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11 Scrapbook Page Ideas for 4th of July

11 Scrapbook Page Ideas for 4th of July

(SIDE NOTE: Make sure you scroll to the end to download your FREE PRINTABLE!) It’s the 4th of July!  Time to celebrate by dressing up the cat… (He just LOVED when I do this 🙂 Photo from...

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7 Handmade Card Idea Inspirations for 4th of July

7 Handmade Card Idea Inspirations for 4th of July

Get ready to dive into your red, white, and blue paper stash with these beautiful handmade, stamped card ideas for 4th of July… But first! … indulge me in a little Forth to July humor (in honor of my father-in-law, who is 99 years old, fought in WWII, and is a...

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Traveler's Notebook Scrapbook

Scrapbooking with Traveler’s Notebooks

I have a teeny, weeny obsession right now with Traveler’s Notebooks. BTW, they make AMAZING scrapbooks. Also called Midori Journals, most are a simple leather cover with a band inside that lets you slip blank notebook in and out. The Standard Notebook about the...

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Fun Fruit Filled Scrapbook Pages

Fun Fruit Filled Scrapbook Pages

Get ready to have some Fruit Filled days with these fun and fanciful shakers from Queen & Co. I just love the pages that they created with this brand new release.  Can’t wait to make some of these and get shakin!   This page is just too adorable. These...

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Make the cutest Pink Paper Purse

Make the cutest Pink Paper Purse

See how to make the cutest ever paper purse using your 12 x 12 papers. Supplies required are minimal and you should have what you need at home. Of course, if you “need” to go to the craft store and get some paper, we won’t stop ya! You will need a...

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Paper Piecing Technique

Paper Piecing Technique

In this video from Stampin’ Up, they walk through how to take your stash of papers and turn them into “designer” papers. You can use sparkly paper or pretty patterned ones. You need paper, adhesive and a paper trimmer. Cut the strips into different...

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DIY Coasters with your Silhoutte Machine

DIY Coasters with your Silhoutte Machine

Want something unique to give this year? Use the equipment you already have for your Scrapbooking, and make some awesome gifts. Isn’t this cute! Even if you’re new to Scrapbooking or new to your Silhoutte machine, this project should jump start you. There...

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Re-Purposed Fall Treat Box

Re-Purposed Fall Treat Box

Use this as a template and make the cutest fall treat containers. Pulled into the drive thru lately and ordered french fries? Don’t throw that box away! Save it for a template to make your own cute treat box (or ask them for a clean one…they might give you...

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Easy non-candy Halloween Treat

Easy non-candy Halloween Treat

Tired of paying all those dentist bills after Halloween? How about spending less on candy and giving some non-tooth decaying treats instead? These are super cute monster bookmarks. The directions are easy to follow and you should have a bunch ready in no time. Pull...

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Photo Block Collage

Photo Block Collage

Hit the craft store and pick up some blocks for this easy collage project. Turn your pictures and specialty scrap papers into a photo collage. The blocks shown here have digital images that were glued on. But you can easily use any embellishments and paper you have...

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Scrapbook Paper meets Tile

Scrapbook Paper meets Tile

Get ready for gift giving season. That time of year is coming pretty fast. Making gifts is top of my priority list. Sometimes it’s hard to decide what to make. And then there are those who I want to give something, but can’t spend a lot of time or money....

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Transform plain letters

Transform plain letters

Take some scrapbook paper, a little time and make your own cool signs. These were made with wooden letters, but you could also use paper mache letters which would be a lot lighter.  I’ve seen them at Michael’s craft stores in different sizes. If you use...

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