July is FULL of NEW

 Hey there, fellow crafter!

Today July 1st, Stampin’ Up!® launched
a brand-new, beautifully streamlined way to join our community. They have completely reimagined the enrollment process to make it simpler, faster, and more rewarding than ever before to become a demonstrator.

Whether your dream is to turn your passion for paper crafting into a thriving side business, or you simply want to enjoy a fantastic everyday discount on the highest-quality inks, cardstock, and tools, there has never been a better moment to take the leap.

But beyond the amazing products and discounts, the absolute best part of this journey is the community. When you sign up, you aren't just getting a starter kit—you are finding your creative home. The Stampin' Up! and rockin' heARTs family is a supportive, fun-loving, and wildly inspiring family of creators.

Choosing the right team leader makes all the difference in your crafting journey. I would be absolutely honored to be yours, to cheer you on, and to help you unlock your full creative potential!

Why you’ll love being part of our team:

• The Brand-New Joining Process: it’s never been easier or smoother to get started.

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Made With Sweetness Layout Alternative

Have you tried the Stampin' Up! Scrapbook Workshop Kits? 

They are so versatile -- add a few extra products, Coordinating Cardstock, an extra pack of coordinating Designer Series Paper and coordinating embellishments and you can make the layouts your own!!

Here is my version of  Made with Sweetness Scrapbook Workshop Kit layout 3. 

52 Week Sketch Challenge - Week 15

 For 2026 I am challenging my Inky Friends to create a layout a week. Each week I am sharing a Pinterest inspired sketch to help get those creative juices flowing. Since I am a little behind, it is important to start somewhere. Here is week 15 featured my April Scrapbook Workshop Kit, Made with Sweetness. With this I added the Made with Sweetness Coordinating Cardstock (Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush), Cand the Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper. I love adding these extra items to give me more variety in my layout. 

Here is the video that shares how the layout was completed.

May Color of the Month - Coastal Cabana

Are you completing your Stampin' Up! ink collection? I am one color at a time! Each month I will feature a color that is featured in the paper colletions I am using.

Coastal Cabana is feaatured in Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit and the Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper. I will be sharing more about these products soon.

 

My Color of the Month - Crumb Cake

 Crumb Cake is my October Color of the Month Subscription color.

Color of the month subscription kit includes
* stamp pad
* reinker
* Stampin' Blends Markers
* 4 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock
* bonus coordinating embellishment package

How it works:
📌 Monthly subscription cost is $29 includes shipping and tax.
📌 Sign up ends 5th of the month. All subscription kit products will be ordered on the 6th. Your subscription kit will be shipped as soon as product is received. Should be between 10 to 14 days.
📌 After initial sign up, you will receive a color of the month subscription email on the 1st of the month sharing the color and asking if you wish to participate that month.
📌 Invoice will be sent on 5th of the month.
📌 Subscription order is placed on the 6th of the month.
📌 You may skip a month or cancel at anytime before product is ordered. No refunds if product has already been ordered.

Layout Challenge - Altering a Scrapbook Workshop

 

I love how easy it is to change up a Stampin' Up! Scrapbook Workshop Kit layout just by using a different paper for the base page.

In this layout, I took a more neutral bark pattern and changed it with a darker more outdoorsy pattern, This pattern showcased the photos I wanted use.

Add a shaped photo to focus more on the what is in the photo.

Use several shapes and coordinating colors to create the perfect cluster.

 

Weekly Scrapbook Layout Challenge

 

I love hosting layout challenges in my Inky Friends FB group and thought what if I share it here in a video format!

Want to have at least one layout a week completed? Play along with the weekly challenge! This week I am sharing my version of the Memories in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop (166713).

Supplies Used:

Floral in Blooms (166643) if you don't use the workshop kit

Memories in Bloom Coordinating Cardstock (166715)

This weeks layout cuts

Secret Sea 12" x 12" base page

1st DSP - Floral in Blooms

1 - 1/2" x 12"

1 - 6" x 12"

2nd Coordinating DSP - Floral in Blooms

1 - 2" x12"

1 - 1/2" x 12"

Photo suggestions

2 - 4" x 6" - White Willow mats - 4 1/4" x 6 1/4"

2 - 4" x 4" - White Willow mats - 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

1 - 4" x 3" - White Willow mats - 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"

1 - 3" x 4" - White Willow mats - 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"

I used white gloss spray to add splattering and several of the stickers from the sticker sheet.

Coffee & Cards - Fan Fold Card

 

Do you love a FUN fun fold card? The Fan Fold card technique was all the rage. It is an elegant looking card and still so easy to create.

The version I am sharing creates two cards and leaves very little leftovers. If you would like to receive the PDF of my version, please join my Facebook Ink Friends group.

Supplies and Cutting Guide:
1 - 8 ½” x 11” CS for Card Bases - cut in half for two card bases
1 - 1 ½” x 5 ½” CS
2 - 4” x 5 ¼” 1st Designer Series Paper (DSP) selection
1 - 2 ¼” x 4 ¾” 2nd Designer Series Paper (DSP) selection
1 - 3 ¼” x 1 ¾” neutral CS for sentiment or die cut shape of your choice
Embellishments of your choice

Basic Supplies:
Trimmer with score blade
Adhesive of your choice
Dimensionals or Foam Dots
Coordinating Ink Pad
Stamp set of your choice
Die Cutting machine (optional)

 

Oh Christmas Tree

 Using the Christmas tree diecut was the inspiration for this alternative layout to the Stampin' Up! Reindeer Memories Scrapbook Workshop kit.

 

 Reindeer Memories Alternate Layout Supplies Used:

Reindeer Memories Workship Kit 1664846 sheets 12" X 12" TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK; 2 each of Very Vanilla, Garden Green, Pool Party 

3 sheets WHITE WILLOW 12" X 12" CARDSTOCK

6 sheets DOUBLE-SIDED 12" X 12" DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

4 sheets SINGLE-SIDED 12" X 12" DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (2 different designs)
1 sheet 12" X 12" STICKER SHEET

1 sheet 12" X 12" EPHEMERA SHEET

PHOTO PLACEHOLDERS

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS (sold separately)

110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue

104430 Stampin' Dimensionals

152813 Stampin' Seal

152392 Paper Trimmer

103579 Paper Snips Scissors

OPTIONAL PRODUCTS (sold separately)

166466 REINDEER MEMORIES 12" X 12" TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK 12 sheets; Early Espresso (2), Garden Green (2), Granny Apple Green (2), Pecan Pie (2), Real Red (4)

147084 REAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD

147114 EARLY ESPRESSO CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD

Design Space Friday - Creating a Unique Background

 

It is fun to create your own unique background paper using you Design Space and a few images.

Saturday Photo Challenge

How many photos do you have on your phone? It is so easy to take them, however we need to organize and print them!!

Saturday is my day to go through the past week's photos. Delete the ones that are blurry or those accidental photos of the ceiling or floor and organize the others. And MOST OF ALL to print those that I want to preserve in a scrapbook layout.

Join me each Saturday for a little photo challenge -- this Saturday start with the clean up by deleting those photos or images no longer need.

Who is up for the challenge?