Create | Accordion Mini Album...

My beautiful niece has just started her first year at Boarding School and I wanted to send her some love via the mail. What better way to make someone smile.

She's been having a difficult time adjusting to her new schedule, but hopefully these love notes will help remind her that she is truly special.

To recreate this look, all you need is one sheet of Bite Size Bits (3x4 cut aparts) from Jillibean Soup; and coordinating embellishments. I have used Bowl of Dreams.

step 1. Trim the cut apart patterned paper into two rows.

step 2. Select one row and trim the left side to form a tab. See photo above. This will mean losing part of the 3x4 images on the patterned paper.

step 3. Score fold line (valleys and mountains) along the 3x4 image borders, including the tab. 

step 4. Adhere the two rows together.

step 5. Embellish each section, creating hidden pockets and tags.

step 6. Fold the mini album along the score lines to reduce the size and secure with a piece of bakers twine.

And now it's as simple as popping your gift in the mail!

Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | February Mood Board...

Hey Friends! It's time for new mood board over at Bella Blvd!

February Mood Board..

All the "heart eye" emojis! No, seriously!

Here's what I came up with..

"Today's Goal"

All the details and ideas behind the layout process can be found here.

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Bella Blvd | January Mood Board...

Hey Friends! Have you seen the new inspiration feature over at the Bella Blvd blog? This year the Team are trying their creative hands at mood boards! And I am super excited!!

Check out the one for January..

Here's what I created...

"Just Do Your Thing"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd; alphas - Bella Blvd Wonky Alphabet, Florence stickers; other - Bella Blvd embellishments.

You can find my creative process ideas and "justifications"!!! here. I highly recommend playing along with the inspiration. Especially if you're struggling or are in a bit of a slump at the moment.

Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Large Titles...

Hey Friends! Up on the Bella Blvd blog I have a little tutorial to help you with some stash busting! ANNNDDD! I get to use a large title along the way!

"Sweet Valentine"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd (Freehand Graph & Dot/Valentina); alphas - Bella Blvd chipboard; embellishments - Bella Blvd; tools - machine stitching, typewriter.

 All this week there will plenty of inspiration.

Head on over and check it out! Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Back to School cards...

Back to school can be either exciting or nerve wracking! It can also be slightly chaotic! Why not try and remind our littlies or even the teacher, to enjoy and embrace the First Day of School with a cute card.

"Awesome to the Core" & "Happy First Day"

Check out my full post here on the Bella Blvd blog. Thanks for visiting..x

Jillibean Soup | 2020...

Hello Friends! I just wanted to share this latest project for Jillibean Soup. There's a full step by step guide over on the blog. This is super easy to make and I'd thoroughly encourage you to have a go yourself! Just imagine the colours you could use!!

"Family Wreath"

products used: Jillibean Soup: Mix The Media/wood plank, galvanized word; felt flowers, alphabean stickers. other - felt, florist wire, hot glue.

I hope you pop on over and check out the details. Thanks for visiting..x

Bella Blvd | Mood Board...

Hello Friends! This past week on the Bella Blvd blog, the Team have been sharing their inspiration from the new January Mood Board.

I fell in love with several elements from the board. If you'd like to know more, check out the link here.

"Just Do Your Thing"

products used: cs - AC; pp - Bella Blvd; Alphas - Bella Blvd; Embellishments - Bella Blvd; other - paint; tools - machine stitching, typewriter, clear stamps.

Thanks for visiting..x