Floral Scrapbook Paper

Here you will find a variety of floral scrapbook paper to choose from, for your artistic creations. The scrapbook paper is bound in 8.5 by 11 inch paperback books. The pages are not perforated but can be cut out of the book with the major part of the design intact. Designs are printed on both sides of the paper, allowing for more creative opportunities.

In this section, the floral designs are coordinated with stripes and or other designs. The flower designs coordinate with various striped patterns with complementary colors.

Decorative Horizontal Stripes Scrapbook Paper

In this section, all of the designs incorporate flowers.

This book features a variety of colorful designs that incorporate other elements as part of each individual design, such as a wooden basket, a field, and more.

Floral Scrapbook Paper

This book features an array of small flowers, mostly in pink and white, on various light blue backgrounds, that have their own design as part of the background.

Light Blue Floral Scrapbook Paper

This book features small pink flowers in all of the designs, many including other colors as well. The backgrounds provide options of light pink, blue, green, and orange.

Pink Floral Scrapbook Paper

This book is for sunflower lovers. Each design features various types of yellow and or orange sunflowers, each with its own unique background.

Sunflower Scrapbook Paper

This book features various designs of white daisy flowers, some small, and some larger. Each has a turquoise background, and one has a daisy frame which can be used as a photo frame.

White Daisy Turquoise Scrapbook Paper

This book provides a more nostalgic vintage look, with light flowers arranged on vintage pink looking backgrounds.

Vintage Pink Floral Scrapbook Paper

This books provides a bold look, with white flowers displayed on various orange backgrounds.

White Flowers on Orange Scrapbook Paper

This book features various yellow, orange, and white flowers, on purple and or lavender backgrounds.

Yellow Floral on Purple Scrapbook Paper

This section features black and white floral designs.

This book features a variety of floral designs of black flowers on white. Some also feature various accents, such as dragonflies, lace, or butterflies.

Black and White Floral Scrapbook Paper

Which is your favorite. What might you be creating? Thanks for sharing. Happy creating.

If you want to know more about the paper thickness, you can read the article I wrote about that here: https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2025/01/scrapbook-paper-in-paperbacks-review.html

Find more scrapbook paper designed by Cheryl Paton, here: https://artonproducts.blogspot.com/2024/03/cheryl-paton-scrapbook-paper.html. This is an overall directory of the various categories which includes holidays, food, weddings, and more.

Cheryl Paton

Coordinating Blends Stripes and Dots Scrapbook Paper

Here you will find a selection of blends scrapbook paper along with two other options that coordinate with the original design.

Here is the original design in blends of red, orange, green, blue, and purple. I applied stripes with coordinating colors on the original background sheets.

Blends and Stripes Scrapbook Paper, the original version. Check price.

Here is the original blends design topped with polka dots and lighter shades for the striped pages.

Dots and Stripes Scrapbook Paper: 5 Blended Backgrounds. Check price.

This third version includes the same original blends, with various patterns of coordinated colors of polka dots.

Polka Dots on Blends Scrapbook Paper: 5 Blended Backgrounds Decorated with Dots. Check price.

Each design is printed on the front and back of two sheets of the 8.5 by 11 inch paper, giving multiple options for your design creations.

The paper is printed with premium colors on white paper. The paper is not perforated but can be cut out of the paperback book.

Pick and choose your favorite designs for a fun and coordinated creation. They make a great choice for scrapbooking, junk journaling, card making, collage making, and more.

Happy creating!

Cheryl Paton

As an Amazon affiliate, Cheryl Paton earns income on qualifying purchases made through links on this blog, with no additional cost to the purchasers.

Graduation Scrapbook Paper

Here you will find a variety of color themed options of graduation scrapbook paper. There are themed color options to celebrate various stages of graduation, including elementary school days to graduation day itself and celebratory dancing. These options are in scrapbook paperback books. A single sheet option is offered near the bottom.

We'll start at the top of the rainbow with red.

Red Graduation Scrapbook Paper. Check price.

Next option is green.

Green Graduation Scrapbook Paper. Check price.

Next option is blue.

Blue Graduation Scrapbook Paper. Check price.

Next option is purple.

Purple Graduation Scrapbook Paper. Check price.

Black and White.

Black Graduation Scrapbook Paper. Check price.

Finishing off is gold. I will be updating the gold scrapbook paper book so that there will be some darker shades of gold too. Until then, the lighter shades book is still available.

Gold Graduation Scrapbook Paper. Check price.

This fun graduation design is available in single sheets.

Congrats Grad, Graduation Caps, Scrapbook Paper
by ScrapbookBackgrounds

If you would like a different color option, let me know in a comment below. Please allow at least a month or even two before you need it, to allow design time and uploading time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Thank you and Happy Graduation to all the graduates.

Cheryl Paton

As an Amazon affiliate and Zazzle associate, Cheryl Paton earns income on qualifying purchases made through links on this blog, at no additional cost to the purchasers. Amazon and Zazzle are the companies that handle the printing and shipping. Zazzle is a print on demand company.

Dinosaur Facts and Fun Activities

Here you'll find some fun dinosaur activities as well as finding out some dinosaur facts.

Did you know that some dinosaurs were herbivores? How could anyone tell, you may wonder. By their teeth. Dinosaurs with teeth that were curved were meant to use them to attack and devour other animals. If the teeth were flat in shape, they were meant to chew and grind plants.

Just because a dinosaur was big did not mean that they were carnivorous. There were herbivore dinosaurs that had long necks so that they could reach the leaves in the trees, as well as short herbivores who ate on bushes and leaves on low plants.

This fun coloring book depicts a lot of details from various dinosaurs. Many people from kids to adults have enjoyed coloring these detailed, and mostly realistic drawings. Real dinosaurs probably didn't smile. {{grin}}

Dinosaur Coloring Book Check price.

The pages in the above coloring book are single sided, which I prefer; then the colors aren't as apt to bleed through if you were to use markers.

Dinosaurs lived in a variety of habitats, including deserts, wetlands, and forests. Many dinosaurs were land animals. Dinosaurs came in various shapes and sizes. Some had wings and could fly.

Crocodiles, turtles, lizards, and some birds, are some of the animals that survived the dinosaur era. Frogs and salamanders are amphibians that also survived the dinosaur extinction.

This fun scrapbook paper book features some realistic looking dinosaurs and some rather playful looking dinosaurs. It's a fun choice for kids to adults for making paper crafts and doing scrapbooking activities.

Fun Dinosaur Scrapbook Paper Check price.

Dinosaurs are considered to be in the reptile species. Reptiles have scaly skin that is dry and rough. The dry skin can also help to keep in moisture. They are cold blooded animals and lay in the sun for warmth, and seek shade for cooling off.

For another fun coloring activity, dinosaur shirts are part of the outline tshirt collection below. Any design can be ordered on a different style tshirt and or color.

Outline Drawing T-shirts for Coloring and Painting
by CherylsArt

Did you know that Sinclair Gas station had a dinosaur as part of its logo?

Did you learn something new about dinosaurs that you didn't already know? Please share in the comment section below. If you know something that I didn't mention, feel free to share that too.

Cheryl Paton

As an Amazon affiliate, and Zazzle associate, Cheryl Paton earns income on qualifying purchases made through links in the above article, at no additional cost to you.

Affirmations for Self

Many times when we think of affirmations, we associate them with trying to being able to accept a physical thing into our life. There is more to affirmations than trying to receive a thing or things, we can also use affirmations to enhance our own personality, our well being, and just being.

I have been inspired by more than a handful of spiritual teachers over the years. One such person was Neville Goddard. He believed very much in the power of one's word.

One of his segments focused on short phrased that each begin with two simple words. They are, I am, I feel, and I know.

They are to be used with the intent of declaring your self identity.

I sat down with pen and paper in hand, and sectioned my paper into three sections, one for each phrase prompt. Without any preconceived idea as to what I would write. I just sat in the moment and wrote. I wrote three statements that started with I am, two statements that began with I feel, and four statements that began with I know. I kept them relatively short. It's easier to recall and implement short statements.

I felt good. I felt validated. Having journaled in this way, I felt more empowered, and those thoughts resonated with me at various times throughout the day.

*I invite you to give it a try. With pen and paper, write I am on the top line, I feel about a third of the way down, and I know around two thirds of the way down. Then journal the thoughts that come to you in relation to what you want to declare about yourself.*

Neville Goddard recommended to do this practice on a daily basis, either in the morning or evening. I liked too, that it didn't have to be both morning and evening. That felt lighter to me.

Goddard also recommended giving it time. Making a change, happens over time. The more one does this practice, the more changes will start to take place, in your thoughts and how you perceive yourself.

As always with affirmations, make the statements in the present tense; i.e. I am a spiritual being. I feel happy with my self. I know I am on the right path.

This is your path, your journey. If you would like special stationery for your journey, I have created three designs that you can choose from. Mind you, this isn't a have to. The choice is yours. I personally looked through some various notebooks and journals I had previously purchased, and chose the one that sang to me in that moment.

If you are interested in looking, the first one I designed features a pink floral corner border.

Journal Paper I am I feel I know, pink floral
by CherylsArt

The second one is a teal, aqua border.

Aqua Abstract Frame, I am I feel I know stationery
by CherylsArt

The third one is a scroll design.

Scroll, I am, I feel, I know, lined journal sheets
by CherylsArt

May you enjoy your journey and your growth.

Cheryl Paton

How to give a straight haircut at home

My daughter had long hair, past her shoulders, which she wanted cut in to a straight shoulder length cut. I had watched beauty shop people do it before, and had done it that way before, too. Then one day, at the beginning of the haircut, I had a new idea; It worked so much better. Read on to find instructions and supplies.

Supplies:

Gather your supplies. You will need quality hair cutting scissors, a cape, a chair that is high enough for giving haircuts, and a comb.

Steps:

Wet the hair down. Wet hair is easier to cut than dry.

* Measure from the top of the head down to the desired length of the haircut. Note how much more hair is below, lengthwise, of where the new length is to be.

Section a two to three inch wide strip of hair on the top of the head and comb.

You want to keep the strip on the thinner side, so that this section doesn't become too layered.

This is the first cut, and the most important one. This first step determines the length of the rest of the hair cut.

Holding this strip straight up on top of the head, depending on which side you're on, recall the measurement from * that you noted above. Cut from front to back or back to front, keeping the edges straight. Hold the hair between your fingers on one hand, and cut with the other hand.

This photo is from after I already did the first cut.

To get a good hair cut, quality scissors are essential. Use hair cutting scissors for hair cutting only, so that they'll stay sharp.

The shears that I have used for over 40 years, are by Revlon if you are interested. You might find them elsewhere. Otherwise, the ones above got very good reviews, overall.

Comb the first section of cut hair down into the remaining hair.

Part the hair in the center.

Starting on one side, combing as you go, find the end of the first layer that you just cut, pulling in some under hair, pull both sections straight, and cut that section of hair to the edge of the already cut hair that you are holding.

If you are working with thick hair, you may need to do this step several times in each section. For thinner hair, you may be able to easily cut more layers of hair at once.

Repeat on the other side.

A hair cutting cape helps to keep loose hair off the shoulders and clothing. I like one with adjustable with an adjustable neck.

Using the same technique, and the two sides to help you keep things in line, cut the back hair.

Comb hair well, in different directions to loosen up any pieces that may have become hidden.

Cut to the length of the cut hair.

Having my daughter sit at a comfortable height for me, is a big help. I use an artist drafting chair that is adjustable, ; it also has a back rest and a foot rest, making it comfortable for her as well. I prefer using a chair without arms on it.

Voila, she is happy with her hair cut.

Why I like this method.

I didn't have to pin piles of hair on her head.

I didn't have to cut one side and keep measuring to see if they were even. Holding the top layer straight over the center of her head, at the beginning of the cut, served as my guide for keeping the hair even, once I combed that section down.

This is the basic haircut that I have been giving my daughter for around the last 20 years.

See how I gave myself a short haircut here: https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2024/11/atmoko-hair-clippers-review.html

Cheryl Paton

Coloring Books by Cheryl Paton

Here you will find a variety of coloring books by Cheryl Paton, listed in alphabetical order by category. You will find coloring books for kids to adults, including animal themed, floral and seasonal designs, and more.

The coloring images are printed on one side of the page. A blank area or a decorative area is printed on the back of each page to help minimize bleed through. This also provides a nice option for hanging all or any of the colored in images.

Some books can actually fit in to two categories. For now, I have listed the qualifying coloring book in the two qualifying categories.

The book titles are listed alphabetically in the corresponding categories. Each of the links below open up in a new window on Amazon.

Enjoy.

Affirmations
Positive Affirmation Coloring Book
Proverbs As Affirmations Coloring Book

Animals
Birds and Flowers Coloring Book for Adults
Happy Dogs Coloring Book, for kids to adults.
I Love Cats Coloring Book (with cute sayings)
I Love Cats Coloring Book Two
More Than a Hound Dog Coloring Book, for adults.
What Animals Eat Maze and Coloring Book

Floral
Birds and Flowers Coloring Book for Adults

Holidays
Easter Scrapbook Paper and Coloring Pages

Motivational
Motivational Coloring Book for Walking

Occupations
Occupations are Opportunities Coloring Book

Seasons
Signs of Autumn Coloring Book for Adults

Check out my review of one of the coloring books that I ordered, Signs of Autumn Coloring Book for Adults on Review This Reviews.

Cheryl Paton

Cheryl Paton Scrapbook Paper

Here you will find a fun variety of scrapbook paper in paperback books, for your scrapbooking creativity. They are grouped alphabetically by theme. The text links below go to Amazon.

When I was growing up, I remember making scrapbooks that were based on current events. Today, I think that they should be about creating fun and fond memories. May you find ones that you enjoy that will add more fun and joy to your life.

Animals
Fun Dinosaur Scrapbook Paper
Cute Cats Scrapbook Paper
Owls Scrapbook Paper

Baby
Baby Girl Themed
Themed Scrapbook Paper Baby Boy

Beach
Beach Themed Scrapbook Paper

Birthday
Happy Birthday Scrapbook Paper

Butterflies
Black and White Butterfly Scrapbook Paper

Colors and Patterns
Abstract Scrapbook Paper
Blends and Stripes Scrapbook Paper
Decorative Horizontal Stripes Scrapbook Paper
Dots and Stripes Scrapbook Paper
Funky Checkered Patterns Scrapbook Paper
Pink Designs and Patterns Scrapbook Paper
Polka Dots on Blends Scrapbook Paper
Rainbow Colors Scrapbook Paper

Floral
Black and White Floral Scrapbook Paper
Floral Scrapbook Paper
Light Blue Floral Scrapbook Paper
Pink Floral Scrapbook Paper
Sunflower Scrapbook Paper
Vintage Pink Floral Scrapbook Paper
White Daisy Turquoise Scrapbook Paper
White Flowers on Orange Scrapbook Paper
Yellow Floral on Purple Scrapbook Paper
(Find scrapbook paper links with floral images here: https://artonproducts.blogspot.com/2025/06/floral-scrapbook-paper.html).

Food
Ice Cream Scrapbook Paper
Mediterranean Lemon Scrapbook Paper
Fruit Theme Scrapbook Paper

Vegetables and Sides Scrapbook Paper

Graduation
Black Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Blue Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Gold Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Green Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Purple Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Red Graduation Scrapbook Paper
(Find scrapbook paper links with graduation images here: https://artonproducts.blogspot.com/2025/03/graduation-scrapbook-paper.html).

Hearts
Hearts Scrapbook Paper

Holidays
Easter Scrapbook Paper and Coloring Pages
Easter Theme Scrapbook Paper
Pink Christmas Holiday Scrapbook Paper
Purple Halloween Scrapbook Paper
St Patrick Scrapbook Paper
Valentine Hearts Scrapbook Paper

Lined
Lined Scrapbook Paper for Writing
Turquoise Notes Scrapbook Paper

Love
Colorful Love Hands Scrapbook Paper

Peace
Original Peace Sign Scrapbook Paper

Seasons
Fall Themed Scrapbook Paper

Tools
Tool Themed Scrapbook Paper

Wedding
Black and White Wedding Scrapbook Paper
Blue and Yellow Wedding Scrapbook Paper
Blue and Yellow Wedding Scrapbook Paper II

Words and Speech Bubbles
Positive Words and Blank Speech Bubbles Scrapbook Paper

All of the above books are 8.5 x 11 inches, and the designs are printed on double sided paper for more creative options.

The pages are not perforated but can be removed by removing the spine of the book and or cutting the pages from the book.

The colors are premium and the designs are printed on white paper.

Your design theme requests are welcome, just let me know in a comment below.

If you'd like to more about the paper in the black and white paperbacks as compared to the color designs, check out my review: Scrapbook Paper in Paperbacks, Review.

Cheryl Paton earns commissions on qualified purchases made through links on this page. The above links will take you to Amazon. Her author page on Amazon is https://wwww.amazon.com/author/cherylpaton.

Check out individual scrapbooking sheets, albums, and rubber stamps in my https://www.zazzle.com/store/scrapbookbackgrounds store on Zazzle. Most of these pages are different from the ones in the above books, and some page designs coordinate very nicely with pages in the above books.

If you have a design request for a scrapbook paper theme, let me know in a comment below. Do allow for 3-4 weeks once you make your request for one to be published. Thank you.

Cheryl Paton

Birds on a Rail to Paint

Here you will find a couple of different options to paint birds on a rail, from a drawing that I did.

I made the drawing from a photo that I took of a group of sparrows that had gathered on my back deck rail. I was amazed to see so many in a group. One bird was sitting on the post and looked to be talking to the birds sitting on the rail; so cute.

This first painting option is printed on faux canvas. It comes flat, with indented creases to be folded to make a box like shape. A notch is already cut out for hanging. It is lightweight. I recommend this option for beginners, and or kids. The paint seems to dry quicker on this material, which can be helpful if there are hands and arms that might end up resting on the paint. However, it does wash off of skin easily with soap and water.

Sparrows sitting on rail outline drawing to paint
by CherylsArt

This next option is printed on wrapped canvas. It is heavier and sturdier than the faux canvas, and is meant to last long term. I recommend this option for more serious painters. With this surface, there is more blending time when using acrylic paint, as compared to the faux canvas.

Nine Sparrows Sitting on Rail Drawing to Paint
by CherylsArt

The drawing is the same on both canvases.

Here is the finished painting that I did on the wrapped canvas; I decided to make the birds colorful!

I used two types of acrylic paint on this painting. I used bottled acrylics (liquid acrylic paint) for the background. I used acrylic paint in tubes (full bodied acrylic paint) for the birds. The full bodied acrylic paint has better coverage, and was also much brighter than the liquid acrylics. I don't know if that was just a brand difference though. I did use Americana paint for the liquid paint, and Liquitex for the full bodied paint.

If you paint this picture, let me know what kind of paint you use, and your thoughts in the comment section below.

Happy painting!

Cheryl Paton

Custom Reading Flashcards

These custom reading flashcards can be used for kids to adults. Each flashcard has an artistic and/or realistic image on the front. The back of the card features the main word, followed by sentences and/or info about the word.

I was a literacy tutor for teens and adults, for a period of 12 plus years. Flashcards would have come in very handy; however they weren't made for adults at that time. Do let me know what you think, and again, if there are any designs that you would like included.

You can customize the text on the template form to tailor the flashcards to your student's reading goals. There are a variety of categories to choose from below. If you have a design request, let me know in a comment below.

Adjective Reading Flashcards

Adjective Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Adverb Reading Flashcards

Adverb Custom Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Animals Reading Flashcards

Animals Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Floral Reading Flashcards

Floral Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Food Reading Flashcards

Food Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

Insects Reading Flashcards

Insects Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Personalized Family Flashcards

Personalized Family Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Places Reading Flashcards

Places Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

Transportation Reading Flashcards

Transportation Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

Verbs Reading Flashcards

Verbs Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

If learning about common letter patterns would be helpful to your student(s), check out The Phonics Guide, on my other blog.

If learning to concentrate on letter order could help your learner, check out Spelling Words Backwards to Make Different Words, on Amazon.

Cheryl Paton