American Crafts Studio Blog

2 Page Layouts by Patricia Roebuck

Here are two more 2 page layouts - these were made by Patricia Roebuck:

A ROYAL MEETING by Patricia Roebuck

Supplies: Lovely Lily Paper (35906) - My Girl, Blue Skies Paper (35979) - Lucky Charm, Charming Caroline Paper (35907) - My Girl, Precious Penny Paper (35904) - My Girl, Bundle Paper (35927) - Yes, Please, Play Paper (35926) - Yes, Please, Adhesive Layered Embellishments (85618) - My Girl Details, Matte Puffy Accents Remarks (42362) - Sugar, Trinket Thickers (42391) - Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Sweetie Accent and Phrase Stickers (42363) - My Girl Remarks, Hopscotch Decorative Tags (85620) - My Girl Bits, Hula Hoop (85619) - Delights, Adhesive-Backed Shapes (85650) - Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm, Border Value Kit 2 (63014) - Knock Outs, Dimensional Dots (61709) - This to That, Gold Embossing Powder (27150) - Zing

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE by Patricia Roebuck

Supplies: Productive Paper (35943) - Yes, Please, Remember Paper (35925) - Yes, Please, Confident Paper (35933) - Yes, Please, Junk Drawer Paper (35968) - Lucky Charm, Somersault (85622) - Yo-Yo Paper Clips, Adhesive Badges (85624) - Flair, Remarks Stickers (42364) - Yes, Please, Remarks (42366) - Tiny Matte Puffy Accents, Remarks (85625) - Dimensional Embellishments, Printed Chipboard Letter Stickers (53458) - Thickers, Printed Chipboard Letter Stickers (53459) - Thickers, Foam Letter Stickers (53457) - Thickers, Details (35950) - Corrugated Paper, Dimensional Dots (61709) - This to That

Coming up tomorrow? You got it - more 2 page layouts!

2 Page Layout by Kimberly Neddo

Kimberly Neddo is here to share her lovely 2 page layout:

TODAY & ALWAYS by Kimberly Neddo

Supplies: Geyser (71469) - Cardstock,  Corrugated Paper Treasure (35948) - Yes, Please, Reflect Paper (35938) - Yes, Please, Lucky You Paper (35967) - Lucky Charm, Junk Drawer Paper (35968) - Lucky Charm, Yes, Please (85628) - Details, Accent Stickers and Phrases (42364) - Remarks, Dimensional Stickers (85625) - Details, 6 Adhesive Badges (85624) - Flair, 24 Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (85626) - Bits, Dimensional Stickers (42368) - Remarks, Kitten Black (53448) - Thickers, Adhesive Backed Shapes (85650) - Thickers

TODAY & ALWAYS (LEFT SIDE) by Kimberly Neddo

TODAY & ALWAYS (RIGHT SIDE) by Kimberly Neddo

Two 2 page layouts are in store for tomorrow!

2 Page Layouts Week!

When you're viewing scrapbooks, you see layouts side-by-side, so it's only natural to want to scrapbook two pages at a time! This week we'll be sharing:

Leslie Ashe starts off the week with a bang with a pair of 2 page layouts:

BE KIND. LAUGH MORE. by Leslie Ashe

Supplies: Kraft (71464) – Cardstock, Sentiment Paper (35928) – Yes Please, Commit Paper (35929) – Yes Please, Consistent Paper (35931) – Yes Please, Hello Paper (35942) – Yes Please, Simplify Vellum Shapes (85628) – Details, Yes, Please Cardstock Die Cuts (85626) – Bits, Yes, Please Badges (85624) – Flair, Noteworthy Sticker Book (42367) – Remarks, Discover Puffy Stickers (42366) – Remarks, Daybook (35957) – Yes Please, Cascade Sincere (53452) – Thickers

BE KIND. LAUGH MORE. (LEFT SIDE) by Leslie Ashe

BE KIND. LAUGH MORE. (RIGHT SIDE) by Leslie Ashe

SWEET LOVELY ELLA by Leslie Ashe

Supplies: White (71081) – Cardstock, Pretty Poppies Paper (35966) – Lucky Charm, Blue Skies Paper (35979) – Lucky Charm, Falling Star Paper (35976) – Lucky Charm, Lucky You Paper (35967) – Lucky Charm, Lucky Coin Paper (35978) – Lucky Charm, Stargazers Paper (35982) – Lucky Charm, Lucky Charm Accents (42392) – Thickers, Lucky Charm Flag & Label Stickers (42393) – Remarks, Lucky Charm Rub On (42395) – MiniMarks, Lucky Charm Adhesive Buttons & Shapes (85650) – Embellishments, Lucky Charm Perforated Book (85657) – Bits, Bellerose Molded Paper Flowers (85609) – Embellishments, Yes, Please Ribbon (58869) – Premium Ribbon, Grapefruit Sincere (53453) – Thickers, Swing (85618) – Remarks, Sugar Puffy Stickers (42362) – Remarks

SWEET LOVELY ELLA (LEFT SIDE) by Leslie Ashe

SWEET LOVELY ELLA (RIGHT SIDE) by Leslie Ashe

Another 2 pager is coming up tomorrow!

White Space Layouts by Erin Stewart

We hope you've enjoyed seeing White Space projects this week! Our final bit of inspiration comes in the form of two more layouts from Erin Stewart:

UP UP & AWAY by Erin Stewart

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, Hopeful Paper (35946) - Yes Please, Buttons (85630) - Elements, Stitched Vellum Shapes (85628) - Details, Die Cuts (85626) - Bits, Capture (63070) - Embroidery Stencil Kit, Life Alphabet & Numbers (42365) - Remarks Sticker Book, Organize (42364) - Remarks Stickers, Discover Mini Icons & Phrases (42366) - Remarks

HAPPY DAY by Erin Stewart

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, Goodness Woodgrain (53458) - Thickers, Goodness Watercolor (53459) - Thickers, Dreamcatcher Paper (35980) - Lucky Charm, Die Cuts (85655) - Bits, Phrases & Icons Jar (59178) - Clear Stamps, Mini Buttons & Shapes (85650) - Elements, Roller Stamp (59177) - Lucky Charm, Rub Ons (42395) - Lucky Charm, Flowers (85651) - Lucky Charm, Skip Bows (85621) - My Girl

Have a nice weekend - see you again Monday morn'!

White Space Layouts by Lilith Eeckels

These gorgeous layouts were made by Lilith Eeckels, and she also has an accompanying video!

A SMILE IS... by Lilith Eeckels

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, Kraft (71464) - Cardstock, White Vellum (71719) - Cardstock, Starlight Paper (35981) – Lucky Charm, Pretty Poppies Paper (35966) – Lucky Charm, Raindrops Paper (35971) – Lucky Charm, Lucky Charm Accent & Phrases Stickers (42394) – Remarks, Lucky Charm Ribbon (58870) - Premium Ribbon, Watercolor (53459) – Thickers, Document Stamp Set (59174) - Stamps; Other: Silhouette Cut File ENJOY EVERY MOMENT, Silhouette Cameo

LOVE LITTLE MOMENTS by Lilith Eeckels

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, Falling Star Paper (35976) - Lucky Charm, Sunny Day Paper (35977) – Lucky Charm, Dreamcatcher Paper (35980) – Lucky Charm, Lucky Coin Paper (35978) – Lucky Charm, Marvelous Madeline Paper (35914) – My Girl, Tender Tessa Paper (35912) – My Girl, Lucky Charm (35988) – Daybook, Lucky Charm Accent & Phrases Stickers (42394) – Remarks, Adhesive Backed Flowers (85651) – Embellishments, 5th & Frolic Printed Chipboard Shapes (85601) – House, Mini Stamp Set (85653) – Acrylic Stamps, 5th & Frolic Clear Stamp (59163) - Stamps

Our final white space projects will be revealed tomorrow!

White Space Guest Designer: Maile Belles

I'm excited to introduct the White Space Guest Designer: Maile Belles!

Short bio: I have been happily married to my high school sweetheart for 11 years. The two of us are blessed with an adorable son, who delights and challenges us every day. We live in sunny California, in a small mountain town that both my hubby and I grew up in. As a family we love to enjoy the outdoors; either by taking off-roading excursions in our family Jeep, by hitting the trails on our dirt bikes, camping, or hiking.

How did you get started scrapbooking? I am a cardmaker/stamper at heart and even though I very rarely scrapbook these days, I did get my start as one. After the birth of my now almost 6 year old son, I felt I needed something to occupy my time during naps. So I started scrapbooking, which quickly turned into a card making passion. I love the fact that creating a card is sort of like instant gratification.

What is your favorite American Crafts product? Any and all of their reletively flat elements... be it stickers, die cuts, chipboard, or fabric. The're just so much fun to layer in my own way, which adds an eye catching dimension to my projects. And even though I didn't end up using any on my projects today... glitter tape!

FAVORITE CARD by Maile Belles

Tip: Switch things up by incorporating your elements at an angle. Yet keep things nice and tidy by closely placing your pieces together like a puzzle.

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, Ready Set Go Accent & Phrase Stickers (42252) - Remarks, 3D Foam Dots (61709) - This to That

HELLO CARD by Maile Belles

Tip: Group images along one edge to create well balanced white space. For a clean edge, partially tuck elements under a raised cardstock panel.

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, Charmed Paper (35780) - Ready Set Go, Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (85589) - Bits, Acrylic Stamps (59224) - Stamps, 3D Foam Dots (61709) - This to That

HELLO THERE CARD by Maile Belles

Tip: White space doesn't have to be white. Here's a prime example of incorporating white space into a project using colored paper. These grouped elements become the focus on this kraft colored card base.

Supplies: Kraft (71464) - Cardstock, Ready Set Go Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (85589) - Bits, Ready Set Go, Accent & Phrase Stickers (42252) - Remarks, Ready Set Go Fabric Stickers (42256) - Remarks, Ready Set Go Dimensional Embellishments (85591) - Details, 3D Foam Dots (61709) - This to That

HELLO TODAY CARD by Maile Belles

Tip: Add an unexpected detail by extending your elements slightly over the edge of a card base.

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, 5th & Frolic Printed Chipboard Shapes (85601) - Bits, 5th & Frolic, Brads (85597) - Elements, 3D Foam Dots (61709) - This to That

I LOVE U CARD by Maile Belles

Tip: Divide the white space with a creative strip of elements across a card front.

Supplies: White (71081) - Cardstock, 5th & Frolic Accent & Phrase Stickers (42266) - Remarks, Dear Glitter Foam (53443) - Thickers, 3D Foam Dots (61709) - This to That

Great examples of white space cards! Visit Maile's blog, follow her on Twitter (@MKBelles) and Instagram (@mkbelles), and check out her Pinterest boards!

White Space Welcome Sign Tutorial by Diana Waite

Diana Waite is the creator of this ultra cute welcome sign that incorporates the design principle of white space and, good news, she's going to show us how to make one just like it!

WELCOME SIGN by Diana Waite

Supplies: Hopeful Paper (35946) - Yes Please, Share Paper (35930) - Yes Please, Treasure Specialty Paper (35948) - Yes Please, Embroidery Stencil Kit (63070) - Embellishments, Discover Puffy Stickers (42366) - Remarks, Sentiment Clothespin Set (85663) - Whittles, Premium Ribbon (58869) - Ribbon, Personal Elements Buttons (85630) - Embellishments, Tab Adhesive (61709) - This to That

1) Gather your supplies - I happened to pick everything from the Yes, Please line, and a chipboard album page.

2) Cut the corrugated piece sheet of paper down to 6 1/4 x 4” and add it to the front of the album page.

3) Cut the gray woodrain paper to 3 1/2” x 5 3/4”.

4) Using the Embroidery Stencil Kit I selected the sun and cloud.

5) I then pierced the patterned paper. If you don’t want the stencil to slide, use adhesive squares and lightly pressed the stencil on the paper. I didn’t worry about the stencil sliding off and losing my place!

6) I personally like to use three of the pieces of floss for my stitching.

7) After the stitching is done, tie the knot weaving the thread with the needle under then over.

8) Once the stitching is completed, back the paper with pop dots and adhere it to the corrugated sheet.

9) Add the punched photo corners, stickers, clothespins, and button as embellishments and add ribbon at the top so that it can hang. All done!

Thanks for sharing this fun project Diana! It would definitely brighten anyone's day!

White Space Week!

White space is an important principle of design. White space is nothing. White space is the absence of text and graphics. It breaks up text and graphics. It provides visual breathing room for the eye. Add white space to make a page less cramped, confusing, or overwhelming. White space is definitely important in scrapbooking and this week our designers will show you how to effectively use white space. Allison Waken and Monika Głód have projects using white space to start off the week:

THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE by Allison Waken

Supplies: Remember Paper (35925) - Yes, Please, Novelty Paper (35974) - Lucky Charm, Wishing Well Paper (35961) - Lucky Charm, Sunny Savannah Paper (35910) - My Girl, Cute Chloe Paper (35905) - My Girl, Trinket Printed Chipboard (42392) - Thickers, Trinket Printed Chipboard (42391) - Thickers, Genuine Dimensional Stickers (42368) - Remarks, Flag and Label Stickers (42393) - Lucky Charm Remarks, Black Foam (53455) - Thickers, Document Wooden Alphabet Stamps (59173) - Stamp

HELLO, FRIEND CARD by Allison Waken

Supplies: Acrylic Stamp (59178) - Lucky Charm, Capture Stencil Kit (63070) - Yes Please, 5x7" Card White (71338) - Cardstock

SILLY BOYS by Monika Głód

Supplies: Lounge Fest Paper (35786) - Ready Set Go, Dress Code Paper (35784) -  Ready Set Go, Die Cut Cardboard Shapes (85589) - Bits, Cute Overload Tiny Matte Puffy Stickers (42253) - Remarks, Hey There (59224) - Clear Stamps, Yes, Please (76231) - Spiral Daybook, Document (76235) - Spiral Daybook, Metal Disc Mix (85590) - Flair, Jingle White (53438) - Thickers, Puffy Snowflake Stickers Iceplum (42276) - Remarks, High Line Park Paper (35831) - Soho Garden, Hudson Square (85608) - Bits, XOXO Clear Stamps (85614) - Stamps, Denim (71073) - Cardstock, Ash (71078) - Cardstock

SILLY BOYS LEFT SIDE by Monika Głód

SILLY BOYS RIGHT SIDE by Monika Głód

More White Space projects coming up first thing tomorrow! Take care!

Papercraft Inspirations Easter Blog Party

We've teamed up with Papercraft Inspirations for an Easter Blog Party! Make sure to (hippity!) hop on over to the Papercraft Inspirations Blog to check out how to make this card by Paige Evans:

Have a wonderful weekend!

Unique Journaling by Jen Chesnick

Congrats to the winner of the Chromatix pen set Margie Visnick:

To finish up Unique Journaling week Jen Chesnick shares a card and a layout:

HELLO FRIEND CARD by Jen Chesnick

Supplies: Sunny Savannah Paper (35910) - My Girl, Marvelous Madeline Paper (35914) - My Girl, Fountain (71510) - Cardstock, Sugar (42362) - Remarks

BIKINI BABY by Jen Chesnick

Supplies: Sweet Sadie Paper (35913) - My Girl, Beautiful Bella Paper (35908) - My Girl, Sunny Savannah Paper (35910) - My Girl, Swing (85618) - Details, Sugar (42362) - Remarks, Giggles (85664) - Whittles, Vanilla (71661) - Cardstock, Fountain (71510) - Cardstock

Have a wonderful weekend filled with lots of scrapbooking and project making and we'll see you again really soon!