My Selfie Scrapbook - Getting Started

I'm on a mission to tell my story when I scrapbook. That's why I just had to join in on the fun challenge known as #myselfiescrapbook.

What is it?

Jen and Julie started this adventure "to help you tell your story - not your family's story or your child's story"...

The challenge is to document yourself all month long and capture everyday moments. Here's what I came up with so far...

I'm using a 4" x 4" leather album for this one. I also used a variety of Project Life and pocket page inserts. Because this album is so small, I had to cut my cards up to fit in the pockets. I also used a corner rounder on each of them.

The "Have some fun" hand-scripted card is a free digital download from Alex Hunter Designs. You can find it here. I used a variety of other elements as well. (See below for a full list of supplies).

I hope you will stay tuned as I fill up more of #myselfiescrapbook.
My next post will show you how to mix physical elements with digital ones. It gives your album a nice, crisp look too!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram - @angibarrs
And to join in on this challenge check out this post!


Supplies:
Album - We R Memory Keepers
Project Life - Heidi Swapp Color Magic Value Kit
Digital Elements - Alex Hunter Designs
Pocket Page Cards - Teresa Collins Studio Gold

Crafting with The Container Store

Do you have a favorite store? I have quite a few! One of my all-time faves is The Container Store.

I was in there recently and noticed that they have a bunch of new products in the gift wrap and office supply sections. I picked up a couple of these products to use in a fun craft project.

Here's what I came up with...

Gift bags are my thing! I dressed up the muslin bag that I found in the store with my paper craft supplies. 

I used this fun Heidi Swapp paper and dies from We-R-Memory-Keepers too! 

And check out those sunglasses! I found these fun paper clips in the store as well. They easily attach to the bags with ease.

Here are all the supplies. They look so cute when you put them all together!

The Container store is not just for storage and organization! There are a lot of other fun products too! 

Love Pink Valentine's Day Treat Bags

Valentine's Day is coming! I thought it would be fun to make treat bags that are full of pink goodness!

And I've even added something sweet to my crafty bags too!

I dressed up these glassine bags with the Pink Paislee Bella Rouge collection along with doilies and a variety of embellishments. 

I'm addicted to dies and love to use them on my projects. I used the We R Memory Keepers polaroid frame dies . The glassine bags are from SRM Stickers.

The Little Blue House Media Team is showcasing our "Love Bug" projects on the LBH site this week. Be sure to check them out here!

Project Life: Comic Con Style

This past summer I had the pleasure of attending Comic Con in San Diego. What is Comic Con you ask? It is a HUGE convention that showcases everything from comics, movies, and television shows.

Every year that I've attended I have met my fave celebrities from television and movies. If you follow me on Instagram then you have seen all of the celebs that I got to meet and take photos with. 

Here is my first page commemorating my fun times at this event!

Here are a few close up shots. I ordered my photo prints from Kanvess. I love their 3" x 3" size. 

I made the super hero using my Silhouette Cameo. The super boy cut file is one of my faves!

Here's how it looks in the photo sleeve! I used the 8.5 x 11 photo sleeves from We R Memory Keepers. I love doing pages in this size. It makes it quick and easy to complete my albums.

I also used the Project Life - Heidi Swapp - Color Magic Value Kit.

Be sure to stop back by again on Friday! I'll be featuring another page from Comic Con!

Oh, and if you want to learn more about Comic Con click HERE.

Using Your Stash for Christmas Tags and Packaging

As soon as December rolls around I break out my craft stash and use it on my Christmas tags and packages.

I had so much Heidi Swapp supplies leftover from last year! I decided to make new Christmas tags using the epoxy words from the Believe collection.  I also used Jillibean Soup's wood grain mini bags!

Break out those dies too! They are great for making your own Christmas packaging!

I used the Rectangle Box die to make my gift box. 

You can find this die in the We R Memory Keepers store. 

Be sure to use the code "Cokie" to save 20% off your order.

I hope you enjoyed my fun Christmas packaging project today!

Pocket Pages of Fun!

I really love this pocket page type of scrapbooking. The concept is such a time saver for my hectic schedule too!

There are so many companies out there with some really pretty kits. One of my new faves is the Teresa Collins Studio Gold Album Made Easy kit. The color combo is fabulous.

I added some fun embellishments to my pages that I've had in my stash. Mini clips, canvas pieces, and mini kraft bags are some of my favorite additions to my pages.

You can find the Albums Made Easy products in the We R Memory Keepers store. Be sure to use the code "COKIE" to save 20% off of your order.

I also bought this Teresa Collins album. I love the gold polka dots and the 8'1/2" x 11" size.

Have you tried this type of scrapbooking yet? I think you will really love it! I'm so hooked!

I'll be back soon to share some new Project Life Pages! Have a great weekend!

Halloween Crafts Inspiration Event - Day 3

Welcome to Day #3 of the "7 Days of Halloween Inspiration Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew". 

We’re just a group of online blog friends who love being creative! Keep reading to see all of the participating blogs and prizes that are being offered!

This time around I used a die to make a Halloween treat holder. I used Babycakes designer paper from Close to My Heart and embellishments from American Crafts.

I just love this fry box die. You can find it in the We R Memory Keepers shop. You can also use code "Cokie" to save 20% off of any of their products!

I'm also giving away a prize. Here are the details! 

I am giving away a $15 gift card to Michael's Craft Store.

To be eligible to win just be sure to do the following:
1. Be a follower of my blog.
2. Leave a comment. (The more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!)
3. Follow me on Instagram (here) for an extra entry.
4. Share the giveaway for another extra entry.

You have until Sunday, October 19th to enter!

Skip the Store - Make Your Own Gift Box

It's time for some gift box love! 

I love making them especially when a fun die arrives in my mailbox. I made this one after receiving a box of goodies from We R Memory Keepers. The Rectangle Box is so fun especially if you use some colorful patterned paper!

You can also use this box in other ways! I'm using this one for birthday gifting! Just add a small gift or some sweets and you've got the perfect present.

I also used the butterfly die from the Pop Up Box Die. I layered it and added some bling. The birthday sentiment is from SRM Stickers.

Don’t forget you can use the code COKIE to receive 20% off the items I used in this project & on any other We R Memory Keepers or Lifestyle Crafts products when you shop HERE. 

For more die cut projects go HERE and HERE. 

Have a happy & crafty day!

Supplies:
Lifestyle Crafts - Rectangle Box & Butterfly Die
Paper - Bazzill - Grandma's Feather Bed
SRM Stickers - #62001 Stickers By the Dozen - Birthday

Celebration Party Boxes and a Winner

You know that I love a good party box. I made this one after receiving a box of goodies from We R Memory Keepers. The Bakery Box is so fun especially if you use some colorful patterned paper!

You can also use this box in other ways! Check it out as a "thank you" gift! Just add some chocolate and you have the perfect little box.

Don’t forget you can use the code COKIE to receive 20% off the items I used in this project & on any other We R Memory Keepers or Lifestyle Crafts products when you shop HERE. For more We R Memory Keepers & Lifestyle Crafts projects go HERE and HERE. 

And I do apologize for taking so long to post the winner from this recent giveaway! We have been so busy this summer! My daughter selected the winner for me!

Congrats!!! 

Denise Bryant said...

I love your festive party ideas! Thanks for the chance to win the cute set of dies too. Hadn't seen this one before, and I happen to have a cuckoo clock!

I will send you an email and get your prize right out to you!

Have a happy & crafty day!