Cookin' Up Creations

Scrapbook challenges and Dairy Month in Wisconsin make for a perfect pairing! June, celebrated as Dairy Month, shines a spotlight on the state's rich dairy heritage, from farm-fresh cheese to community milkshake socials.


For scrapbook enthusiasts, this opens up endless creative possibilities—capturing vibrant county fair memories, documenting visits to local dairy farms, or designing layouts featuring iconic Wisconsin cheese. Whether it's a themed challenge that encourages scrappers to incorporate cow prints, milk cartons, or rolling green pastures into their pages, or a personal project celebrating family traditions tied to dairy, this month offers inspiration galore. A scrapbook challenge centered around Dairy Month could push crafters to experiment with farm-themed embellishments, nostalgic photos, or heartfelt journaling about their favorite dairy treats. It’s a chance to preserve the flavors and festivities of Wisconsin’s dairy legacy in a fun and artistic way!

A new Blue Plate Special challenge is posted each Monday (sketch), Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Participants have until the 3rd of the following month to complete and post their creations in the Cookin' up Creations Gallery.

Prize will be a $20 Gift Certificate to their favorite online store (random drawing).....

Cheese comes in different colors and different shapes. My favorite cheeses are American and Cheddar both of them are available in yellow or white. I like the yellow For today’s challenge make your layout with lots of yellow, add some stickers, and add a banner somewhere on your page.

Here is my example:

Lolis, your LO is wonderful!

I had pulled this to work on this morning, and when I read your challenge, it fit perfectly. I love the Simple Stories Page Pieces that make these layouts get done quickly, as I'm working hard to catch up on all the years of pictures.

This is awesome! I’ve been seeing those Simple Stories page pieces, I think they are a great idea to put pages together quickly! As always I love how you perfectly match your pictures to your paper and elements! I need a tutorial on how to do this better!

Lolis wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:57 pm This is awesome! I’ve been seeing those Simple Stories page pieces, I think they are a great idea to put pages together quickly! As always I love how you perfectly match your pictures to your paper and elements! I need a tutorial on how to do this better!

Maybe when we have our scrapbook retreat we can do a little workshop on it.

Patti wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:35 pm

Lolis wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:57 pm This is awesome! I’ve been seeing those Simple Stories page pieces, I think they are a great idea to put pages together quickly! As always I love how you perfectly match your pictures to your paper and elements! I need a tutorial on how to do this better!

Maybe when we have our scrapbook retreat we can do a little workshop on it.

Yay!

It's a great page and challenge, Lolis!

Lolis: ah fun challenge and pretty page. Love the yellow.
Patti: great take on the challenge I love your sprinkling and clusters of embellishments

Lolis I love how your page came together and love the challenge!

Tamara wrote: Sun Jun 29, 2025 4:34 pm Kenadee Pumpkins.jpg

Tamara what a pretty Halloween page, and the pictures are so sweet!