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Today's project is a Simple Stories Disney Hardcover mini album journal. These are really fun to make! 
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Maggie Holmes Open Book Mini Album Project Share
Hi everyone, today's video is the completed mini album project share using Maggie Holmes Open Book. Enjoy!
Friday, July 29, 2022
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Envelope Junk Journal Tutorial
Hi everyone,
Today's video is an easy envelope junk journal tutorial. I hope that you enjoy it and make one of these, they are really easy and fun!
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Maggie Holmes Open Book Envelope Mini Album Tutorial
Hi everyone,
Today's video is a tutorial on using Maggie Holmes Open Book to make a mini album.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Taylored Expressions Rainbow Cards
Hi everyone,
I have some new videos to share with you. I will probably share some blast from the past videos here and there as I want to make sure that I continue to have content. If you want to see my haul videos, destashes and most current video content please subscribe to my channel.
Today's video is a cardshare using Taylored Expressions rainbow products. Enjoy!
Monday, July 25, 2022
Christmas in July, 12 Days of Christmas Day 12
Hi everyone,
It's warm today. Earlier in the summer, my air conditioner broke and it was brand new. I had gotten it replaced in February so that I wouldn't have this problem and apparently a part not from the new ac was broken and we had to go a whole week without any ac and it was miserable and not even that hot outside so I am very grateful for air conditioning. Growing up, we had no AC and I have no idea how we survived LOL.
Today's video uses this cute Lawn Fawn Season's Tweetings stamp set. Enjoy!
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Christmas in July, 12 Days of Christmas, Day 11
Hi Everyone,
What is your favorite treat to have while crafting? I am a big fan of chewy candy, Mike and Ike's, hot tamales, gummy bears, that sort of thing? Nothing too messy.
Today's card is a Lawn Fawn reveal wheel card. I have to use this die more because it's super cute!
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Christmas in July, 12 Days of Christmas Day 10
Hi Everyone,
Yesterday, I spent the day driving my kids all around. Tyler had a driving lesson (yikes!), the idea of him driving is so super scary to me LOL. My daughter and niece went and saw Elvis at the mall. I thought they would hate it but they absolutely loved it. Lily said there were tons of Elvis songs in it and now she wants an Elvis CD for her little boombox.
Then after the movies, they went to the local waterpark and Lily came back with burned feet so that was not fun at all. My niece spent the night and today they are shopping with my mom.
Today's video is a Snow and Cocoa album. Enjoy.
Friday, July 22, 2022
Christmas in July, 12 days of Christmas, Day 9
HI everyone,
What is your favorite quick snack? I have really been loving Smartfood popcorn but it's so expensive. I found an alternative for half the price at Trader Joe's. It's their white cheddar popcorn and it's really close!
HI everyone, today's video uses more Snow and Cocoa for your inspiration.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Christmas in July, 12 Days of Christmas Day 8
Hi everyone,
I am absolutely loving the trends this year of bees, cherries, lemons (fruit?), really some of my favorite things and so fun to craft with. Unfortunately, I have to have all the things and so it's been a bit hard on my pocketbook. I have tons of videos of current projects and upcoming projects using these trends or you can wait for them to show up here on the blog.
Today's video is all about making embellishments using Snow and Cocoa. Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Christmas in July 12 Days of Christmas, Day 7
Hello!
What is your must have stamping tool? Mine would probably have to be my Misti. It has improved my stamping and my stamping enjoyment tremendously. It is a little pricey but I think well worth it.
Today's video uses some cute gnomes to make Christmas cards and my favorite die set from Lawn Fawn.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Christmas In July 12 Days of Christmas, Day 6
Hi everyone,
School shopping is a drag lol. especially with teenagers. Plus everything is expensive. Luckily, we were able to go to this Warehouse sale that I had extreme discounts on brands like Quicksilver, Roxy, Billabong, Hurley etc which was great for tees, shorts, hoodies. My mom took my daughter and niece shopping which was so helpful. But she has expensive tastes lol.
Today's video uses dies to make Christmas cards. Hope you like them.
Monday, July 18, 2022
Christmas in July, 12 Days of Christmas Day 5
Hi everyone,
What's your least favorite chore? It's a toss up between grocery shopping and getting gas. Both are necessary but I can get groceries delivered and getting gas I have to do myself. I think it's just that these are chores that you can only put off for so long before you get hungry lol or can't go anywhere. Thank goodness for online shopping because that has alleviated some of the shopping I am not a fan of doing.
Today's video is more Snow and Cocoa inspiration. Or I should say faux snow and cocoa.
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Christmas in July 12 Days of Christmas, Day 4
Hi everyone,
Do you like to read? I am a huge reader. I read about 40 books a month and I have been keeping a reading journal which I love. A video on it can be found on my channel. I mostly read romance but I also really enjoy Fantasy and I subscribe to Book of the Month to try and expand my horizons. I don't know if I have mentioned that I am a school librarian so books have been in my blood for a very long time.
In this video, I am showing you cards where I used my stamps to get a faux Crate Paper Snow and Cocoa look. I think that I like these snowmen from Hello Bluebird more than those from Snow and Cocoa. Enjoy!
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Christmas in July 12 days of Christmas Day 3
Hi,
Today the subject is journaling. I have kept a journal off and on since I was a teenager. I have been struggling to keep up with it. I used a hobonichi one year and actually kept up with it every day, then the next year I was really sporatic. This year I am using an Archer and Olive notebook but I just can't remember to write in it everyday. I think it's a 30 days makes habit situation. I have done monthly journals and I have those posted on my Youtube but as my kids get older there is just a bit less to document. I think that I need to think about journaling a little differently and maybe use it to explore different topics.
Today's project is using Sweater Weather and I have lots of tags to share with you.
Friday, July 15, 2022
Christmas in July 12 Days of Christmas Day 2
Hello!
So in my last post, I alluded to being sick last Christmas which is why I did not make a single Christmas project for the first time in forever. Well, apparently my Dr inadvertently tried to kill me. I went to him because I had an infection and he gave me a derivative of an antibiotic that I am allergic to. I ended up in the hospital for 4 days where they did just about every test known to man on me as my liver was inflamed and my numbers were off the charts bad. They concluded that it was toxicity of my liver due to an allergic reaction to antibiotics. Completely random, it took nearly 2 months for my numbers to go back to normal and I was out of work all of November and December. I am completely better now and I have a new doctor.
In this video, I am using Merry Days to make some Christmas projects. I hope that it inspires you to get crafty!
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Christmas in July 12 Days of Christmas Day 1
Hi everyone,
What are some of your favorite crafty kits or subscriptions? I am a huge fan of La La Land Crafts monthly kit as well as there quarterly boxes. You get some amazing stamps and dies. I also really like the Not 2 Shabby Shop stamp and die of the month and the monthly subscription box where you get 2 stamp sets, 2 paper pads, 2 sets of ephemera and a small gift usually sequins. Are there any monthly kits you all really like? Any you think that I might like?
I thought that it would be fun to do a little 12 days of Christmas in July. I rarely do Christmas in July projects. This past Christmas, I made zero projects because I was crazy sick but that's a post for another day. I hope this inspires you to get out your Christmas crafty supplies and get ahead of the game!
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Tonic Studios Wallet Keeper Die Project
Hi,
How is the weather where you are? The weather in So Cal has been nothing short of amazing, upper 70's with the occasional low 80's here and there. We realized that we don't get outside to enjoy it as much as we should. My boyfriend works the night shift and so it's hard to enjoy the good weather together but it's fabulous shopping at some of the outside malls.
Today's project is a share using the Tonic Studios Wallet Die. A Fun die, I hope you like my video!
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Button Farm Alice in Wonderland Book Project
Hello,
What are you watching right now? Right now, my boyfriend and I are watching Breaking Bad. We are on the 4th season. I missed watching it during the hype of it all but it's now on Netflix and I have the time to watch. Some of the episodes were a big WTF! I am enjoying it though. I am also watching the Bosch spinoff and finally finished The Mandalorian because my sister says that I have to watch Boba Fett if I want to find out what happens to Baby Yoda.
My project today is a mini book using a kit from the Button Farm. I just love Alice in Wonderland and I find myself "collecting" stamps, dies and paper. I have to keep reminding myself not to hoard! But it's sooo hard!
Sunday, July 10, 2022
A Dog's Tale no spine Mini Album
Hi! I want every day to go slow because these summer days go by so fast. Why? I am on summer vacation from school and I go back to work at the end of July so once we hit July it really starts feeling like a count down until the end. I get up before 7am everyday and it's my favorite part of the day. The kids and my boyfriend are still asleep and I have a quiet moment to myself. I have coffee and play on my phone, read and usually get a chance to do a little crafting. I think that I could use another hour of sleep but I really don't want to give up that time to myself. It's definitely another form of self care.
Today, I am sharing a little simple mini album using a Dog's Tale. It uses the no spine method and is such a fun little project and super easy. I hope that you take some time for yourself today!
Friday, July 8, 2022
Heartfelt Creations Wild Rose Flowers
Happy belated birthday to me! My 49th birthday was on July 1 and I can't believe that I have less than a year to enjoy my 40's. A birthday is really a time to reflect on our life, goals and relationships. I have a wonderful new guy after being divorced for quite awhile. My children are now teenagers, they get good grades and seem happy. Work has been really difficult with that disease that shall not be named (lol) especially when working at a school but my actual job is going strong. I do have house projects and money saving goals as well as building my Youtube channel which has over 2000 videos but I can't seem to increase my subscribers. I have gone to trying daily posts and improving my video making skills...the videos posted here are my oldie but goodies for now but if you visit my actual YT channel hopefully you will see some growth but I guess I have to remember why I create and post in the first place..it's really for me and is my form of self care and even if just one person watches then I have shared a bit of myself and that's a good thing.
Today's video is a project share of Heartfelt Creations Wild Roses stamp and die. I am really glad that I found this video to share because I am doing an embellishments collab on the 11th and these flowers are really fun. It's a reminder to that we can make our own flowers and not always have to buy everything and it's fun to customize the size and colors too. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 7, 2022
No Spine Journal - kill a paper pad!
Hello,
I hope that you are enjoying your summer. I went to San Diego with my family and kids recently and had a good time until the mosquitos attacked me. I got a problem with mosquitos for sure. The kids decided to to night swimming and I had a flashback to the last time we went night swimming in San Diego and I had to go to urgent care because the mosquitos gave me an allergic reaction. This time, I used these natural mosquito wipes everywhere except my face. Guess where those stupid mosquitos bit me??? On my eyelid. My birthday was the next day and I spent it with a swollen quasimodo eye lol. It's nearly better now but it was not my best look!
This video today is on making a very easy, no spine journal and a great way to kill a paper pad that has lots of paper. I ended up giving this one away. I think that I got the tutorial from Lyriclover on Youtube.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Sugar Pea Designs Summer Bear Share
Hi everyone,
Long time no see. So I have decided to revive my blog. It's been a minute since I have posted on the blog. I mostly can be found on my Youtube channel and on my Instagram @creatingwiththeheart2. I hope that you will visit me here and maybe subscribe to my Youtube channel. I would really appreciate it as it keeps me motivated to create and post. Many of the projects posted on my blog are older projects and the most current is always on my Youtube.
Today's project is a cardshare of some cards made using Sugar Pea Designs Summer Bear stamp set. This is a super cute stamp set and this year there are a ton of bee themed stamps and accompanying products that have come out and I may have bought a lot of them. Couldn't help it. I hope you enjoy this oldie but goodie video.
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