Just Because - Gathering Together - AHSC 699

Hello! I know it is not officially fall yet, but once school is back in, it feels like fall to me, and so the fall colours have been calling me. I wanted to play with my new Hot Foil system from Stampin Up!, and this was perfect, as one of the hot foil dies I bought was the Lusturious Leaves Hot Foil Die bundle. The bundle includes the hot foil die, the die cut (they are different), and stencils for easy colouring.

I hope to do a video soon on my Facebook introducing the hot foil system. But until then, here is my card for this weeks AHSC.

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

 

Paper:

- Gathering Together (retired)

 

 

Ink:

- Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, and Pecan Pie

 

 Hot Foil:

- Lustrous Leaves Hot foil and die-cut bundle

 

Embellishments:

- Gold Foil

 

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 don't have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can help you order. 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. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

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

 

Happy Times - Beautiful Ordinary Life workshop

And finally, the last of the 3 layouts for this workshop. I am loving the bright bold colours in this one, that stripe and polka dot, love it! 

The flowers on this one really get, me I love a good floral cluster! 

For more information about this workshop or how to order it, please reach out to me at crzy4scrapbooking @ yahoo.com or visit my Facebook business page. 

Thanks for stopping by and until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Brandi

Good Times - Beautiful Ordinary Life scrapbook workshop

 Hi again!

I am back with layout two of the Beautiful Ordinary Life workshop. I just love this little camera, isn't it so fun? I am sure it will turn up on more pages in the future (already have a page planned with it!)

For more information about this workshop or how to order it, please reach out to me at crzy4scrapbooking @ yahoo.com or visit my Facebook business page. 

Thanks for stopping by and until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Brandi

BeYOUtiful - Beautiful Ordinary Life workshop

Hello! I am back with the first layout of my June workshop. I had so much fun creating this workshop; the colours were just so fun. This was the last layout I created, and I had been saving the multicoloured background paper for just the right layout. I am thrilled with how this one turned out. 

For more information about this workshop or how to order it, please reach out to me at crzy4scrapbooking @ yahoo.com or visit my Facebook business page. 

Thanks for stopping by and until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Brandi

Lake Life - Waterside Retreat workshop layout

Hello again! 

I am back with the last of my 3 Waterside Retreat workshop layouts. This is my workshop for May 2026. This one makes me want to jump off the dive dock and go for a swim on a hot warm summer day! 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)
 
Paper:
- 167920 Waterside Retreat
- 166683 Old Olive
- 166703 White Willow
- 166662 Grey Granite
Stamps:
- 167922 Relaxing Waterside
- CM026 Lake Life Cardmaking Workshop (retired CTMH0
 
Ink:
- 147085 Cajun Craze
- 147090 Old Olive
 
Die Cuts:
- 167927 Relaxing Waterside 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! account 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

Hello Paradise - Waterside Retreat workshop layouts

Hi!

I am back with layout 2 of the Waterside Retreat workshop for May! 

I just love these embellishments, the Adirondack chairs and cattail, they scream summer to me and bring me back to the cottage days, they are some of my favourite days with the family. 

Paper:

- 167920 Waterside Retreat

- 166683 Old Olive

- 166703 White Willow

- 166662 Grey Granite

- 166686 Misty Moonlight

Stamps:

- 167922 Relaxing Waterside

- CM026 Lake Life Cardmaking Workshop

- Z7166  Lake Life scrapbooking 

- 166832 Beach Time

 

Ink:

- 147085 Cajun Craze

- 147090 Old Olive

- 153118 Misty Moonlight

 

Die Cuts:

- 167927 Relaxing Waterside 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! account 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

 

Adventure Awaits - Waterside Retreat workshop layout

Hello!

Today I am bringing you a layout from my next workshop, Waterside Retreat.  This was a super fun workshop to create. I love all things that remind me of the cottage and our lazy days there. Nothing is better than those relaxing family days. 

This layout features some heat embossing on the title and lots of water-related elements. I love the vintage feel of this workshop. 

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

 

Paper:

- 167920 Waterside Retreat

- 166683 Old Olive

- 166703 White Willow

- 166662 Grey Granite

Stamps:

- 167922 Relaxing Waterside

- CM026 Lake Life Cardmaking Workshop (retired CTMH0

 

Ink:

- 147085 Cajun Craze

- 147090 Old Olive

- 102283 Versamark

 

Die Cuts:

- 167927 Relaxing Waterside Dies

Embellishments:

- 165679 Basics WOW! Embossing Powder

 

 

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!

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Happy Birthday - AHSC 681

Hello! 

I have been busy working on some cards for some upcoming vendor shows, and this is another one. I am also trying to use up some stash; this was created with a CTMH Mix-In paper pack sold by Stampin' Up! The cattails remind me of the cottage. I love the feel of this card; it all reminds me of the lazy days of Summer at the cottage. I am so ready for those lazy days. 

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

 

Paper:

- CTMH Mix In

 

Stamps:

- Paper Pumpkin (do not recall which one)

 

Ink:

- Memento Cocoa

 

Die Cuts:

- CTMH (retired) The Lake Life cardmaking kit

 

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

Here's to a Bright Future - AHSC 680

 Hello! Welcome to Grad season! I have been working a lot of vendor events, and as we approach grad season, I am working on some graduation cards. For this one, I stuck to the classic black and, in this case, an off-white. 

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

 

Paper:

- Mix In (retired)

 

Stamps:

- For the Grad (retired CTMH)

 

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black

 

Die Cuts:

- Z4181 Stitched Circles (retired)

- Z3639 Scalloped Circle (retired)

 

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

A Wonderful Match layouts

Hello... 

I am back today with one of my recent workshop layouts. I loved working on the soccer layouts. I don't have a lot of soccer photos, but enough that I can fill 3 layouts with my kids! 

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

 

Paper:

- 167515 A Wonderful Match

- 166703 White Willow cardstock

- 166665 Garden Green cardstock

 

Stamps:

- 167517 Match Day

 

Ink:

- Black Memento (retired)

 

Markers:

- 154883 Daffodil Delight

- 153108 Misty Moonlight

 

Die Cuts:

- 167522 Match Day dies

 

Embellishments:

- 167526 Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers

 

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!

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Happy Birthday BBQ - AHSC #678

Hello! This week, I have one of the cards from my Kit of the Month, featuring the Nature Walk DSP. Once again, I used the sketch from AHSC to jump-start my workshop's creativity. I did flip this card to fit the BBQ. 

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

 

Paper:

- Nature Walk

 

Stamps:

- 167464 BBQ Master

 

Ink:

 

Markers:

 

Die Cuts:

- 167465 BBQ Master Die Cuts

 

Embellishments:

-165561 Neutral Matte Dots

 

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