Tag: Keep It Simple DT

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

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

08/21/26 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

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

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

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,

Princess In Training

Hey everybody, happy Tuesday – can you believe it’s the middle of July already?! Dang, time just doesn’t stand still for anybody! I’m delighted to share another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today. This extended z-fold (inspiration from Connie Stewart–see her blog for a tutorial) features papers and die cut pieces from our new Once Upon A Time: Rapunzel collection! If you are a princess fan and haven’t seen this collection yet, you are in for a real treat! And this fun fold really shows off these products!

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Lessebo Amethyst cardstock along with layering panels from coordinating prints in the Rapunzel 12×12 Collection Pack and Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock. I embellished the front with Rapunzel Die Cut Pieces, popping some of them up on Back To Basics Adhesive Squares. I used Back To Basics Pastel Gingham Ribbon for the closure.

I used more of the Rapunzel Die Cut Pieces to embellish the inside panels. This was a surprisingly easy card that worked up pretty quickly. Be sure to check out Connie’s video – she’s such a hoot!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2026/07/280-for-friend-or-friendship.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

Keep It Simple products used:
Once Upon A Time: Rapunzel 12×12 Collection Pack
Once Upon A Time: Rapunzel Die Cut Pieces
Back To Basics Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive Squares & Strips
Back To Basics Pastel Gingham Ribbon
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 Lessebo Amethyst cardstock, Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder
ACCESSORIES: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, TapeRunner Retractable Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, 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,

Make A Creative Mess

06/30/26 Rising Star honor at A Place To Start!
07/16/26 Top Pick at Festive Friday Challenge!

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

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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

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Scrappy hugs,