Happy International Scrapbook Day!!

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Mother's Day Scrapbook Album Kit

Yay!! It's Friday and I've just added 2 NEW kits to the shop! My adorable 12x12 Thanks For Caring Layout Kit and today's beautiful new album titled Mom. While I created this mini for Mother's Day, you could easily change the title on the cover and use this for anything. It's pretty AND versatile, so it would be perfect for mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, step-mom, mom-to-be, or someone who just feels like a mom. 💛

I designed this with a Simple Stories Flipbook (that I altered to a 5" x 8.5" size) and the Carta Bella Bloom Collection. It's filled with gorgeous colors of periwinkle, raspberry, and lemon. So unique!

On the cover, I added a 4x4 card and the "mom" title, but I've also included extra 4x4 cards in the kit so you can change that if you'd like. I love how girly this mini is with the scalloped ribbon, flowers, and butterflies.

Inside, there are 16 pages that include 3 fold-out pages, 5 flippies, 1 pocket, and space for over 30+ photos.

I wanted to make this album a little different so I designed folding pages with clear plastic page protectors.

There are also lots of different phrases about life, beautiful days, dreams, family, friends, making our own magic, and the story of our lives so it's perfect for a variety of photos.

What a great little album for ANY mom, including yourself! Fill it with pictures of the kids, grandchildren, family, fun events, vintage photos, a love story, friends, or any photo that brings a smile to her (or your) face.

If mom / grandmother love being creative and crafty, give her the KIT so she can create the magic herself. 

Isn't this lovely?? My new Mom Scrapbook Album would be a wonderful surprise on Mother's Day or a perfect keepsake for your own special photos. Be sure to hop over to my shop to see this mini and my new 12x12 Thanks for Caring 6-Page Layout Kit. 

Thanks for visiting the blog today and happy scrapping!

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12x12 Thanks for Caring 6-Page Scrapbook Layout Kit

Hello friends! Today, I'm sharing my NEW 12x12 Thanks for Caring Scrapbook Layout Kit that will be available in my shop tomorrow / Friday (along with a 2nd kit for Mom). These fun pages make kit #3 that I designed with Doodlebug's adorable Happy Healing Collection. Last week, I introduced my Laughter is the Best Medicine Album Kit and my Happy Healing Card Kit. They've been selling great! Thanks everyone! 💕

Today's layouts are filled with paper and die cuts that work for lots of different medical situations like the flu, chicken pox, donating blood, broken arm, etc. For a list of other photo ideas, hop over to my post HERE.

These 6 pages include 2 pockets, 2 flippies, lots of cute journaling spots, and space for over 30+ photos!

It's hard to see in the photo above but the x-ray die cut piece and the scalloped border sticker are trimmed in silver foil. This collection has a lot of great shiny accents.

In fact, I love the metallic accents so much that I added even more! I included some photo mats made of silver foil card stock and acetate that's covered in little metallic hearts (see above).

Pockets are so useful in scrapbooking, so here's one with space on the front for a photo. Inside there are journaling cards but you could also add a hospital bracelet, get well soon card, or extra photos.

The medical themed cuteness carries throughout all 6 pages with adorable germs, tissues, bowls of soup, flowers, pills, and so much more! 

Be sure to visit my shop tomorrow when this 12x12 Thanks for Caring 6-Page Scrapbook Layout Kit will be available, along with a second newbie!

Thanks for hopping on the blog and have a great day!

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NEW Scrapbook Instructions in the Shop!

Hey friends! It's time to release another batch of instructions that I found a few months ago! They are from kits that I made in the past and are available in my shop now! Since they are older and do not include the measurements, the photo mat and paper sizing would need to be estimated. To read more about my instructions and which ones have measurements, click here. 

⭐ Also remember ... my Hive Members receive 1 FREE digital instruction download EVERY month!! The Hive is like a scrapbooking "club" filled with other creative people making amazing projects. It's SO FUN!!

The Hive Membership

The membership is ONLY $15 a month however, on May 5th ... the price is going up!! Soooo, lock in the lower rate today and join our creative community!!  To read more about the Hive, click HERE.

1. Hello Baby Girl Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

2. Hello Baby Boy Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

3. Dog Gone Cute Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

4. 12x12 Travel Memories 6-Page Layouts - click HERE to see more.

5. 12x12 Summer Days 8-Page Scrapbook Layouts - click HERE to see more.

 

6. Travel Memories Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

7. Hope, Faith, Miracles Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

8.  12x12 Do All Things In Love Scrapbook Layouts - click HERE to see more.

9. School Memories Scrapbook Album - click HERE to see more.

10.  12x12 School Memories Layouts - click HERE to see more.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I've added the links to these instructions below. Happy crafting! 😊

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Happy Healing Greeting Card Kit

Happy Funday Friday everyone! I'm so excited about today ... I have 2 NEW kits in the shop that I designed with Doodlebug's adorable new Happy Healing Collection. Yesterday, I introduced the first one - a super cute mini album titled Laughter Is The Best Medicine. And today, I'm sharing my fun new card kit! Due to my second carpel tunnel surgery, both are available now as a pre-order and will be shipped out in early May.

In the kit, I've added 6 different cards that are filled with bright, happy colors and cute smiling faces. These are sure to brighten someone's day when they're feeling under the weather.   

 

This first card is a great way to show support when a friend or family member is sick or in the hospital. The hearts, the bouquet of flowers, and the "you got this" sentiment is a sweet reminder that they're not alone.

 

I'm loving all the metallic accents (like the silver foil dots on the heart above) and the different types of medical inspired images. There are band-aids, pills, stethoscopes, x-rays, hospital beds, tissues, & germs!

This next card wishes your loved one a speedy recovery and would be great for almost any medical issue.

Here's a close-up ... how cute is the Bear Hugs Doodle-pops?! I love him and all the fabulous balloons he's holding on to. 

A card ... in and of itself, is very thoughtful but a handmade card shows you went the extra mile. Thankfully, my kits make creating some super easy. Each card is pre-designed and pre-cut so all you need to do is assemble them! 

Also, be sure to check out my new Laughter Is The Best Medicine Mini Album ...

Both kits are available in my shop now so, hop over today to get yours before the Doodlebug cuteness sells out! 😉 

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Laughter is the Best Medicine Scrapbook Mini Album

Hey guys! Doodlebug's NEW Happy Healing Collection is in the house! 🎉 As soon as it arrived, I was filled with ideas so I created 3 super FUN kits ... a mini album, greeting cards, AND 12x12 layouts. Today for my Design Team Project, I'm sharing the adorable Laughter is the Best Medicine Mini Album. This and the card kit will be available in my shop tomorrow (Friday). The 12x12 layout kit is coming soon, so ... stay tuned!

Because this collection has die cuts for a variety of medical situations, my cute mini album could be used for lots of different photos, like ...

⭐ documenting your child's medical history. Add photos of their pediatrician, check-ups, immunizations, a broken arm, chicken pox, poison ivy, a black eye, the flu, stitches, or a sports injury. 

⭐ a medical situation where someone would like to document their journey and recovery. This could include a surgery (knee, shoulder, back, carpal tunnel, etc), a car accident, or a cancer diagnosis and treatment. For many, this can be very cathartic.

⭐ a student going through medical school. Add photos of their classmates, study time, labs, the hospital, their school, professors, a clinical rotation, graduation, passing the boards, a residency, or a fellowship.

⭐ experiences that include donating blood, physical therapy, covid, a hospital stay, x-rays, and crutches.

⭐ dental work, a child's dental visits (cleaning or braces), wisdom teeth being removed, or any oral surgery. 

This would also make an amazing handmade gift for a nurse, doctor, pharmacist, an EMT, or anyone in the medical field!

Now, the fun details ... I created this with a new 4.25" x 8.25" custom white acrylic album. I designed the front cover to be narrower than the pages and back cover, so ... cute papers and embellies can peek out the side!

On the cover, I added the fun Pill Better Shaker-pops, lots of adorable die cuts with happy faces, and a pretty celery green chevron ribbon. Also, notice the cute detail down the side of the album - I added colorful tabs on the edge of the pages.

Doodlebug can make absolutely anything cute ... even germs, lol! So, I added a few to this first page. The album has 12+ pages that include 2 fold-out pages, 2 pockets, 3 flippies, and space for 30+ photos.

This next page is made of a transparent acetate covered in silver metallic hearts. There are lots of pretty foil accents in this collection and I LOVE the shimmer it adds.

Pockets are great for adding memorabilia, like ... a hospital bracelet, a doctor's business card, pressed flowers from a bouquet someone sent you, a tag from a gift, or a small get well drawing your child made you.

I've also added some die cut pieces that are perfect for journaling. Add notes, medications, immunization dates, a doctor's or nurse's name, phone numbers, or records of blood pressure, heart rate, or weight.

Check out the fine print on the little x-ray die cut above. If you look closely, the doctor's name is Dr. Will Fixya and the patient's name is I.M. Hurt. Lol!

Here's another cute journaling spot that's also an interactive flippie. Add a few photos inside to go along with your handwriting.

I love this fold-out page with the colorful hearts and scalloped cloud sticker that acts as a tab. The little band-aid on its forehead is ah-dorable!

I hope you love my new "Laughter is the Best Medicine" Mini Album and Doodlebug's fabulous Happy Healing Collection. It's so different, fun to create with, and I just LOVE it! 

Be sure to visit my shop tomorrow when this mini album kit AND a cute greeting card kit will be available. See you then! 😊

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