread)

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Today I’m sharing a warm and cozy Thanksgiving two-page scrapbook layout featuring leafy clusters, rich fall colors, and a sweet acorn border that ties everything together. This design is simple, photo-friendly, and perfect for documenting your family’s Thanksgiving celebration.

A Rough Start… But a Beautiful Layout!

This project began during my Monday Night Stamping Live, and let’s just say… technology wasn’t cooperating. 😆 My microphone cut out, Facebook couldn’t hear me, YouTube could hear me, then no one could hear me. It was a whole adventure.

But once the sound kicked in, the creativity flowed, and we created this bright, cheerful Thanksgiving layout using:

• Wood-grain designer paper
• Warm fall tones (Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso)
• Die-cut leaves, acorns & berries
• A handmade journaling card
• A big bold title: A Day of Thanks

The Background Base

Each 12″ x 12″ page uses the same background layering:

• 6″ x 12″ Cajun Craze
• 2″ x 12″ Old Olive
• ¾” x 12″ Early Espresso
• 6″ scalloped espresso borders (cut on the Cricut)
• Wood-grain DSP as the foundation

This gives the layout balance and symmetry, making the final spread feel cohesive.

The Acorn Border (My Favorite Part!)

Along the top border, I added a row of stamped & die-cut acorns. This took some time—there are a lot of acorns in that border!—but it adds so much personality, warmth, and movement across the page.

If you’d like, you can recreate it I stamp and cut out 35 acorns plus a few extras for others parts of the layout.

Photos, Photos, Photos!

This layout holds seven photos (and could hold more if you tuck extra mats behind the layers):

• one 3½” x 5½” focal photo
• two 5½ x 3½” focal photo
• four 3½” x 3½” supporting photos (2 are matted photos using Crushed Curry to bring brightness to the layout)
• A 3″ x 4″ journaling card block

I love how the golden yellow mats pop against the rich woodgrain and Old Olive paneling.

Leaf Clusters & Fall Embellishments

To add movement and visual interest, I created three leaf clusters—forming a triangle that guides the viewer’s eye across the layout.

Each cluster includes:

• stamped leaves
• acorns
• a circle shape for grounding
• glitter dots

These clusters give the layout just the right amount of detail without overwhelming the photos.

The Journaling Card

I created a custom journaling card using:

• A 3″ x 4″ piece of DSP
• A 3″ x 4″ white panel
• Stamped lines
• The word “Gather” at the top (from the Gather Together set)

It ties everything together and gives you space to record:

• Where you were
• Who celebrated
• Any traditions
• Special memories
• Funny little moments

The Title: A Day of Thanks

The title anchors the right page and brings the whole design together.

I used large die-cut letters, and as I always do, I stored all of the extra letters by color in a small Ziploc bag inside each cardstock folder. That way, next time I need one more “A” in Cajun Craze, I’m ready!

A Layout Full of Warm Memories

This spread tells the whole story of our Thanksgiving day:

• cooking together
• the turkey
• the family photo (wearing granddaddy’s baseball hats!)
• the kids playing
• laughter and celebration
• a house full of gratitude

You only need a few strips of paper and some fall die-cuts to create a layout that beautifully captures the love, chaos, and joy of Thanksgiving Day.

Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used

I’ve listed all the products I used to create this two–page Thanksgiving layout below. Simply click on any image or product name to shop directly in my Stampin’ Up! online store. Thank you so much for supporting my small business — it truly means the world to me! 💛

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Thank You for Stopping By!

I hope this project inspires you to scrapbook your own Thanksgiving memories. Whether your celebration is big or small, gathering those moments together on a page helps preserve the story for generations to come.

If you make your own version of this layout, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social media at
👉 @CreatingWithKristina

Happy creating, friends! 🍁