Stamper's Dozen Home Decor Blog Hop

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Hello Stamping Friends,

It's time for another blog hop with the Stamper's Dozen group. This month the theme is home decor. You will sure be delighted with all the gift-giving possibilities  you will find as you hop along.

For my decor piece I selected to share this fun flip out memory book with you. The finished size is 6"x6". By using one of the memory and more card packs along with the coordinating designer series paper, this book will come together so quickly. It is so much fun to make as well. 

Making these as gifts would be perfect. Imagine the recipients surprise when they open their gift and see that you filled it with precious memories of times you had together.

These next few pictures are of the inside as you flip it open. There's a surprise around every turn.

The self-adhesive die cuts in the memories and more pack make the perfect embellishments.

Look it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. And every level is different.

Isn't this fun?

The green flaps in the picture above flip open to reveal even more space to capture your memories (picture below). 

 And the final picture is deep inside the book. The lighthouse element is only attached to one side so it opens to reveal a few more spots to capture your story.

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to keep hopping through for more great home decor ideas. If you would like the tutorial for this project all you need to do is place an order through me (www.rachelyurkanin.stampinup.net) and I will send it to you.

Stamper's Dozen November 2019 Blog Hop

1. Patty Chenail – Stamp-Patty’s - Stamping in My Flops
2. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
3. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
4. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
5. Joanne Cantrell – Keep It Simple, Stampers
6. Rachel Yurkanin – Stamping with Rachel
7. Debbie Naylor – Unfrogettable Stamping
8. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped
9. Laura Milligan – I’d Rather BEE Stampin’
10. BJ Peters – StampinBJ

Project Life by Stampin' Up

Hello Stamping Friends,

The weekend is here. Any fun plans this weekend?  We are headed to the Street League Skateboard finals on Sunday. We have gone for the past 3 or 4 years, that kind of a makes it a summer tradition now, right? Noah loves skateboarding, so it is totally for him. Fun to see the excitement on his face, which makes it all worthwhile.  Here's one of Noah's senior pictures (taken by Oaktree Photography) on graffiti highway (an old, abandoned road that was destroyed by underground mine fires). Yes, we drove an hour and a half for pictures, but the pictures are certainly priceless.

Pretty awesome, isn't it? I'm going to have a tough time picking out pictures. They took hundreds of great pictures all over the place, local and far. Anyway, it's because of these pictures (well, because Noah is starting his senior year) that I have a renewed interested in memory keeping and Project Life by Stampin' Up! is to the rescue.

Sleeves with pockets, some cards, accessories and journaling pens will be my best friend this coming year as I complete a book for him. This week with Sisters in Stamping we are sharing with you some layouts using the Project Life by Stampin' Up! (PLxSU) with you. Once you make a page using this awesome system you will be in love with getting all your pictures in books. I've been printing pictures like crazy. (Something I haven't done in years, yes, that is a LOT of pictures to catch up on printing)

 

I put together a 6"x8" book for my trips with Stampin' Up! This layout is from Manager's Reception at our annual Leadership conference in Houston, TX from January. This book came together within an hour or two.

 

1. I first picked out all my pictures and put them in order.

2. Then I started slipping them into the pockets (some pictures were cut down to fit the smaller pockets)

3. Next, I slipped cards into each of the open pockets

4. Now I just need to embellish some of the cards and do my journaling. Which is easy for me to take on the go with me. All that I need is a small box containing the cards, accessories and pens and my book.

 

Really, it is that simple.

 

 

 

Here are the two pages separately. I'm in love with how easy memory keeping is now.

 

 

I will be offering a FREE class that you can come and make one 12"x12" page so you can try your hand at this amazing new memory keeping system. Watch for dates and times. You are not going to want to miss this one.

Don't forget to visit the Sisters in Stamping site to see more layouts.

Product List

Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection [135298] $15.95

Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack [135301] $9.95

Project Life Journaling Pens [135304] $4.95

Variety Pack 6" X 8" Project Life Photo Pocket Pages [135297] $5.95

Espresso 6" X 8" Project Life Album [135293] $9.95

A Very Exciting Announcement

Hello Stamping Friends,

I'm so very excited to let you in on this amazing adventure Stampin' Up! is embarking on. This is huge and you will love it. Stampin' Up! has partenered with Becky Higgins and Project Life to offer an exclusive line of Project Life items.We need to get ready for a scrapbooking revolution with Project Life! It helps busy people (and we are all busy people, right?) document life using photos and journaling in a quick, simple, and fabulous way. We have partnered with Becky Higgins, creator of Project Life, to offer a complete line of exclusive products. 

Becky explains, "It's called Project LIFE because it's about YOUR LIFE. Whatever your life is. Whatever your stage of life. Whatever your family circumstances. Whatever your lifestyle. Project Life is designed to help anyone and everyone get their pictures into a book."  In a nutshell, it's all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them.

 

We are so very excited to let you know we've partnered with the amazing Becky Higgins to bring you the real deal-authentic Project Life products, now in exclusive Stampin' Up! colors and designs. If you've somehow missed the Project Life craze and are wondering what it's all about, we'll fill you in: it's a super simple, totally affordable way to get your photos into albums: you just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add designed cards. It's a back-to-basics approach to documenting your life. In a nutshell, it's all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them.

 

 

 

You will be able to order that same selection of products starting May 1. And with the launch of our new annual catalog on June 2, you'll be able to buy from our complete line of Project Life products!

 

Check out this video for a little more information. I'm so excited. I can't wait.

It's Back! 12 Weeks of Christmas

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's time. Time for the 12 weeks of Christmas.  I can't believe that Christmas is so close, but don't worry Gettin' Crafty with Rachel & Debbie are here with all your crafting needs to prepare you with some holiday décor and gifts to give your loved ones.

Today we are sharing with you Week 1 of the 12 weeks of Christmas.  It's a mini scrapbook that is great to capture all of your special traditions or memories of this holiday season or year's past.  It is also a great gift for a family member, especially long distance members, to treasure for years to come. Just fill it with photos, add some journaling and it's ready to browse over and over.

We are offering the tutorials the same way as we have in the past. You can purchase one tutorials for $3.95 or you can get all 12 tutorials for $24.95. If you purchase the complete set now, you will receive each tutorial as they are released.

If you would like just this week's tutorials for the paper bag scrapbook for $3.95, click the buy now button below.

12 Weeks of Christmas Week 1

If you would like the complete set of 2013 12 Weeks of Christmas tutorials for $24.95, click the buy now button below.

12 Weeks Of Christmas Complete

A Little MDS Friday

Hello Stamping Friends,

Welcome to another Fabulous Friday posting with the Sisters in Stamping.  This week we are sharing with you some pages made using My Digital Studio.  Do you want to scrapbook quickly and easily? Then this program is for you. And now it's better than ever at a newly discounted price and now through June 15 many downloads and printed products are on sale.

My page uses some designer papers and punches. That's all. It came together so fast, I loved it. The most recent big event we had here in our house was Noah turning 16. Simply CAN NOT believe my baby boy is 16, has a driving learner's permit, and is turning into a fine young man. How did it happen? I still think he should be that fun-loving, easy-going little boy but instead he is that fun-loving, easy-going young man. We are so proud of him and all that he accomplishes. Just this week he was inducted into the National Honor Society at school. Way to go, Noah!

 

So anyway, that's why I did this page. To show you who this 16 year old young man is. Isn't he handsome? And no I'm not biased at all, right?

 

This page came together nicely. I used the colors from his cake, which my sister made for him. It's a replica of his new skateboard. See the picture in the top right corner. She did a great job, didn't she?

 

Here's what I used in My Digital Studio:
Paper: Basic Black Cardstock, First Edition Paper & Houndstooth

Punches: Arrows, Top Note and Numbers

 

Head over to Sisters in Stamping to see some more digital scrapbooking.

Start Scrapping

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

So glad you came back today.  It is time for another Fabulous Friday posting with the Sisters in Stamping.  This week our challenge is scrapbook pages.  Time to preserve those memories for future generations, don't just keep your photos in a box or stored on a memory card. Create beautiful pages to put in books for everyone to enjoy your memories.

 

 

This is a two page 8x8 spread using the simply scrappin' kit from the Spring catalog. It coordinates beautifully with the 8x8 album that is also in the Spring catalog.  I offered this as a class in April and will be running another class for it in May (watch for the calendar in the next few days).

 

The beauty of the Simply Scrappin' kits is that almost everything you need to create beautiful pages is all together in one place. The only thing that you really need to add would be adhesive.  For this class I added some cardstock as well because we were making 20 pages to put in the scrapbook.

 

 

Look how "put together" these pages are.  And I only had to design them using the contents of the kit. So quick, so easy, and so beautiful when finished. 

 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping to see more great scrapbook pages.

A Variety of Projects

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today I'm sharing with you a couple of projects. I know it's certainly more than you are used to but that's because I am submitting these projects to Stampin' Up! and they need to be in one place. Hope you don't mind extra creativity on a Monday.

 

This is a 12 x 12 page of Jonah and my nephew, Aaron in their Halloween costumes. My brother in law is a professional photographer so he wanted to take them to the movie theater and do some pictures.  The people at the theater were more than happy to have these two cuties pose.  Yes, they are sitting on the concession stand. The pictures turned out great.

 

Just a close-up of the journaling.

 

And a close-up of the picture so you can see them better.

 

Here's a card that I made multiples of for the upcoming regional seminar in Baltimore. I can't wait for it.  I love the multiple textures on this card by using embossing folder, cut out stamped images, and the 2 1/2" circle punch to add dimension.

 

 

 

And here's a fun birthday card that would be great for any boy, young or old, or anyone else you may need to give a card to.  I love the unique use of the apothecary framelits on this card. I cut off the bottom half circle to make it a straight edge.  Great way to get a whole new look.   It also uses a Make a Wish set and the honeycomb embossing folder from the Spring Catalog.

Hope you have enjoyed the extra projects today.

 

Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!

 

Just a Little This & That

Happy Sunday!  I have a little This & That to share with you today.  Really… a new product line that is called This & That and it's going to be such a fun way to keep all your memories together very quickly, efficiently and super easily. 

 

This & That looks SO AWESOME.  It's a just stick it in there book!  These types of books are HUGE and a GREAT way to scrapbook in a messy but fun way.  We all know there are no rules when scrapbooking but the thought of just stashing  my memories in a smaller book in a "journal" type of way is so much more appealing to me.  Even better, this is REALLY appealing to the younger generation.  I think this would be perfect for any teenager or college student to do her own thing.  

You can grab the BUNDLE from now until April 30th for 32.08.  This is 15% off savings when purchased as a BUNDLE.

 

Do you want a closer look at all the products?  Keep reading on.....

I love the embossed Journal with HEXAGONS!  Simply awesome.  The Die Cut sticker sheets definitely look fun and trendy.  Add Washi Tape to the mix and it just completes creative heaven.

 

Are you excited about the possibilities with this as I am? 

Ready to have a little This & That? 

Click HERE to order yours! 

I'm sure I'll have to grab a little of the Designer Series Paper to just create other things with.  Because yes, all of the items are available to purchase individually as well as in the bundle (Remember the bundle is only available through April 30)

It looks worn and tattered which we know is screaming RACHEL.  

 

And as if that isn't enough to put a smile on your face, Stampin' Up! is giving away a FREE trip to San Diego. Click HERE to register.

 

 

Enjoy your Sunday!  We will be celebrating my husband's birthday today. It's a big one too.

12 Weeks of Christmas - Stamp Case Scrapbook

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's time for another installment of the 12 Weeks of Christmas.  We are a few days late with this so we could enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with family. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are already in week 8, and if you are doing the math, that means there's only 4 more weeks before Christmas is upon us.  I'm sure after Thanksgiving and Black Friday most of you are in high gear getting ready for Christmas.  I know I haven't done much shopping (I'm certainly NOT a Black Friday kind of gal, I'd rather watch my sister's kids so she and her husband can go out) but all of my decorations are waiting in my family room to be pulled out of the boxes and make the house look magical.

This weeks tutorial is also a magical kind of kit. If you make it and give it as a gift, it will be sure delight for years to come.  I transformed a simple clear stamp set case into a wonderful pull-out scrapbook that you can jam-pack with photos and memorabilia (yes, there's some pockets for you to keep those special momentos from the season).  It won't even take you too much time to complete the entire book. I made it even easier by using a Simply Scrappin' kit.

 

And here's a view of part of it pulled out of the case.  If you would like complete instructions you can purchase the tutorial by clicking the links below.  Remember you can buy just this week's tutorial or you can get all 12 weeks. Of course, the better deal is purchasing all 12 weeks.  And I must tell you, they have been great so far and you are going to love the last 4 weeks as well.

 

Week 8 Tutorial for Only $3.95. Click button below:

12 Weeks of Christmas Week 8

Complete 12 Week Set of Tutorials for Only $24.95. Click button below:

12 Weeks Of Christmas Complete