Friday, August 28, 2020

Fall Is My Favorite Scrapbook Album

Hey guys! This summer has been hot as Hades here in Georgia and I'm really looking forward to fall. I love the change in seasons and seeing the beautiful landscape colors evolve. So, imagine my joy when I received the new Carta Bella, Hello Autumn collection. It's so pretty! I think you'll love this new album ...

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This 6"x6" mini album would be perfect for photos of a weekend get-a-way in the mountains, hiking, landscape photos, Thanksgiving or enjoying an evening around the fire with friends and marshmallows!

I'd love to scrap a pic of a fun morning baking with my granddaughter on this page. Maybe making some yummy Cinna-buns. With our aprons on (& probably dough all over) ... I can smell the warm cinnamon now. Or maybe pumpkin pie.

What a beautiful page for a family photo, best friends or maybe a sweet picture of a fall engagement! I'm loving the beautiful colors with shades of sage & olive green, burnt orange and terracotta red.


You know I always love to add a pocket to my albums. Great for storing tickets to a show or a festival, a map from a beautiful hike in the park, a beloved recipe or some extra photos. 


I'm really into the watercolor look of the papers. So beautiful. It really adds to the handmade feel of these albums ... even if we didn't paint the papers ourselves, lol!


This wonderful chipboard album is packed with interactive pages, pockets and tons of embellishments.

The album has 12 scrapbook pages (6 double-sided) and will hold at least 25 photos. So be sure to take lots of pictures of your fun fall moments and scrap them right here!
 
Instructions & product links below ...

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Happy National Dog Day!

Hey guys, it's National Dog Day! This wonderful day celebrates all the adorable, furry faced, sweet canines out there. I know many of you have amazing dogs & probably tons of the greatest photos too. Am I right? Well, good news ... I have so many dog themed options for saving all your pictures for years to come.

I have DIY scrapbook album kits, preassembled albums and many Digital Instructions. I've added a picture of each below but to see more photos of the inside of them, simply click on the links I've provided at the bottom of the page. 😊

This adorable 6x8 inch album is available as a DIY Kit, which makes a super fun project! Or ... preassembled & ready for your awesome photos to be added. Either way it will keep your pictures safe & treasured for years to come.


This special doghouse shaped album also is available as a DIY kit or preassembled and is the smaller version of the album above. Both are so, so cute & would make great gifts! 

 

As for my Digital Instructions ... they have easy step-by-step directions and full color photos. Simply use some of your leftover scraps or purchase new products (links below) to recreate these adorable keepsakes. Here are some fun options ...

This sweet album is 6x6 inches, has 12 pages (6 double sided) and plenty of room for at least 25 photos.

I also have instructions for a 12x12 inch 6-page layout. Such a cute addition to any album!

This precious album is so colorful with pretty ribbons that can be customized for the paper & embellishments you choose.

The Paw Prints on My Heart album is a fantastic. It has lots of space & the cutest designed pages ... you really need to see the inside of this one! (link below)

 

A little info about National Dog Day: 

It was created to encourage the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued & to acknowledge all dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe & bring comfort to our families. Did you know dogs put their lives on the line every day for personal protection, for law enforcement, for the disabled, for our freedom & safety by detecting bombs & drugs & pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage? And now they're detecting cancer & seizures ... things even humans cannot do! That's amazing! I love dogs!

So cherish your special pups and save their photos in a wonderful & safe place. One day you will love looking back on them. 

Below are the links to my products & substitute product lines for the Digital Instructions. Hope you enjoy these & thanks for stoppin' by!

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Pregnancy Calendar with Doodlebug Design

It's been many years since I was pregnant with our boys but I kept pregnancy calendars for each of them. I started the month I learned I was pregnant and recorded important dates and memories until they were born.  It was a fun way to document my pregnancies, so I thought I would create a similar project to share with you. This would make a cute gift for a new mom-to-be or ... a perfect place to save your own precious memories!
Pregnancy Calendar Scrapbook Pages by Artsy Albums
I designed these with the adorable Bundle of Joy Collection and the Daily Doodles sheets and stickers. They're perfect for this project.
12x12 Pregnancy Calendar Scrapbook Page with rainbows, sun, stork, and toys
I created the top border by adhering a 2" strip of Bundle of Joy pattern paper across the top.  I added the month stickers and some Odds and Ends to finish the top of each page.

12x12 Pregnancy Calendar Scrapbook Page with a panda, sun, hot air balloon, and toys
 
Adding embellishments to the squares was the really fun part. I used mini icon stickers, Sunshine number stickers and some printed journaling spots but you could easily write the important dates and appointments.
12x12 Pregnancy Calendar Scrapbook Page with a flowers, a train, a sleeping baby, and toys

12x12 Pregnancy Calendar Scrapbook Page with a flowers, a train, a duck, and a bear
 
I added paper from the 6x6 paper pad. They add fun spots of pattern to the calendar pages and would also make cute mats for small photos!
12x12 Pregnancy Calendar Scrapbook Page with a stork, an umbrella, an owl, and toys
The shape sprinkles added a little shine and dimension to the pages. I love the little bear. He's so cute!!
 
 
If you know someone who's expecting, consider making her a special keepsake that she'll cherish throughout her 9 month journey.  Then once baby is born she can slip the calendar pages into a 12x12 album to cherish for years to come!

 
Play with Doodle stamps on the pages too! I stamped a few phrases like "baby shower" and "cute as a button", and you could also use the calendar stamps to add the days of the month!
 
And ... if you're having a boy or just prefer blue, I've added links below for the Special Delivery Collection as well. Happy crafting!

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