Tag: Keep It Simple DT

Reach For The Sky

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

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# 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,

rise & shine

Hey everybody, happy Thursday – I hope you’re having a great week! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project featuring papers, stamps and dies from our new Sweet Spring collection. This is indeed a great collection, and if you’re longing for ‘real’ Spring like the rest of us, you’ll love this! It’s been a minute since I made a corner fold like this one; in fact, this version is one of the first fun folds I ever made way back in the day so it’s near and dear to my heart!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Lessebo Brick Orange cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Sweet Spring 12×12 Collection Pack. I chopped off the top right corner and glued it flat rather than scoring and bending it. I’ve done this a number of times to reduce bulk with thicker cardstock and always love how clean it looks.

I stamped several images from the Sweet Spring Collection Stamps on 110# Solar White in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them with alcohol markers. I stamped them a second time in Versafine Onyx Black ink to get good crisp lines and then cut them with the coordinating Sweet Spring Outline Dies. I added details with a Sakura White Gelly roll pen and then adhered them to the card front. I glued some of them flat and popped some of them up on foam squares of varying thicknesses. I stamped a sentiment and fussy cut it, and then added Back To Basics Clear Enamel Dots to the flower centers.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and cut it off at an angle. I stamped another sentiment and image from the Sweet Spring Collection Stamps and cut them with the coordinating Outline Dies.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-230-ag-beautiful-butterflies.html
3. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-15-challenge.html (cardstock and paper + scissors to fussy cut front sentiment)
4. https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=41671
5. https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/04/challenge-99.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Sweet Spring 12×12 Collection Pack
Sweet Spring Collection Stamps
Sweet Spring Outline Dies
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Clear 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 Lessebo Brick Orange cardstock, Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Versafine Onyx Black ink; Copic Ciao alcohol markers- Yooo/35, HYR23/68, G99, R20; Sakura White Gelly Roll pen
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, Spellbinders Detail Scissors, 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,

I LOVE EWE

04/11/26 Top Rocker honor at 613 Avenue Create!

Hey everybody, Happy Hump Day! I hope you’re having a great week! I have a super cute and very easy project to share for Keep It Simple today! I made this simple pillar card for the How-To’s section on the website, and it features primarily papers and die cut pieces from our new-ish Barnyard Bliss collection. I know there are lots of crafters out there who make fun folds all the time (I’ll raise my hand), and on the flip side of that, there are many who have never attempted to make one at all due to sheer intimidation. I would love to change that! My tutorial for this fun fold will help guide anyone reading it through the ins and outs of making this easy card, so be sure to check it out!

I cut the card base from Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from a plaid print (in the Barnyard Bliss collection), CutCardStock Basis Dark Red and 80# Solar White. I grabbed several die cut pieces from the Barnyard Bliss collection to embellish both sides, popping a few of them up on small and large 1mm foam squares from the Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips. I stamped a sentiment from the KIS Sentiment Stamps Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set in Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink, which completed the card.

Here’s an angled shot so you can see the simple construction – and it folds flat for mailing! I’d love to know if you make one. If you’ve never attempted a fun fold before, you’ll make yourself proud!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge-146-crafts-galore.html
3. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-15-challenge.html (paper and cardstock)
4. https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-cute.html
5. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/04/anything-goes-weeks-746-747.html

Keep It Simple products used:
Barnyard Bliss 6×9 Collection Pack
Barnyard Bliss Die Cut Pieces
KIS Sentiment Stamps Sunshine & Rainbows
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics – 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, CutCardStock Basis Dark Red cardstock
INK: Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink
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, Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Grand 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,

Happy Birthday shaker

04/04/26 Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!

Howdy peeps, happy Friday! I hope you have something fun planned this weekend! I’m delighted to share a Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today featuring our new KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Squares and KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangles. I also used papers, stamps and dies from our Happy Birthday collection and a variety of shaker bits from our Sprinkles line to make this super cute birthday shaker! I mean, come on, who doesn’t love a shaker card?!

Our new nested stitched scallop dies are large, so I pulled out my oversized die cutting machine and cut a large scallop square (from the KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Squares) from Solar White cardstock, scored it, and folded it in half. I grabbed a scallop rectangle die from the KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangles and cut two from coordinating prints in the Happy Birthday collection. I cut a rectangular aperture in the yellow one with a Back To Basics Nested Stitched Rectangles Die and made a shaker.

I used acetate and foam strips from our Back To Basics line along with Polymer Clay Mini Pastel Confetti, Polymer Clay Rainbow Mix Hollow Circles, Sequins Arctic Hearts, and 2mm Beads Pearls for the shaker mix. I stamped a sentiment and several images from the Happy Birthday Collection Stamps, colored the images with a variety of markers, and cut them with the coordinating Outline Dies.

I cut the inside panels from Solar White and the same yellow print used on the front, and added stamped and die cut sentiments and an image colored with markers. Such a fun card to make!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/cut-it-up-challenge-353-for-babies-or.html
2. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-2026-challenge-146-crafts-galore.html
3. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/03/miucb-82-anything-goes-optional-die.html
4. https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2026/04/april-15-challenge.html (paper and cardstock + scissors to cut foam tape for shaker)
5. https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/03/make-it-cute.html

Keep It Simple products used:
KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Squares
KIS Cuts Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangles
Back To Basics Nested Stitched Rectangles Dies
Happy Birthday 12×12 Collection Pack
Happy Birthday Collection Stamps
Happy Birthday Outline Dies
Back To Basics Shaker Basics Acetate & Foam Sheets
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Squares & Strips
Sprinkles- Polymer Clay Mini Pastel Confetti
Sprinkles- Polymer Clay Rainbow Mix Hollow Circles
Sprinkles- Sequins Arctic Hearts
Sprinkles- 2mm Beads Pearls

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Other products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
INK: Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, White Sharpie Paint Pen; Copic Ciao Alcohol Markers- R29, RV21; Copic Kirarina Wink Purple, Orange, White Pearl, Sky Blue, Lime Green, Violet, Dandelion
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, Vevor Large Die Cutting Machine, 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,