Door Hanging Using Lori Whitlock Designs

Happy Monday friends!

I'm excited to share a fun project with you today!  This week I was scrolling through all of Lori Whitlock's wonderful designs and I came upon her adorable sleeping owl with the phrase "Naps Fix Everything".  I smiled...and although I immediately thought how nice it would be to go take a nap, my creative brain decided this would make a cute door hanging for a baby's nursery or to hang on the outside of a front door so that all of those well-meaning delivery folks wouldn't ring the doorbell.   Now most of you know that I am way past the baby stage....my boys are 23 and 20....but I decided to create this as a little gift for a friend.  

First I created the frame using Lori's 3d Double bracket-shaped frame.  When you see the file, it may seem a bit intimidating...but don't worry!!  It's easy to put together once you have the shapes cut out.  Lori was even sweet enough to provide us with a You-Tube video for assembly.  You can find the video here!

For the rest of the project, I did several things.  I created a rectangular white base background and did a print & cut for the "Sshhh...Naps Fix Everything".  Then I loaded another piece of white cardstock into my CAMEO, filled the owl and branch pieces with some of Lori's digital papers, and did print & cut for those.  Once they were cut, I assembled the pieces with a few pop dots and added them to my base rectangle.  If you have never tried digital papers for print & cuts, I would encourage you to try them out!   It will save you from cutting up all of your cute scrapbook paper, and Lori has wonderful designs here.

So for all the moms out there who hope the delivery person doesn't ring the doorbell, and for everyone else who knows someone who has had a baby, I hope I've inspired you to create a cute gift!  Happy crafting!!

Lori's Files Used in this Project:

3d Bracket Frame

Naps Fix Everything with Owl

July Blog Hop with the Lori Whitlock Creative Team

Welcome to Artsy Albums and your next stop on Lori Whitlock's July Blog Hop!  If you're starting here, be sure to head over to Lori's site to start from the beginning!  You won't want to miss the creative ideas at each stop!

For my project, I created a shadow box with pictures of my son and his sweet new wife.  It's hard to believe that this is all card stock :)  

There are three cutting files used to make the shadow box, and Lori also has video tutorials on You Tube if you have questions about assembly.

3d 8x10 Shadow box (1 of 3)

3d 8x10 Shadow box (2 of 3)

3d 8x10 Shadow box (3 of 3)

In addition to all of the fun creative projects on today's hop, Lori has a freebie on her site, and is offering a sale on the svg files in her shop:

Wow!  So much fun! ....now back to the blog hop!

Lori Whitlock http://www.loriwhitlock.com

Corri http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com

Mendi http://www.snippets-of-mendi.blogspot.com

Traci http://www.artsyalbums.com >>> YOU ARE HERE

Lorrie http://www.lorriesstory.com >>> NEXT STOP

Chrissy http://www.scraparonidigipages.blogspot.com

Stephanie http://beetreestudios.com

Ashley http://nacook.blogspot.com

A Mini Album Kit with Echo Park We Are Family

Hi everyone!  
Just popping on to the blog this afternoon to update you on the latest mini album kit.  This one is super cute and perfect for 30 of your favorite family photos....

The album is 8x8", with 12 pages including pockets and fold-outs.  With space for 30 photos and lots of journaling, this book is perfect for your own family pictures, or to give as a unique and special gift.  It's available pre-made and ready for pictures, or as a do-it-yourself kit with instructions and pre-cut papers.

Visit the Artsy Albums online shop here to get more details and to purchase one today! (This kit will begin shipping on July 14).

Make a Cute Gift Set with Lori Whitlock's Designs

Hi Artsy friends!

Today I want to share a really cute idea for an adorable gift set that you can easily make if you have an electronic cutting machine.  As you know, I'm a huge Silhouette fan.  I use my CAMEO to cut silhouette designs almost everyday and Lori Whitlock's cutting files are my favorites :)

This is a project that I posted for Lori's blog today, so I hope you'll visit her site when you leave here and tell her Traci sent you over!

For this gift set, I cut Lori's adorable penny-slider card first, and added a "Happy Birthday" sentiment to the front.  I then created a little earring card holder from one of Lori's tag sets, and a fun little no-glue gable box to present the gift.  So simple, but I love how  the set turned out.  Of course, colorful paper always helps!  This paper collection is by Echo Park called We Are Family and it's super cute because Lori designed it too!!  (Can you tell I love her stuff?? LOL)

Before you hop over to visit Lori's site, I hope you'll check out my recent additions to the Artsy Albums kit collection.  I've added a new mini album kit and a 12x12 page layout kit to the shop this past week.  You can check them out here: 

 Artsy Albums Online Shop

Thanks for visiting the blog today!  I hope I've inspired you to create your next gift set using your Silhouette machine or other electronic cutting device!

For links to the cutting files I used in the projects above, please visit Lori Whitlock's blog and find them at the end of today's post.

Mini Album Winner + A Coupon!

Good morning everyone!  

Thank you so much to all who entered the second mini album kit giveaway this week, and congratulations to our randomly chosen winner, Bonnie E!

For everyone else who entered to win the kit -- 

you can save 10% off the 39.99 price of the kit THIS WEEKEND ONLY, 

making the mini album a great value at just $36.00!!

That's an awesome price for all of the goodies you get:

Full package of Enamel Shapes by We R Memory Keepers

Full package of Adhesive Alpha letters by We R Memory Keepers

Binder album by Bo Bunny

Precut pattern paper (by We R Memory Keepers) 

Precut Card stock by Bazzill

12 pages (6 front and back) 

Coordinating journaling and title cards

1 6x12 Coordinating card stock stickers

Gems

Buttons

Twine

Ribbon

Full color instructions

Use coupon code IWANTEDTOWIN at checkout to save 10%. You can save the 10% on your entire purchase so check out our other kits while you are there!!

(Coupon code expires Monday, June 30)

To order the Everyday Life Mini Album (kit or pre made) for yourself, visit the

Artsy Albums online shop. 

Thanks again everyone!  Check back with Artsy Albums soon, we have lots of kits planned for the next few weeks!

Mini Album Giveaway #2 !

Hi Artsy friends!  

If you are stopping by from We R Memory Keeper's blog, welcome!!  I'm so glad you are here!  

This has been a busy week at Artsy Albums with the launch of our newest mini album kit, "This is My Everyday Life".

I've been posting about this kit all week because this is one of my all-time-favorites.  The colors in the Indian Summer paper collection are just so pretty....

If you were here on Monday, or follow Artsy Albums on Facebook, you knew about our giveaway.  Well I had so much fun with that one, that I decided to do another one today!!  

First, the details about the kit:

You’ll be able to create this wonderful 6x6” mini album in no time using our pre-designed kit.  The album features 12 double-sided pages, pockets, journaling cards, buttons, twine, and lots of other embellishments.  

Look at all you get!

Full package of Enamel Shapes by We R Memory Keepers

Full package of Adhesive Alpha letters by We R Memory Keepers
Binder album by Bo Bunny
Precut pattern paper (by We R Memory Keepers) 
Precut Card stock by Bazzill
12 pages (6 front and back) 
Coordinating journaling and title cards
1 6x12 Coordinating card stock stickers
Gems
Buttons
Twine
Ribbon
Full color instructions

You can find out more about this kit, and even purchase one for yourself, by 

following this link to the Artsy Albums online shop. 

(Don't worry, if you purchase one, and then win, I will refund your purchase price!)

To win one, just enter today's GIVEAWAY below.  A winner will be selected Saturday morning and announced here on the blog and on Artsy Albums Facebook page.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks for stopping by...if you have some time, please check out our full line of mini album and 12x12 page kits, and pre made albums HERE.

Mini Album Kit Giveaway Winner + A Coupon

Good morning friends!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  

Thank you so much to all who entered the mini album kit giveaway this weekend, and congratulations to our randomly chosen winner,  Pam B.

I've sent you an email Pam!  I will get your kit sent out to you as soon as they begin shipping at the end of this week.

Okay and now I have a surprise for everyone else who entered to win the kit.  You can save 10% off the 39.99 price of the kit, making the mini album a great value at just $36.00!!

That's an awesome price for all of the goodies you get:

Full package of Enamel Shapes by We R Memory Keepers
Full package of Adhesive Alpha letters by We R Memory Keepers
Binder album by Bo Bunny
Precut pattern paper (by We R Memory Keepers) 
Precut Card stock by Bazzill
12 pages (6 front and back) 
Coordinating journaling and title cards
1 6x12 Coordinating card stock stickers
Gems
Buttons
Twine
Ribbon
Full color instructions

To order the Everyday Life Mini Album (kit or pre made) for yourself, visit the

Artsy Albums online shop. 

Use coupon code IWANTEDTOWIN at checkout to save 10%. You can save the 10% on your entire purchase so check out our other kits while you are there!!

(Coupon code expires Friday, June 27)

Thanks again everyone!  Check back with Artsy Albums soon, we have lots of kits planned for the next few weeks!

A Brand New Mini Album Kit + a GIVEAWAY !!

Good afternoon friends!!

I am so excited this afternoon because not only do I have a brand new mini album kit to share with you, but one lucky Artsy Albums fan has a chance to win one of these album kits for Free!!
As you know, all of our kits are pre-cut with easy step-by-step instructions and full-color photos.  These kits make scrapbooking quick and fun, and are perfect for taking to a crop or vacation, or for creating a memorable gift. 
Here are the details:  (Available as a DIY kit, or pre made)

Capture the everyday moments with this mini album entitled  “This Is My Everyday Life”.   

You’ll be able to create this wonderful 6x6” mini album in no time using our pre-designed kit.  A brand new collection from We R Memory Keepers called, Indian Summer, is featured throughout the book and includes a natural color pallet of dusty brown, taupe, creamy white and a hint of aqua marine blue. There are geometric shapes and Aztec textures found in leather, watercolor palettes, and wood grain, with florals and lace thrown in for a feminine touch.  The album features 12 double-sided pages, pockets, journaling cards, buttons, twine, and lots of other embellishments.  

Pre-made:
If you order the album pre-made, it will be shipped completely assembled and ready for photos or gift-giving.

Do-It-Yourself Kit:
You can also order this album as a do-it-yourself kit!
The pre-cut scrapbook kit includes all of the materials and instructions to make this beautiful mini album.

Included in the Kit:
Full package of Enamel Shapes by We R Memory Keepers
Full package of Adhesive Alpha letters by We R Memory Keepers
Binder album by Bo Bunny
Precut pattern paper (by We R Memory Keepers) 
Precut Card stock by Bazzill
12 pages (6 front and back) 
Coordinating journaling and title cards
1 6x12 Coordinating card stock stickers
Gems
Buttons
Twine
Ribbon
Full color instructions

You can find out more about this kit, and even purchase one for yourself, by following this link to Artsy Albums online shop. 

To win one of these fun mini album kits, enter below.  A winner will be selected this coming Sunday, 6/22 and announced here on the blog, and on Artsy Album's Facebook Page on Monday.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link-up Party at Lori Whitlock Designs

Hi everyone!  I’m hosting a Link Up party over at Lori Whitlock Designs and I would love for you to join me!  We always love seeing what you are making with Lori’s files so we want you to “link-up” your project over on Lori’s blog!  Remember ALL of Lori’s files, both from Silhouette OR the SVG SHOP qualify to be entered in the drawing to win a $15 gift card. To be eligible to win, you MUST use a qualifying shape of Lori’s.

Lori has so many great phrases in her shop that are great for home decor, scrapbook layouts and cards.  So this week's challenge is to use one of Lori's fun phrases on your project.   You will have until July 2nd to create a project and link-up. We will then announce the winner and host a new link-up on July 3rd!   So hurry...head over to Lori's site for more details :)

40% OFF 12x12 Scrapbook Page Kits

This weekend only! Get 40% off 12x12 Scrapbook Page Kits!  Visit our online shop to save this weekend and get those scrapbooks done in a snap!

Visit the Page Kit section of Artsy Albums today!