Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps December Skrappy Challenge!

  Good morning krafty friends!

It's December, and that means it's time for a brand new
SKRAPPY CHALLENGE

with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

The theme of course is ANYTHING BUT A CARD!

I'm sharing a pretty December album I created for the Krafty Holiday Virtual Retreat class I taught! The attendees received a beautiful kit of holiday goodness plus the Cozy Christmas Kids and Pawsome Holiday Stamps and the Gifts Galore Stencil and a ton of amazing classes! 

I used a Simple Stories Flipbook for a fun interactive album to put my December photos in! I created a cute pocket to tuck some pretty tags or ephemera I want to save from the month.

I can add photos and journaling to my tags!

On the 6x8 pocket page I created a fun space for a larger photos and a title using some awesome stickers.

On the back of that page are some spots for a photo, journaling and a cute girl from the Cozy Christmas Kids with the meter from the Holiday Sentiments Set.

I decorated the pocket pages that came with the book using stamps, stickers, stencils and Krafty Kolours Inks. The bottom pocket is actually one of the card bases from the Mittens and Misteltoe collection, which then opens up for an interactive element!

On the back of this page I used some fun 'mail' elements from the stamps and stickers.

On the 3x4 pocket page I added cut apart journaling cards and a sweet puppy from the Pawsome Holiday set.

On the back of this page are some more fun decorations!

Lastly, I decorated the 3x4/4x6 page with lots of goodies from the kit and added a pocket to tuck more tags in!

Here's a look at the pretty tags decorated with stamps, papers and stickers!

For this challenge you can make anything that strikes your fancy....except a card!
So design a new scrapbook page, bookmark, tag, altered item, planner page, art journal, ATC cards...whatever you like!

Just make sure to include some Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps products and make sure it's a new creation!  As soon as we have at least five people playing along, we'll be giving away a $10 gift voucher to the krafty shop as the monthly prize!  

You have until Monday, January 2nd to enter, and you can submit as many new creations as you like for more chances to WIN!  Also be sure to share your designs on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps' Krafty Friends facebook page because we love to see your stuff!

Check out all the details from the Krafty Team below and be inspired to get skrappy!!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

49 and Market Viken Album!

 Hello friends! I'm back today with a look at the completed album we started to put together in the weekly Scrap Shotz Facebook Live  last week. You can check out the Facebook Live Replay below as well as a completed flip through on YouTube at the bottom! You'll find the 49 and Market Quad Folio, Waterfall Set and ARToptions Viken Collection in the Scrap Shotz Store, along with the Spellbinders Tufted 3D embossing folder and Tonic Pearlescent Cardstock. I also used Lavinia, A Colorful Life and Tim Holtz Stencils, Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink, Midnight Snack Lunar Paste and the Limited Edition Tim Holtz Mica Stains!

Here is a look at the Facebook Live Replay where we put together the Waterfall Pages and some of the Album! 

I used Rub-ons to create dimensional elements by adding them to white cardstock and fussy cutting, as well as cutting out the cut-apart sheet included in the 6x8 paper pack.

The Rub-ons look beautiful added directly to the spine, with a chipboard label.

I added the Mica Stain Sprays by both spraying through the stencils and then turning them over for a negative effect. They are so shiny!

As you open the Quad Folio you'll find areas to embellish, perfect to add the Waterfall pages.

We put the waterfall set together in the Facebook Live, so be sure to check that out! The Spellbinders Tufted 3D folder and Tonic Pearlescent Cardstock looks like a quilted effect on the edges of the album!

There are magnets included in the Waterfall set so the top flap stays closed. 

I added layers of Rub-ons, paper and chipboard and then added chipboard and Rub-on sentiments throughout the waterfall pages. I used Midnight Snack Lunar Paste with a sponge through a stencil on the flaps.

I sponged the edges of the 6x8 paper with Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink.

There are 3 waterfall sets included in the pack - two small and one large. 

The large waterfall fits the whole page and fits larger photos perfectly!

I used some elements from the cut apart page included in the 6x8 paper pack and added a Rub-on sentiment directly onto the page.

On the back I added some stenciling with the Tim Holtz focus stencil and the Mica Stain Spray. There is a magnetic closure that keeps the album flap closed.

And here's a look at the full flip through on YouTube! 

Happy Crafting Friends! Be sure to stop by and hang out again this Thursday on the Scrap Shotz Facebook Page for another Live Demo at 1 pm MST!

Scrap Shotz Exclusive Christmas Cheer Mini Album!

 Hello friends! I'm over on the Scrap Shotz Blog today with a look through the Scrap Shotz Exclusive Christmas Cheer Mini Album Flipbook Kit!! I was so excited to design this kit for Scrap Shotz using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Rustic collection, which is absolutely gorgeous!

 It includes interactive elements and so many beautiful details. And, you'll be able to use the instructions again and again! 

Here's a look through the album that you'll be able to put together using your kit and basic supplies!

Your kit includes: 8 pieces of double-sided patterned cardstock, coordinating 6X12 chipboard sticker sheet, 12X12 cardstock sticker combo sheet, 56pc die-cut ephemera pack, 1/2 pack of enamel dots, twine, Sprinkletz, flipbook with pocket page inserts, and full PDF instructions!

This mini album will be perfect for documenting your Christmas memories and photos! Be sure to check it out in the Shop HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a very crafty day!!

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps December Skrappy Challenge!

Good morning krafty friends!

It's December and that means it's time for a brand new
SKRAPPY CHALLENGE

with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

The theme of course is ANYTHING BUT A CARD!

I recently created a chipboard mini album for the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Retreat with the fabulous kit that was included and we made this book together online! Let me tell you, this was an amazing retreat with so many fantastic classes!! If you ever get a chance to participate in one of Kimmie's retreats, you will be blown away by the value of the kit, all the inspiring projects and the fabulous community of crafters! 

Here's a flip through of this mini album! 

KKS Supplies used:

Holiday Bears Stamp Set

Yummy Christmas Stamp Set

Stencils: Cozy Cocoa, Darling Dashes, Holiday Lights & Christmas Candy

Krafty Kolours Inks

Krafty Dots

For this challenge you can make anything that strikes your fancy....except a card!
So design a new scrapbook page, bookmark, tag, altered item, planner page, art journal, ATC cards...whatever you like!

Just make sure to include some Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps products and make sure it's a new creation!  As soon as we have at least five people playing along, we'll be giving away a $10 gift voucher to the krafty shop as the monthly prize!  

You have until Monday, January 3rd to enter, and you can submit as many new creations as you like for more chances to WIN!  Also be sure to share your designs on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps' Krafty Friends facebook page because we love to see your stuff!

Check out some more inspiration from the Krafty Team below and be inspired to get krafty!!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Simple Stories Simple Vintage Coastal Flipbook Video Walk Through!

 Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend! I'm popping in with a video share of the beautiful Simple Stories Simple Vintage Coastal Flipbook Kit!

Here's a look at the video walk through showing all the gorgeous pages and interactive elements! At the end you'll see any extra supplies I used.

Thanks so much for stopping by! You can check out more photos and details on the Scrap Shotz Blog. I hope you have an amazing week friends! 

Simple Stories Hello Today 2021 Flipbook with Scrap Shotz!

 Hello friends! Happy Monday! I'm over on the Scrap Shotz Blog today with more scrappy goodness using the Hello Today collection from Simple Stories! Here's a look at all the fun pages I've done so far in my 2021 Flipbook!

Be sure to check out the  Scrap Shotz Blog for all the details and links to the products I used (plus info on our upcoming FREE Crop! Here's a look at the Live Video I shared on Facebook where you can see all these goodies and how to make the January Page closeup! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have an amazing week friends!!

Holiday Chipboard Mini Album!

Hello! I hope everyone had a safe and happy New Years! I enjoyed a glass of wine, in my pj's and even fit in some crafting!! So all in all a great night 😉 I really felt like Christmas went so quickly this year and there were so many more crafting possibilities, so I decided to take this opportunity in the holiday lull to sit down and make something fun with some festive supplies. I loved the Scrapbook & Cards Today December Sampler goodies, but hadn't had a chance to pull them out, and this little Mini Album (it's only 2.5" square!!) was just the right fit. I'm over on the Southern Ridge Trading Company Blog today with all the details!

You can find the how to's, closeups of each page and details on the SR Blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope your new year has started off right and hope you're blessed with an amazing year ahead.

Supplies:

Southern Ridge Trading Company- Itty BittySnowflakes, Snowflakes713, Soda FizzStencil and Mini Album

SCT Sampler Pack, including Doodlebug Designs paper, stickers & ephemera and CTMH Felt Embellishments

Krafty Kolours Inks

Viva Décor Inka Gold Metallic Paints - Thanks to Creative Scrapbooker Magazine 12 Days Of Giving!!

SpiegelMom Scraps Sequins (PS Use code KARLA15 to save 15% on your SMS purchases!!)

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you are having a wonderful start to the year and that 2020 brings awesome things your way!

Southern Ridge Trading Company -

Hello friends! I'm over on the Southern Ridge Trading Company blog today sharing this adorable mini album. I just love creating mini albums and wanted to use this one to share our fall family photos from last year. It was such a beautiful day and we got lots of lovely shots. I pulled out the older Pumpkin Spice collection from Simple Stories and started crafting!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Southern Ridge Trading Company blog to see a closeup of each page and a list of supplies. Have an awesome, crafty week!

Inspiration Saturday!

Happy Weekend!! It's Easter this weekend, and this is the first year for a long time we haven't had a house full of guests for Easter Dinner. I will miss having everyone over, but I'm going to enjoy Easter morning with the girls, an Easter egg hunt, church and turkey dinner! Everyone else is travelling this year and enjoying some warm sunshine over the break. I might even get some crafting in ;) And, here's some inspiration for you!

1) Wilna Furstenberg has the cutest #springcoffeecup album post on her blog! I just love her style <3 She has a video where she walks you through making the album and she also has a challenge going on during April where you can share a coffee cup album you make! Check out her post for all the details.

2) I think Bookbub has been around for a while, but I've just discovered it! You can sign up to receive a daily email showing you what digital books are free from Kindle, Kobo, etc that day in the genre you choose! I love it - I just scan the email, choose the free ones I want and they automatically download onto my device and are ready to read when I have some down time.

3) Verve Stamps has an awesome FREE coffee printable available until April 17th! You can download the PDF or the individual digital stamp files HERE. The PDF is great if you just want to play around with printing the pictures and sentiments off quickly and using your coloured pencils or alcohol based markers on them. I just pop a piece of white cardstock into my printer without changing any paper settings! Then, I cut out the images and use them for cards. There's even a spot to link up your creations for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Verve store!

4) Gerda Steiner Designs has the cutest clear and digital stamps, and right now there's an FREE adorable Easter Bunny image - along with other cute FREEBIES in her store. You can sign up for her newsletter and be notified when a new free image is available as well as receive coupons. You can check out her blog while you're there and get lots of inspiration!!

5) I've been watching a lot of home decor and DIY videos lately, and I came across 4 Quarter Crafts who does some some awesome projects with dollar store finds. Here's a video on Earth Tone Spring Home Decor Crafts for you to check out!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend - and a very Happy Easter!