Nutz about Stamping

Do you know how to preserve your travel memories?

It is not as hard as you think. Purchase the Best Route product suite and some 12x12 cardstock and you are good to go for many travel experiences. 

Oh, and you also need to travel and take photos while in all those amazing places!

Here's the Best Route product suite in case you don't know what I am talking about - it was designed for cards and memory pages:

This suite was part of my first purchase in the Annual Catalog because I knew I would use it up in a flash. 

Click here to link over to my online store!

Now let me show you how to use some of the Best Route products to make a travel page.

1. Choose your page layer - I chose Gray Granite because it is one of the colors in the Best Route paper (I have a thing about matching colors!). 
   
   
2. Choose your favorite pattern in the Best Route designer series paper pack. My layer is 8" x 12". 

 

3. Add a strip of coordinating (yes there's that need again!) Best Route washi tape - I added a strip of Gray Granite up my page, where the designer paper meets the card stock base. 

 

4. Choose and create your page title. I decided to use my Large Letters framelits to disc-cut my title - a pricey item but one with no regrets:

Large Letters Framelits Dies
$99.00

Hint: share the cost of this item with your crafty friends and share the letters around as needed!

 

 

5. Create some photo layers: my layers are 5" x 3" with a layer of Mango Melody underneath. I used my Circle Tab punch (another fun product!) to create an additional embellishment to the end of each photo layer:

Circle Tab Punch
$18.00

 

 

Hint: you can create larger photo layers for your page - just tweak the layout. 

6. Add a phrase from the En Route stamp set at the top and your page is done! 

Once I select and add my photos I will have lots of room on the right side to journal - or add a short bit under each photo in the space available. 

Traveling is an amazing experience and I wish you many travel adventures and fun memories to create and preserve in the coming years! Add a comment below and tell us which location in the world (near OR far) that is #1 on your bucket list! I'd also love to hear if you want to see more scrapbook/memory keeping page blog posts!

Mine is: Greece!

How to preserve your amazing memories

If you travel amazing places or love to preserve your memories then have a look at today's project! Stampin' Up! offers four different card packs and when I first spotted the Best Route pack I knew I had to have it for all my travel and life adventure photos. 

The Best Route card pack is part of the Best Route product suite and I used many product from the suite to create my pocket page below. I also created a video tutorial (under photo) showing how I make each card unique.

First, here are the products I used:

 

Best Route Memories & More Card Pack
$10.00

Best Route Enamel Shapes
$7.00

Best Route Washi Tape
$5.50

En Route Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Click here to link over to my Online Store to purchase this product suite!

 

Best Route Pocket Page

Stamp set: En Route (146594)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 3 1/4" square; 1/4" x 3"; 1 1/2" square
          Mango Melody: two pieces 4" x 6"; two pieces 1/4" x 3"; 2" square
          Blueberry Bushel: 3 1/4" square; 3/4" x 3"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), Best Route Washi Tape (146901), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Best Route Enamel Shapes (146900), Best Route Card Pack (147036), Variety Pack 12x12 Pocket Pages (144204)

Here's a video showing you step-by-step how to make this page - if you want to see more ideas like this one, leave me a comment under this blog post! 

A cultural experience never to be forgotten

We are so lucky. We have so many opportunities at our fingertips, crafting being just one of them. 

For the past week I was in Cambodia on my first solo tour ever - and this was one experience I will never forget. I hired a young female guide to spend three day with me, to take me to her favorite temples and to share the history of Cambodia with me. How little I knew. And how fortunate I really feel. 

Here are a few photos of my temples experience:

While I was away I promised myself that I would take up memory keeping once more because I know that as I travel some more and other life events happen, memories fade away. I used to scrapbook all the time but at one point I lost interest. It's back!

As soon as I get my photos printed and have designed my page layouts I will share them in a future post. So come on back soon!

 

How to create a sweet treats birthday for a special friend

Today I have a sweet birthday card idea using the Cool Treats bundle and Playful Palette washi tape.  You won't want to miss my video below to learn where I got my card idea! 

Here are the products I used to make my card. You can click on any of the photos to place an order at my Online Store: 

 

Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape
$4.80

Cool Treats Photopolymer Bundle
$48.50

 

Cool Treats birthday card

Stamp set: Cool Treats (bundle available until May 31, 2017: #145181)

Ink: Sweet Sugarplum, Blushing Bride

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Blushing Bride: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"
          Whisper White: 4" x 1 3/4", two pieces: 2 1/4" x 1"
          In Color designer series paper: 4 1/2" x 1/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Playful Palette washi tape, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Doily

Here's my video tutorial, thanks for watching!

 

Sharing the beauty and wonder of Japan

Hello from Tokyo! I am very fortunate to work for an international education non-profit organization and to travel to different locations to present at conferences. This past week I presented at a conference in Yokohama and tomorrow will be visiting a school in Tokyo. 

Today is my day off so I ventured out into Tokyo to see some of the sights and thought I would share them with you too!

This has been an amazing week and I have found the Japanese people to be lovely. If you have the opportunity to travel this country is a must-see in my humble opinion! I can't wait to return home and add many memories and photos to my Project Life album!

It's Here - the December Paper Pumpkin kit!

It’s been another great year, and now it’s time to save those memories. The December 2016 Another Great Year Kit makes it easy! Simply arrange the patterned papers and window sheets just how you want, embellish with washi tape, stickers, and photos. Then, use the rotary stamp and Basic Black Stampin’ Write® Marker to capture your favorite memories for years to come.

Here's a peek at this amazing kit!

This kit makes memory keeping easy and completely customizable. Use the patterned papers, window sheets, stickers, and washi tape to embellish your book. And, for the first time ever—we’ve included a rotary stamp and Basic Black Stampin’ Write® Marker to help you jot down and journal every moment!

Go grab yours now, and make 2017 another great year! It’s available while supplies last.

Subscribe here - OR - give a subscription as a last minute gift! 

Purchase here: http://ow.ly/GDqD307jfmP and Stampin' Up! will send you an email with a printable gift card and a subscription code.

 

Living in and loving the beautiful Netherlands

Today I want to post something completely different - a peek into the country that I currently live in. I am not sure that you know this but two years ago I was offered an amazing opportunity to work and live in the Netherlands for a non-profit global education organization. I just couldn't turn down this experience so I took my Stampin' Up! business totally online (thanks to all who have still supported me!), packed my bags and jumped right in.

Recently I decided that I had better explore this amazing country so I have no regrets. Two weeks ago I jumped on the train to head to Dordrecht, a city in the south part of the Netherlands. 

Here's my view of this experience - soon to become a series of Project Life pages and memories to preserve forever:

My advice is to take chances in life and see what comes your way. Maybe you, like me, will have amazing experiences too!

 

Project Life layout for a traditional page idea

If you have purchased the Subtles paper stack, you may be wondering how to use all those delicious designs. 

Here's a page idea to capture your memories - this layout will feature the photo instead of detract from it! Don't miss the list of products and step-by-step instructions below. 

 

This is an easy page idea using one of our Project Life Photo Pocket Pages combined with a touch of traditional scrapbooking. Use this layout as a title page in an album or to highlight a special 4” x 6” Photo.  

SUPPLIES

Paper (including cutting dimensions):
Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack Calypso Coral Prints (138437) 3- 4” x 6”, 6- 3” x 4”
Calypso Coral Card Stock (122295) 6” x 8”
Whisper White Card Stock (100730) 5” x 7” and scrap for punching

Accessories:
Stampin’ Trimmer (126889)
Variety Pack 1 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (135294)
Bow Builder Punch (137414)
Glue Dots (103683)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Slip cut pieces of designer paper into photo pockets arranging prints as desired.
2. Mount Whisper White piece over top Calypso Coral card stock with Glue Dots.
3. Attach this piece to top of Photo Pocket Page with Glue Dots.
4. Punch and assemble bow with Glue Dots.
5. Attach bow to card stock as shown. 
6. Your page is ready for a title or special 4” x 6” photo!

How to make your own matching Project Life cards

This week I had an amazing adventure in the gorgeous city of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic. This city is a photographer's dream and so of course I took a bazillion photos and plan to record my memories using Project Life by Stampin' Up!. 

I had no difficulties figuring out that I wanted to use the retiring Going Places paper stack for some pocket inserts but I did have a hard time trying to decide on additional inserts that were not simply paper designs. 

I created my own pocket insert and made a video tutorial to show you the steps. I used these products:

And these products - click on any of the photos below to hop on over to my online store. Many of the products I used are retiring at the end of this month:

Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack
$8.00

Chalk Talk Framelits Dies
$17.50

Project Life Remember This Photopolymer Stamp Set
$13.60

 

Going Places pocket card

I love hearing from you, please post your comments under this blog post!

Stamp set: Remember This (135786 - retiring May 31, 2016)

Ink: Cajun Craze

Paper and cutting dimensions:

     Sahara Sand: 4" x 3", scraps for punching
     Very Vanilla: 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
     Cajun Craze: scraps for punching

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform. 1 3/4" scallop circle punch, Banner punch (133519, retiring), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787, retiring), Variety Pack Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (135294), Chalk Talk framelits (129983, retiring)

Now, for the video tutorial - thanks for watching!

First make memories, second preserve them!

Recently my son and I did our favorite activities together - cook. For years we have shared conversation, tastings, recipes and fun times in the kitchen and when I was back home recently we chose a cooking class at Sur la Table to enjoy together. 

Below are some of my favorite photos from the event. And when I get settled in my new apartment I plan to unpack my Project Life products (Memories in the Making bundle) for some memory making hours. 

***To place an order for Project Life products, click here!

 

And here's a few of the photos I took to capture our time together:

 

Do you have favorite memories you want to preserve too? Consider Project Life - it's fun and it's easy!

Let Project Life by Stampin' Up! help you with Christmas card ideas, part two

Last week I posted two Project Life Christmas cards ideas to show you that I am working hard to use up what I purchase so I feel guilt free about buying new products when Stampin' Up!s next catalog goes live. 

Let Project Life help you with Christmas cards this year, especially if you don't have much time or if you don't take many Christmas photos either. 

Here are just two more ideas that I hope will be springboards for many more. Each card uses a Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 pocket card as the main focus of each Christmas card I created. 

   

On this card all I did was emboss the Cherry Cobber background, then add the Home for Christmas enamel dot at the top of the tree and the card is done. 

And for this card I added the phrase, the Candy Dot and the ribbon and I was done. See how easy this is?

Want to be guilt-free too? Try this idea at home - these cards are so easy to create and you will have many unique ideas to mail out in only a matter of time. If you want to see more Project Life Christmas card ideas, make sure you follow me on my Facebook Business page and Instagram account (nutzaboutstamping) as I will be posting new and different ideas there. 

I love hearing from you - post your comments below!

Get inspired with new ideas for the Hello Life Project Kit

I love Stampin' Up!s Annual Catalog kits but I have heard from some of you that you want to take those kits and create new and different ideas with them. And that was the inspiration for this month's Creative Express Catalog tour! We will feature four different catalog kits and show you a bundle (no pun intended) of new and different ideas using the kits' pieces. 

Today I am going to show you just one idea that you can make using the Hello Life Project Kit:

 

Hello Life card

Stamp set: Hello Life #137136

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: 
   Basic Black: two 1 3/4" squares
   Crushed Curry: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" (card base); 1 3/4" square
   Whisper White: 4 x 5 1/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Happy Heart embossing folder, Hello Life project kit #137949, 2-Way glue pen, SNAIL adhesive, Tear & Tape adhesive, Paper Piercing tool

And now for the video tutorial - enjoy!

 

To place an order for the products I used to make this fun card, click on any of the images below and that will take you over to my Online Store:

Hello Life Project Kit
$25.00

Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$2.79

Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set
$25.00

 

I love hearing from you - post your comments below!

Highlight your favorite memories in a stunning way

Today I have a rather unusual idea for using your Big Shot and Vintage Leaves bundle - create a Project Life by Stampin' Up! page for your upcoming fall photos and memories! And if you love Project Life ideas, consider joining my Project Life Virtual Club. 

 

Vintage Leaves Project Life page

Stamp sets: Day to Day (135785), Vintage Leaves bundle (140235)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist, Early Espresso

Paper and cutting dimensions:

   Early Espresso: three pieces 4 x 6"; 1 1/4 x 4"

   Whisper White: 4 x 6"; 1 x 4"; 3 x 3 3/4" (for die-cutting leaves); 4 x 4

   Into the Woods (139586): two pieces 4x4"; 1 x 4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Into the Woods elements (139636), Glue Dots, SNAIL adhesive, Variety Pack 12x12 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (135294)

And now for the video tutorial: enjoy!

 To place an order for the products used to make this beautiful Project Life page, click on any of the photos below to head on over to my Online Store! Don't forget you can save 15% by purchasing the Vintage Leaves bundle (140235)

Vintage Leaves

Leaflets Framelits Dies

 

Looking for a simple memory keeping system?

Then it's time to seriously consider Project Life® by Stampin' Up! I am so happy that I gave this system a try - it's so easy and pages can be created in just minutes. And the best part? You don't need a lot of supplies!!!

Here's a page I made recently:

I used three photos, created two pocket inserts and then used a pocket card from one of our Project Life card collections. AllI need to do is add my journaling and then I am done!

I know that years from now I will have forgotten the details of these special moments  and even where I was and who I was with, so I happy that Stampin' Up! has partnered with Becky Higgins to create Project Life by Stampin' Up! And I have started a Project Life Virtual Club to help you get started on a Project Life 2015 album.

Have you heard about my Project Life Virtual Club?

 Join this club if you:

• have memories that you want to preserve forever but you don't have time to scrapbook
• have piles of photos gathering dust somewhere in your home
• need a fast, easy and fun memory keeping system
• are new to Project Life by Stampin' Up! and want amazing ideas for your page layouts
• have been playing with Project Life and are ready to take your pages to a new level of creativity

This is a month by month OR six-month club and you can join in anytime! And as a special bonus, when you complete your final month of my Project Life Virtual Club you get an Ah-mazing thank you bonus!

Want to learn more about my Project Life Virtual Club? Click here!

Saving memories is so easy to do

This past year has been filled with amazing adventures through travel and with new friends I have made, one of which was attending the second day of the Tour de France 2015! I had a great place to stand and took these photos as the bicyclist whizzed by:

I know that years from now I will have forgotten the details of these special moments  and even where I was and who I was with, so I happy that Stampin' Up! has partnered with Becky Higgins to create Project Life by Stampin' Up! And I have started a Project Life Virtual Club to help you get started on a Project Life 2015 album.

Have you heard about my Project Life Virtual Club?

 Join this club if you:

• have memories that you want to preserve forever but you don't have time to scrapbook
• have piles of photos gathering dust somewhere in your home
• need a fast, easy and fun memory keeping system
• are new to Project Life by Stampin' Up! and want amazing ideas for your page layouts
• have been playing with Project Life and are ready to take your pages to a new level of creativity

This is a month by month OR six-month club and you can join in anytime! And as a special bonus, when you complete your final month of my Project Life Virtual Club you get an Ah-mazing thank you bonus!

Want to learn more about my Project Life Virtual Club? Click here!