Hey everybody, happy Saturday! I am bursting at the seams to share some exciting news… I was going to tell you in my first official post on October 5th but I can’t wait any longer! I’ve been invited to join the Lori Whitlock Creative Team! That’s a big WOO-HOO!
If you are a fellow electronic cutting machine fan, then you know who Lori Whitlock is. If not, she’s the creator and designer behind tons of unimaginably cool SVG cut files! She also designs paper and embellishments for Echo Park, digital scrapbook files and digital cutting files for the Silhouette Design Store, and fabric lines for Riley Blake.
I’ve been a huge fan of Lori’s for many years, so this opportunity is a dream come true for this old gal! I’ll be posting two to three times a month, so stay tuned for my debut project reveal on October 5th! In the meantime, be sure to check out Lori on her socials: BLOG / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST / SHOP / YOUTUBE
Hi friends, happy weekend! I hope you had a good week and you’re gonna do something fun this weekend! I’m up on the CutCardStock blog today with a tutorial for making a super cute floral bouquet with a bee and a matching card. A paper bouquet is an awesome way to thank someone for their kindness – paper flowers never wilt or shrivel! I used quite a variety of our cardstock (all listed below) along with the Lori Whitlock 3D Bee Bouquet SVG cut file to make this project, and I L-O-V-E how it turned out!
I won’t go into a huge amount of detail here so be sure to see my tutorial on the CutCardStock blog to learn more. Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Lori Whitlock 3D Bee Bouquet SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from Lessebo Sunset Orange, Brick Orange, Cherry Red, Moss Green and Arctic Blue; Rubber Ducky Yellow, Mantis Green, Scottish Highlands Green, Granny Smith, Pop Tone Black Licorice, Classic Crest 80# Solar White, and Stardream Metallic Crystal cardstock. I used the print then cut function on my Cricut for the sentiment on the matching card.
As I say every time I post one of these fun projects, the assembly is always the most fun part. It’s such a joy watching them come to life! Here is one final shot of the bouquet flattened out and put in the envelope. This one was included in a bundle and I can’t wait to make the rest of them! ;)
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Other products used: DIES/PUNCHES: Lori Whitlock 3D Bee Bouquet SVG Cut File ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, EK Tools 3D-Dots, Keep It Simple Crafty Girls Buttons
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 Pinterest Page and CutCardStock Facebook Page and for more inspiration! Also, be sure to join our Creating with CutCardStock Facebook Group for even more crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
Hey everybody, happy Friday! Dang, the weeks just seem to roll by faster and faster, don’t they?! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project for #366 – More Than One Die Cut! I created a shaped thank you card which includes cloud and sun die cuts. I used the Hello Sunshine A2 Shaped Card SVG cut file from My Scrap Chick, and I just love how it turned out!
Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the My Scrap Chick Hello Sunshine A2 Shaped Card SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from CutCardStock Basis 12×12 Navy, Lessebo Sunflower Yellow, Pop Tone Black Licorice, Basis Pink, and Pink Tutu. Also used Keep It Simple Back To Basics Lemon 12×12 and Royal 12×12 Collection Packs, and Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock. I used the Print then Cut function on the Cricut for the front sentiment, and added several light blue gemstones. This completed the card front.
I also used the Print Then Cut function for the inside sentiment. This was such an easy project and I really enjoyed putting it together. Shaped cards are the best!
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Hey everybody, happy Tuesday! I hope your week has started off nicely and you’re enjoying a little bit cooler weather! It’s officially Fall! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today. This anchored swing flap is one of my favorite fun fold designs and it features papers, stamps and dies from our Once Upon A Time: Rapunzel collection along with a few other products on the website. If you love Princesses, this collection is for you!
I cut the card base and swing flap element from CutCardStock Lessebo Aubergine and Light Yellow cardstock along with a layering panel from a print in the Rapunzel 6×9 Collection Pack. Using the Rapunzel Collection Stamps, I stamped images on Classic Crest 110# Solar White and the Light Yellow cardstock and colored them with alcohol markers. I also stamped some sentiments on Light Yellow cardstock and then cut all the images and sentiments with the coordinating Rapunzel Outline Dies.
I used a die in the Back To Basics Nested Stitched Ovals Dies to cut the oval aperture into the front flap, assembled the card and embellished it with Back To Basics Lilac Enamel Hearts and Back To Basics Pastel Glitter Enamel Dots in yellow.
I embellished the inside with a strip and a panel cut from another print in the collection and added an additional stamped sentiment. Such a fun design!
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Other products used: CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Aubergine and Light Yellow cardstock, Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock INK: Memento Tuxedo Black (pad and marker), Versafine Onyx Black; Copic Ciao alcohol markers- YR16, E00, Y11/35, BV02/31, B45, G07; Catherine Pooler Queen For A Day ink, Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Mini MISTI, Big Shot
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 online store! Save 10% on your entire order when you shop online using code LoveToScrap2 at checkout! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, AND it combines with product, order, and shipping discounts! Is that cool, or what?! 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!
Hey everybody, happy weekend! I’m up on the Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L blog today with an inspiration project featuring pretty papers, die cuts/ephemera and dies from Uniquely Creative, along with some amazing adhesives (and other products) from Scrapbook Adhesives! Yep, Scrapbook Adhesives is collaborating with Uniquely Creative and I had such a good time using products from both companies to create this mixed media tag!
Using a Uniquely Creative Slim Stitched Nesting Tag Die, I cut the tag base from CutCardStock Glama Brown Kraft cardstock. Then the fun began layering patterned paper, cardstock, die cuts and other pieces of ephemera from the Uniquely Creative Delighted Curiosities collection using the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser and Dual Tip Glue Pen.
I inked the edges of some of the pieces with Ranger Hickory Smoke distress ink on a dauber. I popped some of the elements up with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix and 3D Foam Squares White Mix – these are 1mm and 2mm thick respectively and gave different heights of dimension. I also used the Keep It Simple Cheerful Cottage stamp set to stamp cross and double stitching in random spots in Memento Olive Grove ink using an acrylic block.
I employed the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique three times on this tag – the first with a strip of foiled squares down the left side created with E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser and crumpled brown and bronze foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors. The second instance was the application of green flock onto several 3D Foam Squares Micro White and then placed in diamond orientation in random spots on the tag.
The third instance of the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside was created with blue embossing powder heated onto 3D Foam Strips with my heat tool. I cut the strip in different sized pieces and placed them on the right edge toward the bottom for a little interest. To use the term FUN would be an understatement… I had an absolute blast making this!
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Other products used: CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Glama Brown Kraft cardstock STAMPS: Keep It Simple Cheerful Cottage stamp set INK: Ranger Hickory Smoke distress ink, Memento Olive Grove ink ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, dauber, acrylic block, green flocking, Inkadinkadoo Sky Blue embossing powder, Milwaukee heat tool
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Hey everybody, happy weekend – I hope you’re having a good one! We are SO enjoying the cooler weather that’s finally arrived here! I’ve popped in today to share a congrats shaker card for Keep It Simple featuring our embossed squares dies that were released back in May, I believe. This offset stacked squares design was a fun one that yields some great dimension. And, of course, who doesn’t love a shaker?!
I cut a square card base from Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with four square layering panels which I die cut from 80# Solar White, teal, lime and lemon paper from our Back To Basics 6×9 Collection Packs using four of the embossed squares dies.
I created a shaker from the smallest square, adding Metallic Crush Rivers Edge and 2mm Beads Clear Caviar Glass from our Sprinkles line. I added a sentiment from the Back To Basics Congratulations Sentiments stamp set, along with teal and white enamel dots, which completed the card front.
I die cut two square layering panels for the inside from the 80# Solar White and teal paper using two of the embossed squares dies. I stamped another sentiment from the Congratulations Sentiments stamp set, and this card was complete.
Other products used: CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock INK: Catherine Pooler Sea Glass ink ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, TapeRunner Retractable Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Power Tape 81 ft, Mini MISTI, Big Shot
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 online store! Save 10% on your entire order when you shop online using code LoveToScrap2 at checkout! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, AND it combines with product, order, and shipping discounts! Is that cool, or what?! 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!
10/01/26 Spotlight Winner at Sparkles Christmas Challenge!
Hey everybody, happy weekend! I hope you are doing something fun! I have THE cutest fun fold to share today for Keep It Simple! This Z-fold double flap features papers and die cut pieces from our new Merry Grinchmas collection – this collection is so stinkin’ fun I can’t even stand it! I mean, seriously… who doesn’t love the Grinch?! AND this card has a spinner element that takes it to the next level! I cannot remember where I originally saw this fun fold design but fairly recently ran across a similar version on Connie Stewart’s blog HERE.
I cut the card base and double flap element from CutCardStock Pop Tone Red Hot, along with laying panels from American Crafts Cricket Glitter Paper, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, and prints in the Merry Grinchmas 6×9 Collection Pack. I added die cuts from the Merry Grinchmas Die Cut Pieces, putting one of them on a Back To Basics Spinners. How fun is that?!
I cut the panel inside the double flap from Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and added a few more die cuts. Super simple design that really packs a punch!
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Other products used: CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Pop Tone Red Hot, American Crafts Cricket Glitter Paper, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Scrapbook Adhesives Medium and Micro Adhesive 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 online store! Save 10% on your entire order when you shop online using code LoveToScrap2 at checkout! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, AND it combines with product, order, and shipping discounts! Is that cool, or what?! 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!
Hi friends, happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a great week! I’m up on the CutCardStock blog today with a tutorial for making a ‘missing you’ card in a bold and bright color palette. I used Pop Tone Tangy Orange, Bazzill Basics Peach, Lessebo Sunset Orange, Lessebo Bubblegum Pink, and Pink Tutu, along with 80# Solar White and a 110# Solar White pre-folded card base. These are not colors I would normally choose to work together (was aiming for matches to some pretty puffy floral stickers in my stash) but I think they absolutely DO work together!
As per the usual, I won’t go into a huge amount of detail, so if you want more info, be sure to check out my post on the CutCardStock blog. I cut 1/4″, 1/2″ and 3/4″ strips from each of the five colors and adhered them diagonally to an 80# Solar White panel. I added Love From Lizi Gold Moondust pinstripe peel-off stickers to the wider strips for a little interest. I affixed a Love From Lizi A Spot of Autumn Thicker Sticker to the lower right-hand corner and stamped a sentiment from the Hero Florals Rose Stem stamp set in Catherine Pooler Juniper Mist ink. The finishing touch was adding several Blush sequins from my stash.
I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White and adhered a few leftover strips used on the front. I added Gold Moondust pinstripe peel-offs an a smaller Thicker Sticker to carry the design to the inside. I stamped another sentiment from the same stamp set in the blue ink, leaving lots of room to write a custom message.
Other products used: STAMPS: Hero Florals Rose Stem stamp set INK: Catherine Pooler Juniper Mist ink ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Ultra, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Mini MISTI, Love From Lizi Gold Moondust Pinstripe Peel-Off Stickers and A Spot of Autumn Thicker Stickers, Blush sequins (from stash), 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 Pinterest Page and CutCardStock Facebook Page and for more inspiration! Also, be sure to join our Creating with CutCardStock Facebook Group for even more crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a good week and have something fun planned this weekend! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m delighted to share my inspiration project for #365 – Orange & Black! I created a circular easel card which turned into a ‘two-fer’ using the SVG Cuts Vintage Witch SVG cut file. One card is made with the regular cut file design and the other is made with the negative space pieces left on the mat which I held in place with Press ‘N Seal. Why not get two super cute cards out of the deal, right?!
Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the SVG Cuts Vintage Witch SVG cut file, I cut the focal image pieces from Pop Tone Orange Fizz and Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock. I peeled the orange layer off the mat and held the negative space pieces in place with Press ‘N Seal to use for the second card. Next, I cut the card base from CutCardStock Cougar 100# Smooth White cardstock along with layering panels from prints in the American Crafts Halloween 6×6 paper pad, all using the KIS Cuts: Nested Stitched Scallop Circles. I grabbed my Stampin’ Up! 3/4″ circle punch and punched three circles from Celebration Warehouse Non-Shedding Orange Glitter cardstock to place behind the star apertures. I added a few clear gemstones to the background which completed the upper portion.
I felt like the bottom portion was a little too busy so I cut an additional scalloped circle from CutCardStock Glama Natural Translucent Clear Vellum which toned it down a good bit. I stamped the sentiment from the Prickley Pear Stamps Bats stamp set, trimmed it and layered it on Pop Tone Black Licorice and the Orange Glitter cardstock. I popped it up on Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape to use as the stopper. Card #1 is complete, now on to card #2!
I cut a second card base from CutCardStock Cougar 100# Smooth White cardstock along with layering panels from prints in the Echo Park Spooky Collection Kit. I cut the plain background from the cut file a second time from the black cardstock, applied wet glue to the back of all the negative pieces on the Press ‘N Seal and adhered them in place. Once again, I punched three circles from Celebration Warehouse Non-Shedding Orange Glitter cardstock to place behind the star apertures, and added a few clear gemstones to the background which completed the upper portion.
As before, I stamped the sentiment from the Prickley Pear Stamps Bats stamp set, trimmed it and layered it on Pop Tone Orange Fizz and the Black Glitter cardstock. I popped it up on Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape to use as the stopper. These turned out so stinkin’ cute and they were so easy!
Howdy peeps! I hope you are having a great week and looking forward to doing something fun this weekend! I have one more ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share with you today created with items in the September 2026 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed playing with this kit – loving all the coordination between the travel-themed papers and stickers to the elements in the upgrades!
I created another version of the double flap fun fold. There are literally a gazillion versions of the double flap fun fold out there. Connie Stewart has two videos on her YouTube channel for this version – one from five years ago HERE and a live from last year HERE. I definitely recommend using a lighter weight double-sided paper for the folded card base rather than cardstock like I used on this one, as it made the card a bit too thick.
I used CutCardStock Lessebo Brick Orange for the folded card base, Papertrey Ink Canyon Clay for the card back and Papertrey Ink Americana for the small rectangle on the front. All the patterned paper layers were cut from prints in the Simple Stories Open Road 12×12 Collection Kit. I added an epoxy sticker from The Paper Studio Stick-a-bilities Travel Epoxy Stickers in the upgrades to the front along with a sticker from the sticker sheet which I popped up on a foam square. I added a few more stickers from the sticker sheet to the striped double flap panel.
I cut the inside panel from Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a leftover plaid strip used on the front triangle panels. I added a couple more stickers from the sticker sheet which completed this cute card.
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ScrapbookingStore products: September 2026 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades Simple Stories Open Road 12×12 Collection Kit Upgrades: The Paper Studio Stick-a-bilities Travel Epoxy Stickers The Paper Studio Stick-a-bilities Neutral Labels
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!
