Simple Stories

Hello.  It's Cari with you today. I'm so excited to share a project with you that I created using the beautiful Vintage Bliss collection. I am in love with this collection. Absolutely smitten!

I used Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock on the cover of my album (covering 2 pieces of chipboard - 4 1/4" x 6 1/4")  After adhering the cardstock to the chipboard I then sandedthe embossed images and edges.  I embellished the cover with a butterfly sticker and another 'tag' type sticker

tip: to remove the sticky backing on the sticker and use it as a tag I just rubbed the sticker on my jeans/t-shirt.  You can also add baby powder to remove the adhesive or stickiness.)

I put all the pages together by cutting up some of the 4x6 Journal Card Elements and some patterned papers (to 4x6 size). Before I filled up the pages of my album I bound it altogether with some antique o-wires and my Zutter Bind-it-all machine.  

I printed my photos out in a 2" x 3" size and converted them to black & white for a consistent feel throughout the album. I used lots of fun embellishments (stickers, flowers, buttons, ribbons, twine, etc).  

Here's a look at the inside pages (pg. 1-6)

Some close-up pictures.

I am a foam square addict so I most definitely used them on some of the stickers to add a variety of depth throughout the album.

I used one of the 4x6 transparencies and placed a round sticker on the front and another one on the back.

Here's the inside pages #7-12.

Some close-up pictures.

I used one of the Sn@p! Pockets and tucked in a 2x3 journal card (which I'll write something on later).

Here's the last few pages of the album. (p. 13-17)

And a few more close-up pictures.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
I hope that I have inspired you with my creation today.

Supplies used:

VINTAGE BLISS COLLECTION

Fundamental Cardstock Stickers |#3002

Expression Cardstock Stickers |#3003

6x6 Paper Pad |#3001

Layered Sticker |#3028

Laugh Lots |#3005

Spread Sunshine |#3006

 3x4 Journaling Card Elements |#3010

4x6 Journaling Card Elements |#3011

4x4 Quote & 6x8 Photo Mat Elements |#3013

Sn@p! Pockets |#3023

Sn@p!  Cards |#3025

 

OTHER:

Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, The Twinery (twine), May Arts (ribbon), Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (Foam squares), buttons (unknown), Fiskars (Border punch), flowers (Imaginisce)

Travel Album with Urban Traveler

Hi there! It’s Yuki here with you. Today, I have a project to share using new Urban Traveler collection with you.

I made this travel album with a 6x8 SN@P! binder last year. I had a chance to get more photos lately, so I have decided to make more pages and insert them in my album.

The Urban Traveler collection is perfect to document your travel memories in a short time!

Products Used:

Urban Traveler

12x12 Collection Kit #2900

Expressions Cardstock Stickers  #2903

SN@P! CARDS #2925

Have you seen the Simon Says Stamp blog? It’s a wonderful blog and full of inspirations! My cards using Simple Stories products were introduced in their blog, check them out!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

Do Something Amazing Everyday Mini Album

Whenever I received the new CHA collections, I fell in love instantly. I cannot pick one over the other because they are all fabulous. There is something about each collection that really draws me in. 24/7 is no exception, it's amazing! I love the vivid colors, all of the quotes & sayings, just everything about this collection is simply perfect! 

I decided to create a mini album out of paper lunch bags for my blog post. I often just show a few shots of the cover and a couple detail photos of my albums, but for this one, I wanted to show the whole thing. All of the pages feature a little quote, saying, or element from the sticker sheet. I'm thrilled with how this album turned out! 

It's crazy to see something so beautiful made with a couple of ordaniary lunch bags, with the new Simple Stories collections, you can turn anything into a fabulous piece of art! 

Products Used:

#3100 24/Seven 12x12 Collection Kit

Capture Those Moments

Hello again! It's Gail here to share a Sn@p mini album I've created dedicated to recording all the little moments of our life.

I think I've said this before, but I LOVE decorating mini album covers! And the Sn@p binders' bare cover is perfect for a bit of misting, to add some subtle interest. I then went ahead and layered up some patterned papers from the 6"x6" paper pads and the final (fun) step is adding lots of bits and pieces.

The focus on the cover is the coin holder type accent. I die cut it from some Sn@p patterned paper and then added some bits and pieces cut from papers to each circular window. 

I've included a quick peek at my first few pages below. They're not terribly interesting, I've kept them quite simple using the Sn@p 3"x4" and 4"x6" journaling and quote cards mixed with some everyday photos. My aim with this album is to have a place to record lots of little snippets of our life that may not need a full scrapbook layout!

I'm hopeless at keeping up with projects like these so that's why I've gone for the smaller format (6"x8") and I'm not keeping to a set layout. Quite simply, I'll add to the album whenever and whatever I like! 

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I've got one last tip for you today. I just love adding dimension to Simple Stories stickers by raising them up on pop dots and I've discovered this nifty little tool that adds powder to the back of stickers so they don't "stick" anymore! If you haven't discovered this yet, go check it out! It's the perfect companion to you if you like to play around with your stickers!

Thanks for visiting Simple Stories today! If you need more inspiration, I've been playing with the Take A Hike collection and you can see on my blog here.

 

Sn@p Products Used:

#4002 Sn@p Binder - Orange

#4007 3x4 Sn@p Cards - Snappy Thoughts

#4009 4x6 Sn@p Cards - Snappy Sayings

#4018 Sn@p Stickers - Icons

#4019 Sn@p Stickers - Labels

#4020 Sn@p Stickers - Letters

#2801 Sn@p Life 6x6 Paper Pad

#2823 Sn@p Life Basics 6x6 Paper Pad

 

 

Vintage Bliss Mini Album

Whenever I tell people that I make things out of recycled toilet paper rolls, they don't believe me. Then I show them what I make and they STILL don't believe that it's made from toilet paper rolls! I love to recycle household goods and get creative with them. 

One of my favorite "recycle" projects to make are mini albums out of toilet paper rolls. They are so easy and inespensive to make! All it takes are a few empty tp rolls, some paint, and pretty paper & embellishments! 

One of the reasons that I love to make these types of albums is for the simple fact that I can make little tags for hidden photos and journaling. The tp roll "pockets" are perfect for this! 

Just to prove that this mini album is made from tprolls, here's a little peek at the side where the tags slide in. 

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope I've inspired you to create some recycled crafts of your own!

Products Used:
Vintage Bliss-
#3002 Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers
#3003 Expressions Cardstock Stickers 
#3005 12x12 paper Laugh Lots
#3007 12x12 paper Be Happy
#3008 12x12 paper Live Simply
#3009 Give Love 

Simply New...CHA Projects!

What a fabulous Saturday it is and CHA is in full swing!  Guiseppa here, to share with you more CHA projects featuring Simple Stories new collections.  When I got my box full of Simple Stories goodies...I gasped with excitement!  Simple Stories continues to create beautiful collections.  I have a project from each collection...so let's get to it!

I created this layout using the Vintage Bliss Collection.  What I love about this collection is the colors.  The pinks, blues, yellows, greens and grays look so good together.  This collection can be used for Spring or Summer project.  It's that versatile.

For my second project, I used the Urban Traveler Collection to make this fun accordion style card.  Each page of this card has a fun little scene on it with a sentiment at the end.  

For my third project, I made a little mini album using the 24/7Seven Collection.  This collection is full of fun images and  cute sayings...perfect for a cute album.  This collection gives the saying "Eye Candy" new meaning.  So Yummy and I can't stop looking at it.

Fun right?  Even if I wasn't designing for Simple Stories...these would still be some of my favorite collections to come out of Winter CHA.  I am going to be doing a lot more with these, so stay tuned.  Don't forget to keep checking back here everyday to see what the rest of the design team has done with these new collection.  I know you are going to be inspired. 

Simple Stories Supplies Used:

Vintage Bliss: GrayWood/ Butterfly Stitches #3017, Laugh Lots #3005, Be Happy #3007, Bingo Cards/Diagonal Stripe #3016, 4x6 Vertical Journaling Card Elements #3012, Fundamental Cardstock Stickers #3002 and Expressions Cardstock Stickers #3003

Urban Traveler: Orange Stripes/Map #2921, Fundamental Cardstock Stickers #2002 and Expressions Cardstock Stickers #2903

24/Seven: Cork/Ephemera #3117, 3x4 Journaling Card Elements, Fundamental Cardstock Stickers #3102, Expressions Cardstock Stickers #3103, Gray Grid/Lattice #3121, Yellow Honeycomb/Notebook #3120, Blue Chevron/Grid #3120, 4x4 Quote/6x8 Photo Matt Elements #3113, 4x6 Vertical Journaling Card Elements #3112, Hello #3109, Take Note #3105 and Good Stuff #3107

Urban Traveler: Just Go

Hi all, Wendy here & hello to the Friday!

So, how about those CHA Winter 2013 reveals?!!! I kinda' thought you might drool (a bit) after the "powers-that-be" revealed up the motherload!  Seriously, I told them if they thought they were slammed before with orders at past CHAs, then get ready to be stampeded at this show.  I'm quite sure all the finishing touches are making it/done with the Simple Stories booth and the HUGE show kicks off this weekend!  

One project I have revealing up in the Simple Stories booth, is my 6x8 Mix & Match album using the new collection, "Urban Traveler".  I kinda' screamed a little when they revealed it early to us on the design team. I instantly started sketching ideas of layouts, titles and such in my go-to notebook and all my travel pics floated around in my head for which to use in the book.  I used LOTS and which is why this project turned kinda' bigger than planned (clearing my throat).  So, if you're hitting up the show you can touch & see the album real life, Simple Stories booth #569.  

Now on to my project...

(warning: lots of pics, you have been warned), but lots of details and well, this collection is just rather rad). :)

Oh, I'll share up the supply list later because after cleaning up my art studio from CHA projects, well the list is a bit MIA, but will be found & posted back to this post. :)

LOTS of pictures but quite crucial to show the papers & details (in action) from  "Urban Traveler".  

I seriously believe I used ALL the papers & tidbits from this collection with the exception of a few scrap pieces left over.  I even grabbed and used a couple of papers from the "24/Seven" collection.

Hope you enjoyed ALL!

Supply List:

Simple Stories:

Album & Page Protectors:  Mix & Match 6x8 Album

Diecut Album Insert Pages:  Sn@p Urban Traveler Collection

Patterned paper:  Urban Traveler Collection, 24/Seven Collection, Urban Traveler 4x4 & 6x8 Photo Mat Elements

Journaling cards:  Urban Traveler 3x4 Journaling Card Elements, 4x6 Horizontal & Vertical Journaling Card Elements

Patterned paper 6x8 album insert pages:  Urban Traveler Collection

Stickers:  Urban Traveler Expressions Cardstock Stickers, Urban Traveler Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers, Sn@p mini letters, Urban Traveler Expressions Cardstock Stickers, Urban Traveler Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers

Stamps:  Sn@p (true story, calendar)

Other:

Cardstock:  American Crafts 

Staples:  Advantus - Tim Holtz

Compass: Explorer by Traditions

Clock & Watch Pieces:  Advantus - Tim Holtz

Number Plaque:  Advantus - Tim Holtz

Red Glitter Foam Star Stickers:  Darice

Baker’s Twine:  Maya Road

Chipboard: 7 Gypsies (text print letters), Studio Calico (fabric arrow shapes), American Crafts (red foil letters, gold foil letters, black & white letters, red & white varsity letter), Jenni Bowlin (heart shape used as a mask with mist)

Resin:  Martha Stewart (globe, camera, airmail arrow, car, suitcase, stamp)

Sequins:  Tree House Studio (red & silver)

Large Clock Face:  Tree House Studio - The Clock Shoppe

Pearls:  Kaisercraft

Jewels:  Kaisercraft

Wood Veneer Shapes:  Studio Calico (airplanes, arrows, stars, cameras, bicycle, sailboat, mini letters, banner flags)

Flair Badges:  Hello Forever (click), American Crafts (stripes), Evalicious (you rock), October Afternoon (airplane)

Wax Seal:  Basic Grey

Rub ons:  Michael’s 

Stickers:  7 Gypsies (black letters)

Decorative tape: Advantus - Tim Holtz (NYC theme tape, script tape)

Page pebbles:  The Robin’s Nest (clear)

Stamps:  Kelly Purkey (I Am Here), Stampers Anonymous (it’s all perspective), Hampton Art (passport stamps, classified), Studio Calico (hit the road, little bit of random, thousand miles, kinda a big deal, documented, hooray, coffee stain, good stuff, next to you, you can go), Red Lead (and she carried..., dreaming bright blue skies), Technique Tuesday (celebrating daily life, keep calm and think vacation, life time details, life right now), Hero Arts (Italia stamp), LifeLovePaper (insta moment), Source Unknown (you are here), Knock Knock (I’m Not Here Right Now)

Ink:  Ranger - Archival Ink (Jet Black), Clearsnap - Fluid Chalk Ink (Blue Lagoon, Lipstick Red), Pigment Brush Ink (Moss Green, Mango Tango, Cranberry)

Spray mist:  Ranger - Adirondack Color Wash (Red Pepper), Maya Road (Charcoal), Studio Calico (taxi)

Pens: Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen (superfine)

Stapler:  Advantus - Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher)

Die cut machine:  Silhouette Cameo

Sewing machine:  Janome

Thread:  Gutterman

Typewriter:  Smith Corona

Adhesive:  American Crafts (tape runner, dimensional dots), Glue Dots (glue dots), Ranger Glossy Accents, Mod Podge (Matte)

iPhone Apps:  Instagram

 andddd.....don't forget....

Give.a.way still happening for this collection! 

CLICK HERE TO COMMENT  to win up & details ! :)

Cruisin'... Urban Traveler Style

Monday Greetings to all of you!  Shellye with you to kick off the two week reveal of projects made with the Simple Stories Winter CHA Releases: Vintage Bliss, Urban Traveler and 24/Seven. 

Today I'm sharing a couple of things that I made for the CHA show using Urban Traveler.  I'm not much of an 'urban traveler' myself, but my parents take 1-2 cruises a year, so they were the inspiration for this little mini album :)

As you can see, I took a tabbed chipboard album and covered the fronts and backs with the assorted patterned papers in the collection.  For the wave on the front I used an acrylic template by Kiwi Lane.

I like adding a 'mat' to the background paper...I also distressed all of the paper edges with a bit of walnut ink.  Keep in mind how you'd like to display your bulky embellishments so that when the pages are closed, they lay as flat as possible.

I just had to use the camera image found on one of the journal cards, so I trimmed it away from the background before attaching it to the page!  The small alpha stickers are the perfect size for adding a small title to mini albums.

It's also nice to have a space where some journaling and dating can be added.  The new collections are loaded with so many fun and interactive pieces to help bring your creation to life!  Simple Stories has really given us a treat with chipboard pieces, layered stickers and decorative brads...endless fun!

URBAN TRAVELER SUPPLIES: Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers; Expression Cardstock Stickers; You Are Here Paper #2905; Jet Set Paper #2906; Pack Your Bags Paper #2908; Let's Go Paper #2909; 3x4 Journaling Card Elements #2910; 4x6 Vertical Journaling Card Elements #2912; Navy Dots/Ledger Paper #2918; Red Arrows/Arrow Dots Paper #2919; Green Chevron/Dictionairy Paper #2920; Orang Stripes/Map #2921

Next, I have a quick card made with one of the journaling cards (these things make card-making super easy!) and a couple of paper scraps leftover from the mini album.

I couldn't help but outline one of the waves in a denim and white baker's twine!  To do so, I like to use a ballpoint glue pen...sticks just perfectly.  For the sun I added a little pop by punching the cog shape and then adding a button to the center.  It was that quick and easy!

URBAN TRAVELER SUPPLIES: Pack Your Bags Paper #2908; Green Chevron/Dictionairy Paper #2920; 4x6 Journaling Card Elements #2912; Expression Cardstock Stickers #2903

So, as I mentioned, for the remainder of this week and next week, the Design Team will be bringing you samples of their projects created for CHA...I can't wait to see what everyone has done with Vintage Bliss, Urban Traveler and 24/Seven!  I hope you enjoy too :)

Project Life In a Sn@p!

Whew! What a busy year this has turned out to be! I was so excited to do Project Life (the concept begun by Becky Higgins) for 2012, but I chose not to purchase any "kits" as I figured I could just whip it together myself. True, that worked pretty well having a great line on Simple Stories products. But by spring I had fallen way behind, and in the summer I had to pack all my supplies up for a move. So, when I found myself with some (albeit limited) time and creative energy last week, I decided to try to play a little catch up. I turned to my box of Sn@p thinking there just might be some great Project Life tidbits in there... and boy was I right! 

The 4x6 paper pads could not have been more perfect for my weekly page layout. I started with one piece from the "Snappy Days" pack which has great little monthly and daily cards inside. I also pulled out the set of "Snappy Sayings" because I was working on a week with very few photos. So, some slots were going to have no pictures. Here's how my Weekly title page worked out:

Look at how versatile all these sets are!

Yes, they all come in a single package! These too...

Next, I worked on my two slots with photos. 

 

I love the neutrality of the 6x6 paper patterns but created with great, fun colors! In addition to the sticker icon pack, I also added some labels. 

Yup, all come in a single pack! Lastly, I worked on my sub-title slot and journaling. Pulling the letter stickers pack back out, I just added a sub-title to the pre-printed card and it was quick and easy.

The 2x3 card packs are also sheer perfection. A little card plus a trimmed piece from the 6x6 pack and I had a perfect journaling spot. 

 

I put it all together in an 10x12 divided page protector and it looks like this:

All together, this layout took me 40 minutes to sn@p together. Now I have hope that I might actually finish Project Life 2012 before the end of 2013 ;) . Seriously though, if you have fallen behind, just grab some Sn@p Studio and have fun. You'll be caught up in no time! 

 

Having Fun with Sn@p!

Hi Simple Stories friends!  It's Kellie here today, and I am having tons of fun playing with the new SN@P line.  I am in love with all the bright fun colors and my favorite piece of the collection (if I had to choose just one favorite) would be the stickers.  And SN@P is now available!  Well I could talk all day about SN@P... but onto the project.

      I know it's a little early for teacher gifts, but the project today goes along with another project I have planned at the end of the month.  During the day I have the privilege of working at a elementary school and everyday I get to work with a lot of amazing teachers.  I am always on the look out for cute gifts to give my kid's teachers at the end of the year, and here is what I came up with..

 It is actually a 3D apple.  I made the stand out of  a wooden circle plaque with a dowel attached to the center of the plaque.  The apple slides over top of the dowel so the apple album can spin around.  I painted the stand dark brown and covered the dowel with Brown Mini Dot paper and added a sticker at the bottom from the Sn@p Life sticker sheet.  I tied it together with some jute twine to hold the pages back and added a Sn@p pocket to hold a note or a gift card.

Once you untie the twine it opens up into a little 3D apple album.  I used a svg file to cut out the apple, but you could certainly make your own pattern to cut the pieces out.  I cut out 14 large apples (7 3/4 x 7 3/4) and 14 small apples (6 3/4 x 6 3/4).  For the large apples I used Red Dot, Red Mini Dot, Green Dot, and Green Mini Dot paper.  The little apples were cut from the Sn@p Life 6x6 Pad.

After you cut all your apple pieces out you need to score the apples down the center and fold them in half.  I distressed the edges of the large apples and inked the edges of the small apples.

Next is the core of the apple, this is what holds the album together.  I used 3 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 Kraft cardstock (you can use any type of cardstock).  I cut the cardstock into 14 strips 2 inches wide, and I scored them down the center.

The strips need to be folded in half

Then you take the strips and glue them together back to back.  I just start stacking them on top of each other gluing them one at a time.  I really like to glue them good, because this is what holds it together. 

After your core is all glued together, you can start adding the apple pages.  Basically it is just a repeat of what you did with the strips, but you are gluing the apple pages back to back and to the core strips.  Once I have all the large apples glued in, I like to add the small apple pages.

 Next is the fun part... decorating the pages!  The Sn@p 6x6 pads work really great for this project.  The little cards fit perfectly in this album.  To show you a few example pages I used some of my kids school photos, the small wallet photos work great.

There is enough room where each child could write a sweet message to their teacher.

I hope you enjoyed the project today, and now you need to go and get some SN@P! 

Simple Stories Products used:

SN@P! Pockets-Just the basics #4013

SN@P! Stickers-Labels #4019

SN@P! Stickers-Letters#4020

SN@P! Stickers-Icons #4018

SN@P! Pockets- Just the basics #4013

SN@P! Life Basics 6x6 pad #2823

SN@P! Life 6x6 pad #2801

SN@P! Color Vibe

Red Dot #2828

Red Mini Dot #2829

Green Dot #2832

Green Mini Dot #2833