Peaceful Days Scrapbooking Workshop Kit by Stampin' Up!®

 

Today I'm sharing a two page spread I made with the Peaceful Days scrapbooking workshop kit. The kits are great to get you scrapbooking. This kit includes designer series papers, a couple of exclusive papers, two tone cardstock, die cuts and stickers. You can do the 6 pages as directed to use the materials as you like. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. 

This is project 3 left page of the kit. I left dove die cut off my page. I love the layers. 

Each scrapbooking workshop kit features a technique or way to step up you pages. This one features embossing. I do not have the embossing folder the design team used. I could've used any texture I liked but decided to leave my Crumb Cake corner piece as is. What texture would you use if you didn't have the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder?

I used the photo place holders for my pages until I get my photos printed. I think I'm going to use this two page spread for a very special moment for my son. The color scheme will work perfectly to tell his story.

The benefit of these kits are you can complete six pages total in three to four hours and have them ready to add your photos to. I tend to take longer on my videos. They are listed as three projects each consisting of two pages. The instructions have you cut and label for all three projects. Then you sort the pieces. This prep makes the assembly go faster. 

There are usually extra stickers so you can change up your pages some. If you haven't scrapbooked for years like me or want to get started, I think the kits are a great starting point. 

There are different themes and they each have products that coordinate from Stampin' Up!® to help you expand the kits. 

You can check out other kits here.

I cut for project 3 and assembled the two page spread on a Facebook live video. Watch the replay to see what's included in this kit, how to read the instructions and project 3 assembly. 

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my scrapbook pages. I hope you're inspired to jump in and start telling your stories. 

Happy creating!

~ Beth

Scrapbooking the holidays and activities- week 12 of my 12 weeks of Christmas inspiration

 Scrapbooking is not a new trend. People have done something similar for ages. It's a way to document people, places, dates and memories. I have been off the scrapbooking wagon for a while but I'm ready to get back to it. For week 12 of my 12 weeks of Christmas inspiration, I'm sharing some scrapbooking ideas as well as what to journal about. We all have traditions, stories and activities to document for future generations.

Playing in the snow is a big deal around here. We don't get snow as often as we'd like. So when it finally snows, it's time to get outside and play. This layout is going to feature all the things we did when we had a good snow. Sometimes we get snow and it isn't good sledding or snowman making snow.

I copied this layout from a two page spread we created during the Scrapbooking Virtual Retreat by Stampin' Up!®. I loved some of the elements and the layout so I used it again for my snowy day photos. I haven't printed my photos yet, but wanted to share this idea with you. I'll post the original pages below. 

The buttons look like they're holding my photos onto the page. I really liked this idea and look. The stamps I used came with the scrapbooking virtual retreat. When this retreat comes around again I'll definitely be doing it again. It's absolutely worth it. I dug through my retired dies to find a circle that fit the stamped images. I kept the title in the same general area but I added some additional embellishment clusters. I tend to over embellish [if that's even a thing ;) ]. The colors for this layout are Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Gray Granite, White, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow.

On page two of this layout, I made a few changes. I really like the buttons so I added one to the top of my photo mat and journaling boxes. I also added a few more embellishment clusters. The bottom of both pages have tone-on-tone stamping. I used some retired snowflake stamps and Cloud Cover classic ink to add some texture to the light Cloud Cover two tone cardstock page. I also stamped snowflakes are my embellishment clusters and on my two journaling pieces. They are tucked into the layered pockets. The pockets are another element that I love. You can tuck your journaling in there as well as photos, ticket stubs, small printed flyers and flat memorabilia. 

The snowflake paper was made by stamping various snowflakes in Secret Sea and Cloud Cover classic inks. It's perfect for our snow day.

Check out the embellishment clusters I created for these pages. I used things from my stash- snowflakes, snowmen, trees, deckled circles, scalloped circles and stamps exclusive to the scrapbooking retreat. 

I colored my snowment with Stampin' Blends markers. I love the pops of greens with Secret Sea and Cloud Cover. Layer your elements so they all touch a little bit.

Journaling the stories of this day are important. I have a funny story about my dog to include. My son built his first snowman and was so proud of it. Then we went sledding on our hill. While we were sledding apparently our dog thought the snowman was a threat so he jumped all over it and knocked it down. One of my crafty friends called him the snowman killer. 😂 I'm sure he didn't mean to knock it over but he just couldn't help himself. My son discovered it when he was cleaning up his snow stuff. 

Here's the two page spread that inspired this layout:

This color combo for my snow day pages was copied from a previous snow day layout. This may be one of my new favorite color combos. Here are my other pages. 

I made this layout over the summer. Yea I know not really the right time to think about winter pages but I was inspired by the new in-colors Secret Sea and Cloud cover. I used retired dies for my title and circle elements. The Knit Together background stamp (retired) was perfect for these pages. You can use die cuts and create tabs and journaling spots. I used Nested Essential dies to add sayings to my photos. 

This snowman stamp just makes me smile. I used Stampin' Blends markers to color him with Old Olive, Cloud Cover and light Secret Sea. He just represents happiness. 

The trees are from from Peaceful Evergreens. This is one of my most used tree stamp sets. I stamped them in Old Olive and Mossy Meadow classic inks. Then die cut with the coordinating dies. 

This day included fort building and our dog enjoying the snow. Snow angels are a must too. 

As the holidays are upon us here are some journaling ideas:

• What traditions do you do?
• Do you have a family recipe that you make? include it in your scrapbook with a picture of the person who taught you how to make it.
• Who do you celebrate with?
• What holidays do you celebrate? Are there any special traditions or rituals associated with it?
• Where do you celebrate? 
• What's your favorite winter activity? Do you do this around the holidays?
• Do you have a favorite ornament or special decorations?

You can scrapbook about big celebrations or the little things like favorite ornaments and recipes. The future generations will thank you. I wish I knew these things about my ancestors and there is no one alive to tell me about them. Our memories fail us and we can forget those sweet moments, traditions and those who made it all special. 

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you found some inspiration and ideas to use on your holiday pages. You can find papers, inks and stamps in my online store. 

Happy Creating! 

~ Beth 
 

Cardstock Ornaments- week 11 of my 12 weeks of Christmas inspiration

 Every year for the last several years, I have made handmade ornaments for my nieces and nephews and my boys. I've tried several different kinds and try to incorporate papercrafting into each one. This year, I decided to do layered cardstock ornaments. You can do stamped layers, die cut layers or a shaker ornament. 

I made this shaker ornament on my Facebook live- Coffee and a Card or in this case Coffee and an Ornament. You can use various items as fillers. I used fake snow in one and some older silver sequins in the other. What do you have in your stash that you can use?

To make this ornament, I die cut several pieces of the same shape. I used the layering shape dies from the Branching Out Dies. Pick the size that works best for you. I used a larger size (3rd or 4th largest) and then went down two sizes. To make my frame layer, I put the dies on my cardstock as I wanted them to cut and taped them with temporary or low-tack tape. Then run them through the cut & emboss machine as the same time. This creates a frame. I cut two and adhered them together. This makes the layer stronger. 

Details:

1. Cut 3 shapes the full size you want your ornament to be. 

2. Cut a window sheet layer with the same shape or cut a rectangle to fit the size of your die cut. 

3. Cut 2 frames to layer on the front.

Instructions:

1. Adhere twine or ribbon between 2 of the full die cuts. I use tear & tape over the twine and then add liquid multipurpose glue to the whole die cut. Adhere these together. I like to make a knot toward the die cuts in my loop (see video). Set aside.

2. Brush color onto the third full die cut shape. I used Pool Party and Pretty Peacock classic inks with a large blending brush. After you've created a background and stamped words or images you want, adhere to the layers with twine. 

3. Die cut branches, pinecones and berries. I adhere two together to make the layers stronger. Color with Stampin' Blends markers.

4. Adhere branches, berries and pinecones onto background. 

5. Use your embossing buddy to take away any static or sticky parts on the background, branches, berries or pinecones. 

6. Adhere layers frame layers together.

7. Use tear & tape on back of frame. Adhere window sheet to frame. Press firmly adhering it completely to the frame. 

8. Use Foam adhesive along the back of the window sheet. Line the edges all around the shape creating a frame. Don't leave any space. This encloses your layer for your shaker filler. *See video.

9. Rub embossing buddy on window sheet side that will touch the shaker filler. This helps the filler to not stick to the window sheet. 

10. Place a small amount of filler on your background layer. Carefully place the top down after removing the backing from the foam adhesive. Press firmly ensuring it is all adhered. 

You can create shakers with any shape you like. I like to add extra cardstock layers to each element to make it stronger. 

Tips:

• Don't over fill. I used too much fake snow on this shaker. It doesn't move as well. It still works and definitely looks like a winter wonderland. 
• Make sure you press firmly and apply pressure to the layers that create your shaker. If not, the bits you put in can leak out and the frame may break open.
• layering several layers of cardstock makes this ornament stronger. 
• You can use different things to fill your shaker like fake snow (available at craft stores), sequins (some available through Stampin' Up!® or at craft stores) and small paper die cuts. There are little shapes available in several sets that you could use like the small gingerbread man, pumpkins, stars, hearts, letters- the list is endless. 
• Make shakers based on the recipient and not the season. 

Here's a few other shakers I made.

The other type of cardstock ornament I made was a layered ornament with a frame. This is like the shaker ornament without a window sheet and bits moving around.

This layered ornament actually has nine layers. I used the Textured Notes Dies. I cut eight layers with the second largest Textured Notes dies from Basic White cardstock. Cut five first. The last three will be frames. 

• I kept two for my background layers. The twine or ribbon hanger will be adhered between these layers.
• Then I cut one with the mountain die from Scenic Adventure dies. 
• I cut one with the tree die from Scenic Adventure dies. Adjust the height for each layer as you like. 
• I cut one with the land die from Light & Wonder dies. 
• And lastly I cut three frames. You'll want to layer the die that you used for your other layers with the next size down. I tape them with post-it tape (temporary) and run it through my cut & emboss machine. I did this three times. Then adhere the three frames together to make them stronger. 
• I used a scrap Basic White piece for my deer layer (Autumn Trees dies). This layer tucked under the top land piece so it didn't need to go the full length of the ornament. 

Color was added to the layers with Stampin' Blends markers in Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Gray Granite, Cloud Cover, Natural Tones Medium and Medium Deep. Use the Color Lifter to soften and lighten the edges of lines.  Merry Christmas is from the November 2025 paper pumpkin stamp set and stamped in Cloud Cover classic ink. 

This layered ornament was created with the Everyday Arches Dies. I used less layers. You can see how many you like if you recreate it. I adhere my ribbon hanger between the stamped layer and the frame layer. It shows and I'm not fond of that. That's why I added two layers to the background so I could sandwich the twine or ribbon between it. 

Products:

• Everyday Arches Dies
• Outdoor Adventure stamp set *available as a bundle
• Lost Lagoon Classic ink pad
• Early Espresso Classic ink pad
• Gray Granite Stampin' Blend marker (light)
• Wink of Stella glitter brush
• Linen Thread
• retired pecan pie ribbon from my stash

After I stamped my layer, I splattered wink of stella all over it. Note: this will react with the classic inks (water-based). I used a paint pen to cover the dots that turned red on my elk.

The last type of cardstock ornament I made was a simple stamped layered die cut. These can be really simple and are just as pretty. I like to use three of the same die cut adhered together to make it stronger. 

You can use any shape. I have added the twine hangers between the bottom and middle layers and also punched a hole at the top. Do what you prefer. I like both. When you make ornaments, you don't have to make them for the winter season. You can tailor them to the recipient and their likes. I did various sizes with current products as well as some retired favorites. 

For my circle ornaments, I used the retired Deckled Circles dies.  One is quite large. I used the fourth largest circle die. For these I layered six pieces of cardstock. You could use colored cardstocks for the middle layers. I adhered my twine hangers toward the middle of my stack. The smaller circle has a hole punched and is covered with ribbon.  The images are from retired sets- house and trees (Yuletide Village), snowmen (Spirited Snowmen) and triangle trees (Coming Home). I colored my images with Stampin' Blends markers. 

Here's a tip for lining up the deckled circles die cuts:

I lined them up before I started adhering or stamping. Pick a spot and make a mark with a pencil. Without taking your stack apart, mark each one in the same place. Then when you go to adhere the layers, line up the marks each time you glue a layer onto the back. 

This ornament is made from three layers of Basic White cardstock. I cut three layers using the Branching Out Dies second largest die. The top layer is stamped with images from Yuletide Village stamp set (retired) and colored with Stampin' Blends markers. I adhered the layers together. I used a small retired circle die I found in my stash (country birdhouse dies) and cut the hole for the twine hanger. Use whatever small circle die you have or a hole punch. I used a retired polka dot ribbon from my stash to make a bow and adhered it over the top of the hole with a glue dot.                                                                                                                        Color Scheme: browns- Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Natural Tones 300 (Medium Deep) and Gray Granite.

It's fun to add a personal touch to the ornaments. Use images that the recipient likes or what represents them. Winter themes are fun, but the magic happens when you make something that connects with the person receiving it. I've used tons of different images over the years like animals, snowmen, initials, trees and even summer images like this sailboat. 

The ornament is made with the second largest die from Perennial Postage Dies. I used three layers. Two are cut from Basic White cardstock and the middle layer is cut from a retired blue cardstock. This helps save my white cardstock for the back and top layers. The top layer was stamped with the sailboat and filler stamps from Sunrise Sailing. Then I put the stamped layer in the coordinating hybrid embossing folder to add some texture. Then I used Pool Party classic ink and a small blending brush to add color to the water. I traced the birds with a gray marker so they would be more visible. I adhered all the layers together. Then I used a hole punch to make a spot for my ribbon hanger (retired pool party ribbon). I tied a piece of Linen Thread around the bottom of my ribbon. This ornament would be great for anyone who loves the ocean, sailing or has a warm Christmas. 

Here are some photos of my ornaments hanging. See the video below on how to make a shaker ornament. 

I know this was a long post with loads of information. Thank you for checking out my ideas. I hope you're inspired to try some cardstock ornaments. These could also be used on gift bags. 

I appreciate the support when you shop in my online store. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Beth

Pine Snowflake Cardstock Ornament

This paper ornament is made of layered stamped images die cut with coordinating dies. The Delicate Pines bundle by Stampin' Up!® makes this type of ornament easy. I stamped the layers and die cut them with the coordinating die. Then I cut two extra die cuts for each stamped image. This allows me to adhere multiple layers together to get a stronger cardstock ornament. 

• The largest pine snowflake is stamped in Pretty Peacock classic ink
• The second largest pine snowflake is stamped in Pool Party classic ink
• The third pine snowflake is stamped in Pretty Peacock classic ink
• The smallest snowflake is stamped in Pool Party classic ink
• I die cut two extra sizes for each one from Pool Party cardstock

Instructions:

1. Stamp and die cut each pine snowflake. Cut two extra layers for each size.
2. Cut twine to adhere between the bottom and middle largest snowflake die cuts. This will make the hanger. Use tear & tape adhesive to hold down twine (or ribbon). Use liquid glue as well. Then sandwich the twine between two pieces.

3. Adhere stamped die cut on top.

4. Adhere the rest of the die cuts together. Two Pool Party die cuts and stamped die cut on top.

5. Adhere layers on top of largest pine snowflake. I used liquid glue. Use a strong adhesive that is permanent when dry.

Your hanging cardstock ornament is ready to be hung on the tree. I love this detail in this stamp set. It's different than the other snowflake sets I have. You can use traditional holiday colors or fun and bright colors. Add some fun to your tree, door handles or gift bags with one of these pine snowflake ornaments. 

I hope you love this idea and create your own snowflake cardstock ornaments. Shop Stampin' Up!® products in my online store. 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Creating.

~ Beth

Week 10 of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Inspiration: gift card holders/pocket cards

 

I hope you've been enjoying my weekly Christmas ideas. This week I made some gift card holders. This is something I use all year long and it is a must during the holidays. With grown nieces and nephews and all the other people on my list, I give tons of gift cards during the holidays. And- I like to make them look pretty. 

Get out your favorite holiday colors, stamps and papers and make these gift card holders. I used some retired favorites and some items that you can find in my online store. Some of these items are in the Last Chance category (retiring) and are while supplies last. I use them often, so I find great value in these sets. 

This gift card holder is not a new design. It's a pocket card with a pull out notecard. I've made this one several times. I love the style of it. You can find a pdf printable and my card version from last year here. 

For this card, I used die cuts and ephemera words. There's no stamping at all on this one. The base is a quarter of a sheet of cardstock (5 1/2" x 4 1/4") and the pocket is made from the same color. My base layer is 5 1/4" x 4". It is a pattern from Peaceful Garden designer series paper pack. It reminds me of a wintery sky. The pocket is 4" x 7 1/4". Score at 1/4" and 3 3/4" on the long side and 1/2" on the short side. *See the pdf directions at the link above or on the video below.  Fold and crease the score lines well. I cut away part of the bottom to create a flap to adhere my pocket together. The 1/4" flap also gets adhered to enclose the pocket. You can decorate your pocket however you like. The Pocket is 3 1/2" square so the layer will be 3 1/4" square. The notecard ( 4" x 3 1/4") pulls out and a gift card fits in with it. You an attach it if you like. I leave mine loose. To finish off the notecard, I add a die cut circle as a pull tab. I used the smallest stitched circle from Stylish Shapes dies. (Seriously- these are my most used dies!)

For this card, I decided to do a layered die cut scene. I used the Stylish Shapes largest stitched square die. I cut three Basic White squares and one patterned paper square. One of the Basic White squares layered with the dsp to make it sturdier. The other two Basic White squares were die cut with a mountain die (Scenic Adventure dies) and tree line (Light & Wonder dies). I colored the trees with Stampin' Blends markers in Old Olive and dark Mossy Meadow and added in some tree truck with Natural Tones #300 (medium deep). I used a light Gray Granite Stampin' Blends marker to add in some snowy shadows along the ground and snow on my mountain. I used the Color Lifter to dilute the Gray Granite color and lighten it. Once I colored my trees and mountain, I adhered all the squares on top of each other. 

The greeting is from the Greetings for You mix & match ephemera pack. I added some color to it with a blending brush and Cloud Cover classic ink. Finish off your notecard with a special handwritten note or stamp a greeting or images along the bottom and add a die cut circle or other tab to the top. 

Colors used: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and Old Olive.

This next gift card holder has a pocket built in to the card base. This is a quick and simple card base that you can dress up a little or really go all out on the layers. 

The card base is 5 1/2" x 9". Score the long side at 3 1/4" from the top and 1 1/2" from the bottom. The bottom part folds up to create a pocket for cash or a gift card. For the patterned paper layer 5 1/4" x 4"), I cut one piece and then cut it again so my designs would match for the top layer and the pocket. I used Modern Christmas specialty designer series paper (polka dot) and added color with a blending brush and Pool Party classic ink. After I altered my dsp, I cut it to fit my top section and pocket. If you notice, on my pocket the pattern does not come all the way up on my pocket. If you'd like it to be more even all the way around make your layer 5 1/4" x 4 1/4".  To make the layer for the top flap, cut the 4" side (or 4 1/4") at 3". This gives you a 5 1/4" x 3" piece for the top and 5 1/4" x 1" (or 1 1/4") for the pocket.  You'll also need a 5 1/4" x 4" Basic White layer for the inside and a die cut (or multiple die cuts) to layer on the flap. I used a die from Branching Out dies for my layer and stamped my images on it. You can keep it simple or layer it up. 

To assemble, stamp and adhere your inside layer. Then add strong adhesive (tear & tape or seal +) along the sides of the bottom flap. I placed a couple of strips from the bottom to the score line on each side. Do not put adhesive along the bottom. This will be your pocket opening.Then just fold up and press. Add your layer. Adhere the layer to the top flap. Then, adhere the die cut. Make sure you do not put adhesive on the area that hangs over. 

Colors used: Pretty Peacock, Pool Party and Cherry Cobbler.

Here are some other cards with pockets:

Products used on these pocket cards:

• More Than Autumn stamp set (retired)
• Modern Christmas sdsp (plaid pattern)
• Traditional Labels stamp set
• Delicate Pines stamp set

Have fun with these. Make them reflect the recipient. They are also great for other occasions throughout the year. The mountain dies and trees dies are some of my most used products. What are your favorite images for the holidays?

You can see me make two cards on my Crafting with Beth Facebook live video replay.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my cards. If you'd like to support my crafty habit and keep me making cards and videos, please shop my online store. Thank you to all those who support me by shopping and in other ways like watching my videos, sharing with friends and pinning on Pinterest. I appreciate you.

Happy Creating!

~ Beth