When a 14 year old deserves a "COOL" card!

My son wanted a low key Birthday! How can that be with a mom who wants to tell the world how smart, witty and wonderful her 14 year old son has become? I made his this over the top card instead. Using @KarenBurniston 1011-Katherine Label Pop-Up in two directions as it opens. I love the movement with this die. I hope you enjoy it also and it give you inspiration to challenge your next card using this die!

Totally Interactive Christmas Mini Album!

I Pocket with two tags and a Mini Book on the front that will 6 photos. 

I have included mini magnets to keep all the pages closed when not being viewed.

A Fold Out to accommodate 6 more photos.

Untie the ribbon for an Exploding Mini Page.

An http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-AN-EXPLODING-SCRAPBOOK/

The left side is an Envelope Pocket page using 2 envelopes.

The right side is a Waterfall to accommodate 5 photos.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/waterfall_card/

A Push-Pull Page to show a surprise Santa and Message.

http://www.houseofstirfry.com/chia/tutorials/pushpull.html

An Accordion Pull Out Page to add 6 more pictures.

A Pocket for a tag and.......

A Karen Burniston Christmas Tree Pop Up Stand to finish off the Book!

I made this totally interactive Christmas Mini Album for a Secret Sister Swap. I am going with a Christmas in July theme for all her gifts. I had the idea to make this album and use 1/2 inch gussets for the hidden hinge. The interactive elements where so so fun and allow for 30+ pictures to be added even though this a 6x6 album with only 8 pages. I can't wait to see what she thinks of this! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Shaker Camara Box with Mini Album inside

I spent my Mother's Day doing what I love best, CRAFTING! This Shaker Mini Album, using @Queenandcompany Pop Ups, Diamonds and Glitter, was lots of fun to create. I have seen many pictures of them and decide to set out to make my own from scratch. I just let my imagination take me through this project. If you know some basic box making then you can probably make this yourself!

                                      

Learning from the Best!

I want to thank my boss Karrie at Scrappn'Savvy http://www.scrappnsavvy.com for inviting me to a week of learning from the top names in the paper crafting industry. I loved learning how to use the Time Holtz Distress Oxide Inks and techniques from Dina Wakley, Wendy Vecchi, and Dyan Reaveley.

Shakers! BoBunny Sweet Moments Layout

BoBunny Sweet Moments

Designed for @Scrappn' Savvy in Spring, TX to showcase this adorable "Sweet Moments" paper line by +Bo Bunny. The two candy jars on either side of the page are shakers filled with @Queen&Co Diamond Sprinkles and a little glitter. The dies used are from +Heartfelt Creations 

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Graphic 45 Spring Flag

Thinking of Spring with this Graphic 45 Flag for a swap I am participating in on a Facebook page. It had to be spring theme and include the Initial of you partner. Ready for the flowers to start blooming!