{now on sale} christmas countdown scrapbook kit

Today I'm thrilled to say that my Christmas Countdown Scrapbook Kits are now for sale at the Blume & Grow Market!

It all started when I decided that I wanted to document December and the days leading up to Christmas.  I've attempted this project the last few years without being able to complete it.  So, this year I designed a kit from my idea of what I could realistically accomplish.

My plan:  to have one page represent one day from December 1-25th.  Since I tend to prefer two page spreads, but knew I wouldn't be able to make it work for this project, I went about creating different types of pages so each day will look flattering side by side.  I handmade paper and vellum pocket pages and tags, found pretty envelopes, handmade custom pocket pages (page protector style), designed and cut 4x6" graphics to layer with photos or use as a divider in between two sheets of patterned paper and so on.  Of course my plan may change once I start assembling the skeleton on my book, but for now I'm pretty happy with the idea.  Here's what's included in the kit:

25 double sided Glitz Design Finnley papers cut to 4x6 inches

2 pieces of wood to use as the front and back covers cut to 4x6 inches

2 two inch binder rings

7 custom journal cards for Monday-Sunday sized to 4x6 inches

6 custom die cuts (snowflake, star, stars, tree, merry and bright text, and sweater weather text with frame) sized to 4x6 inches

6 custom 3x4 inch graphic cards

4 pieces of custom printed vellum (two reindeer, a calendar, and snowflakes) sized to 4x6 

7 sheets of plain white cardstock sized to 4x6 inches

3 sheets of plain vellum sized to 4x6 inches

2 sheets of plain pink vellum sized to 4x6 inches

3 handmade vellum pocket pages sized to 4x6 inches

3 handmade pocket pages each with two pockets sized to 2.5x3.5 inches

3 matching envelopes (vellum, red, and chartreuse) sized to 4.375x5.75 inches

3 specialty papers (chalkboard, POW striped glitter, and a cream pearlized cardstock) sized to 4x6

8 handmade tags (5 glitter in red, green, pink, gold and chartreuse, and 3 white)

2 small alphas (one black letters and numbers 74 pieces, and one white pearl micro letters with lots of pieces....too many to count :)

3 small doilies

3 handmade tags with chalkboard on one size and wood on the other in various sizes

1 piece of chalk

2 hand stamped (in red) small clothes pins with sentiments "Holiday Cheer" and "Merry Christmas"

3 mini clothespins in gold

3 small custom frames made by @kraftybuns in 3 different shapes and one of each color, white, mint and gold

100 pure white sequins also by @kraftybuns

2 feathers (red, white)

1 small bow (white with red polka dots)

7 custom two inch index tabs (5 cut from double sided paper, and 2 in white)

7 custom one inch index tabs (3 gold glitter, one white, 3 chalkboard)

4 paper clips with three large (in red, green, and white) and one small (in red)

4 small tickets (3 pink, and 1 green)

15 studio calico wood veneer stars

6 studio calico wood veneer arrows and hearts combo

1 package various sized red rain dots approximately 43 pieces

1 package various sized rhinestones in 3 shades of green approximately 34 pieces

1 package iridescent red and pink mini star confetti

1 package vintage style snow

1 package of confetti white cardstock stars approximately 23 pieces

1 package Christmas shaped sequins in different shapes (reindeer, santas, merry Christmas text, and stars) approximately 16 pieces

2 small die cut reindeer sized to fit into the 2.5x3.5 pocket pages (in gold glitter and red)

1 medium sized star die cut from double sided paper

5 yards white with gold bakers twine

4 feet gold washi

1 set of 6 digital 3x4" graphic cards (in vertical and horizontal)

1 set of 7 digital 4x6" journaling cards (vertical, Monday through Sunday)

1 set of 8 digital 4x6 cut files (tree, star, stars, merry and bright text, sweater weather text with frame, snowflake, and two different reindeer)

The items listed above are designed for a 4x6 inch vertical minibook, but you can cut up the pieces and use them however you like.

 

Below are the digital elements I designed for this project and more snapshots of some of the details.  Feel free to email me (just click on "contact" in the navigation bar) with any questions.  Pricing and additional details can be found in my Blume & Grow Market.  Happy crafting!!!  XO

 

 

{fall cards} here's to colorful leaves

A very happy Fall Season to you all!   Here's to mittens, colorful leaves, pumpkins, candles, hot apple cider, cozy blankets, rainboots, and sweater weather.   XO Carrie

Supplies:  glitter leaves, felt leaves, paper leaves, leopard felt, craft card base (cut in half), gem mustache, brown thread (and sewing machine for the felt leaf veins), and feathers.

{process video} diy gift | graphic sweatshirt

I don't know about you, but I'm determined to complete my holiday DIY gifts early enough this year so that I can really enjoy the month of December. To help, I've decided to start a series of posts geared towards sharing some of the DIY gifts I'll be making this year.

 

If you follow me on Instagram, you may remember seeing the original graphic sweatshirts my little sister and I made on Labor Day. Today I'm sharing photos and a process video for a new graphic sweatshirt made for another one of my siblings. Here's the video:

 

 

And here's a shot of me wearing the new sweatshirt.....

Below is a shot taken with my phone of my little sister and I with the sweatshirts we made together.  The whole thing was her idea so she could make a custom "I Party With Jay Gatsby" sweatshirt.....and we both LOVE how it turned out!

 

 

Here's a couple tips (in addition to the video) for putting your sweatshirt together:

• Some of the iron-on letters available are pre-cut as you take the sheet apart to spell your saying.  Whether they are pre cut or not, it's important to have the borders of each letter cut as close to the iron-on as possible so that you can customize the spacing for each letter and word.
• The directions for each type of iron-on will be in the packaging.
• Make sure to pre-wash your sweatshirt on cold, without using fabric softer or a fabric softener sheet in the dryer.
• When it is time for you to wash your sweatshirt again, turn inside out and wash on delicate in cold water.  Hang dry if possible, otherwise use the low dryer setting.
• Using pliers with the studs is a real time saver.  But, if you press too hard you'll flatten the stud.  The idea is to push the prongs inside the negative space.
• I recommend using the highest setting on your iron for thick sweatshirt fabric.
• The brand of the iron-on letters used on both sweatshirts is Dritz.
• In this video I used Soft Flock 1 1/2" letters in Cooper (item #CO150LWT), and a Soft Flock with no name or size, but an item #15360 for the handwritten looking font.
• For the sweatshirts my sister and I made we used, Metallic (mirrored) 3" letters with no name but an item #15543, and White Embroidered letters with a Teal Border and no name or size but item #15514.
• The studs we used are STUDD*D 11mm Pointed Triangle Stud Pack in Bronze.
• Make sure to try on your sweatshirt before purchasing for the correct size.  We used Adult sizes M and L.
• Everything for making both sweatshirts was purchased at Joann's, in the store.

Feel free to ask questions in the comments.  Have fun!!!

 

{scrapbook video} i love zombies card

Hello everyone! I've been a little absent here the last couple weeks enjoying the last of summertime with my family. Which means I have lots of fun photos to share in the near future, and that I've been doing crafts and thinking of holiday gifts and making holiday cards.

 

Today I have a process video for this year's Halloween card, and soon I'll have photos (but no video) of my Autumn cards. I decided to go miniature this year and create a packet of sorts instead of just a greeting card. Here's the video.....

I was totally inspired by @kraftybuns Oh So Lovely card when I created these. They are simple, but all the colors are fun and the design put a different twist on traditional Halloween. Hope you enjoy! XO