EASY 6" x 6" Flip & Fold Mini Album Photo Folio Tutorial

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to my blog!

I designed this Flip & Fold Mini Album many years ago, but in a couple different sizes.... 5" x7" and 4" x 4".... and this one is a 6" x 6".  It is not complicated at all as you will see in my YouTube video tutorial 😊

You can get all of the measurements and instructions by clicking HERE to watch my video.

A heads up.... my tutorial is on how to make the album, but not how to add all the extras.  Everyone has their own style and may not be interested in what I added.  If you see something I added that you would like to learn how to make, just leave me a comment and let me know.  I might already have a video tutorial or can make a video in the future.

This album has pages and pockets for many pictures, journaling, and other things.  It's perfect for pictures of a specific event, like arrival of a baby, or a birthday, or vacation.  It is the perfect size for 4" x 4" photos, or 3" x 5" photos.

This album is easier than it looks.  I hope you stop by and watch😊

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting!!!

EASY Split Bow Card A2 Size

Hi everyone!  Welcome to my blog! 

Last week on my YouTube channel I did a tutorial on how to make a Split Bow card.  I chose to make it an A2 size, and horizontal.

It can also be turned vertically.

As you know, I do my tutorials in a YouTube video, and you can watch and follow along by clicking HERE

This card is easy to make even though it looks fancy.  The card base and layers are the same as you would do for your A2 size card.  The bow uses a 6" x 5" piece of double sided patterned paper.  You will also want something to put in the center, whether it's a die cut, piece of ephemera, or sentiment.  That is all you will need!  My video shows how to make the bow 😊

As always the products used are in the video description box, but today I'm also going to include here.

Not2Shabby shop

Cowgirl UP 6X6 Paper Pad

Cowgirl Up ephemera

This style card has so many possibilities! I hope you give it a try 😊

Thank you so much for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Christmas In July Projects

 Christmas In July Projects

Hi everyone!  I am so sorry that I did not get this posted at the end of July.  Health issues got in the way.  Thank you for understanding.

During the month of July I had 3 Christmas themed videos on my YouTube channel.  If you missed them, they are linked below.  I will tell you about each of them here to entice you 😃

On July 11 I made a beautiful Winter Themed Home Decor Project that is so easy anyone can do it.

I love how it turned out!!!

To watch the process and get links to the InLoveArts products I used just CLICK HERE

Also, at the end of this post I will give you my 25% Off discount code!!!

On July 18 I used the same paper pack that I used on my previous project, but this time I used a variety of the papers and cutting dies to create 8 Christmas Cards To Inspire You!

I think they are all gorgeous and hope they give you some ideas.

To watch the process and get links to the InLoveArts products I used just CLICK HERE

And on July 25 (the true Christmas in July), I used a different paper pack from InLoveArts to not only make some cards, giving you some cardmaking ideas, but to also give you some ideas on Making The Most Of Your Scrapbook Paper & Cardstock

Can you tell I'm into blue for Christmas this year 😊

If you need some ideas for Christmas cards AND want to get more from your papers and cardstock, CLICK HERE to watch my video to see how I made these without wasting anything.  

And....as promised....here is my code to save you 25% off any order from InLoveArts , just use that link, and use this code: Janie

Thank you all so much for stopping by!

Happy Crafting!!!

How To Make A Pop-Up Inside Your Cards - EASY FOR EVERYONE!

 How To Make A Pop-Up Inside Your Cards!

This technique is EASY FOR EVERYONE!

First I would like to explain WHY I send you to my YouTube videos to watch the tutorials.....

I find it easier to teach you by SHOWING you while TELLING you, and I'm not good at putting everything in writing.  And for many people it is also easier to learn when you can SEE the process in action.  So I hope you don't mind.

In this video I'm showing how easy it is to add a pop-up feature to any card.  I will be adding a pop-up birthday cake 🎂

You may have gotten the idea just by looking at these pictures, but if you would like to watch my tutorial video on YouTube, please CLICK HERE

Be sure to come back in July for some Christmas inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by, and....

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

TWO Diagonal Crossover Card Fold Tutorials!!!

 TWO Diagonal Crossover Card Fold Tutorials

on my YouTube channel!!!

Are you looking for an elegant and creative card fold?

Something that isn't complicated?

Something beginner easy and no special tools needed?

Well I have the cardmaking tutorial for you!

This card fold probably has a few different names, but the most common is Diagonal Crossover Card.  In my video I show you TWO different ways to make it!

If you would like to learn how to make these cards

just CLICK HERE to watch my video on YouTube.

My tutorial is aimed at crafters without all the tools AND crafters with all the tools.  What does that mean?  I show how to make these cards using a ruler, pencil, and scissors, AND I show how to make them using a score board and paper trimmer.  I wanted to make sure EVERYONE could make these cards.

Links to the beautiful papers I used will be in the video description box, along with a 25% off discount code to InLoveArts.  Or you can go straight to InLoveArts from here, and my discount code is Janie.

I would love for you to leave me a comment on the video (on YouTube), and let me know if I made it easy enough for everyone, including YOU 😊

Thanks for stopping by, and....

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

EASIEST POP-UP CARD FEATURE EVER!!!

 EASIEST POP-UP CARD FEATURE EVER!!!

Make amazing cards with the EASIEST POP-UP tutorial for ANY size card! Whether you want one pop-up or several, you can make any card special, even if you are new to making cards. Why didn't I think of this sooner 😃

To watch this easy tutorial video on my YouTube channel

CLICK HERE

I couldn't figure out how to attach a PDF file to this blog post as I promised in my video, but I have attached the jpg version of it below that you can right click on and save to print, or left click and then right click, whichever way works best for you.

That information will make more sense once you watch my video.

Thanks for stopping by and....

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Easy Fan Fold Card - No Cutting Dies

 Fan Fold Card - No Cutting Dies

This card fold tutorial is on my YouTube channel, but I thought it would be nice for you to have the measurements written for easy copying.  If you haven't seen the video tutorial, you can click HERE to watch on YouTube.

No cutting dies!  Easy cutting!  Easy assembly!

You will need two different colors of cardstock, and two different patterned papers.

5" x 6.5" card base (cardstock "Color 1")

This can either be done by cutting .5" off a 5" x 7" card base

Or

Using a 6.5" x 10" piece of cardstock and score down the middle at 5"

On the TOP edge of FRONT of card measure in 3" from the fold of the card and pencil a tiny mark.  Cut the FRONT from that mark to the bottom right corner.  Save the piece you cut off!!!

Front of card

Cut a piece of cardstock 4.75" x 6.25" from Cardstock Color 2

On the top edge measure 2.75" from the left and pencil a tiny mark.  Cut from that mark to the bottom right corner.  Save the piece you cut off!!!

Cut a piece of patterned paper 4.5" x 6" (if using 6" x6" paper, save the 1.5" x 6" for small triangle)

On the top edge measure 2.5" from the left and pencil a tiny mark.  Cut from that mark to the bottom right corner.  Save the piece you cut off for small triangle!!!

Cut all of the following pieces from top left corner to bottom right corner

Cardstock Color 1

4" x 5.5" for large triangle

 2" x 6.5" for small triangle (this is optional and explained in the video)

Cardstock Color 2

3.5" x 5" for large triangle

1.75" x 5.5" for small triangle (this is optional and explained in the video)

Patterned Paper

3" x 4.5" for large triangle

1.5" x 4.75" for small triangle (this is optional and explained in the video)

Inside of card

Cardstock Color 2 layer 4.75" x 6.25"

Cardstock Color 1 layer 4.25" x 6" 

On the top edge of this layer measure 2.75" from the left and pencil a tiny mark.  Cut from that mark to the bottom right corner.  Save the piece you cut off!!!

You will see that I say to save the extra pieces.  By doing this you will be able to TWO sets of triangles that can be used on a second card.

All of the instructions are in the video.  Please watch to see how this card is put together.

This absolutely gorgeous card fold is very easy to make, and nothing complicated.  Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting!

Catching Up What's Been Happening On My YouTube Channel

 Hello everyone!

Again, time has slipped by since I last did a post here.  I'm so sorry and haven't forgotten about you all.  As usual there has been much going on in my life and I get distracted.  But in this post I will bring you up to date.

BUT FIRST......

Please HYPE my videos! 🩷🙏🩷

This is a new feature if you use the YouTube app on your phone to watch my videos. It is only available for small channels, like mine, and you can only HYPE during the first 7 days, so please do it right away after each new video. The option is below the videos and if you can't readily see it, you can also scroll the bar that has the likes and other info and you will find it. This will help my channel so much and I would appreciate it more than words can say. If you are unfamiliar with this process I found a video on YouTube that explains it

https://youtu.be/JgYmd-FdtrE?si=x3htohOGE1vRnAGF

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU THAT HYPE MY VIDEOS!!! I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH 🩷🙏🩷

Ok, now let's take a look at what's been happening on my YouTube channel since I last posted.

Actually since there has been so much, I'm just going to put a thumbnail picture, video link, and brief description so that this post doesn't become too long and boring.

If you like to make candles, or want to get started, this is a fun technique when you don't have a candle mold

CLICK HERE TO WATCH my tutorial.

I love this altered tin can that I decorated with a napkin! And the candle is actually one I salvaged and it just happened to fit! A true Trash To Treasure! Watch my process by clicking HERE

Do you remember the Triptych Easel Card With A Twist that I designed last year? Well, this is a variation of that, and that cake is actually a shaped card! You have to see this to get the whole affect. You can watch my tutorial HERE

Do these cards look familiar? Well that is the same thumbnail I used years ago for my tutorial on this card fold. I recently used this fold for a card I made for my daughter welcoming her new baby. I didn't want to use a picture of the card because it has the baby's picture on it. Also, I thought this picture shows that this card fold is for more than just baby cards. To see my new card click HERE and the link to the old tutorial will be in the video description box.

Do you like using card sketches? Have you done that before? Do you prefer other sizes than A2 (4.25" x 5.5")? I used Kendra's Card Challenge 21 card sketches and show how easy it is to create larger cards with them! Of course, as usual, I also made a few changes adding a little of my own creativity 😊 You can get a better look at these in my YouTube video HERE

And here is my latest! It started off as a Light Up birthday card....and....it evolved into something else. I'm not going to spoil it for you, you'll have to watch 😊 Even if you aren't into Alice In Wonderland, I think you will get some ideas from this that will spark your creativity! Click HERE to fall down the rabbit hole of this creation 😊

Well that's it for now. That pretty much brings you to where I'm at now. Oh, don't forget to check out my channel every Sunday for short 2-3 minute Bible devotionals. The book I'm working out of now is definitely worth listening too.

Take care and thanks for stopping by.

AND....

Don't forget....

PLEASE HYPE MY VIDEOS!

THANK YOU 🩷

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Trash To Treasure Snowman Family

 Trash To Treasure Snowman Family!

I made this Christmas gift for my youngest son's family

This snowman family is a Christmas present I made for my youngest son's family. I love how it turned out and so did they 😊 This is a Trash To Treasure project made of upcycled items. If you would like to hear the details, I have provided this link to my YouTube video ⛄

CLICK HERE to watch the full video on YouTube.

I hope you all had a wonderful blessed Christmas, and wishing you a New Year full of much love and many blessings!

Thanks for stopping by and....

Happy Crafting!!!

Mini Slimline Pop-Up Easel Card With A Winter Theme

 Hello everyone!!!

Winter is here and I wanted to share a Winter themed card that I made.  It's a Mini Slimline Pop-Up Easel card.

This size card fits perfectly into a standard size mailing envelope.

I had SNOW much fun making this card!  My card happens to be a "Miss You SNOW Much" card, and it could also be a "Thank You SNOW Much", or "Love You SNOW Much", or even a Christmas card!  There are SNOW many possibilities!

If you would like to see the tutorial for this card fold and how I decorated it, you can watch my YouTube video HERE  Links to the products I used will be in the video description box as well as a 25% Off Discount Code to InLoveArts.

This card fold is super easy, and allows for you to use your own creativity to decorate it in so many ways.

I also have an older tutorial video on making a Pop-up Easel card in an A2 size (4.25 x 5.5) and you can watch that HERE

There are so many possibilities with this card fold.  It's as simple as making a basic easel fold card, but with more options.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

DIY Custom Candles With Napkins - Easy Step By Step Tutorial

 Hello everyone!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

I have a fun technique I want to share with you for decorating candles!  Whether you make candles, or buy them cheap from Dollar Tree or Walmart, you can do this technique to dress them up.  All you need is a candle, any shape or size, that is a light color, like white, off-white, cream, etc, and a pretty napkin of your choice.  Decorative napkins are easily found at Dollar Tree, Walmart, or most stores.

Now for the tutorial showing how quick and easy it is to do this.

CLICK HERE to watch my video tutorial on YouTube.

I also have a video on how to do this by adding photos and more to your candles.  You can find that video HERE

I hope you enjoy these fun ways to personalize candles for your home decor.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Pop-Up Concertina Fun Fold Card That's Easier Than It Looks!!!

 Hello everyone!!!

I thought I would share a "new to me" card fold that was inspired by Vicky whose YouTube channel is

Crafty Heaven

I watched her video where she makes a 5x7 version of this card fold, and I decided to figure out how to make a 4.25 x 5.5 version since a lot of my followers make A2 size cards.  I'm happy to say that I figured out  how to do it and now I'm sharing it with you!

This card is easier to make than it looks, and I show you how in my video tutorial.  To watch on YouTube just CLICK HERE

You can find the links to the InLoveArts products I used in the video description box, as well as a 25% Off Discount Code.

This card fold is perfect for any occasion!!!  Just visualize what you can create for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthday's.....so many possibilities!!!

If you would like to see the video that inspired me, where Vicky makes the 5x7 version, here is a link to her YouTube video.....CLICK HERE

Thank you all so much for stopping by!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Box Step Easel Card Tutorial & Christmas Card Inspiration 🎄

 Hi Everyone!!!

I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving!  

Now it's time to start preparing for Christmas!

To help you out I have some Christmas card inspiration for you

...AND....

a new take on an old card fold!

I love easel cards, but just like last year when I came up with the Triptych Easel Card With A  Twist, this year I took a basic easel card and added a new element to it and am calling it a

 Box Step Easel Card!

So the easel part of the card is the same as any easel card, but instead of a slightly raised object as the stopper, I have added a box step!  And what's so special about that you ask?  Well, as you can see, it provides a place to add more elements/embellishments, creating a wonderful sense of dimension.

Click HERE to watch my tutorial on YouTube

The cutting dies are from InLoveArts

The paper is from the Not 2 Shabby Shop

Links to the products I used are in the video description box.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Crafting!