Focus on everyday delights with True Stories, the delightful, new collection from Shimelle and American Crafts. Highlight lovely little memories with a palette of pink, orange, teal, yellow and green. Icons of cameras, coffee mugs, florals, typewriters and bicycles accent fun patterns, including stripes, polka dots and florals.
This collection includes 24 patterned papers, two paper pads and four styles of Thickers. A host of fun embellishments complete this collection, including silver foil stickers, a phrase stamp, wood die-cuts and borders and coordinating die-cuts. Specialty items include 4 x 4 pre-designed cards, photo overlays, stencils, customizable die-cut tags and a 12 x 12 glitter album.
Watch Shimelle create a layout from start to finish in this awesome video:
Gina Lideros (Blog: Gina Lideros | Instagram: @ginalideros | Pinterest: @gina_lideros | Twitter: @ginalideros) kicks off this week of fun and inspiration with a stellar layout:
Supplies: Shimelle True Stories (370723) - Croissant, Shimelle True Stories (370708) Green Tea, Shimelle True Stories (370711) - Decaf, Shimelle True Stories (370701) - Latte,Shimelle True Stories (370714) - Darjeeling, Shimelle True Stories (370721) - Orange Pekoe, Shimelle True Stories (370713) - Americano, Shimelle True Stories (370724) - Macchiato, Shimelle True Stories (370710) - Cappuccino, Shimelle True Stories (3707190) - Berry Infusion, Shimelle True Stories (370722) - Cinnamon Roll, Shimelle True Stories (370717) - Frappe, Shimelle True Stories (370736) - Enamel Dots, Shimelle True Stories (370743) - Die Cut Cardstock Shapes, Amy Tangerine Rise & Shine (370050) - Rotary Stamp, Bazzill (T7-783) - Admiral Cardstock
How to: Flick splatters of white paint across a navy blue cardstock background, set aside to dry. Trace a large octagon shape onto cardstock background. Using a needle, embroidery thread and a ruler, poke a hole on each point of the shape and thread a line across to another point on the shape in a diagonal fashion. For each point of the shape thread 3 lines, each going to another point. When finished filling up the shape with threaded lines, thread the outside of the shape. Print a small picture and trim to fit the middle shape of the design, adhere down. Use scissors to trim various pieces of patterned papers and adhere down to different pieces inside the shape (I intentionally) left some of the pieces blank. Use a white pen to add journaling. Adhere cardstock die cut pieces down with 3d adhesive foam squares, place loose threads behind some of the pieces before adhering down. Stamp a few words with white ink using Amy Tangerine word stamp. Finish by adding button and enamel dot shapes.
Let us know in a comment on this post what your plans are for the weekend (any scrapbooking?!) for a chance to win a True Stories prize pack! Winner will be announced on Friday April 10th 2015. Good luck!
I'm scrapbooking, baking, and going back to work . . . Sprig Break is over. I just love Shimelle's new line - the wood veneers are amazing!
Posted by: Brittany Kielar | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:39 AM
Well, my weekend will start with a soccer game on Friday, working on finishing cleaning out the garage on Saturday, and NASCAR on Sunday.
Posted by: Margie Visnick | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:42 AM
I love this layout and new collection! The colors and patterns are very versatile...can't wait to get my hands on these goodies! I hope to see them in stores soon :)
Posted by: Amy Jackson | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:45 AM
Love this collection! This weekend I'm taking a Kelly Purkey class at my local scrapbook store :)
Posted by: Jenny A | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:46 AM
What a great collection! I will be taking my daughter horseback riding and then we celebrate my mom's birthday!!
Posted by: janetd | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:48 AM
These two layouts are great and Gina's is truly inspiring! I'm planning to do a little crafting today - back to work tomorrow! First I need to clean the bathroom (eughgh) but then I will reward myself with some paper time :-)
Posted by: Lisa H | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:52 AM
Love these layouts! These weekend I plan to reorganize my scrapbook layouts into albums!
Posted by: Brenna | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:55 AM
I'll be scrapping our Easter celebration, trying to stay on top of things!
Posted by: Stephanie | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:03 AM
I'm hoping to keep working on my scrapbook of last summer's epic vacation! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Mel | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:22 AM
True Stories is a great collection. I love the color scheme!
I will be studying (Saturday) and celebrating my 24th birthday with my family on Sunday! I don't think I will have time for scrapbooking but I will be making good memories to scrapbook later!
Posted by: MathWie | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:33 AM
Organizing my craft room. Making space for this collection!
Posted by: barbara | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:36 AM
I don't have plans yet but weekends usually mean crafting time for me!
Posted by: Kat | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:37 AM
This weekend I plan to weed the flower gardens and get ready for some spring time weather! :)
Posted by: Mandee | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:56 AM
I think some spring cleaning is in order for this weekend!!!
Posted by: Kailash | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:58 AM
A birthday outing this weekend and scraping the following weekend :)
Posted by: Donna U | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:58 AM
Weekends I love you! Sleeping in and being with family. Celebrating a new baby and the Resurrection! Definitely lots to scrap next weekend!
Posted by: Elaine clark | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:01 AM
Just a quiet weekend at home. Can't wait to get my hands on this new collection. I've got layouts in mind already!
Posted by: Sandy Lewis | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:05 AM
Yes! I'm hoping to do some scrapping this weekend! Maybe some layouts and cards! :)
Posted by: Heather Adams | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:15 AM
I have a few cards to make and some photos that I would like to scrap. What an awesome collection. Those wooden buttons are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win !
-Cher
Posted by: Cher K. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:38 AM
I am going with my daughter's Girl Scout troop to the local wildlife rescue center for a tour. The girls are donating a good portion of their cookie sale earnings to this cause. I also hope to have time to make a couple of scrapbook pages as well. I love this collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Jena Baker | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:47 AM
What a beautiful collection! Love those bold colors :-) I am hoping to squeeze some crafting time in!
Posted by: ShellyJ | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:56 AM
This is such a pretty collection!
I don't think I'll have time for scrapbooking this weekend since I plan to spend it with my girlfriends. But that means I'll have photos to scrapbook later:)
Posted by: Anastasia M. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:18 AM
we're on spring break this week---
Posted by: {vicki} | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:27 AM
We are heading to the museum of science and industry. Unfortunately, there is not going to be much time to scrap!
Posted by: Jennifer Wymore | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:28 AM
On Thursday and Friday I have my Stampin' ladies coming to the house for class. We make three cards (different groups of ladies on the two days but same projects). I come up with the designs and provide the materials.
On Friday I'm going to CKC in Collinsville, IL, to shop. On Saturday I'm going to work for Kiwi Lane Designs at the CKC. On Sunday I will probably collapse. Looking forward to the whole thing. Working at the CKC has been on my bucket list.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:30 AM
Love this collection
This weekend I am going to the Lowes Kids workshop, a carnival, and of course, scrapbooking! Oh... and spring cleaning, I guess...
Posted by: Maureen | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:34 AM
I wish I was scrapping this weekend, but instead I'm getting my wisdom teeth out on Friday! There's always the weekend after :).
Posted by: Maddie | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:41 AM
I'm going to a crop, so hopefully I'll get a lot of scrapbooking done.
Posted by: LouAnn V | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:44 AM
I love the colors of this collection! This weekend I plan on working on some scrapbooking, cleaning up my condo, and watching a season or two of the Closer.
Posted by: Sarah Lindahl | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:45 AM
Well my kids are off from school this week but my 8 yr old DD & I woke with a tummy bug NOT what we were planning so movies today at home. The rest of the week shall be an adventure!
Posted by: Ellie A | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:52 AM
Always scrap time at my house on the weekend - but no definite plans
Posted by: juliee | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:53 AM
Some cardmaking and family time.
Posted by: Barbara Carlson | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:58 AM
I always scrapbook as much as a I can.... Thanks-fun collection!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:59 AM
A beautiful collection. I love the embellishments.
This weekend I am going to run and of course I will taking time with my stories in scrapbooking.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Francis Civira | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:03 AM
What a beautiful lay-out! This weekend I'm definitely going to spend scrapbooking :)
Posted by: Romy | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:20 AM
I plan on doing some spring cleaning of the cars. And of corse there is always time to do some scrapbooking in the evenings.
Posted by: Hedda | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:28 AM
Love this collection! I have a handful of layouts that need sewing done....maybe I can get that done this weekend. :)
Thanks for the chance!
Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:32 AM
Oooh, I love the colors and patterns in this collection!
I'll be catching up on chores this weekend, but hopefully I'll be able to sneak some crafting time in.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:38 AM
This coming weekend,my kids will be giving my husband and me a dinner party to celebrate 40 years of marriage. My husband was recently diagnosed with cancer so every moment spent with our family is precious.
Posted by: Jersey Girl Anne | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:39 AM
I always hope there is time for scrapping, but this coming weekend there will be lots of work in the yard. Getting ready to plant!! Yay.
Posted by: Erin D | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:39 AM
Gosh the weekend seems so far away! Just hoping to get some things squared away in the house, some spring cleaning and hopefully crafting, oh and I have to finish the taxes!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:12 AM
I love this collection! Such fun colors! This weekend I'm definitely doing some scrapbooking and hopefully spending some time outside since spring. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jill VD | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:25 AM
Birthday weekends are always fun, especially when we add a bit of sailing!
Love this collection :)
Posted by: Patchi | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:36 AM
No scrapping, but I am getting my hair done! So a fun day for me!
Posted by: Melissa Gener | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Thanks for sharing, the video was great. No big plans for the weekend. I need to get the yuk (cleaning) stuff done so I can enjoy a crop the following Thursday and Friday. Beautiful collection and thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Diane | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:45 AM
We are going to go to visit my grandma: my son will finally get to meet his great-grandma!
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:51 AM
My son's soccer season starts, so we'll be rooting him on!
Posted by: Amy M. C. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Oh, wow, awesome layout! I love the stitched pattern. This is great, very clever. And this collection rocks. Awesome color combinations, great, neat embellishments. Should be a quiet weekend, for working on layouts and my art journal. Thanks very much for a chance to win. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 11:00 AM
My scrapping friends are popping into town, so we will be busy.
Posted by: Angela Runkel | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 11:11 AM
I plan on scrapbooking and watching a movie with my kids.
Posted by: Vanessa Doell | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 11:22 AM
I'll be at a dance completion watching my daughter, and hundred others, dance! We always have fun and I get pictures and memories ;)
Posted by: Kirsten D | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 11:33 AM
Hoping to do some planting in my garden and squeeze in some scrapbooking time. Thanks for the chance to win product!
Darlene
Posted by: Darlene Ragon | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 11:36 AM
I've had a nice walk outside as it was the first sunny day of the season!
Great layout, love the string art inspiration!
Posted by: theCook | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 11:46 AM
I so hope to scrapbook, but may be resigned to laundry! :) love this collection!
Posted by: Andrea | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Work + laundry + crafting time + visiting family!
Posted by: Maeghan M. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 12:31 PM
Planning on finishing my journalling on several pages I have done and then assembling some page kits for future layouts. Love the colors in the True Stories line!!
Posted by: Dawn Motakef | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 12:34 PM
I plan to take time this weekend to catch up on the tweets I've missed this week. I also have chores, like laundry & bills. Then, I can do a little scrapping in the evenings!
Posted by: Sony | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 12:40 PM
Hoping to have a relatively quiet weekend after the busy holiday weekend just past! Want to scrapbook and read and need to catch up laundry.
Posted by: Laura | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 12:46 PM
My plans are to relax and scrap away, and maybe do some baking. I adore the color combination, its so versatile i can make boy and girl layouts, the possibilities are endless.
Posted by: Aroha Mills-Barlow | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 12:54 PM
This is by far my favorite line from winter CHA! So excited to get it in my hands! This weekend I will be watching my children perform in their first musical!
Posted by: Jill Kletzing | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 01:10 PM
Catching up with my monthly Prohpject Life and doing some 12x12 pages to complete my vacation album from last spring!
Posted by: Becky | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 01:10 PM
Relaxing, slowing down , trying to anyway. Enjoying the Easter break with my family. 😊
Posted by: Kate Bolt | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 01:35 PM
I'm gonna work in my garden that needs a little love. Crazy in love with the new Shimelle's collection
Posted by: Virginia | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 01:46 PM
I actually have a date with my craft room - it is long overdue a bit of a clean out so sort and purge will be my motto this weekend.
Posted by: Jane H | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 02:00 PM
This week, I'm cleaning up after a long weekend of Easter visitors. I hope to get to the gym to work off some Easter brunch/candy excitement too. ;)
Thanks for sharing your lovely layouts, Shimelle and Gina! Looks like a wonderful collection!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 02:19 PM
I have a baby shower to attend and try and recover from Spring Break! I've been sick for over a week now and I'm ready for my cold to go away!
Posted by: Melissamorrelli | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 02:19 PM
Soon as I finish the 100 wedding invites for my sons wedding, I hope to get a page or two scrapped.
Posted by: Berta | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 03:18 PM
ohhhh super cute!! LOVE those wood buttons.. the weekend is all about being at the soccer and baseball fields to watch the kids play
Posted by: wendi R | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 04:26 PM
I ADORE this collection! I am hoping to squeezea little scrapbooking in this weekend, but since my daughter was ill all of Easter weekend, we are having a re-do and celebrating this coming weekend! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lauren Elliott | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 04:47 PM
I love the colours and how good this collection is for everyday! I will be going to a craft market and a local dog meetup!
Posted by: Natasha P | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:00 PM
My birthday is Saturday, April 11, and my family is having a party, so winning this collection would make a great birthday present plus some great birthday layouts. The colors are so versatile, and I love the wood buttons.
JamieH
Posted by: Jamie Hensley | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:16 PM
Such a beautiful collection! I'm planning on scrapping the weekend away!!
Posted by: Lisa C. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:30 PM
This coming weekend we are going away for a couple of days to celebrate my hubby's birthday. I really love the bright happy colors!
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:36 PM
What a fun collection! I love the bright colors and patterns.
Posted by: Robin B. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:49 PM
Love the beautiful, bright colors, but I'm especially excited to see SILVER instead of gold! Love that this fall pic of Wonder Boy was done with bright colors!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:50 PM
Forgot to say...I'll be scrapping along with recent video purchases from Shimelle!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 05:51 PM
I have a great weekend coming up because I am going to the St. Louis CKC.
Posted by: Brenda LKubrant | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:17 PM
I'm traveling this weekend taking lots of pictures to scrapbook.
Posted by: Marian | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 06:56 PM
I'm training for a 10k race. I hope to get the chance to scrapbook. I really like Shimelle's new collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Bethany Becker | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:14 PM
Great collection!I plan on scrapbooking and watching a movie with my family!
I love this layout.
Posted by: RossPlata | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 07:52 PM
I wish I was scrap booking. I am however helping the hubby lay new laminate flooring throughout the basement which includes my scrapbook/sewing room so I'm excited for the face lift.
Posted by: Sandra Tremblay | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 08:44 PM
My weekend plans definitely include some crafting if possible!
Posted by: Amelia N. | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 09:22 PM
FABULOUS collection and SERIOUSLY AWESOME layout Gina!!!
... I have had a canvas idea swimming around in my head for SO LONG and NOW I have the PERFECT solution on putting it together THANKS to your COOL geometric string art => THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!
I look forward to having my sister and her family come visit, they always bring plenty of hugs with them :)
Thank you for the chance to win some CRAFTY AWESOMENESS too!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:17 PM
I look forward to crafting this week. Making decorations for an upcoming Spring Tea!Love the embellishments in this collection. Great colors too!
Posted by: Debbie | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:35 PM
I turn 40 this week so it's all about celebrating and then I hope to get some pages made to document the new decade!
Posted by: Stacie D | Monday, April 06, 2015 at 10:51 PM
Planning to get together with the girlfriends and playing with our crafty things like ink, pretty papers, paint...
Posted by: Amy A. | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 12:23 AM
Love anything by Shimelle, This weekend I will be packing and driving to our holiday. Our first proper holiday as a family, can't wait!
Posted by: Dawn Cheshire | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 12:36 AM
I've got two layouts in progress that I need to finish up. Plus work on a few weeks of Project Life. I love Shimelle's collections!
Posted by: Wendy Goodman | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 03:25 AM
What an awesome collection! I'd love to win this to incorporate into my Project Life albums. Weekends are my catch up time. :)
Posted by: Dawn Ritchie | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 05:29 AM
Egg hunting, scrapbooking, and watching the Walking Dead. I love Shimelle's new line!
Posted by: Toni From | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 05:58 AM
I spent mine in Panama City Beach, FL on Saturday for spring break, and Sunday at home relaxing. (If you call doing laundry relaxing!)
Posted by: Lisa in AL | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 05:58 AM
I will be visiting ALL 3 of my daughters in Washington DC......I will be making some new memories that I can then scrapbook when I am home!!! :)
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 06:05 AM
I will be spending the last few days of spring break with my adorable little nieces. A picnic in the park sounds like a definite plan! I love the brightness of this collection. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Julie S. | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 07:36 AM
I am looking forward to Friday night were I am scrapping and skyping with a scrappy buddy.
Posted by: Mandi Holmes | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 08:00 AM
LOVE this collection! You Tube and I will be scrapping this weekend. I have brand new supplies and I've chosen photos - now it's the fun part! Wish I had your new kit to scrap with Shimelle.
Posted by: Sandy Lewis | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 08:09 AM
I just finished painting my scrap room a hot pink. I hope it inspires me to scrapbook!
Posted by: Cristy Ehnes | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 08:12 AM
I fit in some scrapbooking every weekend it's good for the soul. and I can bring it right to the racetrack while the boys do Motorcross
Posted by: nicole devita | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 08:34 AM
Oh I love this collection! My plans are a board game night with friends :) Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Nora | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 10:54 AM
'Any Scrapbooking?'- Absolutely! DH wants to stay home & spend time in his garden, so I'll be free to work on a few layouts, for sure. Might try that string layout, it's just gorgeous.
Marina
Posted by: Marina | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 02:10 PM
i love love love that camera stamp. plans for the weekend included two turkey dinners, out of town family guests, and a little bit of scrapbooking squeezed in as a sanity saver!
Posted by: serena | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 08:43 PM