Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Love the look of sunrays on scrapbook layouts but don't know where to start? In this video I'm sharing TWO easy ways to create a sunray background for your scrapbook pages!
I'll show you:
• A Cricut Design Space method using a free file
• A hand-cut method using a free printable guide
• Tips and tricks to make the process quick and painless
• Several variations you can try
• Two completed scrapbook layouts featuring each technique
Whether you own a Cricut or prefer to create with just a paper trimmer and cardstock, you'll be able to create beautiful sunray backgrounds for your next layout.
FREE RESOURCES:
☀️ Free Cricut Design Space File: design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/6a35f70cf9008ad5e3bb9024
☀️ Free Sunray Guide Download: https://s.tamp.in/gbQ0e0
SUPPLIES FEATURED
Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper : stampinup.com/products/2026-2028-in-color-gingham-gallery-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2297360
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet: stampinup.com/products/beautiful-ordinary-life-designer-series-paper-sticker-sheet-english?demoid=2297360
Summer Happiness Washi Tape: stampinup.com/products/summer-happiness-washi-tape?demoid=2297360
Summer Happiness Stamp & Die Bundle: stampinup.com/products/summer-happiness-bundle-english?demoid=2297360
Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper: stampinup.com/products/frightfully-fun-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2297360
Cardstocks: Black, White, Pumpkin Pie
Ink Pads: Memento Black, Pool Party
2025-2027 In Color Pearls
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00:00 Introduction/Materials/Supplies
05:59 Creating Washi Tape Ephemera
11:01 Photo Inspiration and Background Papers
13:12 Creating Sunray #1: Cricut Sunray
16:11 Creating Sunray #2: By Hand
25:51 Inking & technique ideas
30:04 Photo Placement/Background Inking
33:40 Title Stamping
37:45 Embellishing and decorating the pages
Love the look of sunrays on scrapbook layouts but don't know where to start? In this video I'm sharing TWO easy ways to create a sunray background for your scrapbook pages!
I'll show you:
• A Cricut Design Space method using a free file
• A hand-cut method using a free printable guide
• Tips and tricks to make the process quick and painless
• Several variations you can try
• Two completed scrapbook layouts featuring each technique
Whether you own a Cricut or prefer to create with just a paper trimmer and cardstock, you'll be able to create beautiful sunray backgrounds for your next layout.
FREE RESOURCES:
☀️ Free Cricut Design Space File: design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/6a35f70cf9008ad5e3bb9024
☀️ Free Sunray Guide Download: https://s.tamp.in/gbQ0e0
SUPPLIES FEATURED
Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper : stampinup.com/products/2026-2028-in-color-gingham-gallery-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2297360
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet: stampinup.com/products/beautiful-ordinary-life-designer-series-paper-sticker-sheet-english?demoid=2297360
Summer Happiness Washi Tape: stampinup.com/products/summer-happiness-washi-tape?demoid=2297360
Summer Happiness Stamp & Die Bundle: stampinup.com/products/summer-happiness-bundle-english?demoid=2297360
Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper: stampinup.com/products/frightfully-fun-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2297360
Cardstocks: Black, White, Pumpkin Pie
Ink Pads: Memento Black, Pool Party
2025-2027 In Color Pearls
Shop & Connect With Me
🛒 Shop Stampin' Up!
snipsbykelly.stampinup.net
🌐 Blog:
snipsbykelly.com
📺 Subscribe:
youtube.com/@snipsbykelly
📘 Facebook:
facebook.com/SnipsbyKelly
📸 Instagram:
instagram.com/kellybaxterfitzgerald
If you enjoyed this tutorial, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with a crafty friend who loves scrapbook techniques and layout ideas!
#scrapbooking #scrapbooklayout #scrapbookideas #papercrafting #scrapbooktechniques #cricutcrafts #sunraybackground #scrapbookingtutorial #snipsbykelly
00:00 Introduction/Materials/Supplies
05:59 Creating Washi Tape Ephemera
11:01 Photo Inspiration and Background Papers
13:12 Creating Sunray #1: Cricut Sunray
16:11 Creating Sunray #2: By Hand
25:51 Inking & technique ideas
30:04 Photo Placement/Background Inking
33:40 Title Stamping
37:45 Embellishing and decorating the pages
