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Mother’s Day I love you

Hey everybody! Okay, the weeks are just disappearing and this is the last Monday in February! What the heck?! I’m up on the Pajama Crafter Stamps blog today with my last inspiration project as a PCS designer. I’ve been on the Prickley Pear Stamps (now Pajama Crafter Stamps) team for almost four years and I feel like it’s time to step down and let the team of new designers shine. Since I always work ahead, I have a ton of PPS/PCS projects that were made while I was still on the team but not yet showcased on their blog, so I plan to share all of them on my blog over the next few months. It’s been a great run and I so appreciate Sharon, and now Joy, for having me along all these years! This split panel card features the gorgeous new Lovely Bouquet stamp set – I love this image and have really enjoyed creating with it. I went with a coral and green color palette and totally love how it turned out! I’ve made many split panel cards in a horizontal orientation over the years and I created this one in a vertical orientation with gatefold flaps scored and folded backwards rather than actually cutting a chunk out of the panel. I’ll be making this version of the split panel fold again for sure!

I cut a gatefold card base from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating papers in the Keep It Simple Ruby 12×12 Collection Pack. As mentioned above, rather than cutting a chunk out of the front flap to create the split panel, I scored each half of the gatefold and folded the flaps backwards which left a vertical split.

I stamped the front and inside sentiments and the large rose image on Solar White cardstock and colored the image with alcohol markers. I fussy cut it, adhered it to a second panel of Solar White and fussy cut it again, which yielded some nice dimension.

I trimmed the sentiment and popped it up on a foam strip. Then I added a small magnet closure (another option would be a belly band) and some gemstones from the Buttons Galore & More Pitter Patter Doo Dadz Embellishments. I added the sentiment to the inside panel along with a heart from the ephemera sheet in the Ruby Collection Pack, which completed the card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html
2. https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-666.html
3. https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/inkspirational-challenge-310-mood-board.html

4. https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-744-off-edge.html
5. https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/220-fun-folds-any-theme.html

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

Pajama Crafter Stamps products used:
Lovely Bouquet stamp set

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, Keep It Simple Ruby 12×12 Collection Pack
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- YG14/17/54, YR37, R03/05/12/24
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Elmer’s Craft Bond Tape Runner, Ranger Adhesive Strips, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, small disc magnet, Ranger Distress Collage Medium, Buttons Galore & More Pitter Patter Doo Dadz Embellishments, 1/4″ double-sided foam strip

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps, dies and other goodies at Pajama Crafter Stamps which is the new home of the Prickley Pear Stamps brand and the Pajama Crafter Stamps line! Be sure to keep up with news and sales by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, and join Pajama Crafter Stamps & Friends for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love for you to visit the Pajama Crafter Stamps blog and sign up for our newsletter to stay in touch! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

happy purr-thday shaped card

2/27/24 Featured Creation at Little Red Wagon!

Hey everybody, Happy Friday! I’m delighted to bring you another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project today that I created with our new Build-A-House Collection! OMGosh, these products are phenomenal! You start with the basic Build-A-House die set and then you have the add-on Build-A-Dogouse, Build-A-Cathouse and Build-A-Birdhouse die sets with coordinating stamp sets! How fun is that?! I used the Build-A-House KIS Cuts, Build-A-Cathouse Stamps and Build-A-Cathouse KIS Cuts to create this shaped card! I can’t tell you how much fun I’ve had playing with this collection! If you are inclined to shop at Keep It Simple, be sure to use my discount code LoveToScrap2 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, plus the code combines with product, order, and shipping discounts!

I cut the shaped card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock using the Build-A-House KIS Cuts. I cut the double-decker base house pieces from papers in the Rose 12×12 Collection Pack. Using the Weathered Wood Background Stamp, I stamped a woodgrain pattern in Catherine Pooler Twilight ink on the upstairs and downstairs main pieces.

Using the Build-A-Cathouse KIS Cuts, I cut the cat from Solar White cardstock and colored the pieces with alcohol markers. Next, I cut the grass and cat bowl from papers in the Jade and Lemon 12×12 Collection Packs. Finally, I stamped the sentiment on a scrap piece of Solar White cardstock in Twilight ink and fussy cut it.

I embellished the inside panel with papers from the Rose Collection used on the front and stamped a sentiment in Twilight ink.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-monochrom-you-pick-palette.html
2. https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html
3. https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-666.html
4. https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/cut-it-up-challenge-298-dots-andor.html
5. https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-744-off-edge.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Build-A-House KIS Cuts
Build-A-Cathouse Stamps
Build-A-Cathouse KIS Cuts
Weathered Wood Background Stamp
Rose 12×12 Collection Pack
Jade 12×12 Collection Pack
Lemon 12×12 Collection Pack

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 80# Solar White cardstock,
INK: Catherine Pooler Twilight ink; Arteza alcohol markers- RP16, NG04/06/08
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, pink gemstones, 1/4″ double-sided foam strip

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!

Scrappy hugs,

faith over fear

Hi everyone! A big ol’ Happy Thursday to you! Another week almost gone! I’m up on the CutCardStock blog today with a tutorial for making a motivational mini slimline card featuring Moss Green, Sweet Mint and White cardstock from our new Lessebo line! This line has replaced the Basis cardstock (which was one of my favorites) and it couldn’t be any better… great weight, great colors and just a great cardstock all around. I also pulled out a pretty rubber stamp that I’ve had for a minute and hadn’t gotten around to using yet.

I cut the 3-1/2″ x 6″ mini slimline card base from Lessebo Moss Green and a layering panel from Lesseo Sweet Mint cut with a Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Stitched Rope Die. I stamped the Stampendous Mini Sweet Rose Jar directly on the Sweet Mint panel, colored it with alcohol markers and adhered it to the card base. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Charming Sentiments stamp set in Memento Tuxedo black ink on Sweet Mint and cut it with the coordinating Stampin’ Up Sentiment Silhouette die. The finishing touch was adding several Eyelet Outlet 4mm purple pearls.

I embellished the inside Lessebo White panel with a frame cut from Sweet Mint using two Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Stitched Rope Dies. I stamped another sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Charming Sentiments stamp set on a Lessebo White scrap in Tuxedo Black ink and cut it with the coordinating Stampin’ Up Sentiment Silhouettes die.

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

CutCardStock products used:
Lessebo Moss Green cardstock
Lessebo Sweet Mint cardstock
Lessebo White cardstock

Other products used:
STAMPS: Stampendous Mini Sweet Rose Jar stamp, Stampin’ Up Charming Sentiments stamp set
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- YR17, YG17/46, PB16, GS09, GB08
DIES/PUNCHES: Mini Slimline Stitched Rope Dies, Stampin’ Up Sentiment Silhouettes dies
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Elmer’s Craft Bond Tape Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Eyelet Outlet 4mm purple pearls

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,

Bring on the Snow Day

2/24/24 Rising Star at A Place To Start!
3/14/24 Top Pick Winner at Classic Design Challenge Blog!

Hey everybody! Happy Tuesday – I hope your week has started off nicely (nice and cold, perhaps?!) Bahahaha! I’m stoked to share another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project created with the Ski Resort Collection! OMGoodness, this is definitely a fun one to use for Winter-themed projects and I totally love the pink and blue color palette! I created a triple Z-fold which has quickly risen to the top of my list of all-time favorite fun folds! It’s so easy and really packs a punch! The fun part is that you can make the Z-fold strips any width you want, depending on how much of the background pattern you want to show! The instructions for this are in the Freebies section of my blog so be sure to check it out if you’d like to learn how to make it!

If you like the Keep It Simple products I’ve used and are inclined to shop, be sure to use my discount code LoveToScrap2 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, plus the code combines with product, order, and shipping discounts!

The card base and three Z-fold strips were cut from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating papers in the 6×9 Collection Pack. It’s really fun seeing this one come to life!

I used a die from the Stitched Squares Nested Dies to cut the background for the front and added an assortment of die cuts from the Scenery, Skiers & Snowboarders and Sentiment Die Cut Pieces to build the scene. I popped the sentiment and the skier up on foam strips, and then added a small knotted piece of Rose Ribbon which completed the card front.

Keep It Simple products used:
Ski Resort 6×9 Collection Pack
Ski Resort Scenery Die Cut Pieces
Ski Resort Skiers & Snowboarders Die Cut Pieces
Ski Resort Sentiments Die Cut Pieces
Stitched Squares Nested Dies
Back To Basics Rose Ribbon

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 80# Solar White cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, 1/4″ double-sided foam strip

Scrappy hugs,

Let’s Play explosion card

Hey everybody! Happy Saturday – can you believe we’re past the halfway point in February already?! OMG. I’m happy to share another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project created with the super fun Pure Imagination Collection! I’ve had a We R Memory Keepers Explosion Card Punch Board for quite a while and have made several explosion cards, and they are quite fun! When this collection was launched back in November, I knew immediately that I’d be making another one! The characters and sentiments are fabulous and I only wish I could be a fly on the wall when the recipients receive these cards! Confetti everywhere, lol! If you think you might want to shop at Keep It Simple, be sure to use my discount code LoveToScrap2 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, plus the code combines with product, order, and shipping discounts!

Using the We R Memory Keepers Explosion Card Punch Board, the card base was cut from CutCardStock Twine Kraft 12×12 cardstock. I cut layering panels and the confetti tray from patterned papers in the 6×9 Collection Pack. Images and sentiments from the Golden Ticket and Let’s Play Collection Stamps were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on CutCardStock Basis White cardstock, colored with alcohol markers, and cut with the coordinating Golden Ticket and Let’s Play Outline Stamps. I added a die cut square (using the Stitched Squares Nesting Dies) to one side for handwritten message and signature.

Using the same punch board, I crafted an envelope from CutCardStock Pop Tone Grape Jelly cardstock and stamped ‘hold here’ and ‘pull here’ in black ink on both the envelope and the confetti tray, which completed the project. So fun!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html
3. https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html
4. https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-665.html
5. https://secretstamper.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-76/
6. https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/2-of-kind-challenge.html
7. https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html
8. https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Pure Imagination 6×9 Collection Pack
Pure Imagination Golden Ticket Collection Stamp
Pure Imagination Golden Ticket Outline Dies
Pure Imagination Let’s Play Collection Stamp
Pure Imagination Let’s Play Outline Dies
Stitched Squares Nested Dies

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Twine Kraft 12×12, Basis White and Pop Tone Grape Jelly cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- GS04/09, R31, RP09, BR28, G04/06/08/09
DIES/PUNCHES: We R Memory Keepers Explosion Card Punch Board
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot

Scrappy hugs,

what’s up dog

Hey everybody! Happy Friday – I hope you have something fun planned this weekend! I’m super stoked to share a Keep It Simple inspiration project created with the Build-A-House Collection launching today, and our design team is hosting a social media hop to celebrate the launch! The hop starts this morning on the Keep It Simple Instagram page at 7:00 AM Pacific Time and ends Sunday night, February 18th. Two lucky winners will get a chance to win a stamp and die set of their choice simply by (1) liking the main Keep It Simple post on Instagram about the collection, (2) following @keepitsimplepapercrafts on Instagram or the Keep It Simple Inspiration Facebook Group, and (3) commenting on at least one of our project posts along the way on Instagram or one in the Keep It Simple Inspiration Facebook Group. Easy peasy!

Okay. So you HAVE to check out this collection, starting with the basic Build-A-House die set and then the add-on Build-A-Dogouse, Build-A-Cathouse and Build-A-Birdhouse die sets with coordinating stamp sets. Squeal! The fun seriously never ends with all these stamps and dies! I used the Build-A-House KIS Cuts, Build-A-Doghouse Stamps, and Build-A-Doghouse KIS Cuts to create this front flap friendship card. If you can’t resist the shopping bug, remember to use my discount code LoveToScrap2 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, plus the code combines with product, order, and shipping discounts!

I cut the front flap card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from a print in the Royal 6×9 Collection Pack. Using the Build-A-House KIS Cuts I die cut the base house pieces from papers in the Royal and Ruby 6×9 Collection Packs along with the Autumn Charm 6×9 Collection Pack.

I stamped the sentiment and the dog from the Build-A-Doghouse Stamps in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White. I colored the dog with alcohol markers, fussy cut and edged him with a Tuxedo Black marker, and then cut the sentiment with a Stitched Circles Nested Die.

Using the Build-A-Doghouse KIS Cuts, I die cut the hydrant, dog bowl and grass from Lemon, Mango, and Jade 6×9 Collection Packs. I used a paper from the Autumn Charm 6×9 Collection Pack to die cut the bone. I grabbed a cloud from the Lumberjack Scene Building Die Cuts to complete the scene (which you can see with the card closed).

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock, stamped a sentiment from the Build-A-Doghouse Stamps in black ink, and layered the panel on a paper from the Royal 6×9 Collection Pack. Totally loving how this turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html
3. https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html
4. https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-665.html
5. https://secretstamper.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-76/
6. https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html
7. https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pennys-challenge-565.html
8. https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Build-A-House KIS Cuts
Build-A-Doghouse Stamps
Build-A-Doghouse KIS Cuts
Royal 6×9 Collection Pack
Ruby 6×9 Collection Pack
Lemon 6×9 Collection Pack
Mango 6×9 Collection Pack
Jade 6×9 Collec t ion Pack
Autumn Charm 6×9 Collection Pack
Back To Basics Stitched Circles Nested Dies
Lumberjack Scene Building Die Cut Pieces

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, CutCardStock Bright Silver Foil cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink (pad and marker); Arteza alcohol markers- NG02/04/06, B17
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono Dots adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, 1/4″ double-sided foam strip

Scrappy hugs,

Happy Valentine’s Day fun fold

2/17/24 Rising Star at A Place To Start!
3/13/24 Top 3 at Crafty Gals Corner!

Hey everybody! Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you have a beautiful day of love! I’m thrilled to share another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project created with the new Sent With Love Collection! This collection is nothing short of amazing and so versatile – can definitely be used for occasions other than Valentine’s Day! I created a tiered pinwheel twist card in a pink and red color palette matching this collection perfectly! This is my second one and my inspiration came from Sam Calcott over at Mixed Up Craft. Be sure to check out the additional coordinating stencils, ribbons, and enamel shapes in the Keep It Simple store plus tons of NEW shaker bits! Squeal! If you are inclined to shop, be sure to use my discount code LoveToScrap2 at checkout to save 10% on your entire order! There is no minimum purchase requirement and no usage limits, plus the code combines with product, order, and shipping discounts!

I cut the base and tiered sections from CutCardStock Lessebo Cherry Red cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Pop Tone Cotton Candy cardstock and coordinating papers from the Sent with Love 6×9 Collection Pack. This card was particularly fun to assemble and I added a variety of die cuts from the Sent With Love Die Cut Pieces and Words & Phrases Die Cut Pieces along with some enamel shapes. Here are shots of all four sides:

And one final photo of the card folded flat for mailing. So stinkin’ cute!

Keep It Simple products used:
Sent With Love 6×9 Collection Pack
Sent With Love Die Cut Pieces
Sent With Love Words & Phrases Die Cut Pieces

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Cherry Red and Pop Tone Cotton Candy cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Stampin’ Up Mini Dimensionals, Keep It Simple Clementine Enamel Shapes, and Max & Daisy Enamel Shapes

Scrappy hugs,

fly with me

2/17/24 Rising Star at A Place To Start!

Hey everybody! Happy Monday! I hope you were able to do something fun this past weekend! I’m up on the Pajama Crafter Stamps blog today with a vintage-inspired project featuring the Prickley Pear Stamps Hot Air Balloons stamp set and coordinating Hot Air Balloon die! I stenciled a cloud background on the front panel using antique linen distress ink for the hot air balloon and biplane to soar!

The card base and a layering panel were cut from CutCardStock Basis 80# Natural cardstock. Using the My Favorite Things Mini Cloud Edges Stencil, a blending brush and Ranger antique linen distress ink, I inked the entire layering panel. I gave it good cloud coverage, making it lighter and darker in random areas, and then adhered it to the card base.

I stamped the balloon from the Hot Air Balloons stamp set in Memento Espresso Truffle ink on two papers in the Keep It Simple Scandinavian Christmas Cardstock Pack and cut them both with the coordinating Hot Air Balloon die. I cut the basket off the blue one and adhered it to the red plaid balloon and adhered it to the card front. I stamped the sentiment and biplane in Memento Espresso Truffle ink on scrap pieces of Basis Natural and colored the image with alcohol markers. I fussy cut them both and adhered them to the card front, which completed the project.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

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

Pajama Crafter Stamps products used:
Prickley Pear Stamps Hot Air Balloons stamps
Prickley Pear Stamps Hot Air Balloon die

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 80# Natural cardstock, Keep It Simple Scandinavian Christmas Cardstock Pack
Ink: Ranger antique linen distress ink, Memento Espresso Truffle ink; Arteza alcohol markers- R20, B32, BR62
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, My Favorite Things Mini Cloud Edges Stencil, blending brush, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot

Scrappy hugs,

Little Love Bug

Howdy friends! I hope you’re having a great weekend and it’s not too cold where you are! It has been snowing for a few days here and we still have lots of snow on the ground from the last time it snowed, but it’s all good! I have a very cool ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share with you today, created with the awesome February 2024 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! I created an all-time favorite hidden message slider card featuring papers and stickers from the kit along with tags and frames and stickers from the upgrades. I’ve had handwritten instructions for this fold in my arsenal for many years and then late last year I found a ‘slider surprise’ die set at My Favorite Things… what a game-changer! But if you’re interested in making one of these without the die set, you can find my instructions HERE.

Using the My Favorite Things Slider Surprise Die-namics, I die cut the base and pull element from CutCardStock Cougar Smooth 100# White cardstock along with layering panels for the base and pull element (using the dies a second time) from coordinating papers in the kit. I used an element from the frames and tags in the upgrades for the focal on the front and fashioned the loop for the pull element from Doodlebug Design Lily White Doodle Twine.

To create the surprise message, I adhered a sticker from the sticker sheet to a scrap of Cougar White cardstock, trimmed it and rounded the corners. I trimmed an additional patterned paper from the kit and adhered it to the inside bottom of the card base along with the surprise message and two red holographic hearts from the upgrades. Such a fun project!

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

ScrapbookingStore products used:
February 2024 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades:
Echo Park Love Notes 12×12 Collection Kit
Upgrades: Echo Park Love Notes Frames & Tags
Recollections Valentine’s Day Stickers
Greenbrier Painted Wood Hearts

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Cougar Smooth 100# White cardstock,
DIES/PUNCHES: My Favorite Things Slider Surprise Die-namics, Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Big Bite, Doodlebug Design Lily White Doodle Twine, 1/2″ double-sided foam strip

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,

I LOVE U carousel card

Hey everybody! It’s Saturday and we’re a little more than a week into February already! I hope you have something fun planned for the weekend! I have a super fun ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project to share with you today, created with the awesome February 2024 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! I created a carousel card featuring coordinating papers and stickers from the kit along with frames and tags, stickers, and a pink wooden heart from the upgrades. I shared a carousel card on my blog a couple weeks ago for another design team and everyone seemed to love it, so that was my inspiration for creating another one! The idea originally came from an older tutorial by Sandie HERE on the Stamping Bella blog.

The card base was cut from CutCardStock Pop Tone Sno Cone cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating papers in the kit. Each of the four sections has a sentiment and an additional element either from the sticker sheet in the kit or the frames and tags and stickers from the upgrades. The card is kept closed with a belly band embellished with a pink wooden heart and stickers from the upgrades, and I added a heart-shaped paper clip to keep it open. My late sister gave me a bunch of shaped paper clips many years ago and using them in my projects makes my heart happy! Here are shots of the belly band removed and all four sections.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html
3. https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-add-heart.html
4. https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html
5. https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/02/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-587.html
6. https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/3-colors-1-must-be-red-or-pink-challenge.html
7. https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-hearts.html
8. https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/inkspirational-challenge-309-word.html

9. https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/02/hearts-andor-flowers.html
10. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-for-someone-you-love.html

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Pop Tone Sno Cone and Lessebo Dawn Maroon cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Paper Trimmer, Elmer’s Craft Bond Tape Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue