Tag: Keep It Simple DT

Make A Creative Mess

Hi friends – I hope you’re preparing for a nice long weekend if you’re in the States. We are officially half-way through the year and our nation’s 250th birthday is tomorrow! Woot-Woot… how cool is that?! I’m stoked to be back with another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share today. I used a KIS Kits: 6×6 Blank Trifold Album – White to create this very cool mini album which features papers, die cuts and enamel dots from our Craft Mode collection! You know mini albums (along with fun folds) are my jam, and this one was a blast to make! If you’re a fellow mini album maniac, these kits are for you – and they come in white and black! ;)

The kit contains six trifold pages that you can glue together and decorate any way you want. I made mine with pockets and tags, pull-downs, pull-outs, and pull-ups, and added a scored spine. The sky is literally the limit with these! I used lots of items from the Craft Mode 12×12 Collection Pack, Die Cut Pieces, and Enamel Dots. Also used lots of our Ribbon Packs and foam squares (from our Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Squares & Strips).

Here are shots of all the pages, open and closed. This was so stinkin’ fun and I had THE best time putting it together! It won’t be too long before I make one in black (I already have the papers lined up), so stay tuned!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-202606-june-2026-anything.html
2. https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-card-making-and-paper-crafting-challenge-ff-20/ (picking up this new challenge … used yellow, glossy embellishments and fun sentiment)

3. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltscb-180-anything-goes-ltscb-179.html
4. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/06/anything-goes-weeks-758-759.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Kits: 6×6 Blank Trifold Album
Craft Mode 12×12 Collection Pack
Craft Mode Die Cut Pieces
Craft Mode Enamel Dots
Back To Basics Pastel Gingham Ribbon
Back To Basics Ruby Ribbon
Back To Basics Royal Ribbon
Back To Basics Teal Ribbon
Back To Basics Rose Ribbon
Back To Basics Mango Ribbon
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Squares & Strips

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

CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Stampin’ Up 1-1/4″ and 1/4″ Circle Punches
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Big Shot, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

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,

Plant Joy

06/27/26 Rising Star honor at A Place To Start!

Hi friends – Happy Wednesday! Today is a special day… it’s my baby boy’s 40th birthday! Not sure how that can even be possible since I’m only 29, lol! Bahahaha! I can’t believe how fast time is flying by… we’re on the down-slide into July already! I have a seriously cute Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share with you – an envelope tuck card featuring papers and die cut pieces from our new Sweet Spring collection. OMGoodness, everything in this collection is amazing, and I totally love the colors and prints!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Amaranth Pink and the envelope flap from Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock, along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Sweet Spring 6×9 Collection Pack. I used our Back To Basics Nested Stitched Squares Dies to cut panels from the Amaranth Pink and Classic Crest Solar white to layer for the focal image. I popped up the focal image on foam squares (from our Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips) to make it easy to slide the envelope flap underneath. I added die cuts from the Sweet Spring Die Cut Pieces which completed the card front.

I cut the inside panels from Solar White cardstock and a print in the Sweet Spring Spring collection, and embellished them with die cuts from the Sweet Spring Die Cut Pieces. Totally LOVE this fold – it’s an easy one that really shows off the patterned papers! As always, if you’d like the instructions, let me know.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-202606-june-2026-anything.html
2. https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/06/638-june-cupcake-inspiration-challenge.html
3. https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-640-something-beginning-with-b.html (blooms on the patterned paper and die cut pieces)
4. https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/06/in-garden.html
5. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/06/anything-goes-weeks-758-759.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Sweet Spring 6×9 Collection Pack
Sweet Spring Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Squares Dies
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Amaranth Pink cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, 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!

Scrappy hugs,

Glimmer & Glide, dragonfly

06/20/26 Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!
06/20/26 Rising Star honor at A Place To Start!
06/20/26 Top Rocker honor at 613 Avenue Create!

Hey everybody, I hope your week is going along nicely and you have time to do something fun! I’m back this morning with a super cute Keep It Simple project tutorial that I created for the How-To’s section on the KIS website. This faux narrow panel step card features papers and die cut pieces from our new Bugs collection. OMGosh, if you haven’t seen this collection yet, you are in for a major treat! It is so stinkin’ cute I can’t even stand it!

I won’t go into a huge amount of detail here, so be sure to see my tutorial on the Keep It Simple website if you want more details on how I made this card. I cut the card base and faux narrow panel from 110# Solar White, along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the 6×9 Bugs Collection Pack. I used the third smallest die in the KIS Cuts Stitched Scallop Circles to cut the focal panel from Solar White and then the fourth largest die in the Back To Basics Stitched Circles Nested Dies to cut a layer from a patterned paper. I grabbed an assortment of die cuts from the Bugs Die Cut Pieces and a few Back To Basics Teal Enamel Dots to embellish the front.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White and embellished it with a patterned paper strip and a couple more die cuts.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-202606-june-2026-anything.html
3. https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/d-is-for-double-2-of-same-thing-on-your.html
4. https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/06/638-june-cupcake-inspiration-challenge.html

5. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/06/anything-goes-weeks-756-757.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Bugs 6×9 Collection Pack
Bugs Die Cut Pieces
KIS Cuts: Stitched Scallop Circles
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Circles Dies
Back To Basics Teal Enamel Dots
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, 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!

Scrappy hugs,

Reach For The Sky

06/13/26 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!

Happy Wednesday, everybody – I hope you’re having a great week! I’m thrilled to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today! This adorable spanner card features papers and die cut pieces from our new Adventure & Beyond collection. This collection is ‘beyond’ adorable (pun intended, lol) and really fits this fun fold to a T! So much fun packed into one little card!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Patriot Blue cardstock along with layering panels from the Adventure & Beyond 6×9 Collection Pack and CutCardStock Glama Natural Translucent Clear Vellum along with an acetate strip from our Back To Basics Shaker Basics Foam Adhesive & Acetate Sheets. Then the fun began assembling and adding ephemera from the Adventure & Beyond Die Cut Pieces, popping some up on foam squares. I added a single Back To Basics Teal Enamel Dot to finish off the front.

I cut the inside panel from Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and added another couple die cuts from the Adventure & Beyond Die Cut Pieces, popping the star up on a foam square. Totally love how this turned out! Let me know if you’d like the instructions for this.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-862-o-is-for-outdoor.html
3. https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-211-outdoors.html
4. https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/06/flying-high.html
5. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/06/anything-goes-weeks-756-757.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Adventure & Beyond 6×9 Collection Pack
Adventure & Beyond Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Shaker Basics Foam Adhesive & Acetate Sheets
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Teal Enamel Dots

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Patriot Blue cardstock and Glama Natural Translucent Clear Vellum, 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, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Permanent Vellum Adhesive

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,

Summer Vibes mini album

Hey everybody, Happy Thursday! I hope you are having a fantastic week and it’s not too hot where you are. We’ve had quick bursts of rain here and there, but other than that, our weather has been delightful and still down in the mid-50s at night. I’m delighted to share with you another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project. You know I love me some mini albums, and this one features our new KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Banners dies along with papers and die cut pieces from our super adorable Summer Penguins collection. I also used a variety of our Back To Basics paper packs, nested dies, ribbon, and epoxy circles. LOTS of Summertime fun going on in this mini!

I cut the mini album pages from Classic Crest 165# Double Thick Solar White cardstock and adhered panels of patterned paper from the Summer Penguins collection. I also used lots of papers from the Back To Basics collection packs as well as Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock. There are lots of ribbon snips on the rings from our ribbon packs.

There are pockets, pull-ups and pull-outs, and embellishments using die cut pieces from the Summer Penguins collection. There is so much to draw the eyes to, and needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed myself with this one!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-2026-challenge-148-crafts-galore.html
2. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-17-challenge.html (cardstock and paper + scissors to cut the ribbon)
3. https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/pinspirational-challenge-338-june-blue.html (lots of blue and green in this mini)

Keep It Simple products used:
Summer Penguins 12×12 Collection Pack
Summer Penguins Die Cut Pieces
KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Banners
Back To Basics Teal 6×9 Collection Pack
Back To Basics Kraft 6×9 Collection Pack
Back To Basics Lime 6×9 Collection Pack
Back To Basics Ruby 12×12 Collection Pack
Back To Basics Mango 12×12 Collection Pack
Back To Basics Lemon 12×12 Collection Pack
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Circles Dies
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Squares Dies
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Ovals Dies
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Rectangles Dies
Back To Basics Epoxy Circles
Back To Basics Rose Ribbon
Back To Basics Lemon Ribbon
Back To Basics Teal Ribbon
Back To Basics Mango Ribbon
Back To Basics Lime Ribbon

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest 165# Double Thick Solar White cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Stampin’ Up 1/2″ Circle Punch
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile II (Big Bite), red book rings from stash, Ranger Distress Collage Medium

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,

dream BIG little one

Hi friends, happy weekend! I hope you’re having a great one! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today… a super cute star shaker card featuring our new KIS Cuts: Stitched Stars dies, an assortment of 12×12 papers from our Back To Basics line, Little Dreamer 6×9 papers and die cut pieces, Floral Baby Land Babies stamps and dies, and some pretty Sprinkles! To say this was FUN is an understatement… who doesn’t love a shaker card?!

I cut the top-folding square card base from Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from two coordinating prints in the Little Dreamer 6×9 Collection Pack. Using a Stitched Star die, I cut an aperture into the plaid panel. I then cut a frame from a paper in the Lemon 12×12 Collection Pack using that same die and one slightly larger.

I used adhesive strips and acetate to create the shaker, filling it with beads and polymer clay Sprinkles. I also cut a bunch of tiny stars (using the smallest Stitched Star die) from green, pink, yellow, lilac and blue papers in the 12×12 Collection Packs listed below which I included in the shaker filler. Lastly, stamped a sentiment from the Floral Baby Land Babies Collection stamps in Versafine Onyx Black ink and cut it with the coordinating Floral Baby Outline Die.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White and embellished it with a strip of paper from the Little Dreamer 6×9 Collection Pack. I stamped another sentiment from the Floral Baby Land Babies Collection stamps and cut it with the coordinating die. The final step was adding a star die cut from the Little Dreamer Die Cut Pieces. Love, love, love how this turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2026/05/cookie-challenge-216-may-lemony-sweet.html

2. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltccb-92-and-ltccb-91-winner-and-top.html
3. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltscb-179-anything-goes-ltscb-178.html
4. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/miucb-83-anything-goes-optional-stamp.html
5. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-16-challenge.html (paper and cardstock)
6. https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-100.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts: Stitched Stars dies
Little Dreamer 6×9 Collection Pack
Little Dreamer Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics 12×12 Lime Collection Pack
Back To Basics 12×12 Rose Collection Pack
Back To Basics 12×12 Lemon Collection Pack
Back To Basics 12×12 Lilac Collection Pack
Back To Basics 12×12 Royal Collection Pack
Floral Baby Land Babies Collection Stamps
Floral Baby Land Babies Outline Dies
Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Shaker Basics Foam Adhesive & Acetate Sheets
Sprinkles Beads 2mm Pearls
Sprinkles Beads 3mm Pearls
Sprinkles Polymer Clay Baby Blue Stars
Sprinkles Polymer Clay Mint
Sprinkles Polymer Clay Purple
Sprinkles Polymer Clay Pink
Sprinkles Polymer Clay Lemon

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Versafine Onyx Black ink, Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Marker- Yellow
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, TapeRunner Retractable Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, Mini MISTI, Big Shot, Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Power Tape 81ft

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,

La Vie En Rose

05/23/26 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!

Hey everybody, hope you’re enjoying some pretty weather! It’s gorgeous here and not too awfully warm yet. I’m thrilled to share this Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today. It’s been a minute since I created a rocker card, and this one features our new KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Circles along with papers and die cut pieces from our new La Vie En Rose collection. I absolutely love this collection as it has a real vintage-y vibe to it.

La Vie En Rose is a French phrase meaning “life in pink” or “life through rose-colored glasses”. It represents an optimistic, romantic, and blissful outlook on life where one sees the world as beautiful, carefree, and filled with love. What better way to wish someone a happy birthday!

Using the KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Circles, I cut the card base from CutCardStock Basis Natural cardstock along with half-scallop layering panels from coordinating prints in the La Vie En Rose 12×12 Collection Pack. I went to town adding ephemera from the La Vie En Rose Die Cut Pieces, including a tag on which I tied some of our Back To Basics Jute Twine. The finishing touch was adding several Back To Basics Ruby Enamel Dots.

I cut a half-scallop panel for the inside which I embellished with more die cut pieces. Love, love, love how this one turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html
2. https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2026/05/276-circle-card.html
3. https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-231-ag-tag-youre-it.html
4. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltccb-92-and-ltccb-91-winner-and-top.html
5. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltscb-179-anything-goes-ltscb-178.html
6. https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/05/challenge-100.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Circles
La Vie En Rose 12×12 Collection Pack
La Vie En Rose Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Jute Twine
Back To Basics Ruby Enamel Dots

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis Natural cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Big Shot, Vevor Large Die Cutting Machine, TapeRunner Retractable Tape Runner

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,

Best Buds

05/16/26 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!

Hey everybody, happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a great week! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today created with papers, stamps and dies from our new Adventure & Beyond collection, along with our new Embossed Circles Dies (coming soon) and our Nested Stitched Circles Dies! This front flap card is among my top ten favorite fun folds and is an easy one to make. As with any of the fun folds I make, let me know if you’d like the instructions. ;)

I cut the flat card base and an embossed circle from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Antique Gold cardstock, the front flap from Classic Crest Recycled 100% Classic Natural cardstock, and layering panels and a stitched circle from assorted prints in the Adventure & Beyond 12×12 Collection Pack.

I stamped the pony from The Toybox Collection Stamps and the horse shoe from the Playtime Collection Stamps in Memento Rich Cocoa ink and colored them with alcohol markers. I cut the pony with the coordinating Outline Die and fussy cut the horse shoe. I assembled the card, popping up the pony on foam squares. I stamped a sentiment from the Playtime Collection Stamps and added several Kraft Enamel Dots.

I embellished the inside of the front flap with a strip of paper used on the front and a stamped/die cut image. I stamped a sentiment from the Playtime Collection Stamps in the Memento Rich Cocoa ink, and this completed this super cute card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-2026-anything-goes-w-optional-twist.html
2. https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-challenge-use-die-cuts.html
3. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltccb-92-and-ltccb-91-winner-and-top.html
4. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/ltscb-179-anything-goes-ltscb-178.html
5. https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-make-it-colorful-featuring-doodlebug-products/
6. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-challenge-anything-goes.html
7. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-750-751.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Adventure & Beyond 12×12 Collection Pack
Adventure & Beyond The Toybox Collection Stamps
Adventure & Beyond Playtime Collection Stamps
Adventure & Beyond Outline Dies
KIS Cuts: Embossed Circles Dies (coming soon)
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Circles Dies
Back To Basics Kraft Enamel Dots
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Antique Gold cardstock, Classic Crest Recycled 100% Classic Natural cardstock
INK: Memento Rich Cocoa ink; Copic Ciao alcohol markers- E29/31/33/47/50 and R20
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, 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!

Scrappy hugs,

handmade

Hey everybody! Can you believe we’re into May already?! Where did April go?! I have THE cutest Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share for National Scrapbooking Day! I created a tag shaped tri-fold card featuring our Stitched Tag dies, papers and die cut pieces from our Cheerful Cottage collection, and Back To Basics Lemon ribbon. To celebrate National Scrapbooking Day, the Keep It Simple design team is hosting a hop over on Instagram, so be sure to check out the fabulous projects we’ve created! Start on Allison’s page HERE to see some great inspiration!

Using a Stitched Tags die, I cut the tri-fold card base from Classic Crest Recycled Natural White cardstock along with layering panels for each section from assorted prints in the Cheerful Cottage collection. I embellished each section with Cheerful Cottage Die Cut Pieces, popping some of them up on foam squares.

And here are the last two sections. I cut the sentiment panel from Classic Crest Solar White cardstock using the next smaller die, and then added more die cut pieces. Such a fun project that came together in no time!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://secretstamper.com/2026/05/creative-creases-115-may-1-through-june-4/
2. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/05/may-16-challenge.html (cardstock and paper plus scissors to cut the ribbon)

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts: Stitched Tags
Cheerful Cottage 12×12 Collection Pack
Cheerful Cottage Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Lemon Ribbon
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest Recycled Natural White cardstock, Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, 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!

Scrappy hugs,

Vacation mini album

Happy Saturday, y’all! I hope you’re enjoying some ‘real’ Spring weather where you are and Mother Nature isn’t trying to fool you like she’s been fooling us, lol! We’ve had several ‘fake’ bouts of Spring here that only last a day or two and then it turns cold again! We’ve even had more snow, dang it! I have to ask if you’ve seen any of the kits on the Keep It Simple website?! If you haven’t, you really need to go take a peek (pssst… HERE)!

I’m delighted to share this adorable camera shaker mini album featuring the KIS Kits: Wander Camera Mini Album. To say this was fun putting together would be an understatement! These kits are reasonably priced and contain everything needed to make the project with lots of stuff left over. They are definitely fun for beginner crafters – and I would even go as far as saying intermediate and advanced crafters as well. There are just so many things you can do with them… the possibilities are endless!

I pretty much went by the photos of each page for this one but did add a few custom things. I typically do my own thing but wanted to demonstrate how easy these are for beginners to follow. This one has an included shaker on the front which is a really fun addition.

I used extra papers and die cut pieces from the Wander Collection which obviously matched perfectly, and added alphabet beads from my stash to the book rings (spelling GOOD TIMES & MEMORIES). I used a variety of our Back To Basics enamel dots throughout, along with white ribbon and jute twine on the three tags inside. Here’s another shot of the front, all the inside pages, and the back.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/04/636-april-cupcake-inspiration-challenge.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Kits: Wander Camera Mini Album
Wander 6×9 Collection Pack
Wander Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Black Enamel Dots
Back To Basics Mango Enamel Dots
Back To Basics White Enamel Dots
Back To Basics Clear Enamel Dots
Back To Basics Black & White Ribbon
Back To Basics Jute Twine
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Adhesive Foam Squares & Strips

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Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Stampin’ Up 1/4″ and 1-1/4″ Circle Punches
ACCESSORIES: My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, TapeRunner Retractable Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Alphabet Beads (stash)

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,