American Crafts Studio Blog: Peppermint Express Guest Designer: Katie Rose

The Peppermint Express Guest Designer is the fabulous Katie Rose!

Short bio: My name is Katie Rose. I live in a small town on the coast of New Hampshire with my husband and our 3 kids - two boys ages 15 and 12 and a little girl who is 7. I’ve been scrapbooking for about 12 years, although I grew up making collages with pictures and stickers so I feel like I have been doing it in some way most of my life! When I am not scrapbooking I own and run a childcare center with my sister for 120 kids. I also am addicted to instagram and pinterest and watch far too much reality TV.

How did you get started scrapbooking? I started scrapbooking back in September 2011when I got an invite to a scrapbooking party. I've been hooked ever since. It started as getting together with friends at crops every couple of months to now something I do almost every day.

What is your favorite American Crafts product? I'd have to say Thickers. I probably use them on almost every layout I do!

WONDERFUL by Katie Rose

For this layout I cut strips of the patterned paper and created a chevron like design. I used the gold Thickers to create a large, bold title and balanced it out with a smaller photo.

Supplies: Twinkle Gold Foil Chipboard (66104) - Thickers, Jinglemint (366110) - Remarks Dimensional Adhesive Stars, Deck the Halls Paper (66093) - Peppermint Express, Santa Land Paper (66094) - Peppermint Express, Cocoa Lane Paper (66096) - Peppermint Express, Santa Stripes Paper (66099) - Peppermint Express, Frosted Forest Paper (66100) - Peppermint Express, Jolly Greetings Paper (66101) - Peppermint Express, Bingo Bite (66090) - Peppermint Express, Silver Glitter (AM714-16) - Cardstock, Wood Veneer Stars (331052)

WISHING YOU THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS CARD by Katie Rose

The sentiments and fun designs on these die cuts make a card a snap to put together.

Supplies: Figgymint Shapes (366108) - Bits, Santa Land Paper (66094) - Peppermint Express, Red Sleigh Paper (66097) - Peppermint Express

DANCING DOLL by Katie Rose

For this layout I cut a bunch of stars using my Silhouette Cameo to create a background behind my photos.

Supplies: Twinkle Gold Foil Chipboard (66104) - Thickers, Figgymint Shapes (366108) - Bits, Gingermint (366107) - Stickers, Deck the Halls Paper (66093) - Peppermint Express, Ornamint Paper (66092) - Peppermint Express, Santa Stripes Paper (66099) - Peppermint Express, Gold Glitter ( AM714-17) - Cardstock.

VISITING SANTA CLAUS by Katie Rose

I used a grid design for this layout and offset my photos to add interest.

Supplies: Twinkle Charcoal Foil Chipboard (66105) - Thickers, Gingermint (366107) - stickers, Frostymint (366109) - Die Cut Tags, Wondermint (366118) - Clear Stamps, Bingo Bite Paper (66090) - Peppermint Express, Santa land Paper (66094) - Peppermint Express, Santa Stripes Paper (66099) - Peppermint Express, Frosted Forest Paper (66100) - Peppermint Express

CHRISTMAS WREATH CARD HOLDER by Katie Rose

I purchased a plain round wooden wreath at a local craft store and topped it with stars cut from Peppermint Express patterned paper. I then added the clips, a ribbon, and glitter star and it is ready to display Christmas cards!

Supplies: Jinglemint (366110) - Remarks Dimensional Adhesive Stars, Hollymint (366115) - Clothespins, Bingo Bite Paper (66090) - Peppermint Express, Peppermint Factory Paper (66091) - Peppermint Express, Ornamint Paper (66092) - Peppermint Express, Deck the Halls Paper (66096) - Peppermint Express, Cocoa Lane Paper (66096) - Peppermint Express, Wonderland Paper (66098) - Peppermint Express, Santa Stripes Paper ( 66099) - Peppermint Express, Frosted Forest Paper (66100) - Peppermint Express

Be sure to stop by Katie's inspirational blog, Pinterest boards, and fun Instagram photos (@akrose)!