All Squared Away Bundle Scrapbooking Borders

 Hey there, Scrappers!

Who enjoys creating unique scrapbooking borders? My borders today look complex, but they are actually very simple and little supplies. With the All Squared Away Bundle, (which is currently 20% off), and the Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, (also, 20% off) and any Ink pad color choice of your choosing.

To create my borders:

1.) Cut a (2) pieces of Basic White cardstock 2" x 12".

2.) With a colored ink pad, (I used Bermuda Bay) stamp the background images from the All Squared Away stamp set, alternating them. Six stamped images will fit on the strips. After inking, set them aside to dry.

3.) Using your Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine cut out the coordinating flower dies in the bundle, you will need 6 out of Basic White cardstock.

4.) Adhere the die cuts with Multipurpose Liquid Glue onto the inked blocks in the border strips, and wahla....beautiful handmade scrapbooking borders!

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Measure of Love Embellishment Mat

 Hey there, Scrappers!

Today I am bringing you the Measure of Love Stamp Set it is a two-step stamping set and is a lot of fun to work with. I love being able to create my own embellishment pieces on my scrapbooking pages.

This is also great for beginners to create basic pages as this one above with an added embellishment piece.

Thank you for viewing! All supplies used are below.  :)

~Michele x

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Turtle Friends Decorative Mat Embellishment

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Have you ever thought of creating a decorative piece for your Scrapbooking pages? I know I have. I have used many die cut pieces of my pages, but I have been wanting to create a larger version of an embellishment decor piece and this is my first one.

The size is a regular card base front that measures 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". I have SO many ideas for these now and cannot wait to add them to my future pages. I am a huge fan of trying to create an idea myself first, then if I cannot, then purchase it. Just think of all the possibilities and just think if you are a cardmaker then you could design a card as well. Or....oh my goodness, the thought just came to me!!! You could design a card and place a photo inside as a interactive piece on a page! Anyone else have these aha, moments?

To create my decorative embellishment mat:

1.) Pool Party base layer: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

2.) Place Pool Party base into the Dandelion embossing folder and run it through the Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine.

3.) With the paper trimmer, cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3" x 4-1/2".

4.) Using the Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper cut (3) different patterns down to 1-1/2" x 3" and adhere to the Basic White cardstock piece.

5.) Adhere Basic White piece to the embossed Pool Party and tie a bow with the Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon.

6.) Stamp the Turtles with Pool Party ink, punching out the largest turtle, and then fussy cut the smaller ones adhering them to paper panels with mini Stampin' Dimensionals.

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Turtle Friends Box

 Hey Scrappers!

What do you think about this adorable box! OMG!!! Today's featured Stamp Set is Turtle Friends Bundle This is the sweetest set and can also be bundled with the turtle punch saving you 10%.

Final box dimensions are 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" x 2-1/4", so it will hold quite a bit of goodies or money.

If you follow me you know that one of the crafty resolutions I have been working on is using colors for images other than what they typically are and I must say, this little turtle looks much better in Blushing Bride than he would in a green or brown shade.

The box circle is attached to the box for easy opening and closing.

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I also used the Give it a Whirl Dies to create the top and bottom of the box with a scalloped edge and the largest Layering Circle Dies in the beautiful Marblelous 6 x 6 Paper Pack that you may earn for FREE during Sale-a-Bration which will end February 28, 2022.

                                                        Give it a Whirl Dies #154336

                                       Simply Marbleous 6" x 6" Designer Paper #158128

Supply List is down below!

Happy Scrapping!

~Michele x

Hello Ladybug

 Hey, Hey Scrappers!

What do you think of this adorable Hello Ladybug page? I think it turned out really cute. I had to go outside my comfort zone and not create them the traditional black and white. Do any of you have a hard time creating outside the normal range of what things actually are in terms of color. I really struggle with it when coloring and designing, but I am working on it.

This is really an easy, simple page for a beginner scrapbooker. I used the Hello Friendly Bundle Designer Series Paper that you may now earn as a FREE item with an order of $50 increments. I used the Ladybug Builder Punch to create the ladybugs.

                                                            

                                                     Ladybug Builder Punch  #157698

To create the wings, I used some of the designer paper and the others I used the White Embossing powder and heat set them.

                                               

                                                    Stampin' Emboss Powders  #155554

Measurements for my Page:

Hello Friendly Designer Series Paper strips: 

(1) 4" x 12"

(1)  2-1/2" x 12"

(1)  1-1/2" x 12"

(1)  1" x 12

(1)  11-1/2" x 11-1/2"

Black Cardstock piece: 11" x 11"

Black Photo Mats: 4-1/4" x 6-1/4" 

Thank you for viewing.

Happy Scrapping!

~Michele x

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Sweet Conversations Valentine Page

 

Hey Scrappers!

In honor of Valentine's Day, I created a page with a Heart Balloon bouquet using the Sweet Hearts Dies that coordinate with the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set.

                                                            Sweet Conversations Stamp Set

                                                                  Sweet Hearts Dies

Complete supply list is below after the directions on how I created this page.

1.) Using multiple cardstock color scraps of Highland Heather, Petal Pink, and Real Red die cut the various sizes of hearts out of the Sweet Hearts Dies using the Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine.

2.) Use the Stampin' Seal Adhesive to adjust your balloon hearts on your base sheet. Add the strings of your ribbon with the Real Red 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon and tie them off with White Twine.

3.) Die cut (3) photo mats using the Stitched Rectangles. I used (2) sizes of the rectangles-one for a photo mat and the other for some background for my photos.

Happy Scrapping!

~Michele x

All For Baby Interactive Scrapbooking Page

 Hey Scrappers!!

Happy Fri-Yay!!! I hope everyone has had a great week! How many of you will be watching the Super Bowl this weekend??? I have a Scrapbooking Crop I am attending virtually so I won't be watching. Back when I would watch I would only get excited for the commercials and the half-time show. Anyone, else?

This page was inspired by the "All for Baby" Bundle. This is the cutest Stamp Set bundle EVER!! I have some baby pictures of my son, who is now thirty-six years old now, lol...but, I still have pictures that need to be in the albums. Have you ever just had the best time with a stamp set and dies? This is how this set was for me-I really enjoyed all the pieces that are offered.

Great for Boys or Girls photos!!

The border side piece is interactive-you may pull it down to display all the characters and pieces as shown below.

Supply List Below after Directions.

To create my page:

1.) For the base of the page I chose to use Pacific Point 12 x 12 cardstock. The interactive Base is Balmy Blue cardstock cut to 4-1/4" x 11". Score on the 11" side @ 2-1/2", 3-3/4", 6-3/4", and 8-1/4".

2.) Fold and Burnish all score lines in both directions with a bone folder. Then refold in a mountain-valley fold.

3.) You will need (2) Basic White cardstock squares cut to 4-1/8" x 4-1/8" and (3) pieces of the Simply Marbleous 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper cut @ (2) 4" x 4" and (1) @ 2-1/4" x 4". Glue these on your Basic White Cardstock pieces then onto the Interactive Card base.

4.) Using the  All for Baby Bundle stamp your images and then use the Dies with the Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine to cut out the images. Adhere with Stampin' Demensionals for added dimension. Using your Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad stamp your sentiment(s).

5.) Lastly, with the Playful Alphabet Dies, die cut your Title and adhere with your favorite adhesive of choice.

All For Baby Bundle

Playful Alphabet Dies

Sentimental Swirls

 Hey Scrappers!

Happy Friday!!! Today, I am bringing a technique that looks complicated, but it's not. This is a great page for using up your scrap pieces of paper. I am also using the Sentimental Swirls Stamp Set on the squares in the center.

To create my page:

1.) Take the largest Scalloped Circle from the Layering Circle Dies and die cut (7) of them. The page will only take (6), but I always cut out an extra in case I mess up. After you have die cutted them out with the Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine use your Paper Snips to cut them in fourths.

2.) Now decide which side of the paper you want showing outwards the most. Once decided, start with the pointed end and fold down to the scalloped edge, doing this to all the pieces. Next, begin placing your folded pieces around in a circle matching the ends up.

3.) Paper Trimmer cut (6) 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares out of Basic White cardstock. Before placing inside your scalloped creations, stamp images onto the squares with the Sentimental Swirls Stamp Set using the Petal Pink Stampin' Pad

4.) Last, cut (2) Basic White Base Photo mats to 4-1/8" x 4-1/8" and (2) pieces measuring 4" x 4" out of Petal Pink cardstock.

Happy Scrapping! Supply List is below! :)

~Michele x

Floral Squares

 Hey Scrappers!

Who loves bright colors? This is a page devoted to all of you, including myself that do! Winter will be over soon, so I am breaking out the colors.

You might think that there is a piece of Designer Series Paper in the background, but it's not. I used the All Squared Away Stamp Set to create my own patterned paper in Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, and So Saffron Ink Pads.

The Floral Square Dies offered a secondary element on the 2" x 2" squared embellishments.

Photo Mats Backgrounds are from the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper pack that you can earn for FREE with a $50 product credit order. For each $50 increment spent a FREE reward comes your way.

Some of the FREE Stamp Sets you may earn.

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Sweet Talk Valentine Treat Holder

 Hey Scrappers!

Who needs some easy treat holders? If you do, then this sweet Pixie Stix holder is for you! It will hold three pixie stix. I found these at a local store here in town called the PopShop-they are new here so not sure if they have them in all states, but the bag has approximately 50 sticks for $1, so a great value.

To Create my Project:

1.) Using your Paper Timmer cut a piece of Highland Heather cardstock to 5-1/2" x 2-5/8" and a piece of Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper to 5" x 2-3/4"

2.) On the 2-5/8" side with your Simply Scored Scoring Tool, score @ 3/8" and 1-1/2", then fold and burnish your score lines.

3.) The 3/8" side of the cardstock-run a strip of Tear and Tape down the edge and adhere the holder together.

4.) Wrap the designer paper around the holder and secure in place with an additional piece of Tear and Tape.

5.) Using your Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine die cut your pieces out and using the Mini 3 heart stamps stamp with Highland Heather and Petal Pink banners then adhere all the pieces with Tombow.

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Awesome Otters Birthday Card

 Hey Scrappers!

What do you think of these cute Otters? They are so cute and you can get them for FREE during our Sale-A-Bration promotion currently going on now. 

I went totally outside of my comfort zone today and created a card. I am more of a Scrapbooker, but I do create birthday cards for friends and family.

The card looks complicated, I know with all the circles, but I promise you it's not! I used the Picture This Dies that created the circles for you-YAY! 

To create my card:

1. Using the Stampin Cut and Emboss Machine cut out the circle frame from the Picture This Dies out of Pool Party cardstock. 3-1/2" x  5-3/8"

2. Cut a piece of Basic White cardstock to 3-1/2" x 5-3/8" and stamp your images from the Awesome Otters stamp set.

3. Using your Stampin Blends of Pool Party, Light Melon Mambo, Ivory, and Light Calypso Coral color your images, then apply a layer of Wink of Stella.

4. Cut a piece of Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series to 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" and apply to the base of your card, then add some Stampin Dimensionals to the back of your Pool Party cardstock piece before adhering to your Basic White piece.

Supplies used below:

Sweet Conversations with Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper

 Hey there, Scrappers!

What do you think about these braided borders? I am really liking how the pieces came together. I really enjoy finding ways to use paper pieces like a puzzle and seeing how they may fit together.

I REALLY love the Sweet Talk Designer paper above-the colors are just perfect for all your Valentine treats and cards.

To create my page:

1. Using various patterns Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper with Layering Circle Dies choose a circle that you like and begin die cutting with paper and cardstock.

2. Next, use your scissors to cut each circle into fourths, then create a pattern with all your circle cut pieces. I HIGHLY recommend that you use a repositionable tape runner to adhere your pieces down in case you have to rearrange some, you won't tear your papers.

3.) Your base is 12" x 12."  Middle DSP piece is 7" x 11". Border Bases are 2" x 11" 

Photo Mat Bases are: 4-1/4" x 6-1/4" and the decorative mats are: 4" x 6"

Pretty Pillow Box Treat Purse