Hello Summer Days Mini Album

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Leave a comment

Hello Summer Days

I wanted to share a fun little album that I put together using

the New Sizzix Hardbound Journal by Eileen Hull* and the

“My Favorite Summer” Scrapbook Collection* by Echo Park.

It’s a simple little album that went together quickly.

Materials Used: (affiliate links)

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

I used the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of my scrapbook paper before adhering it to both sides of the Matboard*.
I die-cut the pieces of the album using the Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die – Hardbound Journal by Eileen Hull* and the Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*.
I used Scor-tape* to adhere the sides to the spine.

I used twine and looped it through the top and bottom holes.

I made three little “signature books” to add to the inside of the album.
The book measured 4 1/4″ x 5″.
I decorated the books with the Echo Park “My Favorite Summer” Scrapbook Collection*.

Slide the little books onto the twine.

This was one of the quickest albums I’ve made in a long time.

It’s a great little album for adding Summer memories.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Life is Beautiful Tri-Fold Tag Card

February 14, 2025February 17, 2025Leave a comment

How to Make a Simple Tri-Fold Card Using a Large Tag.

I was playing around in my studio when I encountered my oversized tag die.

I hadn’t used it in a while, so I decided to make a tri-fold card.

(I love it when something old becomes new again.)

(The Die Cut Tag measures approximately 6 1/4″ x 10 1/2″.)

To create the tri-fold card…

I die-cut the large tag using a piece of white cardstock.

You can find the Extremely Large Tags* in my Etsy Shop*.

I used a scoreboard and scoring tool* to score the tag lengthways

at 3 1/2″ and 7″ and folded it in three sections.

I grabbed my Echo Park’s Life is Beautiful Scrapbook Collection*

and got to work decorating the first fold of the tag.

I used a corner rounder punch* on one end of the layers.

I made sure to cover up the hole of the tag with a sticker.

I kept the inside of the folded tag simple with simple layers,

a couple of stickers and a journaling card from the collection.

On the front of the tag, I used stickers mounted with

foam mounting squares* to create dimension.

And…you can mail the trifold card in a letter sized envelope.

How to Create a “Merry” Holiday Banner

November 3, 2023November 2, 2023Leave a comment

How to make a “Merry” Banner to add to your Holiday Decorations.

Now that the weather has turned cooler, I’m starting to plan my Holiday decorating.

If you love banners and quick and easy projects, this one’s for you.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Directions:

Cut the scrapbook paper slightly larger than the wood banner pieces.
Place the scrapbook paper design side up in the Xyron Creative Station®*.

Turn the handle of the Creative Station to run the paper through. As it runs through, it adds complete adhesive covering on the underneath side of the paper.

Adhere the paper onto the front of the Wood Banner.
Place the Wood Banner onto the Cutting Mat* and cut the excess paper using a Craft Knife*.
Use a Sanding Block* to smooth any rough edges.

I cut the letters “MERRY” using the Fresh Mix Font from the Silhouette Store and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the banner.
Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove from the vinyl.

Paint the wood beads with red and green acrylic paint.
String the banner and wood beads onto ribbon or twine.

I wanted to keep the banner pieces simple.

But you could add Holiday Flowers and embellishments to make it special.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

“Autumn Leaves & Pumpkin Please” Album

October 22, 2023October 20, 2023Leave a comment

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please

I love all the beautiful colors of Fall.

As the saying goes, Fall is my favorite color.

They make such a bright and cheery Fall album.

This simple album is the perfect place to add all your apple picking,

leaf peeping, trick-or-treating pictures this Fall.

The “Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please” album was made using

Eileen Hull’s Field Notes Journal Die by Sizzix*.

I used paper from Echo Parks “Fall Fever” Collection*.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

A few tidbits of information:

Before I die-cut the mat board, I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the paper. It gives the paper a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles. It really is easy to use.
The spine of the album comes with three sections. I cut the first section off to make the album thinner. It leaves two holes to add binding.
I wanted to try something different with how I added the pages to my album. I inserted two mini book rings through the holes to hold my pages.
The mini book rings are approx. ¾” and with a little maneuvering they fit in the two side holes.
I used the cut off section to mark where I would need to punch the holes on my pages.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I wanted to make my album vertical instead of horizontal.

I love how versatile the Field Notes Die* is.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I created the word “autumn” using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

I cut it the letters out using StyleTechCraft Gold Chrome Vinyl*.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Winter Fun Folio Album

February 2, 2021September 23, 202132 Comments

The Winter Fun Folio Album made using Eileen Hull’s New Folio Journal Die from Sizzix*

and the Carta Bella Paper Company Winter Market Collection*.

Hi Everyone!

Today, I’m participating with Eileen Hull and Teams for a Chapter 1 Release Party Blog Hop using

the New Folio Journal Die*. Just wait till you see all of the fun options the New Folio Journal Die* has in store for you!

Here is my Album using the New Folio Journal Die*.

It is a fun Winter Themed album with four smaller albums tucked inside.

It’s the perfect album for adding little nooks and crannies. This album was fun to make.

I even added an Antique Bronze Hasp Latch Hook* to keep everything securely in place.

For fun, I will be giving my album away to one lucky commenter.

(Information on the Hop and chances to win prizes at the bottom of the post.)

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix Scoreboard XL Die 664884 Folio Journal by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix White Matboard Sheets*
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
DA-529 Deco Art Night Sky Multi Surface Satin Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush
Carta Bella Paper Company Winter Market Collection Kit*
Xyron Creative Station*
Xyron Tape Runner*
Paper Cutter*
Heavyweight White Cardstock*
Bronze Hasp Latch Hook*
Denim Stripe Twine
Rapid Fuse All Purpose Adhesive*
Sheer Ribbon
3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*

*Disclosure: This blog uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Album Details:

The album pieces are die-cut using Sizzix White Matboard Sheets*, which is the perfect size for cutting long pieces. (You will need to cut the album pieces twice.)
Before I assembled my album, I painted both sides of the album pieces with DecoArt Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint in Night Sky.
The two smaller rectangle die-cut pieces shown in the bottom right corner of the picture comes with the die. They are used for creating pockets with the outer flaps. I painted them dark blue as well.

I used paper and stickers from the Winter Market Collection Kit* from Carta Bella for my Album.

Album Making Tip: I like to use my Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to my paper before sticking it onto the matboard. It adds a complete adhesive layer with puckering or wrinkles.

Here’s a picture of the album when it’s open.

On one end, I left the flap in tack, I use it to corral the mini-albums in the center of the spine.
On the other end, I cut the flap down and created a pocket to hold a small removable album.
I used Rapid Fuse Adhesive* with the matboard to adhere to the pocket pieces. It not only dries extremely fast, but it holds well too.

(I apologize, there are too many details to write a full tutorial on the album.)

I used Blue and White Twine to attach the three small albums to the spine.

Each little album has several blank pages to add pictures and journaling.

Here is a close up picture of the back pocket.

The Mini-Album easily slips in and out of the pocket.

There is plenty of room in the pocket for adding pictures or a second small album.

Would you like to Win my Winter Fun Folio Album?

There are several ways to enter.

Leave a comment on this post telling me you’d like to win.
Follow, Like and Comment on my Facebook Page
Follow, Like and Comment on my Instagram Page.
US Addresses Only.

Winner will be chosen: Wednesday, February 9, 2021

Welcome to the Chapter 1 Eileen Hull/Sizzix Release Party Blog Hop!

Please hop through the blogs and be inspired by the work of the talented Inspiration and Educator teams. Leave a comment for each designer (list below) and, you could win a Folio Journal die (as soon as it arrives!)

Join Eileen and special guests for a Facebook Live on Wednesday, February 3rd at noon Eastern. Comment on the Facebook Live and be eligible to win either the Mandala Die or the Folio Pages, Pockets and Flowers Die. (two winners!)

Winners will be announced on Eileen’s Facebook Live show on February 9th at 6:00 EST.

We appreciate your love and support, friends!

You’re my Jam Valentine Shaker Card

January 21, 2021February 27, 20242 Comments

Don’t you just love cheesy Valentines?

The “You’re My Jam” stamp and die set from The Maker’s Movement is one of the cutest sets

from the New Spring Release. And it makes the perfect Cheesy Valentine’s Day Shaker Card.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for the Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product
and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Materials Used: (*affiliate link)

M12166 You’re My Jam Stamp and Die Set
M12173 Round Rectangle Die Set
MMT211 Double Sided Adhesive Foam
Clear Acetate Sheets
Hearts Shaker Sprinkles
Mini Maker Die Cutting Machine
Crossover II Die-Cutting System*
Xyron Create-A-Sticker Maker*
CUP227002 Echo Park’s Cupid & Co. Flower Trucks Paper (Red Hearts)*
CUP227011 Echo Park’s Cupid & Co. 4 x 4 Journaling Cards Paper (Pink Plaid)*
FLW9621 Photo Play Through the Woods Paper (Woodgrain)*
Versa Fine Onyx Black Inkpad*
Clear Acrylic Stamping Block*
Xyron Mega Runner*
Thin Pre-Cut 3D Foam Squares*
Cardstock: Off White, Silver, Rose, and Green
Tombow Markers: Red and Green

Directions:

Cut a piece of double-sided craft foam approx. 4″ x 5.
Using the jar outline die, die-cut the jar shape into the lower section of the craft foam.
Cut a piece of the wood grain scrapbook paper approx. 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″. Die-cut the jar shape into the lower section of the scrapbook paper.
Cut a small piece of acetate to cover the opening of the jar.
Remove protective coating off the acetate.
Remove the protective liner off the top side of the adhesive craft foam. Stick the acetate over the opening.
Line up and stick the scrapbook paper over the jar opening of the craft foam and acetate.
Center a round rectangle die over the jar and craft foam and die-cut using the Crossover II die cutting machine.

TIP...I like to do when working with small die-cut pieces, is to run the paper through the Xyron Sticker Maker before die-cutting. It makes all the pieces stickers and makes assembling a breeze.

Die-cut all the jar pieces and assemble them onto the front of the foam.
Cut a piece of heart scrapbook paper slightly larger than the opening.
Turn the foam over and fill the opening with heart shaker sprinkles. Make sure not to overfill. You need to leave enough room for the Sprinkles to shake.
Remove the protective coating from the back of the foam and place the heart paper over the opening.
Cut a large layer using the round rectangle dies and stick onto an off-white cardstock base.
Adhere the die-cut foam layer onto the front of the card.
Randomly glue a few heart sprinkles to the front of the card.

Introducing a New Class: Echo Park’s Happy Summer

August 8, 2016August 9, 2016Leave a comment

I have a New Class for August at The Paper Forest in Washington, Illinois.

Echo Park’s Happy Summer

Summer Fun doesn’t have to end just because the kids are going back to school.

There’s still plenty of time to enjoy the sunshine and play.

Create a 4” x 6” Sunshine Frame, a cute little Mini Scrapbook and fun cards to capture and remember those fun summertime memories.

Saturday, Aug. 27th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $26.00

Contact The Paper Forest at 309-745-3440 to sign up or for more information.

This cute little album includes flips and flaps to highlight those fun Summer Memories.

We’ll create a couple cards including “life is better in flip flops”.

This Sunshine frame is so fun and happy. You can replace the saying with a cute picture.

This collections comes with so many cute sayings to mix and match.

Happy Summer Frame

June 3, 2016February 9, 2023Leave a comment

I’m really starting to love this new summer schedule.

Everything seems a little more laid back.

I feel like I’m getting lazier by the minute.

But honestly, I’ve been busier this week than I have in a while.

This week has been full of gardening, cooking out, a couple of really cold dips in the pool,

movies, shopping, a soft ball game and to end out the week…

dance recitals and a retirement party.

And… I don’t want to miss a thing.

Summertime really is Memories just waiting to happen.

In case your wondering…

The Happy Summer Frame was made using clear acrylic frames from Deflecto Craft Solutions

and the “Echo Park Collection Kit 12″”X12″”-Happy Summer”*.

(affiliate link)

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been
provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

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Together is my Favorite Place to be…

November 26, 2015November 26, 2015Leave a comment

We took this photo a couple of months ago, the last time we were all together.

I always make them do a group picture. (it’s what I do)

My youngest son had the idea to take the picture in front of the old barn.

So we set up the tri-pod and self timer and I got this fun shot.

I am so Thankful for my Family.

After we got this picture, the real run began.

The boys started kicking the soccer ball around.

There were foot races, push ups and a lot of good family fun.

I found The Story of Family Collection by Echo Park and knew it was perfect for these pictures.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Grandkids are Blessings

September 17, 2014February 9, 2023Leave a comment

I have two adorable grandsons who are just the sweetest little guys.

I just love being around these two. So many smiles, hugs and lots and lots of love.

Being a grandma is Wonderful. (Although I’m sure I don’t look old enough to be a grandma)

My Grandkids are definitely a Blessing.

The “Grandkids are Blessings” Layout was made with: (*affiliate link)

Expressions Small Blessings
Medium Rectangle Deco Frame
Echo Park Paper Simple Life Collection Scrapbooking Kits*
Irresistible Texture Sprays: Bahama Blue, Wedding Dress
Imagine Crafts GlazOn*

Tip: I sprayed the Irresistible Texture sprays fairly thick on the front of the word “blessings” and allowed a couple of hours to dry before adhering to my page with Glaz On.

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.