Paper Cuts

Waterfall Mini Album

A friend of mine over on a forum I am a part of (MissImagination.com) found a post on the web about a waterfall mini album. It didn't come with instructions on how to make one and she was asking myself and my downline if we have any. Well, I was so intrigued by the project idea that I just had to make one for myself... you know, just to give it a whirl. I'm very much a "step 1, step 2, step 3," type of person, which limits my paper crafting creativity but does wonders for me when it comes to cooking and DIY home projects. Go figure. I found the post "How to Make a Waterfall Scrapbook" on Scrapbook Crazy. Here is the link to the instructions I used: Waterfall Scrapbook

I chose to use Stampin' Up!'s In Colors because I don't feel like I see them around enough. I must admit, I'm a fan of Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry and sometimes (rarely!) Crushed Curry. The other colors? Well... I haven't found my adoration for them yet. I used the In Colors Stampin' Write markers, CS, and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, which coordinates with all of the In Colors. I also used the Circle Circus stamp set, and my Big Shot for a couple of the embellishments.

Keep in mind that I literally threw this together as quickly as I could, so I apologize that my embellishments are everything less than creative and "cute". 

You pull the tab and the pages slide out revealing one photo page after the next. In my sample, I have reserved the pages on the right-hand-side for journaling or even embellishments related to whatever photos would go inside of the album.

This is the very last page. The Crushed Curry CS is what backs the pages. You could really write or decorate as you please.

What do you think? Would you like me to make one for you? If so, let me know. We can discuss the colors, embellishments, and cardstock options for your custom waterfall album. If you have any questions about the products I used to make this, let me know and I will be happy to help you!

Buon Natale!

I am working on creating a couple of things using My Digital Studio but spending the holidays with my wonderful husband is a first priority! I have been busy baking goodies these past few days and tonight we are going to build our Gingerbread house and I am going to bake Cinnamon Rolls for Christmas morning.

So from our corner of the world to yours.... Buon Natale! (Italian for Merry Christmas!) May you enjoy laughter and smiles with family and friends, and may your 2010 be prosperous and bright!

Stamping 411 Challenge

I participated in the Stamping 411 Blog Challenge for the first time! It's 11:15pm on Saturday in my part of the world, but I had just enough time to create something. Here is the template the participants are given:

For my submission, I decided to make something themed for Valentine's Day. I am in the process of gathering ideas for a Stamp-a-Stack in January and want those who come to make Valentine's cards. This is a pretty simple card for someone who is a beginner. It includes heat embossing and the Scallop Edge punch. I also used the Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin' Kit along with Whisper White Card Stock and Ribbon to put the card together.

Click to visit the Stamping 411 Blog and participate in their Saturday challenge!

Simple (and red!) Gift Tags

I completely forgot about the level 2 hostess set Christmas Punch (115366) I had earned. I got it out tonight and made a few simple gift tags. I also have the punches to match and used textured Real Red cardstock to place the stamped and punched images on.

You can't see it in any of the photos but I used Dazzling Diamonds to add a bit of glitz to the snowflake on the "make Merry" card.

See the "to: & from:" in the photo below? It is shown on the tag furthest to the right.

Coordinating punches are on pages 186 & 187 of the Idea Book & Catalog. Contact me for your own Idea Book & Catalog!

• Tag punch  105934  $15.95
• Large Oval punch  107305  $15.95
• 1-1/4" Square punch  104400  $15.95
• Curly Label punch  112208  $15.95

I also feature the Scallop Edge punch on the edge of the "make Merry" tag.

• Scallop Edge punch  112091  $15.95

Other items used are:

• Real Red Stampin' Pad  103133  $5.95
• Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad  101731  $7.50
• Real Red Textured Card Stock is from the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit  115696  $19.95

That Christmas Jingle SS Kit has taken me through cards, gift tags, and even 12x12 Scrapbook pages. Definitely worth the $19.95!

More Christmas Jingle!

I really love this Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit. It's so easy to use and you really don't have to think too much about what you're doing. It's perfect for beginners, those who may not have a lot of time, or even those who are scrapbook gurus and want something that they can really build a project off of.

The first page that I did is another simple, 30-minutes-or-less design. Your photos would use the scalloped-edge Old Olive cardstock as a border. It looks plain without actual photos, but you get the idea.

Here are a couple of close-ups showing those easy-to-use, self-adhesive die-cuts:

 

As I mentioned in the first post I created about this kit, the pages are double-sided. The backside of this page was inspired by Sherril Graff. Visit her blog: Late Nite Stampin With Sherrill

Obviously, all of the blank color blocks (and one polka dot block) are where you would place photos on this page....

I just love the "ho ho ho" that I created with my heat embosser and silver glitter!

Here is your Stampin' Up! recipe to create your own scrapbook pages like these!

• Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit  #115696  $19.95
• Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker  #100071  $3.25
• Tag Punch  #105934  $15.95
• Heat Tool (for embossing)  #100005  $29.95
• Heat & Stick embossing powder  #100625  $4.50
• Galaxy Fine Stampin' Glitter (pack of 5 colors)  #114286  $13.95

Please remember that to create these pages... you really only NEED the Simply Scrappin' Kit to start. You can always add embellishments later on. If you want to purchase any of these items, visit my Stampin' Up! store: http://torie.stampinup.net