Hi everyone! Tara, from Secretbees Studio here today with a super cute home project that is not only functional but looks awesome too! Sometimes we (our family) need a little reminder of the things that have to be done around the house. Using a regular picture frame and the adorable Simple Stories 'Domestic Bliss' paper collection, you can create a charming way to help them remember!

I picked up a simple 8x10 frame at my local craft store for this project. You can use any size, but this one is great for showing off the beautiful 'Domestic Bliss' papers and embellishments! You will also need dry erase markers for this - any color will do. Gather all of your supplies and get ready to make something awesome!

I started by using some of the letters from the 4x6 stickers to create a title for my chart. It's always a good idea to use a ruler, or another piece of paper to align your letters evenly! Once positioned where you want them, press firmly so they stay in place.

 

 

A close up of the tag I made using one from the Bits & Pieces layered with stickers and chipboard! I just love the laundry basket brad in the center of the twine bow!

 

 

This home project was so easy and fun to create that I made another one for the weekly dinner menu! The 'Domestic Bliss' collection even has cute embellishments for that!

 

 

Once the week is over and you need to write something new in, just take a tissue or paper towel and wipe off the old. Easy peasy!

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to check out my project! I hope this inspires you to create something cute and functional for your home!

Hello, it's Lisa here today with a rather magical post.
Let's face it, anything Disney related is magical, right?! And that's how this Say Cheese III collection makes me feel. Magical!

I have two projects to share with you today using this collection. I have a layout and a minibook where I will share my secrets with you....the success of making mini books.
 

I cut some of the tickets out from the 12x12 Die Cut papers to pop inside the pocket. I also used some to journal on.
 

 
I took another of the patterned papers and cut out the large spots to stick on my page. I also used some of the 'Bits and Pieces' then to embellish. I like the colour contrasts here. The arrows were made by also cutting out from one of the patterned papers.

I'm really happy with how this has turned out. I love all the pops of colour and yet there's still a little 'white space'.

Now on to my next project, my Mini Book.
 

Hi again, it's Emma here, I'm back this time to show you what I've been up to with the Domestic Bliss collection, it's a fabulous new line which I'm using in my Carpe Diem A5 planner.  There are so many different items to choose from. 

First things first, which planner to choose? I picked out some of the 12x12 papers from the collection kit and put them against my Ivory, Robins Egg and Ballerina planners to see what looked best, to be honest I liked them all but in the end went for my ever faithful Robins Egg. 

The humour in this line is brilliant, I love all the quotes used, like 'housework can't kill you but why take the chance'!!, it's so important for me to have elements throughout my planners that make me smile, and with this collection they even make me chuckle which can't be a bad thing!

The pockets and dashboard are the first impression you get when you open your planner and for me it's all about stuffing the pockets full of pretty things, I certainly didn't struggle to do this when I had all the bits & pieces and cards from the snap pack at hand! I also used some of the decorative brads and enamel dots for more texture. 

As I said this collection is perfect for the Carpe Diem planner as it has specific items like the 54 piece Home Planner Insert Set which includes home planning inserts, menu & financial pages, dashboard, die cuts, storage pocket, stickers and 6 tabbed dividers. The dividers can be labelled with the stickers included.

The domestic bliss line is full of images of fun household items like the retro vacuum cleaner which you'll find throughout the collection, even on the epoxy metal clips. The doc it journal cover has all these on it, it's so handy to keep in the back pocket of my planner, I also have the shopping list bookmark tablet tucked in the back ready to scribble down what's needed! 

I have filled my weekly pages with washi and stickers and tried to put together a basic routine for housework. I'm using the planner for a multitude of things to try and make the home run more smoothly. Decorating the pages is a pleasure with the 725 stickers you get in the sticker tablet!!

One of the ways I'm using the planner is to keep all the notes that my little boy brings home from school, although you get a pocket divider included with the insert set I wanted to make a few more as they are so handy, it's really easy with the 12x 12 papers to make a simple pocket divider, and then using all the other elements to decorate. You can then store your receipts, stickers, coupons etc in each one. 

I hope you've enjoyed looking at a few of the ways I've used the Domestic Bliss collection, I'm certainly enjoying using it all!

If you would like to see more pictures of how I use all the simple stories Carpe Diem products you can find me at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heartsbyemma

See you next time.

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Hello Friends! It's Kristine Davidson here today and I'm sharing 2 layouts with you using the new collection called CABIN FEVER.  When you look at this collection you might think -" wow, i haven't been camping in years!" but you shouldn't skip this collection all together! I created a layout that wasn't even close to camping - just read my post and you'll see! 

My first layout is called Cabin Fever. I had to borrow a friend's photo to complete a layout using this collection because honestly I haven't been camping in years! I really liked the colors and also that little red truck was just calling my name! So I created a layout based on a gorgeous cabin in the woods. A place where people come to relax, enjoy some quiet time and make some lasting memories. 

I created some layers with several papers from this collection and used a minimal amount of die cuts on this one. I found with the picture of the cabin, i didn't much to enhance it or I didn't want my page to be too busy. 

I cut out the compass from a 4x6 journal card in the kit and then of course that little red truck is sooo cute isn't it !? This collection could be used for a fall layout or spring / summer layout at the cabin or camping as well. 

It's an easy page that you can replicate with no issues, just find that perfect picture!

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My second layout is a fun one - still using the same Cabin Fever collection but I created a page that wasn't about camping or the cabin at all. 

This layout is called " You Make Me Happy".  I apologize that the lighting isn't great on my layout - we haven't seen sun in ages here on the east coast. 

 I started this page by using a cut file in the Silhouette store from the Simple Stories - the GEO Background #194848. I love die cut backgrounds and of course this one was perfect for me. I created my background and then added pieces of papers - to give it more detail I did some sewing all along those lines - it looks good and I don't need to fuss over glue dots or make sure it stays put ;) 

Once I finished with the piecing of the background I started decorating. I wanted to have something that wasn't camping related so I simply used the flowers from the sticker sheet, Bits & Pieces and also chipboard.  I clustered on the left hand side of the photo since my papers on the right were a bit busy as is - I didn't want to overwhelm the page too much. 

I kept some simple colors such as the beige and also the mint green. I also kept a corner with the wood grain paper so I could decorate a bit more on the right bottom corner. 

My title was created using some alpha stickers from the SN@P! basics collection.  I also had a cut file for happy from Kerri Bradford. I added some pop dots behind the word happy to give it some height and then added some enamel dots ;)

As you can see this collection isn't just for those who love camping ;) 

I hope you enjoyed my reveal today and of course we can't wait to see what you create with this collection! Don't forget to tag us on instagram using #SimpleStories and you can come follow me as well at instagram.com/KristineDavidson

Thanks for visiting and talk to you again soon!

Hello everyone!  It’s Dorymar Perez here!  I hope you had an amazing National Scrapbook Day and a spectacular Mother’s Day weekend!  I want to share with you a beautiful mini album I created using the gorgeous DOMESTIC BLISS collection.  When I saw this collection, I fell in love instantly with the colors, designs, but most of all, the theme: Home!  I wanted to design an album to document the everyday chores to do at home.  In my case, a from everything I do daily – I take care of my brother, my mom, two beautiful daughters, a loving husband, pets and a big house - LAUNDRY is a HUGE task!  OMG, it never ends!

¡Saludos chicas! ¡Por aquí Dorymar Perez! ¡Espero que hayan disfrutado al máximo el Día Nacional del Scrapbook y un fin de semana de madres espectacular!  Quiero compartir con ustedes un hermoso mini álbum con la colección DOMESTIC BLISS.  Cuando vi la colección quedé enamorada al instante con los colores, los diseños y más aún con el tema: CASA.  Quería diseñar un álbum que documente las tareas del día a día en la casa.  En mi caso algo que hago todos los días – es cuidar a mi hermano, mi mamá, mis dos hermosas chicas, mi amado esposo, mis mascotas y mi casa, pero entre las muchas tareas que realizo en el hogar la que para mí es una tarea enorme es el LAUNDRY. ¡OMG nunca termina!

I decided to use the collection to create a box that simulates a washing machine and inside it housed a beautiful mini album with lots of space for photos!  We typically take pictures of special moments, but not photos of the tasks we do as part of daily routine.  My album does not have the photos yet, but each page is designed with a specific photo in mind.

Decidí utilizar la colección para crear una caja que simule una lavadora y en su interior albergue un hermoso mini álbum con mucho espacio para fotos. Por lo general, uno acostumbra tomar fotos de esos momentos especiales, pero no de los momentos arduo trabajo o de la rutina diaria. Mi álbum aún no tiene las fotos, pero cada página está diseñada para la foto que voy a colocar. 

The box measures 6.6” high x 6” long x 5” wide.  I bought some magnetic cans in a dollar store and used its lid and a bubble ornament to form what simulates the door of the washing machine. After cutting the chipboards to the measures indicated above, in one of them, I drew the ornament and made a hole to cover one of its sides later with a transparency.   Then, when placing the ornament, it can be filled with sequins in combination with the bright colors of the collection. I decorated its exterior with flowers hand-cut from the paper, die cuts from Bits and Pieces, Domestic Bliss Decorative Brads, and Enamel Dots from the collection.

La medida de la caja es 6.6 alto x 6 de largo x 5 ancho. Compré en una tienda de dólar unas latas magnéticas y utilicé su tapa y un ornamento de burbuja para formar lo que simula la puerta de la lavadora.  Luego de cortar los “chipboards” a las medidas ofrecidas anteriormente, en uno de ellos tracé el ornamento e hice un agujero para luego con una transparencia cubrir uno de sus lados para que al momento de colocar el ornamento pueda rellenarlo con lentejuelas en combinación con los brillantes colores de la colección.   Decoré su exterior con flores cortadas del papel, “die cuts” de los BITS AND PIECES, Domestic Bliss Decorative Brads y “Enamel Dots de la colección”. 

The mini album measures 6” high, 5” long and 2.5” wide.  It has five pages with pockets and flaps. For the cover, I used a 3 x 4 card, chipboard stickers and enamel dots.  I selected all the elements following the theme of my project.

El mini álbum tiene una medida de 6 alto, 5 de largo y 2.5 de ancho.  El mismo cuenta con cinco páginas con bolsillos y “flaps”. Para su portada utilicé una tarjeta 3 x 4, chipboard stickers y enamel dots.  Fui seleccionando todos los elementos acordes con el tema del proyecto.

You can see that the interior of the cover simulated a room with die cuts and the frame of a 4x4 card. On the first page, I did a flap that opens and used a 4x6 card that is accentuated with die cuts and enamel dots.

En estas páginas quise enfocar lo que es el tema de la colección y el tema que seleccioné, puedes observar que el interior de la portada simulé una sala con piezas de “die cuts” y el marco de una tarjeta 4 x 4. En la primera página hice un “flap” que abre hacia arriba y utilicé una tarjeta 4 x 6 la cual acentúe con “die cuts y enamel dots”.

Here you can see in detail the inside of the flap of the first page. In it, I used brads, chipboard stickers, die cut and stickers to decorate everything that surrounds the frame of the photo.

Aquí puedes observar en detalle el interior del flap de la primera página. En ella utilicé “brads, chipboard stickers, die cut y stickers” para decorar todo lo que rodea el marco de la foto. 

The second and third pages have two flaps that open to the sides.  There is plenty of space for photos and journaling, I continued to embellish all around with die cuts, stickers and washi tape, always focusing on the theme of the project.

La segunda y tercera página tienen dos “flaps” que abren hacia los lados, puedes observar que tienes mucho espacio para fotos y escribir el “journal”.  Sigo acentuando todo su alrededor con “die cuts, stickers y washi tape” enfocándome siempre en el tema del proyecto.

Next, look at pages 4 and 5. Both are filled with super fun elements from the collection. Page 5 has a flap with pocket that has space for journaling and inside it, you can place more photos.

A continuación, observas las páginas 4 y 5.  Ambas páginas están llenas de elementos super divertidos de la colección. La página 5 tiene un flap con bolsillo, en el bolsillo tiene espacio para colocar el “journal” y en el interior del mismo puedes seguir colocando fotos.

The next pages work the same way: flaps that open sideways and are embellished around them with the magnificent elements of the collection – Domestic Bliss Bits and Pieces, Enamel Dots, Chipboards, Combo Stickers and Bless This Mess and Home Sweet Home Washi Tape. All are beautiful!!!

Las páginas siguientes las trabaje de igual forma, “flaps” que abren hacia los lados y acentuado su alrededor con los magníficos elementos de la colección – Domestic Bliss Bits and Pieces, Enamel Dots, Chipboards, Combo Stickers and Bless This Mess and Home Sweet Home Washi Tape. ¡Todos son hermosos!

In all the pages of the mini album, you will find how the elements of the collection are located with the purpose of assigning a specific photo according to the phrases and the theme of the mini album.

En todas las páginas del mini álbum vas a encontrar como los elementos de la colección están ubicados con el propósito asignar una foto específica acorde con las frases y el tema del mini álbum.

I hope you enjoyed the project and that it inspires you.  Happy crafting friends!  Have a great week! Blessings! 

Espero que hayan disfrutado el proyecto y que les sirva de inspiración.    ¡Que pasen una feliz semana! ¡Bendiciones!

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Hello again, Nicole here today to share a few projects on the blog.  I have been sitting on some photos of our family trip to Disney for a few years and thought this was a good opportunity to use some of the fun Say Cheese III collection to document some of those memories!

I chose a mixture of patterned papers and punched a simple row of circles on the bottom of the page. This is a great way to add in some little bullet journaling or sentiment stickers as I chose. An easy way to embellish a project for sure.

I chose to use a mixture of stickers and die cuts from the Bits & Pieces package to embellish the top row of my page, to balance out the bottom grid of circles. It’s also a fun way to add a quick border of paper and smaller embellishments.

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Last month I talked about getting out from behind the camera and scrapping some photos of myself for a change. I have decided to make a greater effort on this over this year and so I have a fun & crazy page to share with you using the Emoji Love collection!

I started this page with a simple white background and trimmed the rainbow effect like paper from the Emoji Love collection and added it to both sides. I really wanted lots of color but needed a way to draw it all together. A great striped paper like this helps do just that, bring all the colors together and is a great starting point for your page.  I decided to hand cut some letters from various patterned papers in the Emoji Love 6x8 paper pad and added that to my page, filling my patterned paper component on the project!

The hand cut letters are a great way to customize the size of your title and add a certain whimsy to your page too! A great way to add in a burst of color. Of course, I needed to add some fun emojis and word bubbles to my project, and used several stickers with some foam adhesive to the back to add a little pop!

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog with me today!

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