Ready To Cruise!

Hi everyone! Summers are all about vacations and I happen to think vacations in warm, sunny weather are the best! Most cruises take you to beautiful tropical destinations and you know you're going to take a ton of photos while you are there! Here is some adorable inspiration for a vacation cruise mini album you can create with the Simple Stories Cruisin' paper collection and have all ready for those wonderful photos!

I made the suitcase, which measures 5.5" by 7" by 3",  from a tutorial I found on YouTube. The base was made with the coordinating Simple Basics paper and then topped with the bright and playful patterned paper of the Cruisin' collection. You can never go wrong with plaids and polka dots! 

I added a few travel 'stickers' to the outside of the suitcase along with a shaker luggage tag that is topped with some of the super fun Bits & Pieces and a sweet shell charm! 

The inside of the suitcase is just as cute decorated in more of the fun patterned papers. The mini, which is 5" by 6.5", fits perfectly inside and only enhances the cuteness! It too is decked out in the charming patterned papers along with a large journal card and adorable chipboard!

I made a matching latch on the mini to coordinate with the suitcase and added some more ocean charms to the spine. It is a travelers notebook style mini with elastic cord to hold some of the inside components and the fun continues when you open this awesome mini!  

On the left side I used all of the 4x4 journal cards to create a photo flip and accented each with small stickers from the collection! On the right side, there is a small travelers notebook and you can see that I used the matching stamps to add color to the pages! There is also a folder to hold more mementos and a pocket photo page too!

You too can make an adorable mini like this and be all ready for your next cruisin' vacation or better yet make it as a wonderful gift for someone! They will love you for it! Check out the walk-through of this super cute suitcase and album on my YouTube channel or watch the video below!

Thanks for checking out my blog! Bee Happy!!

Supplies Used:
ocean charms from Michaels
shaker supplies from Queen & Co.

Happy Spring!

Hi everyone! I don't know about your neck of the woods but here in Colorado we still had snow a few days ago! I know that Spring is really on the way but I decided to hurry it up a bit and make a cute mini! The Simple Stories 'Springtime' simple kit is perfect with cheerful and bright floral and gingham patterns!

I made this mini in a travelers notebook style but it is really just for photos. I created three tabbed file folders to fit inside the mini and there is another folder in each of those. They have all been embellished with cute frames and photo corners to hold pictures in style!

The stickers included in this collection are fantastic for Spring and Summer crafts and include lots of floral sprays, whimsical insects and sweet sentiments. You will have no trouble making a fun and colorful project with this collection!

I have a tutorial over at my YouTube channel so you can make one of these amazing minis for yourself. Check it out and see this cute mini in all of its great detail!

Thanks for checking out my blog! Bee Happy!!

Supplies Used:
Papertrey Ink frame dies (retired)
Paper Smooches frame 2 die
assorted enamel dots
elastic cord

Beautiful Botanicals!

Hi everyone! I am so excited to share my newest project with you! I made this travel folio a while back and got so many requests to do a tutorial that I just had to make another. I used a different paper collection and made a few minor changes to the folio and it is stunning!

The paper collection used for this fabulous folio is the Simple Stories 'Simple Vintage Botanicals' paper collection. Oh em gee, this collection is so gorgeous and lush, it's like being transported to a breathtaking garden full of beautiful butterflies and birds and all of the most vibrant colors of the earth! Plus this collection has so much to choose from- paper, stickers galore, chipboard, ephemera and more and there is even a clear stamp set to go with it!

This amazing book, which can be filled with photos, mementos or journaling, measures 5.25" by 7.75" when closed but the best part is when you open it up to see all of the pages and pockets inside!The cover of the book opens up to reveal pockets on both sides and another whole center section that has its own surprises. There is even a small notebook that is perfect for writing or drawing!

There are photo flips and frames and even a pocket page waiting to be filled with your favorite memories and there are some hidden pockets too that give you more room for precious mementos. I could go on and on about this amazing folio but the pictures show more detail than I could explain. 

To really see this book in all of its ravishing detail, visit my YouTube channel and see a walk through and a tutorial!

Thanks for checking out my blog! Bee Happy!!

Supplies Used:
assorted ribbon
Kaisercraft Adhesive Pearls
The Paper Studio mini eyelets
Butterfly charm from Michaels