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it’s your special day

Hey everybody! Happy Hump Day – I hope you’re having a fabulous week! I have a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share with you today created with the super adorable new Party Dress Dies that were just released last month! I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun this die set is, and the possibilities are endless with the colors, prints and occasions you can use them for! I love a pink and orange color combo, so that’s the direction I went with this birthday card!

Using the Party Dress dies, I cut the card base and layers from papers in the Mango and Rose 12×12 Collection Packs. I die cut a flower element from Stampin’ Up Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper and added a Clementine Pearl to the center. I assembled the card and added Clementine Rhinestones at the waistline and along with the flower element. I stamped a sentiment from the Birthday sentiment stamp set in Memento Morocco ink.

I die cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and adhered a strip of one additional coordinating paper from the Rose 12×12 Collection Pack across the bottom. I stamped a sentiment from the Birthday sentiment stamp set in Memento Morocco ink along with two tiny hearts from the Get Well sentiment stamp set in Memento Rose Bud ink.

Keep It Simple products used:
Party Dress Dies
Mango 12x 12 Collection Pack
Rose 12×12 Collection Pack
Birthday sentiment stamp set
Get Well sentiment stamp set (tiny hearts)
Clementine Pearls
Clementine Rhinestones

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Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, Stampin’ Up Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper
Ink: Memento Morocco and Rose Bud inks
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, EK Tools 3D Dots

I hope you’ve loved seeing this project as much as I loved creating it, and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out ALL the fun goodies in the Keep It Simple store such as paper, stamps, die cuts, ephemera, washi tape and enamel dots to name just a few! You’ll go cray-cray! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for lots of crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Be A Rainbow

Howdy peeps! I hope you’re having a great weekend and your weather is as beautiful as ours is out here in southwestern Colorado! This is such a wonderful time of year with the cool nights and warm days – but not too warm… yet! I’m delighted to be back with another ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project created with the amazing May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! I’m always in awe of the upgrades included with the kits each month and how everything coordinates so beautifully! Totally loving the papers, sticker, and matching chipboard used on this friendship card!

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from two prints in the collection, and rounded the right bottom corner. I added some pink skinny glitter washi tape from my stash prior to adhering a die cut oval and chipboard accent. The finishing touch was adding tiny clear gemstones to several of the clouds.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a sticker strip of clouds from the sticker sheet and a strip of pink skinny glitter washi tape. I added a sentiment die cut from the upgrades which completed the card.

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder, CottageCutz double-stitched oval dies
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Eyelet Outlet pink skinny glitter washi tape, Darice tiny clear gemstones

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re thinking about all the fun you could have with this month’s kit… you really ought to think about joining the Subscription Club! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube for lots of crafty inspiration! And if you do decide to join the Subscription Club, join our ScrapbookingStore Club Member Group on Facebook for more inspiration and to share your projects! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Pretty As A Picture

Howdy friends! Time is just flying by and it’ll be Christmas again before we know it! Just don’t blink, lol! I’m thrilled to be back with another ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project created with the amazing May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! I’m totally loving all the different sized journaling cards included in this month’s collection and created this pretty front flap card featuring one of the 4×4 journaling cards with coordinating paper.

I cut the card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from two prints in this month’s collection and American Crafts Rouge Glitter Paper. I also trimmed a 4×4 journaling card included with the papers and rounded all four corners on all the pieces. I popped the focal panel up on double-sided foam strips, and added three embellishments from the Buttons Galore & More Sparkletz Embellishments.

I embellished the inside of the front flap with a plaid print from the collection and a narrow strip of the glitter paper used on the front, and added a stamped sentiment and sticker from the sticker sheet.

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, American Crafts Rouge Glitter Paper
Stamps: Keep It Simple Birthday sentiment stamp set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamping tool, Buttons Galore & More Sparkletz Embellishments, 1″ double-sided foam strips

Scrappy hugs,

Spring Fling Clutch Purse

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a good day and you’re able to be outside enjoying some delightful weather! I’m happy to be back with another ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project created with the amazing May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! I’ve always loved using chipboard accents on my projects, and the package included in the upgrades this month is pretty amazing! I’ve used two of them on the front of this cute little clutch purse!

I cut the clutch purse card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock and covered it with a plaid print from the collection. I cut the flap closure using a My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Scallop Oval STAX and covered it with a coordinating print from the kit. I added a layered strip embellishment across the bottom and adhered the chipboard accents from the upgrades. The final step was adhering a small disc magnet with Ranger Distress Collage Medium to keep the purse closed.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a print from the kit. I added a sentiment sticker from the sticker sheet and layered the panel on another print from the collection.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: May #5-2023 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: May #5 – Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Dies/Punches: My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Scallop Oval STAX
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Ranger Distress Collage Medium, small disc magnet

Scrappy hugs,

Praise God

Hey everybody! Happy Friday – I hope you’ve had a fabulous week! They sure are flying by, aren’t they?! I’m up on the Prickley Pear Stamps blog today with another inspiration project featuring the Be Joyful stamps and dies! These are such amazing faith-based stamps and dies, and are truly some of my favorites. I paired these with a sunburst die in my stash that I thought was so appropriate for this image and sentiment! This is a simple design that would be easy to mass-produce.

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock. Using the Sizzix/Stampin’ Up Sunburst Thinlits, I die cut the sunburst from a yellow print in the Keep It Simple Lemon 12×12 Collection Pack. I stamped the male image from the Be Joyful stamp set on Solar White cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored it with alcohol markers, and die cut it with the coordinating Be Joyful die set. I stamped the sentiment in the center of the sunburst rays in Catherine Pooler Sauna ink, and popped the image up on double-sided foam strips. The finishing touch was adding gemstones to the rays from the Trinity Stamps Brilliant Citrine Embellishment Mix with my Trinity Pick Up Stick.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: May #5-2023 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: May #5 – Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Be Joyful stamp set
Be Joyful die set

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, Keep It Simple Lemon 12×12 Collection Pack
Ink: Arteza alcohol markers- BR28/62, Y27,B32; Catherine Pooler Sauna ink
Dies/Punches: Sizzix/Stampin’ Up Sunburst Thinlits
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, 1/4″ double-sided foam strips, Trinity Stamps Brilliant Citrine Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! Save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps by using coupon code LESLIE10 at checkout! And be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Prickley Pear Stamps Facebook page to keep up with news and sales, and join Prickley Pear Pals (the fan group) for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love to see you visit the Prickley Pear Stamps blog and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

hive rules

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday – I can’t believe we’re almost through another week! Where is the time going?! I’m delighted to be back to share another ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project created with the amazing May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! I love all the different patterned papers in this month’s kit, and picked out three coordinating prints to make this pinwheel panel card. The focal element is a Chipboard Accent from the upgrades. I’ve made a few of these pinwheel cards over the years and they are so fun!

I cut the square card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Pop Tone Black Licorice and a gingham pattern from this month’s kit. Using a My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX, I die cut eight stitched squares for the pinwheel from two additional patterns in the collection along with layers cut from the Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock. I adhered the pinwheel element to the card base and added a Chipboard Accent from the upgrades which I sanded with a Snow Block (a staple in my studio) and layered on a scrap piece of Solar White cardstock.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a scrap piece of the gingham print from the kit and narrow strip of Black Licorice cardstock used on the front. The finishing touch was adding a sentiment piece from the Frames & Tags in the upgrades.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: May #5-2023
2. Classic Design Challenge: May #5 – Anything Goes
3. Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog: #547 – Anything Goes with Paper

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Pop Tone Black Licorice
Dies/Punches: My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Big Shot, Snow Block (for sanding), Eyelet Outlet clear glitter enamel dots, 1″ double-sided foam strips

Scrappy hugs,

Oh Happy Day

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a fantastic week and enjoying some delightful weather! I’ve popped in this morning to share a ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project with you today created with the amazing May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! OMGoodness, this collection is amazing with all the coordinating papers and stickers, not to mention the chipboard, ephemera, frames and tags in the upgrades! As you undoubtedly know, I’m a huge fan of shaped cards, so that’s the direction I took with this one!

I cut the shaped card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock using the Crafter’s Companion Die’sire Ruth Create-A-Card die set. I then cut the layering panels for the front from patterned paper and a 3×4 journaling card in the collection alternating with a panel cut from 80# Solar White cardstock. I popped the focal panel up on 1″ double-sided foam strips and added Nuvo Ivory Seashell Crystal Drops to the flower centers.

I die cut the inside panels from the patterned paper in the kit that I used on the front along with 80# Solar White cardstock embellished with a floral sticker from the kit prior to cutting. I added a die cut sentiment from the upgrades which completed the card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: May #5-2023
2. Beautiful Blossoms: #5 – Anything Flowers Goes w/ optional Mood Board
3. Classic Design Challenge: May #5 – Anything Goes
4. Cut It Up: #278 – Send Me Flowers
5. Little Red Wagon: #706 – Flora or Fauna? (flora)
6. Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog: #547 – Anything Goes with Paper
7. Use Your Stuff: #484 – Use A Technique (shaped card)

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
May 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Dies/Punches: Crafter’s Companion Die’sire Ruth Create-A-Card die set
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Big Shot, Nuvo Ivory Seashell Crystal Drops

Scrappy hugs,

Celebrate mini slimline step card

Hey everybody! Dang, another weekend has come and gone! Where is the time going?! I have an awesome CutCardStock DT inspiration project to share today featuring Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock that I paired with our gorgeous Stardream Metallic Azalea and Kale Green cardstock! I absolutely love a pink and green color combo, and I’ve been a fan of step cards for many years and have made them in many different sizes. I put my thinking cap on and re-worked the measurements to create one in a mini slimline 3-1/2″ x 6″ size! I’m sharing the measurements for this (as well as my regular slimline size) in the Freebies section of my blog HERE if you’re interested.

I cut the mini slimline size step card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock that I ran through the Big Shot with Cuttlebug Swiss Dot and Candy Cane Strip embossing folders. I assembled the card and added a sentiment to the front that I die cut from Kale Green cardstock using the Scrapbook.com Celebrate die. I also added floral die cuts created with the Pinkfresh Studio In The Meadow Washi Tape and Die. The finishing touch was adding several gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Morganite Muse Embellishment Mix with my Trinity Pick Up Stick.

I cut the back panels from 80# Solar White and Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock and stamped a sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Charming Sentiments stamp set in Memento Cottage Ivy ink.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: May #5-2023
2. Beautiful Blossoms: #5 – Anything Flowers Goes w/ optional Mood Board
3. Classic Design Challenge: May #5 – Anything Goes
4. Cut It Up: #278 – Send Me Flowers
5. Use Your Stuff: #484 – Use A Technique (fun fold)

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

CutCardStock products used:
Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Stardream Metallic Azalea cardstock
Kale Green cardstock

Other products used:
Stamps: Stampin’ Up Charming Sentiments stamp set
Ink: Memento Cottage Ivy ink
Dies/Punches: Scrapbook.com Celebrate die, Pinkfresh Studio In The Meadow Die
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Fiskars 12″ SureCut Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots and Candy Cane Stripes Embossing Folders, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Pinkfresh Studio In The Meadow Washi Tape, 1/4″ and 1″ double-sided foam strips, Trinity Stamps Morganite Muse Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out all the awesome cardstock and other goodies at CutCardStock (adhesives, labels, stickers, pens, watercolors and ribbon to name a few). And head on over to the CutCardStock Facebook Page and for more inspiration! Also, be sure to join our Creating with Card Stock Facebook Group for even more crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

best friends

Hey everybody! A big ol’ Happy Monday to you all! I’m thrilled to be back with another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share that I created with papers, die cuts and stamps in the new Pajama Party Collection! There are SO many ways to use the items in this collection and I’ve been having a blast!

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from papers in the Pajama Party 6×9 Collection Pack and 6×9 Cardstock Pack. I interlocked letters from the Pajama Party Alphabits Die Cut Pieces and added a die cut from the Pajama Party Die Cut Pieces to form the sentiment, and then added several more flower die cuts which I popped up on foam pads. I added Back To Basics White Enamel Dots to the center of the flower die cuts and Back To Basics Black Enamel Dots to the centers of the flowers on the patterned paper, which completed the card front.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with leftover strips of patterned paper used on the front, turning the narrow one over and using the backside. I stamped the sentiment from the Pajama Party Stamps in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, added a flower die cut, and layered the panel on a paper from the Pajama Party 6×9 Cardstock Pack.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: May #4-2023
2. Classic Design Challenge: May #5 – Anything Goes

Keep It Simple products used:
Pajama Party 6×9 Collection Pack
Pajama Party 6×9 Cardstock Pack
Pajama Party Alphabits Die Cut Pieces
Pajama Party Die Cut Pieces
Pajama Party Stamps
Back To Basics White Enamel Dots
Back To Basics Black Enamel Dots

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar white cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamping tool, Stampin’ Up Dimensionals

Scrappy hugs,

Giveaway Times Two!

Hey everybody! I have surpassed 1400 posts on my blog here and would love to do a couple little giveaways! I actually meant to do this sooner but with everything going on, I forgot to do it! Nothing major… neither of these are expensive but I thought it would be fun to give them away to followers who would appreciate them and use them! With the sadness of losing two of our rescued kitties over the past month, it’ll make me feel good to do this!

I purchased two files from My Scrap Chick that I already had in my arsenal: (1) Ready For Our Closeup A2 Card Fronts by Art for Cards which is a digital file of five pretty funky and cool card fronts, and (2) Aloha Card by Paper Palz which is an SVG cut file. Not sure how it happened because I’m usually pretty careful about avoiding duplicates, but I purchased these twice and I obviously don’t need two of them, so I’d like to give the extra ones to two lucky readers who will hopefully become followers if they aren’t already. ;)

If you would like to participate in these giveaways, please leave a comment on this post telling me which one – or both – you’d like to be entered into the drawing for! I’ll leave the giveaways open until I have at least fifteen people interested! ;)

Thanks for stopping by today – we’ll see you again soon!

Scrappy hugs,