NEW! Wild About You Scrapbook Album Kit - Hive Exclusive

Hey friends! Today, I'm sharing my NEW exclusive mini album kit that is now available in my shop for all my Hive Members. It's titled Wild About You and it's made with the brand new Bella Blvd, Zoo Day Collection. It's so, so cute and paws-itively 🐾 perfect for photos of family, outdoor adventures, the zoo, and more!

For those of you who don't know about my Hive Membership, here are some details ... it's a fun online monthly scrapbook "club" that I created for paper crafters and scrapbookers.  

For ONLY $15 a month, you get ...⁠
⭐️ 1 FREE digital instruction every month ($15 value!). Over 600 to choose from!
⭐️ 2-3 LIVE (virtual) online paper crafting classes each month ⁠
⭐️ EXCLUSIVE member-only products and kits available for purchase ⁠
⭐️ Coupons, giveaways, freebies, and challenges every month⁠
⭐️ A "This Is Me" video class with free printable goodies⁠
⭐️ Guest speakers and more!⁠

The Hive's enrollment period is currently closed, but it opens up 3x a year for new members. So, I'd love for you to get on the waitlist and be the first to know when it reopens. If you enjoy scrapbooking, paper crafting, and saving your memories, then you should "bee" 🐝 part of the Hive! For more info, or to add your name to the email waitlist ... visit the Hive Membership page.

Ok, let's check out this adorable scrapbook kit ...

For the album, I chose a 6x8 inch Doodlebug Design binder in the color swimming pool. On the cover, I added a cheerful yellow gingham print, some fun die cuts (how cute are those 🐼 pandas!), and the "Wild About You" title by Miss Kate Cuttables. Then I added a zebra print ribbon to complete the look. 

Inside, there are 20 scrapbook pages that include 2 fold-out pages, 1 waterfall element (yay!!), 3 flippies, and space for 60+ photos. You can see one of the flippies on the page above. I love all the animals piled in the Jeep like it's a clown car, lol!

Ok, so now let's get to all the fun pictures this album could be used for! It's purr-fect for anyone that loves animals, but it's also great for ...

• an afternoon at the zoo
• a themed birthday party
• a vacation to Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park
• a sanctuary or an expedition to observe animals in their natural habitat
• outdoor adventures - a ropes course, ziplining, or suspension bridges in nature
• a themed baby shower
• baby photos and an animal themed nursery
• cute memories of your children or grandchildren 
• a safari or visit to the jungle
• a river boat tour
• wildlife tracking 
• memories in the wilderness
• an animal themed scavenger hunt 
• fun everyday moments with your wild and crazy family and friends!

Check this cute pocket. I added a green scalloped sticker to the front and tucked cute journaling cards, photo mats, a tag, and an 🐘 elephant die cut inside. You could also add memorabilia, like ... tickets to the zoo, a party invitation, a small map, a brochure of an adventure, or a business card from a tour.

Here's another zoo-per fun pocket! This one has 3 tag shaped mats for pictures or notes. I added a scalloped circle tab at the top of each that not only makes them way cuter, but easier to slide out! 

I love this "wildly wonderful" page. The black polka dot background, the sweet koala bears, and the interactive flippie with the pink 🦩 flamingo that looks like it's wearing tall striped socks, lol! So cute! 

Above is the fabulous waterfall element. On the front, that crazy zoo crew packed in their jeep. And inside, lots of flip-up pages covered in colorful pattern papers and space for 6 otterly 🦦 amazing photos! 

 

This awesome scrapbook kit is fun and such a great 🐨 koala-ty! Everything is archival so your memories will last a lifetime. The zoo / jungle / animal theme is super cute, so unique, and can be used for anything from everyday moments to a adventurous safari! I am not lion. 🦁

🌟 If you're a Hive Member, visit the "Hive Member Exclusives" section in my shop to purchase this Wild About You DIY kit or premade album.

🌟 If you're not a member, we'd LOVE to have you join the Hive! We share creative ideas and projects, enjoy classes, giveaways, and 1 FREE Digital Instruction every month ... ALL for ONLY $15 a month! For more information or to get on the waitlist for the next open enrollment, click HERE.

I had so much fun creating this mini album and I hope all my Hive Members do too! Thanks for visiting the blog and have a un-fur-gettable day! Ok, I'm done with the puns ... but they were pretty good, right? 😂

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Summer Fun Fin-tastic Scrapbook Layout with Doodlebug

Hello everyone! Today, I'm sharing my latest Doodlebug Design Team Project and this week, I created a 12x12 scrapbook layout that's "fin-tastic" for beach, pool, fishing, and warm weather memories. I designed it with the colorful Summer Fun Collection and was inspired by one of its cute 🐟 fish patterns!

To make it, I chose the 12x12 rainbow stripe Beach Towel print as the base and layered white cardstock on top. Next, I cut five 2" strips out of colorful pattern papers and varied their lengths for interest. At the bottom of each, I punched small fish out using an EK Success Paper Shaper. Then, I added foam squares to the back and sprinkled them on the page.

At the top, I added two 3x4 inch blue polka dot Gull Friends photo mats. To embellish, I chose the sun 🌞 die cut from the Odds & Ends and the adorable toucan bird from the Tropical Trio Doodle-pops. I placed him along the edge as if he was sitting on the photo mat.

Next, I cut the colorful fish paper called Summer School into a wave shape and adhered it to the page. Then, I added the Donnie Dolphin Doodle-pops and a few of his enamel water drops. So cute and such a fun name!

And finally, I added the "you're" and "fin-tastic" stickers from the Puffy Words. I love the little bit of shine and dimension they add, along with the Doodle-pops and the popped-up fish. 

I hope this colorful layout inspires you to be creative with Doodlebug's fabulous Summer Fun Collection. Below are the links for the products I used. Have a wonderful day and happy scrapping everyone! 😊 

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5 NEW Scrapbook Instructions

Hey there! Today, I've added 5 new instructions to the shop! All of these include the measurements. For an explanation as to why some of my instructions in the shop have measurements and others do not, click here.

All of my instructions are simple, step-by-step, and include full color photos and a complete materials list. Anyone can recreate these projects with their own supplies making them a GREAT opportunity to use up your wonderful stash!

⭐ Below, are the links to the instructions ...

 

1.  School Vibes Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

2. 12x12 My Best Life Scrapbook Layouts - click HERE to see more.

3. It Was Always You Wedding Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.   

4. 12x12 My Little Boy Layouts - click HERE to see more.

5.  12x12 My little Girl Layouts - click HERE to see more.

My instructions are simple, fun to create, and perfect if you're looking for a pre-designed guided project. Thanks for stopping by the blog today and happy scrapping! 😊

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School Jar Shaped Mini Album with Jodi Berg

Hello everyone! Last week, I shared that my friend Jodi Berg (@jodi.berg56) would be joining Artsy Albums as a new guest designer, and today ... I get to show off her first project with us! It's a fun school themed acrylic mini album and I've just added the simple, step-by-step instructions for it to my shop. It's filled with Doodlebug cuteness and lots of great details like sewing, pockets, tags, folding elements, and rick rack trim! 

To purchase the instructions for this album visit:

School Jar Shaped Scrapbook Instructions

She used the adorable Doodlebug Design, School Days Collection (links below) that features bright colors and fun images of school buses, owls, stars, books, backpacks, crayons, rulers, and sooo much more!

These instructions will help you recreate this amazing project so you can document your child's first day, friends, favorite teachers, official school photo, classroom, school bus, class parties, field trips, sports, awards, art projects, school plays, lunch time, science fair, and recess. Whoa ... so many memories!  

Jodi also used my 5"x8" Acrylic Jar Shaped Album. It includes 2 clear acrylic covers, 4 white cardstock pages, 2 page templates for cutting patterned paper, 1 binding ring, and a white card stock bracket shaped mat. The mat can be used with the matching Doodlebug sticker that comes on every 12x12 This and That sheet. So you have options! For today's album, Jodi used the Shadow Box Insert Kit instead.

Here's a close-up of the front. The cute stickers are behind the clear cover on the first page and they're from the School Days Shadow Box Insert Kit (link below). These kits come with a circle template, card stock, vellum, and tons of fun embellishments.

And speaking of fun ... check out that playful zigzag trim! Jodi said ... “I wanted to frame the first page, so I used some cute red rick rack from my stash and adhered it with liquid adhesive around the edges. I think this small touch added a special detail to draw your eye in.” You're right, Jodi! I totally agree!

“On this page, I used a blank card in limeade to make a flippy that opens to highlight a special first day photo.”  How fun! This flippie actually opens to the left AND has a section that opens to the right. If you look closely, Jodi sewed pattern papers to the top of both flaps! Love that and the cute red button. 💕

Above, Jodi created a pocket out of two colorful mats and a 3x4 card. She also added some adorable little sprinkles and tucked a few tags tied with ribbon inside. ... “I love to use tags in my mini albums because it is a cute way to add multiple photos to a page and gives an interactive element."

Here, she created a great journaling spot. Perfect for documenting the name of your child's school, the year, their grade, teacher, favorite subjects, sports, clubs, hobbies they're involved in, or their best friends!

“Whenever possible, I try to use machine stitching on my projects. I just love how it looks!” ... And we do too, Jodi. I really like how the black zigzag stitching mimics the rick rack trim throughout the album.

"This page has 3 pockets with 3 tags that I used pieces from the Odds & Ends pack as a tab to pull out the tags.” How fun is that? I also love how Jodi layered the pockets, stitched around the edge, and used This & That border stickers across the top of each one. What a great spot for photos, notes, and memorabilia!

“It was so fun creating this colorful, interactive, and charming acrylic album with Doodlebug’s School Days Collection." ~ Jodi

With our kiddos (and grandkids) heading back to school, this creative mini album makes a perfect next project. It's also a great gift idea for a teacher, tutor, librarian, or anyone that works at the school that deserves a thoughtful surprise!

The School Jar Scrapbook Instructions and the Acrylic Jar Shaped Album are available now in my shop. Product links below. I hope you enjoy this project and thank you Jodi for this super fun new idea! 😍 

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Dog Smile Maker Scrapbook Album Instructions

Hello crafty girls! It's time for my latest Bella Blvd Design Team Project and this week, I created a cute tabbed acrylic scrapbook for photos of your best friend, loyal companion, and sweet furry faced dog. AND ... good news! I've just added the instructions for it to my shop!! It's titled Smile Maker and it's filled with bright fun colors, paw prints, hearts, and adorable little pups!

To purchase the instructions for this album visit:

Smile Maker Dog Scrapbook Instructions

I designed this with the Bella Blvd, Bow Wow Collection which I absolutely LOVE. The colors, the patterns, and all the different dog breeds wearing cute little sweaters, bandanas, scarves, flowers in their hair, and even glasses!

For the album, I used my 7.5 x 4.25 inch Acrylic Tabbed Album. It has 6 clear pages made of sturdy 1/16" acrylic and comes with two silver binding rings. For today's project, I swapped those out for red ones. 

On the cover, I added the red heart print called Top Dog, then cut a thin strip from the Pawprints On My Heart paper and adhered it along the top. In the center, I added the "smile maker" Chit Chat die cut and the real star of the show ... the 3D Bella-pops sticker titled Best Dog! It's so, so cute and adds dimension to the front.

Here, you'll notice that I only decorated the lower half of the front cover. This way, the dog on the next page can be seen through the clear acrylic and appears to be looking back at you! Lol, so silly. I love designing transparent albums and playing with layers like this. 💕

On this page, I created a photo mat using the 12x12 yellow gingham Dog Pack paper and the rainbow stripe Daily Details print. Then, I added the cute dog from the Ephemera Icons and matched it on the back side with a second one. 

Each acrylic page has a tab at the top that I decorated with some cute little epoxy hearts and puffy stickers. I love how they add texture and interest to the album. If you prefer to group your photos into sections, you could add dates or words instead, like ... "puppy", "playtime", "sleeping", "walks", "silly faces", etc.

The Bow Wow Collection features so many fun images that will highlight just about all of your pet photos. There are toys, a leash, dog food, treats, first aid, bones, and ... bath time! Above, I added the puffy "pet me" sticker with the cute die cut of a pup soaking in bubbles. 🫧

Here's another fun layout that plays with the clear acrylic. I covered the lower part of the page with the plaid Pawsitive Vibes paper and made two photo mats with the green floral Borders print. I adjusted the height so the curious little black and white dog on the page behind it could peek over the top! Then, I embellished with the fire hydrant and heart die cuts, and the pink word bubble puffy sticker. 

Who's ready for a flippie?! I created three in this album, but I think this one is my favorite. I used the adorable 3x4 "wake up" card from the Daily Details sheet and added two pretty photo mats inside made from a floral pattern. Then, I decorated with some colorful Ephemera Icons and the polka dot Doohickey corner stickers.

This would make an amazing gift idea for a friend, your dog walker, or ... any dog owner. Oh! And you could also make one for cats with Bella Blvd's adorable Meow Collection!

Doesn't this mini look great sitting on my clear Acrylic Display Stand? You can leave this out year round and add to it as you take more photos of your pampered pooch. 

I hope this Smile Maker Dog Scrapbook, Acrylic Tabbed Album, and Bella Blvd's cute Bow Wow Collection inspire you to create a keepsake for your furbaby's photos. Below are the links for the products used and for the instructions. Have a wonderful day!🐾🐶 

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Summer Beach House Shaped Scrapbook Album Kit

Hey guys! Today, I'm sharing this week's fun NEW scrapbook kit and latest Doodlebug Design Team Project. It's a cute chipboard mini album titled Summer Beach House and it will be in my shop tomorrow. Perfect for photos of a vacation, the beach, sandcastles, the pool, and sunny seaside memories. 🌞🌴👙

Whether you stay in a beach cottage, a house, or a fabulous hotel, this album's shape works great! I used Doodlebug's 5x7 inch Home Sweet Home Chipboard Album. It comes with 2 covers, a roof top piece, 4 dividers, and 4 pages - giving you 16 pages in total. It also includes 2 silver binding rings but in my album kit, I'm adding yellow ones for a little extra color.

For the paper and embellishments, I used Doodlebug's adorable Summer Fun Collection that features bright happy colors that I L❤️VE! It also has the cutest images of palm trees, flowers, tropical animals, sea creatures, sandcastles, boats, sea shells, beach wear, flamingos, and more!

Inside, I covered the chipboard pages with fun patterned papers, then decorated with lots of cute stickers and die cuts. Keep in mind ... my kit comes with a full package of Odds & Ends (132 pieces), Icons stickers (84 pieces), and This & That stickers (70 pieces). Soooo, you have lots of choices and can customize the layouts for your specific photos and activities.

I think this page has such a cute mix of patterns, colors, and images. The whimsical polka dots, the sunshine paper in the background, the colorful arrow sign, and those splashing 💦 water drops! 

This is a great keepsake whether you take a long summer vacation or a quick weekend trip to the coast. Add photos of the beach view, building sandcastles, collecting seashells and sea glass, swimming, surfing, floating on inner tubes, a beach picnic, and relaxing with family and friends.

You could also add pictures of a boardwalk, sightseeing along the coast, your fabulous hotel / house, an afternoon of boating, renting wave runners, fishing, and drinks by the pool. Yes please! ... sign me up!

And speaking of drinks by the pool, how pretty is this page with the floral paper and matching cocktails? 

Y'all know, I love a pocket page and I think this one turned out pretty cute! I added another beauitful floral print, then created a pocket using a scalloped circle. I tucked a few cards in the back that are perfect for photos or journaling all about the trip!

I hope you have fun with my new Summer Beach House Shaped Scrapbook Album. This project reminds me of how much I love beach vacations, flip flops, the smell of coconut sunscreen, and the sand between my toes. Yep, I'm ready to plan the next trip. 

This mini album will be available as a kit and premade in my shop tomorrow (Friday). Until then, have a fabulous day and happy scrapping!

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