When I was a child we didn't have many winter traditions. Nobody really liked winter. It was the time when you were banned inside and mostly watching TV but yes, there are much nicer things you can do. And funny thing: We actually do today. Because of Corona we invented the Home Christmas Market together with a backing session with a friend, my mum and my husband.
So winter is no longer just about snow and sweaters—it’s about baking cookies with your kids (or friends and family), simmering soups on the stove, and making memories in the heart of your home:
the kitchen. With the In the Kitchen – Cut Out & Collage book (downloadable in the Pepper Printable Club), you can preserve those beautiful, fleeting moments through creative projects that warm you from the inside out.
If you love scrapbooking, junk journaling, or simply crafting with paper and scissors, this post is for you. Let’s explore how you can turn simple wintertime kitchen experiences into lasting art.
1. Create a Winter Baking Memory Page
There’s something magical about baking in the winter. The smell of cinnamon, the warmth of the oven, the frosting-covered fingers… it all begs to be remembered.
Use the double-sided pages in your Cut Out & Collage book to create a background that reflects the cozy kitchen vibes—wood textures, warm tones, or rustic patterns. Then, layer on the printable cut-outs: rolling pins, bowls, flour sacks, sugar, cookies, and more.
Memory Prompt: Write a few lines about your favorite winter recipe or the best cookie-making moment you had this season.
Here is a sneak peak in some of the elements which are included to cut out. Can you see the head cook on your recipe card?
2. Document a Hot Cocoa Tradition
Winter evenings call for hot drinks, wool socks, and heartfelt conversations. Capture this with a collage featuring mugs, marshmallows, cocoa tins, and spoons from your printable book.
Creative Tip: Print a mini recipe card and glue it into your journal page or scrap layout—great for preserving those little rituals that make winter special.
3. A Hearty Meal to Remember
Winter meals tend to be slow-cooked and shared. Whether it’s a beloved stew, Sunday roast, or a snowy-day breakfast, use the kitchen elements from your book to design a layout that commemorates a meaningful family dinner.
Try This: Use the collage book’s labels and pantry items to create a “what was on the table” spread. This is especially lovely if you’re documenting meals with grandparents or extended family.
4. Turn Elements into Handmade Gift Tags
Give your winter gifts a personal touch! The kitchen-themed graphics (like jars, utensils, and ingredients) can be cut out and turned into festive handmade gift tags.
DIY Idea: Cut out and glue onto kraft paper tags, add a ribbon and a handwritten note, and your holiday wrapping becomes even more special.
5. Build a “Winter in My Kitchen” Junk Journal Spread
This season is perfect for junk journaling. Mix in your cut-outs with real-life memorabilia like recipes, family photos, tea bag wrappers, or bakery receipts. The winter kitchen theme ties everything together.
Prompt: Use a journaling spot from the book to write about the sounds of your winter kitchen—boiling kettles, timers, laughter...
Why This Book Makes It Easy
The In the Kitchen – Cut Out & Collage book is designed to make creative memory-keeping feel effortless. With 66 double-sided backgrounds and 21 pages of themed kitchen graphics, you’ll never run out of inspiration. Whether you’re crafting with your kids or memory-keeping solo, everything you need is right at your fingertips.
Final Thoughts: Make Winter Last
The cold season flies by in a flurry of holidays, quiet mornings, and warm meals. With a few snips, some glue, and your In the Kitchen collage book, you can slow it down and turn those cozy kitchen moments into art that lasts.
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