Italian Getaway: A Travel Scrapbook Layout | Debbi Tehrani

This scrapbook layout was such a fun way to bring my friends’ Italy trip to life! The Our Time title and clocks from the Our Time Together pack were perfect for their Conegliano photos, and a touch of texture from the Brickwork stencil gave the background just the right dimension. Two Bramble Fox dies anchor the design, leaving plenty of room to layer on details that make the memories pop. Please note that I work in an 8×8 format — it means products tend to appear a bit larger, which is perfect for showcasing Bramble Fox's beautiful titles and embellishments.

Letting the Title Do the Talking

The One Time title is one of those pieces that can truly stand on its own, but I love how easy it is to customize b adding a subtitle. Here, I added "in Conegliano" using small alphabet stickers, which instantly grounded the layout in place and made the story clearer, while serving to also form a visual triangle with the other dark navy elements on the page.

There’s also a built-in heart in the title, which was perfect for this page. I always add hearts to layouts I plan to give away, so I didn’t need to add an extra one — sometimes the product really does all the work for you.

💡 Debbi’s Design Tip: Subtitles are a great place to add specifics like locations or dates, keeping your main title emotional and your subtitle informative.

Time-Worn Details & Vintage Texture

I just love the details on this etched clock, from the Our Time Together pack, which has such a lovely vintage feel. To create my background, I used the Fox Cut Stencil #129, which includes both distressed brickwork and a worn harlequin pattern. I leaned into the brickwork for this page to enhance that old-world European vibe.

I also fussy-cut a few leaves from a Mintay patterned paper and tucked them around the clock to add some greenery to match the beautiful scenery in the photos. A favorite habit of mine is letting layouts sit overnight before calling them done — and on this one, that pause led me to add a scattering of dark pearls for extra texture, contrast, and a subtle shimmer.

💡 Debbi’s Design Tip: If a layout feels almost finished, walk away and come back later — fresh eyes often reveal exactly what’s missing.

Letting the Photos Choose the Palette

There are two etched clocks in the Our Time Together pack, and I used the second one in the opposite corner of the layout to create visual balance. To support that vintage feel, I pulled older patterned papers from my stash, choosing blues, greens, and neutral tones drawn directly from the photos so the page would feel cohesive and grounded in the imagery.

The phrase strips come from Vintage Sentiments Paper Snips 055, which is an absolute must-have. The mix of subtle colors and versatile phrases makes them easy to layer across a page, and they work beautifully for reinforcing my travel theme, but their versatility makes them work with any theme.

💡 Debbi’s Design Tip: Pulling your paper palette from the colors in your photos is an easy way to create harmony — it helps everything feel intentional, even when mixing older stash papers with new embellishments.

When Journaling Becomes Part of the Page

The view master reel comes from an older Bramble Fox die, cut from dark navy cardstock. Initially, it felt a little heavy on its own, so I punched a patterned paper circle and layered it in the center, securing everything with a brad that felt perfectly on-theme for a travel page.

I printed my journaling directly onto patterned paper and added a line of pearls beneath it — not only for texture, but also to visually separate the journaling from the large title.

💡 Debbi’s Design Tip: If an embellishment feels too bold, layering patterned paper with it can instantly soften the look.

Using Contrasting Tones to Add Depth

To balance the dark navy of the view master reel, I added another navy element to the opposite side of the page--a film strip border created with Fox Dies #20. This not only helped even out the color weight, but also added contrast against the softer, more muted tones of the patterned papers, embellishments, and background.

I repeated the brad on the opposite side using one from the same collection, which tied everything together visually and reinforced that travel-inspired feel.

💡 Debbi’s Design Tip: Introducing a bolder or darker color alongside lighter, more muted tones adds contrast and visual interest, helping prevent a layout from feeling flat. Even small touches of deeper color can anchor the page and guide the eye across the design.

This Italy-inspired travel scrapbook layout was such a joy to create, and it really highlights how timeless Bramble Fox products can anchor a page while still leaving room for creativity and personal storytelling. Whether you’re documenting a big adventure or a simple day out, these pieces work beautifully across themes and styles.

Be sure to check out all the wonderful new releases in the Bramble Fox shop — they’re full of versatile designs that work for travel, memory-keeping, and beyond.

Until we stamp our passports and turn the page to the next memory, keep chasing those moments and scrapping them with joy.