Tag: Keep It Simple DT

in a world full of Grinches

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!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-202609-anything-goes-w.html
2. https://secretstamper.com/creative-creases-119-sept-4th-thru-oct-1st/
3. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html
4. https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/mlccb-70-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html
5. https://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/188-how-sweet-it-is-include-something.html (candy canes on patterned paper plus Cindy Lou is pretty darn sweet!)
6. https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-124-not-square.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Merry Grinchmas 6×9 Collection Pack
Merry Grinchmas Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Spinners
Back To Basics Sprinkles- Polymer Clay Lime Dots
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue

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 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!

Scrappy hugs,

feliz cumpleanos

09/24/26 Top Pick at Festive Friday Challenge!

Hi friends! Is the weather cooling off any where you are? We’ve seen a slight drop in our nighttime temps but still have a bit of humidity. Nothing major, though. I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today featuring papers, stamps and dies from our new Viva Mexico collection along with a few varieties of our Sprinkles! Who doesn’t love a shaker card?! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed creating with these pretty papers and thought a fun ‘happy birthday’ card was in order (that’s the definition of the post title)! ;)

I used a pre-scored 110# Solar White card base from CutCardStock (they are SO handy to have) and then cut layering panels from assorted prints in the 12×12 Collection Pack. I used the A2 Shaker Frame #2 for the main frame, cut from 110# Solar White. I used a Shaker Basics acetate sheet, three varieties of our Sprinkles, and our Adhesive Basics Strips to create the three-compartment shaker. I stamped the image and sentiment on Solar White cardstock as well and colored the image with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. I added a few details with my Stampin’ Up! white gel pen.

I cut an inside panel from the blue patterned paper used on the front (from the 12×12 Collection Pack) along with a couple frames using the A2 Shaker Frame #2 and #3 die sets. To complete the card, I added an additional ‘all the best’ sentiment along with another stamped and die cut image.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2026/09/game-89-use-patterned-paper.html

3. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html
4. https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-card-making-and-paper-crafting-challenge-ff-21/ (jewel colors, patterned paper, stitching)

5. https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/09/little-red-wagon-875-use-stamp.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Viva Mexico 12×12 Collection Pack
Viva Mexico Collection Stamps
Viva Mexico Outline Dies
KIS Shaker Frames: A2 Frame #2
KIS Shaker Frames: A2 Frame #3
Back To Basics Shaker Basics Acetate Sheet
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue
KIS Sprinkles- Beads 2mm Light Blue Caviar Glass
KIS Sprinkles- Polymer Clay Magenta Sprinkles
KIS Sprinkles- Beads 2mm Matte Orange

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Premium Classic Crest 110# Folded Cardstock, Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Versafine Onyx Black ink; Stampin’ Blends- Melon Mambo Light & Dark, Daffodil Delight Dark, Real Red Dark, Summer Splash Dark; Copic Ciao- G14, C-1, YR16; Stampin’ Up! White Gel Pen
ACCESSORIES: Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer, Mini MISTI, Big Shot, white charcoal pencil

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,

Ladybug

Hi friends – I hope you’re having a happy Thursday and you have something fun planned for the weekend! I have a super cute Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share today that makes me happy! I totally love lady bugs and this slider pop-up card (inspiration from Connie Stewart’s blog HERE) features papers and die cut pieces from our Bugs collection. Despite it’s complex look, it really is an easy card to make and is a great fun fold to show off images and papers. This is an absolutely adorable collection!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Lessebo Pitch Black cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Bugs 12×12 Collection Pack and a sentiment panel from Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock. I did use a Stampin’ Up oval punch to punch a ‘thumb notch’ in the sleeve (the element that allows the card to slide) along with a Stampin’ Up 1″ circle punch to place beneath the shamrock as the stopper. I grabbed the Bugs Die Cut Pieces and used several images and sentiments to embellish the card. The finishing touch was adding some Back To Basics Mango Enamel Hearts.

Here is a side view so you can see the construction, and it folds flat for mailing! So stinkin’ fun… I love it!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/08/640-august-cupcake-inspiration-challenge.html
2. https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-642-more-than-one-fold.html
3. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltscb-181-anything-goes-ltscb-180.html
4. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/09/anything-goes-weeks-768-769.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Bugs 12×12 Collection Pack
Bugs Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Mango Enamel Hearts

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Pitch Black cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Stampin’ Up Extra Large Oval Punch and 1″ 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, iCraft SuperTape

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,

Happy Birthday America

Howdy, peeps! It’s Thursday and I hope you’re having a good week! I’m stoked to be back with another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share today! To commemorate America’s 250th birthday back on July 4th, I created a patriotic shaker tag card with a vertical split panel fold design that features papers and die cut pieces from our Stars & Stripes collection. I also used our new Tags #2 dies and a bunch of patriotic shaker bits from our Sprinkles line (as well as a few die cuts mixed in)! I love this fun fold, and the fact that it has a patriotic shaker tag on the front makes it even more fun!

I cut the card base from Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock along with panels from assorted prints in the Stars & Stripes 6×9 Collection Pack. The shaker shows off seven varieties of our patriotic Sprinkles with a few Stars & Stripes Die Cut Pieces mixed in. I used the star dies in the KIS Cuts: Tags #2 set for the main shaker, as well as adhesive and acetate from our Back To Basics Shaker Basics Foam Adhesive & Acetate Sheets.

I used the banner dies in the KIS Cuts: Tags #1 set to cut the three sentiment banners. I stamped two sentiments from the Back To Basics Happy Birthday Sentiments stamp set in Memento Paris Dusk ink and the third sentiment from the Stars & Stripes Collection Stamps in Catherine Pooler Rockin’ Red ink, and then attached them with a bulb safety pin from my stash. I threaded some of our Stars & Stripes Ribbon through the hole at the top and tied it with some white twine in my stash. Finally, I added a disc magnet to keep the card closed.

I die cut an additional star for the inside that I embellished with leftover pieces of the patterned paper in the Stars & Stripes Collection Pack. The sentiment is from the Stars & Stripes Collection Stamps, stamped in Memento Paris Dusk ink.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-202608-anything-goes.html
2. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/08/anything-goes-weeks-766-767.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts: Tags #2
KIS Cuts: Tags #1
Stars & Stripes 6×9 Collection Pack
Stars & Stripes Die Cut Pieces
Stars & Stripes Collection Stamps
Back To Basics Birthday Sentiments stamp set
Back To Basics Shaker Basics Foam Adhesive & Acetate Sheets
Back To Basics Stars & Stripes Ribbon
Sprinkles Beads 2mm Matte Red
Sprinkles Beads 2mm Matte White
Sprinkles Sequins RWB Stars
Sprinkles Polymer Clay RWB Stars
Sprinkles Polymer Clay RWB USA
Sprinkles Polymer Clay RWB Uncle Sam Hat
Sprinkles Polymer Clay American Flags
Sprinkles Polymer Clay RWB Dots
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Paris Dusk ink, Catherine Pooler Rockin’ Red ink
ACCESSORIES: Stampin’ Up Paper Trimmer, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Mini MISTI, Big Shot, disc magnet, Scrapbook Adhesives Micro Adhesive Dots, red bulb safety pin

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,

bless this barn

08/23/26 Rising Star honor at A Place To Start!

Hey everybody, hope you’re doing well and having a great Wednesday! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today – one I created with a tutorial for the How-To section on the Keep It Simple website. This envelope tuck card features papers and die cut pieces from our Barnyard Bliss collection, and it’s so easy it’s ridiculous, lol! I won’t go into a huge amount of detail in this post, so be sure to visit the blog to see how I made it!

I cut the card base and envelope flap from CutCardStock Pop Tone Jellybean Green cardstock along with layering panel from a print in the Barnyard Bliss 12×12 Collection Pack. I die cut the square for the focal image using a Back To Basics Nested Stitched Squares die which I adhered to an ever-so-slightly larger Classic Crest Solar White square. I embellished the focal panel with Barnyard Bliss Die Cut Pieces.

I cut the inside panels from Solar White and an additional print in the Barnyard Bliss collection, and embellished them with a sentiment the cut-apart sheet and more die cut pieces. As I said, it’s an easy one! ;)

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-202608-anything-goes.html
2. https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/203-animals.html
3. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/08/anything-goes-weeks-766-767.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Barnyard Bliss 12×12 Collection Pack
Barnyard Bliss Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Squares Dies
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue

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 Jellybean Green cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Stampin’ Up Paper Trimmer, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press

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,

Seeking Treasure

08/15/26 Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!

Hey everybody, happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a good week! I’m delighted to share another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today that features papers and die cut pieces from our new Sea Pirates collection that just went live a few days ago! Aren’t these products just THE cutest?! To create this fun diorama card, I used our trusty 3D Diorama Card Dies for the base and then added the die cut pieces. This was such a fun card to make!

Using our 3D Diorama Card Dies, cut the card base from CutCardStock Sand Castle cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Sea Pirates 12×12 Collection Pack. I grabbed a handful of die cuts from the Sea Pirates Die Cut Pieces and adhered them to the inserts and the back, popping some of them up with our Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares. I added the sentiment to the top right corner, and the card was finished! Easy Peasy!

Here’s a shot of the card flattened out for mailing.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-202608-anything-goes.html
2. https://secretstamper.com/creative-creases-118-august-7th-through-september-3rd/
3. http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-challenge-beach-or-seaside.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts: 3D Diorama Card dies
Sea Pirates 12×12 Collection Pack
Sea Pirates Die Cut Pieces
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue
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 Sand Castle cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Big Shot, Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Permanent Strips

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,

Here We Grow

08/15/26 Top Rocker honor at 613 Avenue Create!
08/21/26 Spotlight Winner at Alphabet Challenge Blog!
09/01/26 Top Pick at Mix It Up Challenge Blog!

Hi friends – I hope you’re having a great day and it’s not too hot where you are! I have THE cutest Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share today. I totally love the flower pot pocket card, so I decided to make one using one of our newer collections. This adorable card features papers, stamps and dies from our Bugs collection, and makes such a fun card for a kid… or a kid-at-heart adult! That caterpillar is beyond cute!

I cut the card base and pull-up card from CutCardStock Lessebo Coffee Bean cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Bugs 6×9 collection pack. I used 165# Solar White to layer onto the pull-up card. I grabbed a KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangle die to cut the scallop edge and then tied some Back To Basics Jute Twine around the card.

I stamped a sentiment and several images from the Bugs Collections stamps on 80# Solar White cardstock and colored them with a variety of markers. I cut them with the coordinating Outline dies and popped a few of them up on our Back To Basics Adhesive Squares.

All that was left to do was stamp a sentiment on the pull-up card. Is that not the cutest card ever?! Love how this one turned out! The next one I make I think I will use acetate on the top portion of the pull-up card. ;)

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/h-is-for-horticulture-science-of.html
3. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html
4. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/miucb-84-anything-goes-optional-shape.html
5. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html
6. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/08/anything-goes-764-765.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Bugs 6×9 Collection Pack
Bugs Collection Stamps
Bugs Outline Stamps
KIS Cuts: Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangles
Back To Basics Jute Twine
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 Lessebo Coffee Bean cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, Classic Crest 165# Double Thick Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Rich Cocoa ink, Catherine Pooler Icing on the Cake ink; Copic Ciao alcohol markers- YG03/11, G21/82/94, Y28/35, YR02/23, E08, R20, BG72; EK Success Gold Dual Tip Pen
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 Double-Sided Dots Adhesive Tape, 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,

just Buzzing by

08/01/26 Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!

Hi friends, I hope you’re having a wonderful week! Can you believe it’s the last day of July already? Time is flying by! I have a super cute and very easy Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share today! It’s a simple Z-fold featuring our new KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangles along with papers and die cut pieces from the Life Is Sweet collection. As if you couldn’t already tell, this is one of my favorite collections – it makes THE cutest cards ever!

Using the KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangles, I cut the card base and made the score lines for the Z-fold. I cut partial scallop rectangles from several coordinating prints in the Life Is Sweet 6×9 Collection Pack using the same die.

I embellished the side front and inside with Life Is Sweet Die Cut Pieces, popping a few of them up on foam squares. Added a few Back To Basics Lemon Enamel Dots, which completed this adorable card. Such a fun design – the scallops really lend a playful feel to this card!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltccb-93-and-ltccb-92-winner-and-top.html
2. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/miucb-84-anything-goes-optional-shape.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangles
Life Is Sweet 6×9 Collection Pack
Life Is Sweet Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Lemon Enamel Dots

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/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, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Vevor Large Die Cutting Machine

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,

Happy Holidays

Howdy, peeps! I hope you’ve had a good week and you’re gonna have some fun this weekend! I’m delighted to share an inspiration project for Keep It Simple that I created for our Christmas In July Showcase! There is a $50 gift card AND 2 tickets to any Stamp & Scrapbook Expo up for grabs for one lucky winner! Just look for the Christmas in July Showcase and Giveaway header in my post on Instagram which will give all the details. Be sure to visit all the designers’ posts, like and leave a comment on each in order to participate in the giveaway.

This diamond panel card is a design I came up with last year for a project on another design team. It’s a super easy one that is customizable and makes some really cute Christmas cards! I used items from our Very Merry Gnomes, Here Comes Santa and Scandinavian Christmas collections. If you haven’t checked out our Christmas collections yet, you really should because we have some of the cutest!

This design involves simply cutting 1-5/8″ off the front flap, then cutting that strip into three 1-5/8″ squares, and adhering them to the right side of the shortened flap in a diamond orientation. I popped up the center diamond on foam squares. You have the option of making the squares slightly smaller or slightly larger, depending on how you plan to embellish them, and then just cut the layering panels 1/8″ smaller. That’s it!

I used papers, a kitty gnome stamp and coordinating outline die from the Very Merry Gnomes collection along with a heat embossed sentiment from the Scandinavian Christmas Gnomes collection. The finishing touch on the front was adding a couple Back To Basics Jade Enamel Hearts.

I embellished the inside with a leftover strip of the green stripe paper used on the front. I then cut the narrow inside panel from 80# Solar White, stamped an outlined heart from the Very Merry Gnomes collection stamps, and added a die cut sentiment from the Here Comes Santa collection. Seriously, this couldn’t have been any easier, and turned out so darn cute!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2026/07/christmas-in-july-with-waffle-flower.html
2. https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/07/christmas-in-july-868.html
3. https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/mlccb-69-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html
4. https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-191-use-colouring-medium.html (image is small but mighty, lol, and I colored him with alcohol markers)

Keep It Simple products used:
Very Merry Gnomes 6×9 Collection Pack
Very Merry Gnomes Collection Stamps
Very Merry Gnomes Outline Dies
Here Comes Santa Die Cut Pieces
Scandinavian Christmas – Gnomes Collection Stamps
Back To Basics Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Jade Enamel Hearts
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue

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

Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Premium Classic Crest 80# Folded cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Catherine Pooler Rockin’ Red and Spruce inks; Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends- MB1/2/4, DR4, DG3, PP3; Brutus Monroe Clear Embossing ink
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Mini MISTI, Big Shot, Brutus Monroe Icicle Embossing Powder, Milwaukee Heat Tool

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,

peas & love

Hi friends, I hope you’re having a great week and it’s not too awfully hot where you are. It’s pretty warm here but we’re tolerating it. Have to admit that I’m definitely ready for Fall, though! LOL! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today featuring papers and die cut pieces from our new Autumn Harvest collection. This tiered pinwheel twist is one of my all-time favorite fun folds and it has been a while since I made one. My inspiration for this particular design originally came from Sam Calcott over at Mixed Up Craft several years ago. There are a few versions of the pinwheel card out there but I thought this one would be perfect to show off the super cute papers and die cuts in this collection! So fun!

I cut the base and panels from CutCardStock Glama Brown Kraft along with layering panels from several coordinating prints in the Autumn Harvest 6×9 Collection Pack. Since I’m a green girl, I stuck with the green gingham pattern on the front side of the tiered panels and then used four other prints in the collection for the panels on the back side. Then I matched the die cut pieces with the paper in each section and added a combination of Back To Basics Ruby, Mango and Jade Enamel Hearts. Here are shots of the second and third sides.

I left one panel plain at the very bottom of the fourth side to write a custom message and sign. I really like how this turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-crafts-galore-encore.html
3. https://secretstamper.com/creative-creases-117-july-3-through-august-6/
4. https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-233-ag-fun-in-sun.html
5. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltscb-180-anything-goes-ltscb-179.html
6. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/07/anything-goes-weeks-762-763.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Autumn Harvest 6×9 Collection Pack
Autumn Harvest Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Ruby Enamel Hearts
Back To Basics Mango Enamel Hearts
Back To Basics Jade Enamel Hearts
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue

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Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Glama Brown Kraft cardstock, Classic Crest Recycled 100% Classic Natural White cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press

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Scrappy hugs,