Father’s Day is just around the corner and I know you’re wanting to get that special man something wonderful. This is where the Heartfelt Creations Sweet Serenity Collection comes into play. Yes, at first glance, this paper does NOT look masculine in any way, shape, or form, but I promise that you can make it manly with a twist of fancy…ahem…dare I say fancy and manly in the same sentence? You betcha!

I don’t know about you, but my Father is IMPOSSIBLE to shop for. I think I may have mentioned this on more than one occasion. Impossible. Since I will be in the middle of moving and unloading boxes in my new Texas home, I wanted something easy to send to him that I know he can get what he wants. What does that mean? Yes, you’re right. A giftcard. Gift cards are a little impersonal, so let’s get this decorative holder going to show that you really do think of him and spend time on his gifts (although you don’t have to spend hours). Start with your QuicKuts Pocket Envelope, make it snazzy, and walah! Father’s Day complete.

Products used:

HCDP1 231 - Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch 12×12 paper Collection

DC0404 – QuicKutz Pocket Envelope

7501 – Want2Scrap – Swirls Rhinestones Black

202 – 1/4″ Scor-tape

Black Ink

CR-03745 – JustRite Summer Words Stamps

Also in this beautiful collection comes the Vintage floret stamp, which I couldn’t pass up in making a card. This is just incredibly gorgeous and so fun to make. It looks like you’ve spent a ton of time, but really haven’t because the product does all the work for you. I like to color in the details on stamps like these to give it more color and dimension. I used a fine tip marker to make the flowers pop and draw more attention to the center. Also a great Father’s Day card idea!

Products used:

HCDP1 231 - Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch 12×12 paper Collection

HCPC3522 – Vintage Floret Frae Precut Set

HCD 731 – Heartfelt Creations Decorative Leafy Frame

HCPC 3523 – Feathered Friends Precut Set

HCPC-3524 – Butterfly and Bunny Precut Set

DC0284 – QuicKuts Nesting Butterflies

6046 – Baby Bling Rhinestones

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

Black Ink

Sharpie

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

If you’re looking for a fast and easy way to make an adorable card, then look no further. A Little Note by Hero Arts is just what you need. The pre-decorated cards allow you to take about 10 seconds to add a stamp and you’re on your way. You can use 4 different messages with that same card, which is a beautiful thing when you’re in a hurry for a all-occasion card. These are very self explanatory, so I made one card with just the stamp:

I also wanted to spruce it up a little and add some embellishments, so I stuck with coordinating paper colors and the adorable American Craft Dear Lizzy Ribbon (which made all the difference). It’s amazing how much the cute-ness factor increases with just a little ribbon!

I also wanted to do a card with some dies, so I took out the second love of my life, Spellbinders Blossom Five, and added it to a birthday card I’ve needed to make for weeks. All four of these cards took me about 10 mintues. SO easy!

Products used:

CK217- Hero Arts A little Note kit

S4-370 – Spellbinders Blossom Five

89375 – American Crafts Dear Lizzy Ribbon

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

TIM32861 – Festive Berries

Cardstock

Black Ink Pad

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

Alright folks, you have ONE week until Mother’s Day, so here’s is another Mother’s Day Gift Album idea. This is actually going to Grandma from my two cuties, so you can really make this for any lovely woman in your life. First off, if you’re reading this blog looking for a Mother’s Day idea, let me tell you, most women (at least the one’s I know) love thoughtful, homemade gifts from their children. Sure, you can flower her with roses (and by all means do so if you’d like), but gift her something from those children that they can help make! It’s fun, it’s personal, and it will make her heart melt.

First off, you need to choose your album. Want2Scrap has a plethora of different albums and what they’re made out of. I used a Mixed Media Album because I liked that it had different chipboard/paper/medias to offer. I’m so glad I went with this because I was able to use my imagination more and my kids were able to get their hands dirty as well! I wasn’t sure what to do with the corrugated…until I saw fingerpaints! I had her create a 2 year old masterpiece and she really liked the bumps. I had them stamp their hands on the canvas and they got to play with magic marker for another picture. I know they were in heaven as they excitedly ruined two marker heads. I’m glad they did.

After you’ve chosen your album, it’s time to choose your paper! I love the DCWV line (ok…I just love paper), but they have so many options to choose from that you can’t go wrong.

* Adhere the paper to the album FIRST, and then cut it out! I suggest using a craft knife (especially if you have an intricate album) but using scissors works great too! This makes the paper fit the chipboard better.

I used some of the new QuicKutz dies that cut AND emboss! They are so cute! They are super easy to use and I love that they don’t get stuck in the die; they just pop right out! Easy. When you’re dong with your paper/ dies, embellish that puppy up! Want2Scrap Bling and American Craft Ribbon (SO adorable!) are the perfect ways to add SO MUCH pizzaz to any project.

HAVE FUN with it and it will be awesome!

Products used:

1202 - Want2Scrap Stepping Stones Album

PS-005-00283 – DCWV Blue Citrus 12×12 Paper

S5-1756 – Spellbinders Labels Twenty -Nine

CL544 – Hero Arts Big Ticket Stamps

DC0468 – QuicKutz Flowers

DC0469 – QuicKutz Flutter

DC0284 – QuicKutz Nesting Butterflies

658502 – Sizzix Flower, Daisy

2163-  Want2Scrap Steel Blue Pearls

2063 - Want2Scrap Baby Blue Rhinestones

2294 - Want2Scrap Gun Metal Pearls

4055 - Want2Scrap B.Y.O.B. 1

TIM32830 – Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon

TIM20257 - Tim Holtz Weathered Wood

TIM32861 - Tim Holtz Festive Berries

89357 – American Crafts Dear Lizzy Ribbon

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

Glitter

Sharpies

Happy Mother’s Day to all those wonderful Mothers and Grandmothers out there!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

I came across this beautiful and old picture of my mom and me and my brothers and I thought this would make a great Mothers day Page Layout.  My father served in the Military my whole childhood so I had the privilege to grow up overseas.  This picture, I believe was taken in Europe, and so I wanted to use some products that would bring back some of those memories from my childhood.  First Edition has this beautiful paper collection called Noir et Chic and it went perfectly with this black and white photo. I also used KaiserCraft collectables called 75 cents and it is a really fun and unique die cut shapes with warm colors and that European feel is was looking for.  I used my Sizzix Big Shot machine to cut my QuicKutz die called Nesting Flowers, to frame around my picture.  I also used, as always, some bling from Want2Scrap and Hero Hues Chalk Ink to finish off my look for my layout.  I showed my mother and her reaction was perfect, I got a huge OMG!  that was all I needed to hear to know that she loved this layout and that it brought all the feelings and memories to her that I was trying to capture.  Happy Mothers Day mom, and I love you!!

Receipe:

657900- Sizzix Big Shot

CT743- Kaiser Craft 75 Cent

DC0350- QuicKutz Nesting Flower

FEPAD053- First Edition Noir et Chic

2294- Want2Scrap

AF186- Hero Hues Chalk Ink

I hope you enjoy my tutorial about how I created this page!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

It’s time for me to gush out my love! Stationary Noted meets QuicKutz Square Doilies for the cutest layout and most fun you can have in a 2 hour time-frame! It’s nothing new to say that I am totally in LOVE with Teresa Collins. I swear, that woman knows how to speak to my heart through paper, colors, stickers, chipboard, buttons, flowers, you name it! Stationary Noted has such fun colors! They are subtle and bold at the same time and there are countless ways to use them!

Let’s also talk about the QuicKutz Nesting Square Doilies. These are more adorable than I thought they would be! Seriously, they are darling! Come to think of it, you can make the most wonderful and frilly card with just these dies! How fun is that going to be! They are so easy to cut out and just so cute. On my layout, I used them for mattes for pictures and for decoration. So fun!

Products used:

DC 0432 – QuicKutz Nesting Sqaure Doilies

S5-156 – Spellbinders Labels 29

SN1032 – Teresa Collins Stationary Noted 12X12 paper pack

202 – 1/4″ Scor-Tape

Have fun with it! I had the buttons and most embellishments, but I like to use the paper for embellishments too, so cut your heart out!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

It’s Graduation week!!!! Hooray! I’ve been looking forward to this week for 6 long years for my husband to finish his Ph.D. and it’s finally here, so naturally I had to use the Spellbinders Ornate Squares for his Graduation Card!  Now, I know you’ll look at this card and think, “What? That doesn’t look like a graduation card.” Let me explain. When writing your dissertation, I’m convinced that you loose a little of your sanity and start looking for anything to entertain yourself. My hubster picked up magic tricks as his new hobby, so I was so excited that this new Bo Bunny Anthem paper had face cards on it! So, he may be getting a doctorate degree in organic chemistry, but it has been the magician inside that has kept him sane the past few months. This is exactly what I love about homemade cards! You can do any theme you want, use any paper you want (even if it’s technically for the 4th of July), and make it personal.

The Spellbinders Ornate Squares are seriously TO DIE FOR! They are gorgeous! I also used the matching stamps by JustRite (the Ornate Happiness Squares) which are equally beautiful. I’m not sure if you can see it in the picture, but I stamped around the star paper with the graduation cap on it with the Ornate Happiness Squares. It adds just the right detail. The graduation/congratulations stamp was something I thought I’d never use and was elated to rediscover last night! Just what I needed. It’s part of the JustRite Summer Words stamps. So glad I had them! I will be using more and more of them in the near future.

So, it’s the season of graduation and you can now make a personalized card for your lucky graduate. Congratulations Class of 2013!

Products used:

CR-03745 – JustRite Sumer Words stamps

14401802 – Bo Bunny Anthem Paper pack

S5-166 – Spellbinders Ornate Squares

ES-012 – Spellbinders Infinity Embossing folder

SW-04425 – JustRite Ornate Happiness Squares Stamps

2163 – Want2Scrap Steel Blue pearls

202 – 1/4″ Scor-tape

S5-171 – Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics A

Black Ink Pad

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

Who doesn’t want a Authentique Thank You card?  Not only do I love using Authentique paper but I love using Spellbinders dies as well.  I could’nt resist using Spellbinders Les Papillions Die for this Thank you card and Heartfelt Creations has a beautiful stamp collection so of course I couldn’t resist that either.  I always use card stock for the base for my cards.  I then used Authentiques 6×6 paper called Renew on the top.  This paper is double sided so it all blends together really well.  I used Hero Hues Chalk Ink to ink around all my corners of my card and I also used some Scor-Tape to secure my paper and string to the front of my card.  After cutting out my die cuts I used some pop up stickers on the back of my butterflies and taped them down around the string.  And of course I used Want2Scrap bling on my butterflies and on one of the corners of the card.  This card is so fun to make and I know it will let anyone know that you appreciate all they have and all that they are to you.

Receipe:

203- Scor Tape

S4-395 Spellbinders, Les Papillions Two

HCPC 3512- Heartfelt Creations

REN025- Authentique 6×6 Bundle, Renew

655268- Sizzix Big Shot

2294- Want2Scrap

I have included a video tutorial for you to see step by step how I made this card.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

I am planning a birthday party for my son for this weekend and I had an idea for a party favor with QuicKutz.  I love this little Star Box die, it is so easy to use and it cuts out so perfectly using the Sizzix Big Shot machine.  I used Authentique paper and after I cut out the die I used some scor tape around the folds to tape the folds together then I added some silver bling from Want2Scrap and I added a bow (with some bling on the bow) to the top of my box.  This was so easy and quick to put together.  It will definitely be a hit at your next Tea party, Birthday party or any gathering you have!!

Receipe:

655268- Sizzix Big Shot

203- Scor Tape

DC0450- QuicKutz Star Box Die

REN025- Authentique 6×6 Bundle, Renew

2294- Want2Scrap Silver Bling

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!!

Alexis

With it being Spring Break for everyone, I wanted to make a Sring Time Card to celebrate.  I Love making cards and Spellbinders really makes it easy for me with some of my favorite Dies.  I started off by cutting my cardstock down to a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 size and then folded that in half.  I then used  Bo Bunny paper to use with  Spellbinders dies, A2 Bracket Borders One. This gave a nice border to my card.  Then I used Spellbinders Les Papillions Two Die and I used the two smaller butterflies for this project. Bo Bunny paper collection, Prairie Chic, has some great paper and it is all double sided.  On one side of the sheets I found some fun banners that I cut out and used those with my card.  After I inked my papers and die cuts with some Distress Ink, I taped everything together with some Scor-Tape and pop up stickers and some bling from Want2Scrap.  I love this card!  It is so bright and happy and I cant wait to give it to someone to put a little spring in their step!

Recipe:

TIM32823- Tim Holtz  Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

203- 1/2″  Scor Tape

S4-395- Spellbinders, Les Papillions Two

S5-181- Spellbinders, A2 Bracket Borders One

2226- Want2Scrap Pink Pearls

14116694- Bo Bunny, Prairie Chic

655268- Sizzix Big Shot

As always, I have included this weeks video tutorial. Enjoy!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Alexis

If you’re in the market for some ADORABLE baby paper, look at the First Edition Animal Antics paper for your next layout! I looked at the pictures of the paper before I got it and I was instantly excited to get to work. I love paper that is so cute that you don’t have to do much to make it darling. This is exactly how this paper is. It is a great gender neutral paper as well, so you could use it for any beautiful new addition to your family. Honestly, First Edition makes the cutest paper on the block, so any of them will steal your heart away!

Seriously, the paper does all the work here, but having a couple of dies or stamps doesn’t hurt, does it? I used the JustRite Ornate Happiness Squares for the stamps in the circles. They are beautiful and would fit any layout or card you’re currently making. I also love the Hero Arts “a little note” stamp I used and cut out. Add a little color with some coloring pencils and it’s adorably tied in.

Products used:

FepaD004 – Animal Antics 12X12 Paper

AF238 – Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink Pad

202 – 1/4 ” Scor Tape

SW-04425 – JustRite Ornate Happiness Squares Stamps

Baby Stamps

CL591 – Hero Arts A Little Note Stamp

Ribbon

Nesting Circles

S5- 171 – Spellbinders A2 Curved Matting Basics A

Stickers

I used some stickers that I’ve had for eons and it turned out so fun and cute! Don’t forget to get crafty with some stamps and new paper! It’s just too fun to pass up!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

I always need a little help for the upcoming holidays, so here are some Easter Ideas for you! You can make this adorable Sizzix Jar Card accompanied by the QuicKutz bunny and box!

Sizzix has come out with so many adorable Framelits Dies with Stamp sets, so take your pic and create the most adorable card you’ve ever seen! I had the hardest time choosing which one to get, but I really fell in love with the jar because I feel like it could be used for so many different occasions, but is also perfect for an every day card. These are SO easy to use and so much fun! You stamp first and then cut it out with the die provided. It’s really that easy. Match it with your desired paper for the right look and assemble. Once again, so easy!

I wanted to add a little bit of Easter to my project, so I continued with the Authentique Hope paper and cut out a QuicKutz Bunny and Eyelet Box to complete the look. I plan on putting a little bit of candy in the box for Claire on Easter, but I’m also going to cut out a few more to hid our eggs in so she can look for them in the box. I’m  so excited about it all! Have fun with Easter this year and I know your kids will have fun too!

Products used:

Hop009 – Authentique 8X8 Hope paper

658699 – Sizzix Framelits Die 16 pk with Stamps Jar

202 – 1/4″ Scor-tape

AF238 – Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink

DR0441 – QuicKutz Bunny

DC0421 – QuicKutz Eyelet Box

2166 – Want2Scrap Black Pearls (for the bunny’s eyes)

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Stacy

Wow! that is the word for this “He Said She Said Collection” by Teresa Collins because of all that they include in the set which makes page layouts a breeze. I am really pleased with this spread and most of it is just picking and choosing fun little things that come with the collection to add to it. Yes all the little embellishments came with the collection, we added enamel dots, paper quotes, decorative beads, photo corners, boarder strips, decorative buttons, chipboard embellishments and there were so many more to choose from. The paper patterns are great, we added some solids in as well because we felt that just patterns made it a little busy. We also stamped Brextons name using Hero Arts Stepping Stone Alphabet and Tim Holtz distress ink. There are a total of 9 double sided papers and like I said earlier plenty of extras to make all 9 pages just as cute as these ones.

About the photo’s this is my son Brexton and we just celebrated his first birthday on Saturday so it was a lot of fun to look back one year ago and see how small and cute he was (He is still cute but in a different way). It is amazing what happens in one short year, they start out so helpless and now he is walking and has quite the little personality. He is quite the little boy!

Again I cannot say enough good about these collections by Teresa Collins, you’ve got to try them out for yourself!

Recipe:

HSS132- Teresa Collins: He Said She Said (He Said)

HSS172- Teresa Collins: He Said She Said (She Said)

330055-Hero Arts:Stepping Stone Alphabet

REN009-Authentique: 8X8 Bundle Renew Collection

Hop002-Authentique: Promise Paper

TIM32823-Tim Holtz: Distress Ink (Gathered Twigs)

Brown and blue cardstock

Scor Tape

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!

Doug and Heather

Valentine’s Day is nearly here, so I wanted to be a “good mom” and bake my kids some yummy treats and dress them up with just a little note card to wish them a Happy Valentine’s Day! Now I just have to think of something to surprise my hubby with. He had already eaten his share of the cookies before I got them frosted!

Okay, so quit drooling over the cookies and draw your attention to the little note card and envelope.  I literally whipped up 3 of these before work this morning, since it took me longer than I had anticipated to bake and frost the cookies last night (along with laundry, cooking dinner, guitar lessons, etc.).

To tell you the truth, I kind of cheated because it was one of those “everything gone wrong” mornings. I took one piece of Authentique 12×12 paper for both the note card and label, then a sheet of regular white paper for the envelope. EASY!

Here’s my product list:

Paper trimmer

101-Score-Pal V.3

406-Score-Envi

201-1/8″ Scor-Tape

658051-Sizzix Sizzlits 3PK Lovely Labels

LOV013-Authentique Lovely Paper-crafting Assortment (one sheet)

Brads

white copy paper

ink

Sizzix Big Shot Machine

The one side of the Authentiqe paper already had the beautiful little border printed on it, so I cut the sheet in half then cut the side with the border into 3″ wide strips, scored them in the middle.  I used an older stamp set that I had on hand for the saying, put the brads in the sides and glued the label on the card.

For the envelope I followed the cutting and folding instructions on the Scor-Envi for a 3×3 card. Very simple! See all of the Scor-Pal items HERE.

I hope this gives you a little tip for your last minute note cards (if you have any)!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I was scrapping family photos and when I came across my favorite picture of my husband and I, I thought “Nothing Not Authentique About It”.  What a better choice then to use Authentiques Lovely collection kit with a picture of you with your loved one.  I scrapbook with 8 1/2 x 11 format so I cut the 12×12 paper down to size and with the double sided paper I use the scrap paper with my design.  With my page layout I also used Spellbinders Stately Circles, A2 Distressed Edges, and A2 Curved Matting Basic A die cuts with my Big Shot Sizzix machine.  I love using Scor Tape when I scrapbook and Distress Ink to pull it all together.  You can always find some cute stickers, flowers, and buttons to finish off your layout with that final Tada!

Receipe:

LOV010 Authentiques 12×12 Lovely Collection Kit

S4-388 Stately Circles

S5-174 A2 Distressed Edges

S5-171 A2 Curved Matting Basic A

202 Scor Tape

Stickers

Flowers

Ink

Here is a quick video showing you how I created this page!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!

Alexis

Valentines Day is right around the corner and what a better way to celebrate than to make a Spellbinders Valentine card.  I have always had a hard time finding that perfect card to express my love and appreciation to those I love and so I thought,” why not make my own?”  I have designed my card using the products that you can find on our Cut At Home website.  I started with a warm brown color cardstock and cut it down to a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 size sheet.  I used Authentique 6×6 collection “Lovely” paper to add some color and character.  I also used Spellbinders Grateful Lattice and Labels Twenty-Nine Die Cuts to add some personality to my card.

Now I am ready to share my card and to tell that special someone how much they mean to me on this Valentines Day!

Receipe:

lov009 Authentique 6×6 Lovely

S5-165 Spellbinders Grateful Lattice

S5-156 SpellbindersLabels Twenty Nine

202 Score tape

Ribbon

Cardstock

Stickers

Here’s a video tutorial that will show you step by step instructions on how to make this card!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!

Alexis