Welcome to The Playful Elephant

Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here! 🧡

Welcome to my happy little corner of the internet — where creativity meets family, faith, and furry friends.

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I'm a Jesus-loving, dog-snuggling, paper-cutting homeschool mama who’s been married to my best friend for over 21 years. Together, we’re raising two awesome teenage boys and one lovable, 50-pound golden doodle who thinks she’s a lap dog.

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My scrapbooking journey started back in 2009 when I became a mama for the first time. I was instantly smitten with 12x12 layouts and the magic of capturing life’s sweet moments on paper. A few years later, I discovered the enchanting world of handmade scrapbook mini albums — and let’s just say, I’ve been hooked ever since!

 

But I didn’t stop there. My love for crafting led me to design and create my very own digital scrapbook paper collections — and yes, that includes an entire line just for dog lovers like me (because pups deserve pretty paper too, right?).

 

Here at my shop, you’ll find:

🐾 Handmade scrapbook albums
🎨 My original digital scrapbook paper (including dog breed themes!)
📚 Step-by-step tutorials (videos & PDFs) to help you create your own magical albums

 

Every album I make, every paper I design, and every tutorial I share is created with love, a touch of whimsy, and lots of real-life mom moments in the background. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, I hope my little shop inspires you to create something beautiful — and maybe even make a few happy messes along the way.

 

Thanks for stopping by — I can’t wait to share this creative journey with you!

 

With love & glitter,
Rachel