Pool Day - August 2026 KOTM

Hello! 

Today I have a scrapbook page for you. This is my August 2026 - KOTM Pool day.

For this one, I paired some old retired papers from Close to my Heart with some current stamp/die cuts from Stampin' Up! I am working those scraps for this one, trying to use up my ever-growing supply of paper. I used the Splash and Relas (167901) and the Summer Happiness (168123) die set and the Washi Tape (168125) for some embellishments to go along with the Summer Vibes paper pack from Close to my Heart. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- CTMH Summer Vibes (retired)

 

Stamps:

- Splash and Relas (167901)

- Z8042 Sand, Surf, and Santa (CTMH retired)

 

Ink:

- Granny Apple Green

- Candy Apple Red

- Pool Party

 

Markers:

 

Die Cuts:

- Summer Happiness (168123)

 

Embellishments:

- 168125 Summer Happiness Washi Tape

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Hi There - AHSC 695

Hello! Happy Monday to you! I am back with this week's sketch challenge from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

I created this when I had a few minutes but not enough time to start a layout or work on anything that would have required a larger time commitment, as I was waiting to leave for an appointment. I had this paper pack on my desk because I had just finished the scrapbook workshop. I pulled up a sketch and used whatever leftovers I had, and this is what I came up with. 

Of course, having a sketch to start with definitely helps the creative process; it narrows down options. Having something easy to create was just what I needed; I wanted to be creative, but I did not have a lot of time and mental energy if I am being honest. With two off to college in a few weeks, I am juggling so many things but needed some creative therapy! 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167467 Homemade Sweetness

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages

 

Ink:

- Tuxedo Black Memento

 

Die Cuts:

- 163580Spotlight on Nature

 

Embellishments:

- 164970 Purple Adhesive-backed sequins 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Hello Friend - AHSC 693

Good Morning! I am back with another AHSC design for this week! 

I was working on cards for my upcoming August KOTM of the month, and the AHSC sketches came to the rescue with some ideas to get me started and creating. I just love this paper pack; it really made it easy to create cards, and when combined with the Impressions abloom dies, they were super fun and easy to make! 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life

- 167099 Vellum

- 166705 Strawberry Slush

- 166694 Pretty Peacock

- 166669 Daffodil Delight

 

Stamps:

- Stamp is a retired Paper Pumpkin stamp , and I do not recall the name

 

Ink:

- 150083 Pretty Peacock

 

Die Cuts:

-164629 Everyday Arches Dies

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Thank you - Beautiful Ordinary Life - AHSC 692

Hello! 

I am back with another card for my Kit of the Month (KOTM) workshops. This is one of 5 cards that will be featured in my August KOTM workshop, which I hold the second Tuesday of the Month in my home. Each month I feature a different DSP from Stampin' Up! and this month it is Beautiful Ordinary Life. 

 Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life

- 167099 Vellum

- 121045 Basic Black

 

Stamps:

- Sweeter with you (Paper Pumpkin retired)

 

Ink:

- Memento black (retired)

 

Die Cuts:

- impressions Abloom (retired)

- 166925 Nature's Symphony Dies

- Changing Leaves (retired)

 

Embellishments:

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Oh Canada! - July KOTM

Hello! 

Today I have the July Kit of the Month - Oh Canada! This kit is a single double-page layout and costs only $15.00. Everything is pre-cut for you and comes with written instructions. 

This layout has space for seven  3 X 3-inch photos; you can add more with flip flaps! This is a great way to quickly document your Canada Day activities! 

For information on the order, email me at crzy4scrapbooking @ yahoo.com 

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Brandi

Hello There -Beautiful Ordinary Life - AHSC 689

Hello!

It is another Monday, and time for another Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge! It has been a long time since I did a slime line, and it was fun to play with this size again. I have always felt limited by how slender this card size is, but I love its length. This design made it easy to fill the length while still leaving some room for creativity with the width. And of course, this paper and these flowers, how amazing are they???

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life 

- 167099 Vellum

- 166691 Pool Party

- 166689 Petal Pink

- 166694 Pretty Peacock

- 166669 Daffodil Delight

 

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages (retired)

 

Ink:

- 166648 Basic Black Hybrid Stampin Pad

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

 

Beautiful Ordinary -Thanks a lot - AHSC 688

Hello!

I have continued playing with the Beautiful Ordinary papers. I love them! I know I say that a lot, but some paper packs are just so easy to use, and this is one of them. The colours are fabulous, the patterns all blend so well, I just love it. 

Anyways, today I am back with a card I made using this DSP for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Life has been busy with the end of the school year and getting things in order with two off to college in the fall. I made a thank-you card, since you can never have too many lying around. i have included the sketch if you wish to play along too. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life 

- 167099 Vellum

- 166691 Pool Party

- 166689 Petal Pink

- 166694 Pretty Peacock

- 166669 Daffodil Delight

 

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages (retired)

 

Ink:

- 166648 Basic Black Hybrid Stampin Pad

 

Die Cuts:

- 164629 Everyday Arches

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi