Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Simple Stories Heart Binder Kit with Video!

Hello! If you've been following along with me for a while you'll know I'm usually lucky enough to get to put together the gorgeous kits from Simple Stories from Scrap Shotz! Simple Stories has really done a great job of putting together their collections over the past year into kits that retailers can provide that include everything you need to sit down and make a gorgeous album or layout or card set. You use your own adhesive, ruler, scissors and trimmer, but all the paper elements as well as instructions are included. It's a fun project to sit down and complete in an afternoon. Well, today I'm sharing the beautiful Heart Collection Binder Kit. This is a wonderful album you'll be able to use to keep memories of someone who was special to you.


I've done a complete flip through of this album, which only took a few hours to do. You can watch the VIDEO below.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the Scrap Shotz Store where you can find this Simple Stories Heart Collection Binder Kit, and have a really awesome week!!



Monday, July 29, 2019

Gerda Steiner Designs Surfin' Ducky Card!

Hello! It's officially summer... the kids have worn their bathing suits 5 out of 7 days this week, lol. I'm over on the Gerda Steiner Designs blog today sharing a super cool summer card using the adorable Surfing Duck digital stamp. This card came together perfectly with the July SCT Sampler Pack goodies using the Simple Stories Sunshine & Blue Skies collection included. Don't you just love it when you find the perfect paper to match an image or photo!! I coloured this cutie up with Copics and added some Lawn Fawn sand and wave diecuts to create a little scene.


Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to head over to the Gerda Steiner Designs blog to see closeups and details - and check out the GSD Shop for lots of fun images, both clear and digi, to get you creating! Have an awesome week friends. 

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Unboxing New Wild Whisper Road Trip & Watercolor Collections!

Hello! I'm popping in today to share two new collections by Wild Whisper Designs! These girls have come up with fantastic collections this month, as always, and I am so excited to be using two of them over the summer. The first one I'm showing off is the Road Trip Collection. It's a wonderful set of papers, ephemera, stamps, cards, metal elements, sequins, cut files and flair just perfect for your summer road trip adventures! Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see a video of everything I'll be working with.


The other gorgeous collection is created by Pam Bray and Wild Whisper - Watercolor. Pam is such a talented designer, and I'm so excited to work with some of her paper! This paper is amazing, and is available in a 6x6 size and double packs. She has a second collection, Nature's Bliss, which is equally beautiful!


Here's the back side of each of the above papers. The hardest part is going to be deciding which side to use 😉


Here's a look at the video where you can see it all close up!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out last week's project here using the Road Trip collection, the Wild Whisper Blog for lots of inspiration, and the Wild Whisper Shop for all the new goodies - and don't forget to use the code DTKARLA to save 10%!


Saturday, July 20, 2019

Snail Mail!

Hello! Well things have been moving fast over the summer here with the kids out of school, but obviously slow on my blog! We've been doing lots of summer activities around our neighborhood and even went camping this past week. I really enjoyed taking to the time to create this cute snail mail card using the super sweet Snail Mail Digital Stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs.


I coloured the image with Copic Markers and added some white gel pen highlights. I used a nesting heart die from Sizzix that adds pierced holes around the edge. I just love sitting and stitching and this was so easy and relaxing! I used a Tim Holtz envelope die from the Valentine Sidekick set and added some Glossy Accents to the hearts. A few sequins scattered around the shaped card add just a little more bling!


Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to head over to the Gerda Steiner Design Blog to see all the details and get lots of inspiration. You can find lots of fun stamps - digi and clear - in the shop. Hope you're having a great summer and having a little time to create as well!


Friday, July 19, 2019

Road Trip Layout with NEW Wild Whisper Release!

Hello! I hope you've all been having a lovely summer! We were actually just camping this week and went to the same campground - Little Bow- here in Alberta, that I'm featuring on the layout for Wild Whisper this week using the brand new release Road Trip. I just love this collection! The licence plate stamp is one of my fav pieces - I love creating fun titles with it! Totally reminds me of the old game show Bumper Stumpers, lol!


Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to head over to the Wild Whisper Blog to see closeups and details, and don't forget to use the code DTKARLA to save 10% in the Wild Whisper Shop! Have an awesome day my friends. 


Friday, July 5, 2019

Strong & Free Traveler's Notebook with Video!

Hello again friends! I have had a busy week this week!! We had a wonderful Canada Day earlier this week, celebrating downtown at some local City activities and the kids have been loving their first full week of summer holidays! Today, I'm over on the Wild Whisper Designs Blog with a Canada Day traveler's notebook with photos from last summer. I'm using an older collection from Wild Whisper - Strong & Free along with some fun supplies from Emerald Creek Craft Supplies.


Here's a look at the video where you can see just how I created this and all the fun supplies I used:


Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Wild Whisper Designs Blog to see closeups and get all the details, and don't forget to use the code DTKARLA to save 10% off your purchases Wild Whisper Shop. You can find all the lovely Emerald Creek Craft Supplies here. Have a wonderful weekend my friends!


Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Dreamcatcher Layout!

Hello! I hope you've all been having a fantastic week! I'm over on the Southern Ridge Trading Company Blog today sharing a bright scrapbook layout using the SRTC 6x6 Navajo Stencil,  Dreamcatcher Chipboard  &  Medium Dream Fun Word. My daughter loves dreamcatchers and used her 3D printing pen to create one - so these fun supplies were just perfect to make a pretty layout!


Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful week - and be sure to head over to the Southern Ridge Trading Company Blog to see closeups and details on how I created this project!

Supplies:
Southern Ridge Trading Company - 6x6 Navajo Stencil,  Dreamcatcher Chipboard  &  Medium Dream Fun Word


Family Photo Layout!

Hello! I'm back today to share another layout using the awesome Scrap Shotz June 2019 Scrapbook Kit and available Add-Ons featuring the Heidi Swapp Wolf Pack Collection on the Scrap Shotz Blog. This is the fourth layout I've done using this kit and I still have so much more left over that I can play with! Today, I'm sharing a Fall family photo - and you can see how lovely this collection goes with Fall pictures too. The wood and nature elements make a wonderful background for any outdoor photos.


Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Scrap Shotz Blog to see closeups and my process to create this page. If you are one of my US friends, I hope you have a fantastic 4th of July celebration tomorrow! Stay crafty friends.



Monday, July 1, 2019

Howdy Ma'am Card!

Well, Howdy!! Here in Calgary, Alberta, July is Stampede time and you'll see everyone wearing cowboy hats and boots and having lots of fun. There are pancake breakfasts, a big parade, and many Western themed festivities to celebrate. Over on the Emerald Creek Craft Supplies blog our challenge is fitting that we are daring everyone to share their projects inspired by the theme Rhinestone Cowboy! For this challenge I'm sharing a cool Color Burst galaxy background card with lots of fun embossing powders and gemstones from Emerald Creek. P.S. I'll be on the Emerald Creek Facebook Page for a Live Demo on Thursday July 4th at 10 am MST to show you how to make this card!


Here's a mood board to inspire you!


Thanks so much for stopping by today - and Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends!! Be sure to head over to the Emerald Creek Craft Supplies blog for all the details on this card- and how to enter, and don't forget I'll be sharing how to create it on the Emerald Creek Facebook Page with a Live Demo on Thursday July 4th at 10 am MST. Have an awesome, crafty week my friends!

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Be Wild & Free Layout!

Hello and Happy Canada Day to my Canadian friends!! We are celebrating today with a BBQ and some fun festivities put on by the city. I'm also over on the Scrap Shotz Blog today sharing a layout using the Scrap Shotz June 2019 Scrapbook Kit and available Add-Ons featuring the Heidi Swapp Wolf Pack Collection. I love the nature feel of this collection - I just want to get outside when I see it! I have some more photos of my girls at a local park and this time I really wanted to incorporate the purples in the photos, so I used some Distress Oxides and a Studio Katia stencil to bring the colour out.


Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Scrap Shotz Blog to see my step by step process and closeups. If you're celebrating this week, I hope you have a wonderful time!!

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