Monday, August 18, 2025

My Creative Scrapbook August Main Kit


Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're having a great day! If you're looking for a great way to treat yourself I hope you consider trying a subscription to one of the My Creative Scrapbook monthly kits. They select the pattern papers and lots of coordinating supplies and deliver it straight to your front door so all you have to focus on is MAKING! Every month they have several kits to choose from.. their Main Kit, LE - Limited Edition, Creative Kit and Album Kit - so you can choose what's right for you!


This time I'm playing with the Main Kit that includes 12" papers and embellishments from Simple Stories "Sunny Days" Collection as well as a few others to surprise you. You'll also find die cuts, stickers, chipboard, and lots more! Everything is hand selected with care and perfectly coordinated to work together and shipped directly to your door!
This time it's all about summer! You'll find bright colorful prints and images inspired by sunshine and blue skies! Think cool treats, beach vibes, and garden blooms!
This kit has lots of embellishments to choose from. I like to lay them all out so I know what I have. I add powder to the back of the sticker elements to turn them into "die cuts" so I can move them around as much as I like before I adhere them in place.
I like to use the cut apart 3x4 journaling cards to make focal points so the die cut images don't fade into the busy background papers.
The kit has lots of different elements that I like to pair together. This kit had lots of images of cold treats, beach elements, and elements for outdoor activities. I separated these for separate themed cards.
I arrange the images on clear plastic sheets the size of my card front. This gives me a preview of what the finished card will look like before I commit and adhere everything in place. I can also slide pattern paper under the arrangement to see if my choices work well together.
The kit includes everything you need to make these cards. The only items I added were the card bases, solid cardstock papers, and adhesives. This time my kit included some sequins and buttons too that you'll see scattered throughout my designs.
I invite you to join one of their monthly kit clubs and experience the possibilities that their coordinated kits offer. With plenty of innovative materials and ideas to jump start your imagination, preserving your memories and making cards will be effortless and enjoyable. You can see all of the different kits available this month here at My Creative Scrapbook.





All cards finished size: 4.25 x 5.5"
My Creative Scrapbook August 2025 Main Kit
Simple Stories Sunny Days 12" Papers, Chipboard, Bits & Pieces Sentiment Bits, Sticker Sheet, Echo Park Here Comes The Sun Frames & Tags

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Layle By Mail Season Pass

I found a new place to play and some new papers and wanted to tell you about both on my post today! First.. I'm playing along at Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge! Where have you been my whole life? I love pretty papers too!
Next I wanted to let you know about Layle By Mail, I was first introduced to Layle Konar when I was on the Simple Stories design team. Layle was our coordinator and I was always impressed at how organized she was!

More than that.. Layle is a great designer and instructor! I've watched her videos at Scrapbook Dot Com on repeat to get ideas for journaling and documenting family vacations.

So learning that Layle started her own company and line of papers should not have been a surprise! Layle by Mail offers a seasonal monthly kit that includes pretty papers, washi, stickers and stamps! The kit comes in a reusable mesh bag and there are enough die cuts and papers to cover three months of cards!
My post today is sharing three summer cards - I'll show you three for back to school, and fall soon! All made with the same kit! The papers are high quality and everything is color coordinated to work together.
And if you're not a cardmaker (huh? WHY?!!) you can order an optional journal with your kit and embellish and document there!
Thanks for stopping by! Crafting is always my sweet escape. I hope you find some time to make today and that life is good!





All cards finished size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Layle By Mail Season Pass Summer/Fall

Friday, August 15, 2025

Pink & Main August Release Instagram Hop & Giveaway!

Pink & Main has it's August release ready for FALL! Our release is full of autumn goodness, with new stamps, dies, stencils, foiling goodies, planner products, and more!
These are the new Pumpkin Spice Cuties for you coffee lovers out there! I tried to include as many of the images from the set as I could, but I'm still missing a few.

I arranged them on a simple Distress Oxide color blend background in fall colors. I love the cute animals with their favorite cups.
The set even includes sentiments, a sentiment die cut and accessories too like the leaves, mushrooms, pumpkins and more! Pumpkin pie anyone?


FREEBIE ALERT
- get the August Mouse stamp set FREE with any $50+ purchase (or the stamp & die with a $75 order!) - through August 22!

Good luck and happy hopping!





Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pink & Main Pumpkin Spice Cuties
Dies | Pink & Main Pumpkin Spice Cuties