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Friday, 7 April 2023

Easter/Spring Journal for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

Today I have a really fun new Easter/Spring Journal,
using a lovely printable collection from Kate's Shop.

To see the full journal, and hear me talk about it, head to my youtube.

Here's the video:

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Easter Collection

Other Materials Used:
File Folder;
Tea Stained Papers;
Prima Stencils;
Lawn Fawn Inks.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share another fun project!

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Here are all the links:

Monday, 20 March 2023

Well Dressed Animal Cards for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

You gave me such a wonderful response to my Fluffy Owl Cards,
that I thought I would go ahead and share these ones with you now.

These are my Well Dressed Animal cards!
It's the same process as the other cards.
The collection includes 10 journal pages.
I shrunk four of them down to card size, and added a fun quote.

Here they are:

Aren't they adorable?
A couple of them would make wonderful Easter cards too! :o)

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Well Dressed Animals;

Journal Quotes 3.

Other Materials Used:
Assorted Cardstock;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share another fun project!

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Here are all the links:

Friday, 10 March 2023

Fluffy Owl Cards for Kate Crafts!

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

As soon as I saw these fabulous journal pages in the shop I just had to have a play!
I shrunk the pages down to card size, and added a fun framed quote!

Here they are:

Are those not the CUTEST ever???
I just love those adorable owls! :o)

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Fluffy Owls Journal Pages;

Journal Quotes 3.

Other Materials Used:
Assorted Cardstock;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share another fun project!

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Here are all the links:

Steampunk - Boxes/Envelopes/Folios;

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Steampunk Envelope Album for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

As with my previous project, I'm focusing on some great masculine files,
this time with a steampunk theme.

This project was so much fun!
Each page is an envelope that has been stuffed and embellished.
Then I layered all the envelopes and bound them into this fun album.

Here are a couple of photos:

I love the way everything layers up and works together!
I used bulb pins to add several charms that match the kit.

Here is the video of the complete flip-through:

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Steampunk Numbers 1;

Steampunk Washi;

Steampunk Circles;

Steampunk Tags;

Gentlemen.

Other Materials Used:
Bind It All;
O-Wires;
Charms;
Bulb Pins.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share another masculine project!

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Here are all the links:

Thursday, 2 February 2023

Month of Masculine for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

With it being a new month,
I thought I would concentrate on sharing some masculine projects.
I always enjoy making them,
and Kate has some great products to use for this purpose.

First up are some masculine tags:

Very masculine, right?
Also very vintage!
I'll link all the products below.

I began with my usual kraft tag base, measuring 4 1/4" wide.
I then added a layer of paper for the background.
Then I just had fun layering all kinds of printed bits and pieces.
All the edges were distressed with both a tool and ink.

The second tag was created the same way.
I used the same background paper and more bits and pieces.

The masculine photos are the obvious focal point.

Each tag was finished off with a jute knot at the top.
It just adds more masculine texture.
Finally, I went in with some Tim Holtz stamps to fill in some empty spots.

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Other Materials Used:
Kraft Cardstock;
Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink:
Tim Holtz Field Notes Stamp Set;
Jute Twine.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share another masculine project!

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Here are all the links:

Valentine BW Digi Papers Collection;

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Black and White for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

What do you do when you run out of all your coloured ink?
You use some of Kate's fabulous new Black & White Collections to make a project!

Fortunately, even when I'm out of all the colours,
I can still print with my black ink alone.
My previous printer would not work if even one ink was out.
Something to consider when purchasing a printer!

Here's what I made:

I have created two cards, using the same steps.
I printed out the papers from the Valentine BW Digi Papers Collection.
I trimmed them down, and matted them with black cardstock card bases.
Both images, as well as the "Congratulations" sentiment, are from the Cute Wedding Images.
The other sentiment came from the Valentine Quotes 2 Collection.
These were all matted with black cardstock, and then adhered in place with foam tape.

Aren't those fun?
You can never go wrong with black and white!

I think the images are super cute.
The little blush spots on their cheeks are actually pink in the file
but they show up as grey when printing only black.

Here's a closer look at the first:

This would make a great Wedding or Anniversary card.
Although the card is lovely just as it is,
there are multiple creative possibilities to enhance it.

In the photo below, I simply added Diamond Stickles to:
his lapels, her barrette, lips and flowers.

Here's a closer look at the second card:

So cute, right?
I thought this would make a wonderful Valentine Card!

In the photo below, I added just a touch of pink with my pencil crayons:

These cards were both so fun to make!
Black and white projects can be fabulous!
They can also be changed in so many fun ways!

Give it a try! :o)

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Valentine Quotes 2 Collection;

Cute Wedding Images.

Other Materials Used:
Recollections Cardstock;

WRMK Nesting Circle Dies;
Diamond Stickles;
Prismacolor Pencils.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Here are all the links:

Thursday, 5 January 2023

Vintage Valentine TN Page

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

I have been busy working on a fun Winter Themed Journal
but I took a break from that to create this fun vintage spread.

Kate has so many fun and fabulous digital collections in her etsy shop!
To make my page, I combined bits from quite a few different collections.
I'll break it all down and give you the links as I go. :o)

Here's my page:

I really enjoy making these spreads in my TN!
It's such a fun size to work with.

I began by choosing my background paper from Floral Papers.
I then found a Vintage Valentine Washi that worked across the top of the page.
I found a lace from my stash, and added that to the bottom.
All the bits and pieces I used were distressed with both a tool and ink.

The "Happy Valentine's Day" and "so blessed" came from Valentine Quotes.

I added a postcard from Vintage Postcards.

The lovely card on top of it, with the pretty rosebud, came from Frozen Flowers Ephemera.

On this side, I added this lovely photo from Old Photos Christmas.

I thought it was the perfect Valentine photo,

as they are staring adoringly into each other's eyes!
I simply cut the Christmas tree out of the background! ;o)
The great quote came from Valentine Quotes 2.

I then added another strip from Vintage Valentine Washi underneath them.
That way they are grounded, and not appearing to float on the page.

This "I love your smile" is another one from Valentine Quotes,

and works perfectly with the Maya Angelou quote.

Finally, I added a variety of pretty pearls around the page.

It is so much fun to play with digital bits and pieces,

and combine them into a themed project!

The creative possibilities are endless!

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Vintage Valentine Washi;

Floral Papers;

Vintage Postcards;

Old Photos Christmas;

Valentine Quotes;

Valentine Quotes 2;

Frozen Flowers Ephemera.

Other Materials Used:

Traveler's Notebook;

Walnut Stain Distress Ink;
Martha Stewart Ink - Pink and Red;

Pink Flat Back Pearls.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share a flip through of my Winter Journal!

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Here are all the links:

Kate Hadfield Designs Shop

Thursday, 8 December 2022

Winter/Christmas TN Spreads for Kate Hadfield Designs

Hello, my friends!

It's time for a new project share for Kate Hadfield Designs.

Sadly...this will be my last post as part of the Design Team.
I have made the difficult decision to step down from the team.
It's been a great two years working with Kate!

As always, I have two fun TN pages to share with you today!

Here's the first:

This one used:

Let It Snow;

Chilly Overlays;

Winter Brads;

Sketchbook Pages 1;

Sweater Weather.

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Here's the second page:

This one used:

Jingle All the Way Papers;

Winter Flora.

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Aren't those fun?
I'm leaving the DT but I won't be finished playing with these doodles!

I love to fussy cut and play with them in my Traveler's Notebooks!

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Here are all the Kate Hadfield Links:

Kate Hadfield Blog

Kate Hadfield Facebook

Monday, 5 December 2022

Silent Christmas for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

This time I am sharing some seasonal cards and tags, featuring:

Silent Christmas Card Making Collection.

This is another great digital collection, and it includes 20 pages of fun!
There are patterned papers, great images, and a wonderful collection of sentiments.
Also, it's on sale right now for 50% off!

Here are my cards:

Here are the tags:

These were so fun and easy to put together!
I printed out the papers I wanted to use,
added some cardstock and ribbons,

then did a little inking and gluing!
Finally, to finish things off, I added some Stickle sparkle! :o)

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Silent Christmas Card Making Collection

Other Materials Used:

Recollections Cardstock;

Offray Ribbon;
Stardust Stickles;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll have more fun from Kate Crafts very soon!

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Here are all the links:

Coffee Heaven Digital Collection

Monday, 21 November 2022

Coffee Heaven for Kate Crafts Store

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

That means I've made another album for you to see.
For this one I have used the Coffee Heaven Collection!

So much fun!

This also means I have another video flip through for you to see!

Here's the video:

Just a few notes about this journal:

I used the Tonic Studios Memory Book Dies for my base.
I covered the spine with Bowdabra Burlap Ribbon.
Everything was inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
The pretty crinkle bow is added with a bulb pin.
Lots of room to add photos and journaling in this one.

Kate Crafts Products Used:

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll have more fun from Kate Crafts very soon!

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Here are all the links:

Art of Autumn Collection.

Monday, 7 November 2022

Art of Autumn Junk Journal for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

Today I'm sharing another flip-through video of my latest journal.

I have made an Autumn themed journal feauring:

The best news for you is that this collection is now on sale - 40% off.

Here's the video:

Just a few notes about this journal:

I made a fabric journal cover to match the collection.
The journal contains one signature.
Below is a list of other printable products used in the journal.

Kate Crafts Products Used:

Art of Autumn Collection;

Journaling Pages;

Vintage Documents 3;

Vintage Postcards;

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll have more fun from Kate Crafts very soon!

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Here are all the links:

Cute Christmas Collection.

Monday, 17 October 2022

Cute Christmas Mini Album for Kate Crafts

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

I've made another small mini featuring:

This is another super cute collection with adorable images!
It's so much fun!
Again, I have printed it two papers on one sheet.

Here's my mini album:

It measures almost 4" x 5" and it's full of fun little tucks and bits!

It has a red ribbon wrap closure.

There's a pocket on the inside front cover that holds some journaling cards.
Isn't that owl the cutest?

Sentiments and tickets form tuck spots.

A tuck strip on the left houses some ephemera bits.
Another strip forms a belly band on the right.
It houses an envelope full of more bits.

More tuck spots here, with another envelope tucked in on the right.

More tuck spots, bits, and journal card.

The cutest little bunny on these pages!

Another strip forms a belly band on the left.
This one holds another cute envelope.

On the left, a strip holds several bits.
Another pocket inside the back cover holds a couple of journaling cards.

Here's a look at some of the fun bits and pieces and envelopes.

This was another fun little album to make!
I think it would make a great stocking stuffer in this size.
It would also make a great December Daily if you print in full size.

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Cute Christmas Collection

Other Materials Used:
Heavy White Cardstock;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink;
Offray Ribbon.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll have more fun from Kate Crafts very soon!

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Here are all the links: