Is your scrapbook stash ready for a little beach vacation? These beach scrapbook ideas are here to fix the “I have pics but zero layout energy” problem and get you excited to make pages again. Think sand, beach towels, umbrellas, big sun hats, flip flops, sunglasses, boardwalk snacks, and all the cute vacation details you forget about until you see them in a photo.
This post features beach scrapbook ideas and beach scrapbook layouts to inspire, with sunny vacation pages and beachy junk journal spreads that are full of playful details like sandcastle vibes, beach chairs, striped umbrellas, seashell accents, surfboard motifs, and that bright, happy summer energy.
Creating beach scrapbook pages is such a fun way to capture the best parts of a trip, even if it was just a random Saturday at the lake with snacks and a towel. Beach layouts are usually bright, layered, and full of little details that make you feel like you can hear the waves in the background.
We pulled together a mix of beach scrapbook layouts and beach junk journal ideas from talented creators so you can steal color palettes, title ideas, and embellishment combos without having to overthink it.
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Check out our Summer scrapbook series and beachy theme posts for even more inspiration!
- Summer Scrapbook Ideas (coming soon)
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- Mermaid Scrapbook Ideas (coming soon)
How do I make a beach scrapbook page?
To make a beach scrapbook page, pick one mini story (sandcastle day, sunset walk, boardwalk night), choose a coastal color palette, then layer beach icons like shells, umbrellas, and sunglasses. Finish with a title and one short journaling sentence.
A beach scrapbook page is easiest when you pick a simple “scene” and build around it. Start with 3–5 photos that tell one little story, like arrival day, sandcastle day, or the day everyone got sunburned and still pretended it was fine.
Next, pick a beachy color palette that matches your photos. Sandy beige, watery teal, sunny yellow, coral, and sky blue are always a safe bet. If your photos are really bright, keep the background calmer so the pictures stay the star.
Then add beach details that instantly read as “vacation.” Think striped umbrellas, beach chairs, sunglasses, big hats, towels, sunscreen, surfboards, plus tiny icons like flip flops or a little cooler. Layer your papers like you are stacking towels, it looks cute and it also makes the layout feel finished fast.
Finally, add a title and a short journal note so Future You remembers the moment. Even one sentence helps, like where you were, who you were with, and the funniest thing that happened. If you have it, tuck in small memorabilia like a wristband, a receipt from the boardwalk, or a tag from a souvenir shop.
FAQs: Beach Scrapbooking & Junk Journaling
A scrapbook is usually built around photos, memories, and keepsakes, often with a more organized, album-style look—like many of the neutral scrapbook layouts in this post. Junk journals are all about freedom and fun! They don’t have to include photos and often use found papers, ticket stubs, and layered textures. If you want to see the difference in action, just scroll through the neutral page ideas right here for inspiration! We also have a post giving examples of the difference. Check it out here!
Texture is what makes a beach scrapbook page feel real, like you can practically hear the waves. The easiest way is to layer materials that look “beachy,” like torn kraft paper for sand, vellum for water, and gauze, cheesecloth, or linen scraps for a breezy, coastal feel. Twine or jute looks like rope and works great for little knots or tags. If you want that sandy look without actual sand, try speckled paper, distress ink, or a light paint splatter effect in blue or tan. Keep the texture clustered in one or two spots so the page stays cute and not bulky.
Beach trips create the best junk journal treasures, and most of it is small enough to stash in a little envelope in your craft bin. Keep things like wristbands, tickets, receipts from the boardwalk, ice cream shop napkins, postcards, maps, brochures, and hotel key card sleeves. Packaging can be gold too, like a cute sunscreen box, snack wrapper, or a tag from a souvenir shop. If something is thick or messy, snap a photo of it and print it small so you still get the memory without the bulk.
A beach theme scrapbook layout is easiest when you pick one “story” and build everything around it. Some classic concepts are Sandcastle Day, Pool to Beach, Sunset Walk, Beach Picnic, Boardwalk Night, Boat Day, Jet Ski Day, and Beach Hair Don’t Care. You can also do a packing list page (hat, towel, sunglasses, snacks), a vacation recap page (best moment, funniest thing, favorite food), or a beach outfit page featuring swimsuits, big hats, coverups, and flip flops. Pick one concept per page and your layout will look intentional even with a lot of fun details.
How do I scrapbook beach pages if I don’t have pictures?
The featured beach scrapbook layouts on this post show just how amazing a beach scrapbook page can be without a picture in sight!
A “beach vibes” page can still feel super complete with pattern paper, a title, and journaling that describes the trip or the mood you are going for.
Use beach-themed elements as your focal point instead of pictures. Journaling cards, postcards, travel tags, vintage bathing suit images, or even a fun beach quote can stand in as the “main image” and still look intentional.
You can also do a dream beach trip layout, which is honestly a vibe. Add a mini checklist like what you would pack, what snacks you would bring, and what kind of beach day you want. It makes the page feel personal even without photos.
If you have any beach memorabilia, treat it like gold. A ticket stub, hotel key card sleeve, a map snippet, a receipt, or even a cute paper straw wrapper from a drink can become the centerpiece. Some may call it hoarding. Scrapbookers call it ephemera. We are not the same.
Last idea: make a “beach details” page. Focus on the small stuff like umbrellas, hats, towels, sand toys, sailboats, jet skis, and the little beach icons you love. It is the perfect way to use your beach stickers without waiting for the perfect photo.
Slowestuff Blog Scrapbook Division – Monster of Mayhem Crafters
Still not totally sure what separates scrapbooking from junk journaling? Here’s how we categorize them. Scrapbooks are focused around photos, while junk journals don’t necessarily have pictures. That’s kind of it in a nutshell!
Scrapbooks are great for preserving those favorite memories with family members or making something that feels like a keepsake. Junk journals? They’re perfect for experimenting, using scraps from Valentine’s Day cards, and just having fun with different textures and vibes.
We actually have a whole blog post talking about the difference, with examples of each. Check it out here!
If you haven’t before stumbled across the Slowestuff website, we have an entire section of the blog dedicated to scrapbooking & junk journaling! The crafting group of the blog is made up of monsters, check out their introduction post here!
If you still want more, check out Paper Muse, my free assistant build just for scrapbookers! She’s got ideas for seasonal pages, supply lists, junk journal prompts, you name it. Try Paper Muse now!
We have some of the Monster’s layouts included here but we also wanted to feature other creators. We are so inspired by all of these gorgeous scrapbook and junk journal pages!
Beach Scrapbooking Gallery
Check out all of these gorgeous scrapbook or junk journal layouts.
All creators are credited, and their Instagram page is linked to each picture, so please do check out their pages to see their other work too!
Mayhem Crafters – Beach Scrapbook Page
Seeing the glimmering wings of dragonflies is a sure sign of a warm, beachy summer day.
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Where Can I Find Scrapbook Supplies?
We know that seeing other people’s (or creature’s) junk journal layouts or scrapbook journals often makes people want to get the same supplies as those being used.
We welcome you to visit the Monster’s Junk Journal Scrapbook Storefront (linked below) for full details and easy way to find all kinds of amazing scrapbook stickers, ephemera, tools, storage, and more for your scrapbooking hobby.
It is a great way to find stickers, papers, and embellishments that fit beach scrapbook ideas, plus plenty of summer-themed supplies that work for vacation pages.
Mayhem Crafters Storefront
Quick link to our storefront if you want to do a little browsing!
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23 Sunny Beach Scrapbook Ideas To Capture Summer Vibes
We hope these beach scrapbook ideas sparked a bunch of new layout inspiration for your next spread. Save your favorites, borrow a color palette, and do not overthink it. Beach pages are supposed to feel fun, bright, and easy, just like the best kind of day by the water.
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If you want more general scrapbook or junk journal inspiration, check out our scrapbook layout section of the blog for lots of inspiration!
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