Tuesday, August 29, 2023

12x12 Love You Scrapbook Page

Hey guys! Today, I'm sharing a new scrapbook layout I made using the Pinkfresh, Lovely Blooms Collection and a 6x12 inch picture. The focus here was to create a pretty design with a larger sized photo that I ordered from Persnickety Prints. They are amazing, cater to scrapbookers, and print in LOTS of different sizes.

12x12 Love You Scrapbook Page made with the Photoplay, Lovely Blooms Collection

Once I had my picture, I chose a gorgeous floral print called Start Somewhere as the base. Then, I layered the green plaid Here and Now print on the left and my photo on the right. I added another smaller photo and embellished the page with some beautiful card stock stickers (product links below).

12x12 Floral Scrapbook Page by Artsy Albums

I absolutely adore the "Love you" phrase from the puffy stickers. The font is so feminine and the words are in two different pretty shades of pink. Perfect for this layout! For a little extra detail, I added some grey Doodlebug twine to the tag. This is a great spot to add names, the date, age, grade, or location.

12x12 summer scrapbook page with flowers, card stock tag stickers, and a pretty plaid

Down the middle of the page, I layered lots of amazing flowers from the floral ephemera. I used a little foam tape behind some of them for a bit of dimension. The colors in this collection were spot on and I love the way this page turned out. Would love to hear what do you think! 

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Friday, August 25, 2023

NEW! Livin' The Good Life Scrapbook Album

Hello scrappers! It's Funday Friday and time for a NEW kit! This one is titled Livin' the Good Life and it's my last summer themed album for the year. It has some amazing new elements that are different and so interesting, like ... file folders, 6x8 angled pocket pages, and heavy card stock pockets. I think you're going to have fun this and I'm excited to share it with you!

Livin' The Good Life Summer Scrapbook by Artsy Albums

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I designed this mini with my Clear Acrylic Vertical 6x8 Album and paper from the 49 & Market Vintage Artistry Sunburst Collection. The images look like beautiful watercolor paintings with vibrant colors and a tropical theme. Perfect for summer photos.

Summer Scrapbook Album page with watercolor pineapple, butterfly, and palm fronds

The front clear cover lifts up to reveal an
angled pocket page. I love the gorgeous print with the pineapple, butterfly, and map. The pocket has a pre-cut slit on the front to tuck in a photo mat. 

Summer Scrapbook Album page with an angled pocket, photo mats, and journaling cards

In the larger back pocket, I added another brand new element. It's a folded double-pocket card (see below).

Summer Scrapbook Album page with a double folded pocket card

How awesome is this?! Extra space for photos, journaling, or memorabilia like ... tickets to a summer festival or activity, postcards from your travels, or a few of your favorite summer recipes.

Summer Scrapbook Album file folder page with butterfly and seashell

Here's something else that's new! It's a pretty blue file folder with a polka dot tab and 2 photo mats inside. I love the chipboard die cut piece on the front. I can just see some island vacation photos tucked inside.

Summer Scrapbook Album page with butterflies and a tropical theme

Speaking of an island vacation ... has anyone traveled to a tropical location, taken a cruise, or visited the beach this summer? Or, maybe you did years ago and have photos that need a home. If so, this scrapbook makes a forever keepsake for your memories.

Summer Scrapbook Album file folder page with palm trees and map

If you haven't done much traveling, no worries! It's still a beautiful album for everyday photos. I mean, who doesn't love a fabulous tropical theme? So, go ahead and save your favorite photos of friends, family, pets, and your super fun life right here. No beach required. 😊

Summer Scrapbook Album page with envelope pockets

There are a total of 16 pages in this album with 2 fold-out pages, 4 pocket pages, 3 tabbed file folders, 6 envelope pockets, and space for 50 photos. I told you there were lots of goodies!

Tropical Summer Scrapbook pages with pockets, butterflies, journaling cards, and photo mats

Before the summer is gone, let's all get one last scrapbook in for our warm weather memories. Packed with new elements ... you will NOT be disappointed with this super fun Livin' the Good Life Scrapbook Kit.

Above is the Clear Acrylic Vertical 6x8 Album used in this kit. It's now sold separately in my shop and it's perfect for recreating this Livin' the Good Life Scrapbook. But ... it can also be used for ANY theme! It makes a wonderful keepsake for photos of family, friends, everyday, birthdays, vacations, pets, different seasons, or holidays. The possibilities are endless!

Update: This kit has sold out but the instructions are available in my shop. They are simple, step-by-step, and include measurements and full color photos of each page. Links for the instructions and the products used are below. Happy scrappin'!

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Using 6x6 Paper on 12x12 Layouts with Doodlebug

Hey scrappers! Today, I'm sharing my latest Doodlebug Design Team Project. I made two colorful 12x12 scrapbook layouts with the beautiful Hello Again Collection. My focus was to use paper from the 6x6 paper pad in a creative way so that they'd coordinate and each have a unique design. Take a look ...

12x12 Hello Again Scrapbook Layouts by Artsy Albums

To start, I used the 12x12 Patchwork Plaid print as the base for both layouts. It has so many pretty colors and I love the geometric pattern. Perfect for the background.

12x12 Hello Again Scrapbook Layout with a patchwork heart

For this page, I cut the 6x6 paper into squares (2 3/4"x 2 3/4") and then cut them in half diagonally. Then arranged the pieces into a heart shape. So cute ... it reminds me of a quilt!

12x12 Hello Again Scrapbook Layout with a grid pattern, butterflies, flowers, and gold hearts

For the second page, I created my favorite grid layout and used the 6x6 pattern paper for my nine 3 1/4 x 3 1/4" squares. I added 4 pictures of Rylee and embellished the others with die cuts, stickers, and sprinkles.

12x12 Hello Again Scrapbook Layout with butterflies, books, and gold hearts

Since the theme of these layouts is somewhat generic, you could add almost any photo to them. Use them for pictures of family, friends, school, a new baby, a birthday, summer, home, a vacation, a party, spring, Easter, a baby shower, etc. The possibilities are endless!

12x12 Hello Again Scrapbook Layout with globe, jar of hearts, and a butterfly

I hope these layouts inspire you! I've added the product links down below.  For more inspiration, check out these other projects I made using Doodlebug's Hello Again Collection: 

Have a great day and happy scrappin'!

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Birthday Card and Gift Box with Lori Whitlock Designs

Happy Monday friends!  I needed a birthday card and small gift box for a little boy last week, so what better place to look than Lori's site for some fun cutting files!? 

Birthday Card and Gift Box made with Lori Whitlock cut file

I love this super easy 5" x 5" birthday card because all the hard work is already done for you!  Placing individual letters like the sentiment above can take some time to get it right, but Lori has made this one easy! 

Birthday Card made with Lori Whitlock cut file

The green pattern has the cut outs for the letter centers, and then the Happy Birthday actually uses the negative space (save the letters that get cut out for a future project)!  

Gift Box with cars made with Lori Whitlock cut file

The box is made from two pieces of paper.  The base of the box folds up, and then there a a pattern piece that wraps around the box -- almost like wrapping paper.  Isn't that cute?  And so simple!

Birthday Card and Gift Box made with Lori Whitlock cut file

The box is the perfect size for a small gift, a gift card, or candy.  I know this car-loving birthday boy will love the surprise tucked into this gift. 

To create a gift set like this, visit Lori's SVG shop with the links below.  Happy crafting!



Friday, August 18, 2023

NEW! You Can Do Anything Scrapbook Album

Happy Friday my friends! Today is a good day to have a good day! The weekend is almost here and I've added 2 NEW kits to the shop. Yesterday, I introduced my new Hello Again Calendar Kit and today ... I have the prettiest mini album to share with you titled You Can Do Anything. I'm soooo excited to share this one ... each page is lovelier than the next!

You Can Do Anything Scrapbook by Artsy Albums

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I designed this with one of my custom 5"x4.5" white acrylic albums and the Pinkfresh, Lovely Blooms Collection. It's gorgeous with soft rainbow colors and lots of flowers, stripes, strawberries, foliage, and geometric patterns.

Friend Family Scrapbook Album with a encouraging saying and a wreath of flowers

I love positive, uplifting sayings and this mini is filled with them. It would make a really sweet gift idea for friends, family, someone who needs a little encouragement, your daughter or granddaughter going to college, someone starting a new job, or ... a new phase in their life.

Friend & Family Scrapbook Album page with flowers, a heart, and an envelope pocket for photos

Inside, there are hints of gold and LOTS of interactive elements. With 24 pages, there are 4 fold-outs, 3 pocket pages, 6 library pockets / envelopes, 7 tags, spaces to journal on, and room for at least 35+ pics!

Friend & Family Scrapbook Album page with a heart and an envelope pocket for photos

Check out this cute envelope. I added a photo mat on the flap with a colorful puffy heart embellishment. Inside, there's room for extra photos, journaling, or small memorabilia.

Friend & Family Scrapbook Album page with flowers, a library pocket, and a journaling card

This pretty fold-out page features a library card on the front that's perfect for journaling about fun stories you don't want to forget. And inside, there are wildflowers and room for more photos.

Friend & Family Scrapbook pocket page with flowers, journaling cards, and tags with ribbon

This pocket page offers a sweet reminder of how loved you are and ... a little larger storage for memorabilia. You can add greeting cards, ticket stubs, notes, brochures, postcards, hotel key cards, or special invitations. I added a few awesome tags with gold grommets and ribbon. Love these details!

Friend & Family Scrapbook Mini Album page with flowers, a vase, journaling tag, and ribbon

Check out this fun page - it's another folding element with a journaling tag on the front. Subtle but pretty, right? And when you open it ...

Friend & Family Scrapbook Mini Album page with flowers, rainbow colors, and a library pocket

... lots of color, pattern, photo mats, and another library pocket! I love the little surprise burst of color inside.

Friend & Family Scrapbook Mini Album page with flowers, an envelope, and a plaid pocket

Oh, I really love this page. The floral pattern, the tie closure, and the plaid pocket space behind it! So many goodies!!

Ya know ... the holidays may feel far but they'll be here before we know it. Maybe we should start thinking ahead and crossing people off our list now. This album makes a great gift for mom, sister, your bestie, a co-worker, or even a teacher. Let them know how much you appreciate them.

You Can Do Anything Scrapbook Album for photos of friends and family

So ... what do you think? Isn't it pretty? I just LOVE the colors, the flowers, the geometric patterns, the metallic gold details, and all the fun interactive elements packed into this sweet mini! Hop over to my shop and get one for you ... and one for a someone else! 😊

Update: This kit has sold out but the instructions are available in my shop. They are simple, step-by-step, and include the measurements and full color photos of each page. Links for the instructions and the products used are below. Happy scrappin'!

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