Product Highlight: Flip Flaps (& Christmas Eve Layout)

This layout was so much fun to make!  I used my favorite (free) photo collage app (LiveCollage) to add two photos to a 4"x6" frame so that they printed as two 3"x4" photos and 3"x4" flip flaps to add 19 photos{Layout 3/52} to my two-page Christmas Eve layout!

Continuing this year's Christmas theme, I used the Snowy Wonders/Snowy Days suite of products.  I showcased the pretty DSP with the houses and the snow globe with the cabin in honor of my sister's beautiful snow village.  (She was the gracious hostess of our big Christmas Eve family gathering.)

Here are the first set of flip flaps opened (but not yet adhered; the white strips at the bottom are pulled off to actually adhere them to the project; see the video link, below).

And here is the second set of flip flaps opened.

If you’d like to see a video of how to use flip flaps (AKA in action), click HERE.  They come in a variety of sizes to add lots of photos (or layers) to any project!

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Family at Christmas Layout

Since it's been cold, I've been spending a lot of time in my studio!  I got all of this year's Christmas memories scrapbooked with the Snowy Scenes DSP/Snowy Days Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. 

I used stickers from the Snowy Days kit and fussy cut the snow globes from the Snowy Scenes DSP.  I used the Classic Letters alphabet stamp set with Garden Green Stampin' Pad and the Snowy Wonder stamp set with Pool Party Stampin' Pad.

All of these products are available as last chance items, some with a discount HERE!

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Sundays Are for Sketches: Jan.-April '25 Mini Catalog Sketch #2 of 10

It's time for the second card sketch featured on p. 12 of the new Mini Catalog!  This sketch was also used in the Sept.-Dec. Mini as card #4 (which you can view HERE).

This time, I rotated the sketch and moved from winter to spring!

I stamped the birthday sentiment from With You in Mind stamp set in Peach Pie and then layered onto a piece of Wildflower Birthday DSP and then added die cuts from the DSP collection.  With all the pretty gold foil, I didn't feel the need to add any further embellishments to this quick and easy card.

Next Sunday, we'll be using this collection for my card and scrapbooking classes!  All are welcome, but please RSVP by 1/24.

You’re Berry Special Card

Here's a fun fold card featuring the Sale-A-Bration Fruit Salad DSP

I used a retired CTMH stamp set from my stash since it coordinated so well.  I stamped my sentiment in Granny Apple Green and the strawberries in Real Red (using the stamping off/second generation technique).

We will be making a similar card at my class next weekend (which was snowed out from the original date).  You're invited, and bring a friend!

Wildflower Birthday Shaker Card #2

Once again, here's a Wildflower Birthday and Everyday Arches dies shaker card!  After stamping Happy Birthday on the card base, I added the beautiful cake die cut to the shaker. 

The paper does all the work for this pretty card!

Wildflower Birthday (Mini) Shaker Card #1

It's Wildflower Birthday week here on my blog in honor of my card making and scrapbooking class (postponed until Jan. 26 due to this weekend's SNOW)!

Here's a fun little shaker card that I made using the Wildflower Birthday DSP and the Everyday Arches dies.  (The sequins/shaker items and pretty pink scalloped cardstock is from my retired CTMH stash.)

Don't you love the gold foil in the pretty DSP?

Another Wildflower Birthday Card

The Wildflower Birthday is one of the features in my January card making and scrapbooking class (that had to be postponed until 1/26 due to weather).  While we won't be making this card, it's one that I made for a small swap with a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators. 

Supplies:

With You in Mind stamp set

Wildflower Birthdays DSP

Pool Party two-tone cardstock

Pretty in Pink cardstock

White Willow cardstock

Pool Party Stampin’ Pad

Gold gems (leftover from a Paper Pumpkin kit)

If you're local to me, consider attending class on January 26! Just message me for all the details.

Bon Appétit (Hey, Good Lookin’) Layout

Our younger daughter likes to cook and is a Dolly Parton fan, so I couldn't resist preordering Dolly's new cookbook as a Christmas gift for my girl.  I definitely think she loved it, because she decided to cook for our family between Christmas and New Year's.  I absolutely love that I've already scrapbooked this amazing evening! 

I used the Reindeer Fun DSP and scrapbooking kit DSP and a sketch from the Creative Design Team (CDT) Sketchbook #1.  I love using sketches to help unlock my creativity!  I always put my personal twist on the suggested "recipe."

I used my CTMH/Cricut Flower Market collection for the holly leaves and some gems from my stash for the "berries."  The fun wooden embellishments are retired from CTMH.

I stamped my title banner with a retired CTMH stamp set.

This layout does a great job of showing off the two-toned cardstock and how versatile it is to have two shades of the same color in one cardstock!

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Sundays Are for Sketches: Jan.-April '25 Mini Catalog Sketch #1 of 10

On p. 12 of the brand new January-April 2025 Mini Catalog, you'll find ten card and twelve tag sketches to inspire your creativity.  

Here's my take on card sketch #1.

I used the Sale-A-Bration Totally Toadstools DSP (FREE with a minimum $60 purchase through 2/28) paired with the Everyday Arches bundle.  

To create the cool "hello" sentiment, I started with a piece of White Willow cardstock that I had cut with the Sentimental Park dies and then cut it down with the Everyday Arches dies after stamping "hello" in Melon Mambo.

Here's the finished sentiment piece:

I hope that this sketch will inspire you to create!  If you do, please link your project in the comments.  Happy crafting!

February's Paper Pumpkin Preview

Starting today, January 11, you can subscribe to receive the February Paper Pumpkin subscription kit! 

Plant the seeds of happiness with these lovely garden-inspired cards.

 • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs

 • Precut pieces with bronze foil 

 • Unique spring-themed envelopes

 • Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Petunia Pop (Classic Stampin’ Spot) 

Coordinates with the Grow with Love Bundle (item 164804)

Additionally, all Paper Pumpkin subscribers are eligible for exclusive refills, extra kits, and coordinating quarterly dies (while supplies last), include this quarter's set of five.  The February dies will cut out a chive stalk/leaves and flower.

Sign up HERE if you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, and you like the look of this kit!  OR ask me about a prepaid one-, three-, six-, or twelve-month subscription that could qualify you for Sale-A-Bration Rewards! (As always, if you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and would rather not have this kit, just log in and pause your subscription.)

Last Day to Subscribe for January's Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Today, January 10, is your last chance to opt in (or out) of the January Paper Pumpkin subscription kit!

 

Create heartfelt cards for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and beyond! 

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 envelopes 

• Heart-shaped precut pieces and stickers 

• Twine and heart gem embellishments 

• Coordinating colors: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Real Red (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

Don't forget that there's also a quarterly add-on for subscribers only!  The January heart die cut is a two-in-one, a scalloped outline and a solid heart.

Sign up HERE if you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, and you like the look of this kit!  OR ask me about a prepaid one-, three-, six-, or twelve-month subscription that could qualify you for Sale-A-Bration Rewards!

Nature’s Beauties Layout

My first layout of 2025 is a throwback to around 2008! I recently found these pictures that had not yet been scrap booked and thought that the Totally Toadstools 6 x 6 DSP, available as part of celebration, were a fantastic match.

I used a CDT sketch for 6 x 60 SP, and so here are the pieces that I used to create the layout. Pretty cool that you can really stretch your paper by carefully cutting and piecing back together. You can give the illusion of long pieces without the actual long 12” pieces.

Since I am on a budget, like everybody else, I have not purchased the coordinating stamp set and punches, so I decided to create my own toadstools with card stock and sequins. I just free cut them until I liked how they looked.(And truthfully, I love them!)

I used my Cricut to cut the title.  I have 8 photos I will be adding to this page with flip flaps!

Don't be afraid to stretch your 6"x6" DSP to 12" long by hiding where they meet with an embellishment, or in this case, a photo.  Also, do you see that cute little snail?  It's from a fall Paper Pumpkin kit!

Remember that the Totally Toadstools 6"x6" DSP is only available as a FREE choice with a minimum $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration (through the end of February).  It also coordinates with the Terrific Toadstools stamp set/bundle.  Get yours before they're gone!

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