1/30/2021
There's No Mistakes, Just Happy Accidents...in scrapbooking
1/25/2021
How To Face Your Paper Crafting Fears!
I have 3 rules ideas for you to conquer your paper crafting fears...they help me when I when I am feeling like maybe this isn't my thing. So, this of course, is my JOB, and I love it. I love starting my day being creative. I love creating pages, adding my families pictures to them and capturing our family story along the way.
Then, there are those days when doubt, fear, and anxiety, pop in my head. It usually comes when I have scoured Pintrest or YouTube looking for inspiration, only to be met with the daunting feeling that perhaps I am in the wrong line of work. I usually have to take a step back and remember, this couldn't be further from the truth! Trust me.... I want to share three ideas I keep tucked in my mind for days like these....- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... if it is beautiful to you, then it is beautiful. No ands, no ifs, no buts. Point. Blank. Period. Which leads me to number two.
- Stop comparing your work to everyone else work. You are you, and your work is just as valid as the next persons. The more you create, the more your crafty niche will blossom! The more you let yourself be free of doubt and NEGATIVE self criticism, the more your work will make your heart sing!
- There is no wrong way to scrapbook or make cards. When your card or page functions as it was intended, but you didn't take the path that the YouTube creator told you to, THAT DOES NOT MEAN IT IS WRONG.... see idea #1 and #2 on why!
So this brings me to my artwork for todays post. It did not turn out how I thought it should, the boxes were supposed to be even. I measured wrong and my tic tac toe board was lost.... or was it? I posted it anyway, because - there is NO wrong way to scrapbook, idea #3
Sundays CHALLENGE for my crafty group was TO CREATE A CARD OR PAGE (ANY SIZE) USING A TIC TAC TOE BOARD AND CREATE AROUND, ON OR IN IT!
- cut 4 strips of paper
- lay two horizontally
- lay two 2 vertically!
Thanks for stopping by!
Danielle
1/23/2021
Try Something New!
1/22/2021
"A Polka Dot Project For National Polka Dot Day!"
Friday, January 22nd, was National Polka Dot Day!
To mark the occasion, let's check out my newest artwork featuring the "Perfect Match" paper collection.
I started with my FAVORITE layout design! Even added a cute shaker element to it.
Then I used the story extender from Story By Stacy! Boy, was it perfect!!!
Above is an adorable 8.5 x 11 double layout.
4x6 pocket pages, for pictures, journaling or even memorable!
These 3x4 pocket pages are perfect for adding the "rest of the story" without the need for a huge 12x12 layout.
What do you do with your left overs? You make layers, and clusters to finalize your collection!
I am giving away the cutting guides to those that order the perfect match basic supplies from my shopping site!
Check out my video showing this workshop in a beautiful Blue Bell everyday life album, on my Facebook Page.
Hurry this collection retires Feb 28th.
SUPPLIES:
Perfect Match paper w/sticker sheet
Perfect Match coordinating cardstock
Memory protector combo pack
Gold sequins
Gold Embellishing thread
3D foam tape
acetate sheets
Thanks for stopping by, I hope I inspired you to get crafty!
Danielle
1/19/2021
The Best Item Found In my Stash!
1/18/2021
H2H Challenge: Slimline Cards
Hello Crafty Peeps!
This week's challenge is all about the slimline cards! You know those super long cards, that fit in a business envelope! They certainly all the rage, and hype right now. There thin cuts, cricut cuts or the old fashion paper trimmer to get you to a beautiful slimline card.
So, with this challenge, we want you to show us your beautiful cards in that 3.5 x 8.5 size, that you have crafted from your heart!
Remember that you can play along until the end of the month! Share as many times as you would like! (You just might get some ideas, too!)
Be sure to link up before the end of the year!1/16/2021
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1/15/2021
Creatively use scraps!
1/14/2021
Hourglass Layout
1/12/2021
"The Mystery Wheel" told me to!
1/07/2021
It's Hip to Be Square!
Home Sweet Home
Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with a beautiful wood frame designed for year-round décor!
VIP We Are Good Together
Get ready for this exclusive VIP Customer workshop and virtual event happening February 25, 2021!
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Become a Maker for Just $20!
Signing up as a Maker with Close To My Heart is a better deal than ever this month because you can sign up for just $20 and you’ll get $21 back in CTMH Cash! This special pricing is only available through January 31, 2021, so sign up now and discover the rewards of operating your own papercrafting business with Close To My Heart!
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1/06/2021
Distress Oxide ink Blending
1/05/2021
The Wheel of Mystery!
1/04/2021
Daily Challenge: Stripes and Dots
Perfect Match
Valentine’s Day meets its papercrafting match with this adorable collection of products.
Stamp of the Month
January 2021: Every Thank You
Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.
White & Bronze Twine
Item Number: Z4030
I hope I have inspired you to get crafty today!
Shapes and Scraps
- Get your pile of your scraps
- your favorite thin cut shapes
- a pair of scissors and let's go.
- a base page or card base
- Cut shapes from your scraps
Supplies Used
Serenity Paper + Sticker collection |
Serenity Coordination Cardstock |