Wednesday, November 23, 2022

New Scrapbooking Supplies at Artsy Albums

Hello friends! Look what's coming to the shop on Friday. NEW scrapbook supplies! I've always carried adhesive but now, I'll also be adding more of my favorite products. You will find them listed under "Scrapbook Supplies". Simply add them to your cart with your next purchase (or buy them as needed) and they'll be shipped out asap. Below are some photos and a quick description of each. 

I use these items every day and consider them a staple in my craft room. No matter what new collection I'm playing with, I'll always have a need for twine, sprinkles, scissors, rulers, glue pens, and punches.

  • Doodlebug Chunky Twine is a must have for me. The chunky version is hard to find so I'll be adding it to my shop in Ladybug, Tangerine, Bumblebee, Lilac, Beetle Black, Bubble Blue, Bon Bon, and Gray. Each package includes 20 yards of 20-ply cotton twine that is made of 100 percent cotton and is scrapbook safe.

  • Enamel Dots and Heart Sprinkles are another essential. I love the rainbow colors and the shine. I'll be listing a big variety and on Friday, they'll be ON SALE!!

  • The EK Tools Medium Circle Punch has a patented thumb lever and a longer reach which makes the squeeze action even easier. It's lightweight, labeled with the size, and locks shut for storage.
  • The Tim Holtz Design Ruler is clear with a tapered acrylic straight edge on one side (for measuring lengths and drawing lines) and a metal straight edge on the other side (for cutting). In between are two sets of measurements, a grid measured in quarter inches, and holes spaced 1/8 of an inch apart for piercing. It's lightweight and sturdy.
  • The Cutter Bee Scissors are 5", compact and come with a protective safety cap. They're perfect for cutting small details but I use them on EVERYTHING. I have many in my scrapbook room and ... all over my house, lol.

Adhesives ... we always need these!! 

  • The Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares (or pop dots) give die-cuts and embellishments a bit of dimension to your projects. They're easy to use ... just peel, stick, and they create a permanent hold. Each package contains 126 archival-safe acid-free squares that can be trimmed down to suit your needs.  
  • The Tonic Studios Craft Perfect Double Sided Redline Tape measures 1/4" x 16 feet and is acid free. I use this to create a strong, durable, and permanent hold on my pockets
  • The Squeeze and Roll ZIG 2 Way Glue Pen is great for small details and it's is acid- and xylene-free. Just squeeze the grip and roll to dispense a thin line of blue glue. For a permanent bond, adhere the items immediately. For a temporary bond, wait for the blue glue to turn clear, then adhere. 

I'll have a new kit in the shop Friday (yay!) so be sure to check out my supplies and replenish what you need. These add-ons are a great way to get your order over $100 so you get free shipping!

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Gingerbread Cookie Scrapbook Mini Album

Hey guys, today is National Gingerbread Cookie Day and I have something adorable to share with you that's sure to brighten your morning!

As a new Doodlebug Christmas collection is introduced, I'm often eager to use my stash from older lines. It's my way of reminding myself to finish up the supplies I already have. So with that in mind, I created this "sweet" little shaped mini.

Gingerbread Christmas Scrapbook Album By Artsy Albums

Isn't she cute? I started with a Doodlebug cutting file from the Christmas Magic Collection called Gingerbread Man (link below) and sized it to approx. 7" tall x 5.5" wide. I cut the base out of white cardstock and top pieces out of Petite Prints linen in Kraft. Then, added a gingham bow and cute pink cheeks to make her a girl!

Gingerbread Shaped Scrapbook Album Pages

Inside, I used 12x12 paper and embellishments from the Christmas Magic and Night Before Christmas Collections. I searched for all the cute gingerbread prints, die cuts, and stickers that I could find but ended up adding a little bit of everything!

Gingerbread Shaped Christmas Scrapbook Page

Gingerbread Shaped Christmas Scrapbook Page with cookie and gift

Wouldn't this mini be perfect for photos of a cookie party, exchange or swap? Or, what about a day of baking, decorating gingerbread houses, or going to see a display of these amazing candy covered houses? How fun!

Gingerbread Shaped Christmas Scrapbook Page with house and gumdrops

Loving this gingerbread die cut and the tiny enamel gumdrops!!

Gingerbread Shaped Christmas Scrapbook Album for holiday photos

This would also make a great Christmas or hostess gift. Imagine showing up to a holiday event with this in hand. So cute and you'd look like such a creative rock star. ;)

Gingerbread Shaped Christmas Scrapbook Page with candy canes

Check out the gingerbread cookie peeking out from behind the photo mat above! Ha! Love him, love that pink Dancing Sugarplums paper, and I love this little shaped mini album.


I'll be displaying this cute Gingerbread mini album every Christmas using my clear Acrylic Display Stand. They're perfect for showing off your holiday projects, and ... they're filled with your special photos, so you can always be reminded of those fun memories.❤️

I hope it made you smile today and inspires a new little scrapbook! 😊

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Holly Jolly Christmas Scrapbook Album

Happy Fridaaaay! Yay, it's here! Today, I'm sharing my newest scrapbook album created with Doodlebug's adorable Candy Cane Land Collection. It's titled Holly Jolly Christmas and it's packed with the cutest, most fun elements. I can't wait to show you ...

Christmas Scrapbook Album with colorful trees and a shaker

To purchase the instructions for this project visit:

I designed this with a red 6x8 inch Simple Stories binder and created a cute little Christmas tree farm on the cover. It even has pretty PINK trees! (Product links below.)

Christmas Scrapbook Album with Tree Shaker

I added a Christmas Tree Shaker-pops, too. It has tiny ornaments on the outside and beads inside. So cute.

Candy Cane Lane Christmas Scrapbook Page with polka dot car and snowman

Inside, the pages are are filled with winter and holiday images. This color palette is perfect. I'm loving the mix of icy blues, reds, and the modern touch of pink. Above, I used the winter scene paper (one of my new favorites) and a red polka dot car. Did you see its cute peppermint hub caps?

Christmas Scrapbook Album Page with envelope & letter for Santa

This next page is a fold-out that offers lots of extra space. I added an envelope inside that's great for saving a letter to Santa, a special Christmas card, a note, or extra photos. I love the teeny tiny mail.

Christmas Scrapbook Album Page with clear snowflake pockets and houses

Another fun element is this clear acetate snowflake pocket filled with lots of colorful house die cuts. You can use the back side of these for journaling or as mats for small photos. 

Candy Cane Lane Christmas Scrapbook Album Page

This page has so many great interactive elements. The two blue polka dot cards are flippies. They have magnets that hold onto the striped paper. AND, the striped paper ... is actually an awesome pocket!

Christmas Scrapbook Page with firplace and stockings

The top flippie has a small mat over the fireplace for a family photo, just like in real life!  It's a perfect spot to add one of those tiny photos from the index card you get when you have your photos printed.

Christmas Scrapbook Album with pocket and cards

When you open the flippies, there are 2 photo mats
inside the pocket that have colorful scalloped circle tabs to pull them out with. So many goodies & photo space packed into one page!

Christmas Scrapbook Album with vellum page

Here, I added a semi transparent vellum page with a pretty holly border. I just love mixing different sized pages and materials into my albums.

Christmas Scrapbook Album Page with red door card, santa and reindeer

Check out this cutie ... I made a small red door die cut into a flippie. It even has a Merry Christmas welcome mat and Santa and his reindeer flying overhead.

Christmas Scrapbook Page with folding cards, Santa, and wreath

If you love Doodlebug Design, Christmas, fun details, and pretty colors ... you're going to 💗 this album. Visit my shop and get yours today!

⭐ Here are some other fun projects I made using the adorable Candy Cane Lane Collection:

December Calendar Scrapbook Page

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Update: This kit has sold out but I've added the links for the Instructions and the products used below. My instructions are simple, step-by-step and include measurements and full color photos of each page. Happy scrappin'!

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