Scrapbooking, Card Making, Cricut Projects, and Crafts
I have been a BoBunny fan since they made stickers on rolls. Does anyone else remember those??? They have come a long way, and now are one of the leading manufacturers of scrapbooking, card making, and mixed media supplies. Here is a BoBunny Beach Card that I made using some of their awesome products.
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Hey crafty friends. I’m Lyne from Lynn’s Everyday Ideas and I want to say a big thank you to Pam for having me here again as such a special time of year. Today I’m going to be sharing with you a scrapbook layout that I created using just a 6×6 paper pad from Simple stories and a die cut background that I cut with my Silhouette Cameo.
I have had this 6×6 paper pad in my stash since 2014, and I decided it was time to try to use it up. I used a cut file from Paige Evans on the Silhouette store. The file was only about $1 and it made a beautiful focal element for my page. It is cut with white Bazzil cardstock.
To back the images you can either trace and hand cut or use the Silhouette software. I did some hand-cutting, but most I did with the software. The way I did that was to unweld the background and enlarge one of the inside trees just a tad. I then duplicated them in rows and just placed my paper in those rows and cut multiple trees at once.
The page didn’t need much embellishing after the trees were done since there were so many patterns included. I did however add a few things that I felt added just a little bit here and there so there was some dimension to the layout.
The other fun thing about this page is that one of the layers under the photo is a paper bag. Inside the bag I created a very large cardstock tag to insert. I wanted this so that my journalling didn’t add any more business to the page.
I am really happy with how this layout came out, and I hope it encourages you to give a die-cut background a try as well. Oh, and if you’d like to see this come together I have created a video. Hope you enjoy!
Here are some other projects that you might enjoy.
With the popularity of the Kindle, you would think that bookmarks would be a thing of the past, but you’re wrong! With the popularity of paper crafts, DIY bookmarks and ideas for creating them are as hot as ever.
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Everyone knows how much I love making handmade cards, but sometimes I run out of time. I just can’t bring myself to BUY a card. Everyone knows that I spend hours in my craft room, and they expect cards from me to be hand crafted.
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Princess birthday parties are so popular with little girls, especially Disney Princess parties. What little girl doesn’t want to dress up in a fancy dress that twirls when she spins?
Pink cupcakes with sprinkles, rhinestones, tiaras, and lots of glitter complete the Princess party theme. I have a princess party favor to share that I made using the Cricut Explore.
This post was sponsored by Simply Stamps. All opinions are my own.
I used the Cricut Explore to cut all of the die cut shapes. They were free with my Cricut Access subscription.
This is how my screen looked in Cricut Design Space after I had it laid out. I searched for gift bag, tag, and tiara to find the shapes that I wanted.
Since I was using different paper for all of them, I changed the color by clicking the circle on the right side of the screen next to the scissors icon. That will bring up a menu of colors to choose from.
Here are the pieces when I finished cutting them. I love that with the Cricut Explore, it also scored the box for me using the score tool. This made it super easy to fold and assemble.
Watch the video below to see how I put everything together.
The pink rhinestone heart is the perfect accent on the princess crown, and I love the frilliness of the glitter tulle and fancy fibers. Using a paper pack like the one I used from Die Cuts With A View makes projects like this really easy, since everything is coordinated.
I filled the bag with Decorative Shredded paper, candy, stickers, and small toys.
Simply Stamps carries an awesome selection of stamps that are great for baby showers, wedding showers, weddings, and parties. You can customize them with names and dates to use for party favors and invitations.
Hi, I am Habiba from Germany and Pam was so generous to let me guest post for her today! This is a huge thing for me as I am a baby blogger over at Craftify My Love and haven’t had many of those opportunities yet.
I’d love to show you how I managed to bring some of my latest vacation memories into my day to day life by creating a personalized photo bookmark.
You know, I read a lot, and I am horrible with numbers. So there is nooooo way I can memorize the page I stopped reading. Also I don’t like to bend book pages like some people do. And I love to surround myself with pretty things (YASS, give me all the pretty things #IAmInLove), so a receipt or a slip of white paper won’t work for me either, sorry!
As I am also a person who makes a gazillion photos whenever, and I found a man who is even worse, this got me thinking: What to do with all the photos we took on our first trip together? I really want to hold on to and be reminded of all the memories we made in the Netherlands together in this hectic day to day life.
And all of a sudden the idea for a Vacation Memory Photo Bookmark was born!
Choose four photos that transport memories you want to be reminded of on a daily basis. Open your computer and find either Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, a photo editing program or anything the like. I used a photo of the beach dunes as a background and cut it to 5 x 14 cm (198 x 539 pixel or 2 x 5,5 inches).
I added three photos of Markus and me and gave them a matching frame. You might want to leave a little bit more space in the top of the collage for the hole you’ll be punching there in a minute. Because you probably don’t want the punch to go through one of your photos, duh!
Once you’re happy with your collage, print it out and cut it to size.
Now go find all your other supplies. Cut a piece of that colorful sturdy crafting paper to size. You might want to make it about one centimeter wider and taller than your collage. This way your lovely paper will be seen from the front side of the bookmark, too. I used a paper with a red and blue pattern on the back and a simple blue on the front. I didn’t want the pattern to divert from my lovely photos.
Using a glue stick or one of them roller glues, fix your collage to your crafting paper. Using a hole punch you’ll punch a hole 😉 into the top of the bookmark.
Now, I promised you a frugal tip to find ribbon for free, right?
So here goes: I tend to cut the hanger straps from my shirts and pullovers and save them in a big ol’ plastic jar. When I started doing that, they only came in black and white. Lately the clothes companies started sewing them in in the most adorable colors, matching the garment. Perfect! I am tell you!!!!
I wasn’t happy with the previously decided on format of my bookmark so I simply cut some excess off. Cut your strands of ribbon to the same length (I used three different colors) and thread them through your previously punched hole. Make a knot. Done!
Do you like what you see? I sure do! And I like it some more every time I open my book: I read mostly at night before I go to bed. On the weekend I really love to bring a cup of tea to bed and start my day reading a couple chapters #bliss. Do you have any reading habits? Tell me all about them!
Habiba
Oh, and, don’t forget to pin this little tutorial for later or share it with your friends!
Meet Habiba! She is a sparkly and bubbly personality. She loves life and is a very happy person. You can hear her laugh out loud often and she absolutely loves to get creative and making things! As she is a talkative little bee, naturally she is all about sharing her stories, DIY ideas, and even a recipe every once in a while over at her blog Craftify My Love.
Why don’t you go and connect with her on Social Media:
Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube
Now grab a cup of coffee and pay her a visit – you’ll enjoy this short trip to Germany. Promise!
Summer cookouts are a wonderful time to celebrate your love for America. There’s nothing better than a three day weekend to show your patriotism. Here are some ides for adding a bit of red, white, and blue to your next patriotic party.
Thank You Simply Stamps for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.
• Freedom is Not Free Stamp
• Navy Craft Ink
• Red Cardstock
• Navy Cardstock
• White Cardstock
• Patriotic Printed Scrapbook Paper
• Silver Stickles Glitter Glue
• Scrapbook Adhesive
• Scissors or paper trimmer
You can use this great patriotic stamp to make BBQ invitations, bands for your napkins, pennants to go in your condiments, and tents marking the food. Use your imagination and a few craft supplies to create a memorable cook out theme.
To make the band for the plastic utensils, neatly fold a white napkin around the plastic ware. Then cut a 6″ x 2″ strip of navy cardstock. Add a piece of 5″ x 1 3/4″ star patterned paper on top.
Wrap the papers around the utensils and adhere in the back with a glue dot. Crease the paper on the sides, so it lays flat. Using Pop Dots, add the Freedom Is Not Free. Trim the white cardstock in silver glitter and set it aside to dry.
If you’re making lots of these, it’s easiest to make them in batches. Do all of the cutting at one time, then the stamping, etc.
I also made a Patriotic Invitation perfect for a backyard barbecue, or military Welcome Home Party.
Here are the paper measurements:
If you’re new to card making, How To Make Handmade Cards will help you get started.
I hope you will try these easy patriotic decorations for your Independence Day cook out this summer. There are so many other times throughout the year that we can celebrate being Americans. Memorial Day, Flag Day, Patriot’s Day, and Veteran’s Day are all great occasions for making patriotic crafts.
Custom address stamps have many uses besides marking your outgoing mail. When you have a gorgeous address stamp, like the ones from Simply Stamps, you will surely want to use it for more than just your bills.
This post was sponsored by Simply Stamps. All opinions are my own.
A friend of mine made me a beautiful journal. I keep all kinds of crafty notes in it. I have lists of my Cricut Cartridges, stamping ink colors, and border punches that I own. I also have a running wish list, because a girl can never have too many craft supplies.
I stamped the inside of the first page with my name and address using the Angie Square Monogram Address Stamp by Simply Stamps.
With more than 600 custom address stamps to choose from, there is surely a stamp that fits your personality.
After marking my journal, so it could be returned in case I lost it, I thought of a few more items that I would want returned if I misplaced them. One of them is whatever book I’m currently reading.
I know almost everyone has a Kindle, but I still read old fashioned printed books. It’s usually a paperback that I stick in my purse, so I can take it with me when I have appointments. I’m pretty good at keeping track of my belongings, but on occasion, I leave my book behind.
Since I use bookmarks, instead of dog earring my pages, I decided to make a personalized bookmark using my address stamp.
That’s all there is to it! It’s a super easy project. These would be great to make for your kids. How often are they misplacing their library books??? You could laminate it to make it more durable and keep the ink from bleeding.
Now I need to make some personalized tags to mark my scrapbooking totes. I can’t wait for a rainy day to work on them.
I love adult coloring books, but I always wonder what people do with them when they finish a page. They are too pretty to leave in a book, so I came up with this pretty cool Adult Coloring Book Project.
Some of my blogging friends do a monthly Destash Challenge. It’s a way to encourage you to use what’s in your stash without having to buy anything. I’m happy to say that everything I used was stuff I already had.
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I live in a tiny town, but we are going to have an increase in population this spring and summer. It must be something in the water! The baby boom has inspired me to make this Baby Shower Gift Bag.
I love it when I can use my scrapbooking and card making supplies for other projects. I used a rubber stamp, scrap paper, and some trims to create this Baby Shower Gift Bag. I can use alphabet letter stickers to put the baby’s name on the bag before I fill it with goodies.
This only took me 15 minutes to put together. The idea came to me when I was cleaning out some bins in my craft room and came across the pink gift bag.
Plain gift bags are very inexpensive and can be decorated for any occasion using scraps and bits leftover from other projects.
Plain colored and kraft bags are inexpensive at the dollar store or when bought in bulk. They are great for gift giving and party favors.
To see a completely different style using this stamp, visit Bohemian Elephant Card.