FREE CRAFTY PROJECTS

WE HAVE MORE CRAFTING INSPIRATION JUST FOR YOU! Scan the QR code beside each project, and a printable PDF will appear that includes either the step-by-step photos and instructions for the project or the printable sketch or the list of our monthly photo prompts. AND there is more! Be sure to visit CreativeScrapbooker.ca and click on FREE CRAFTY PROJECTS. We are here to inspire!

Project 10 Designed by Jackie Ludlage

Project 9 Designed by Karla Yungwirth Project 11 Designed by Cathie Allan

Brick contributes an excellent design element to cards and scrapbook pages by adding texture, a geometric pattern, and a sense of solidity. It can feel traditional, industrial, rustic, or edgy, depending on how the creator uses it in the project. A brick motif is a surprisingly flexible element, providing the option to use bold or soft colours, an embossed texture, or flat image to create a subtle background or a major feature. We give a solid 10/10 and stack up the kudos for this gallery filled with brick-spiration!

ANOTHER LOVELY DAY

Nicole Martel, Crownsville, Maryland

SUPPLIES: The Stamp Market cardstock, Studio Forty patterned paper, stickers, chipboard and stamps, The

Crafter’s Workshop stencil, Catherine Pooler ink, Art Anthology spray ink, The Stamp Market blending brush, Altenew alcohol markers, Creative Memories adhesives.

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CHUT!

Christiane Martel, Québec, Québec

SUPPLIES: Ultimate Crafts, Fun Stampers, AB Studio, Simple Stories, 13 Arts and unknown patterned paper, Floral Craft stickers, Echo Park Paper Co. and Cosmo Cricket alphabet stickers, Stampin’ Up!, All & Create and Studio G stamps, VersaFine ink, Martha Stewart embossing powder, Tattered Angels and unknown chipboard.

BARN CLEANING

Tammy Stefanik, Thorhild, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Ciao Bella patterned paper, DCWV stickers, Recollections stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Stain and ink, Blue Fern Studios and Recollections chipboard, Spellbinders die, Finnabair rust medium, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil, unknown brads and ribbon, recycled cardboard.

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So much fabulous texture on Tammy’s layout. We wish you could feel it!

LIVE IN THE MOMENT

Laura Gilhuly, Wallaceburg, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Creative Embellishments chipboard and stencils, Craft O’Clock patterned paper, Lindy’s Stamp Gang mist, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, unknown cardstock.

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“I really wanted the layout to be organic looking so I matched the colours of the paper and then misted and inked the chipboard pieces until I got my desired look and everything melded together.”

NO WAY OUT

Cindy Agar, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Ella and Viv Paper Company and Ciao Bella Paper patterned paper, Treasured Memories rice paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Tim Holtz Idea-ology vellum butterflies, Elizabeth Craft Designs and Dress My Craft dies, Blue Fern chipboard, unknown brads.

GOODBYE

Dana Tatar, Oakwood, Ohio

SUPPLIES: 49 and Market patterned paper, die cuts, stitched frames, flowers, and stickers, Kaisercraft chipboard alphabet, Prima Marketing stencil, Clearsnap dye ink, Golden molding paste, Sharpie marker, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown vellum.

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“My Grandmother graduated from Oakwood High School in 1947. She loved her time living in the small city of Oakwood, Ohio. I made it my goal to move to the city so that I would have the chance to live in Oakwood as well, and have my daughters graduate from the same High School. When the High School redesigned their entranceway, I purchased an engraved brick in her memory. Now I can say hello and goodbye to her when I walk by the school, a place that she loved.” ~ Dana Tatar

BELIEVE

Tracy McLennon, Debert, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, chipboard, cardstock stickers and Bits &Pieces, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, paint and blending tool, Tonic Studios Nuvo Glacier Paste, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Dual Tip Glue Pen, 3D Foam Squares, Crafty Foam Tape and E-Z Runner Grande, Creative Embellishments chipboard, unknown cardstock.

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Tracy added Tonic Studios Nuvo Glacier paste to the brick chipboard on her layout. Makes it look like a snowy brick wall!

THEY DO SAY

Theary Chea, Lakewood, California

SUPPLIES: Hero Arts and Neenah cardstock, Picket Fence Studios stamps, blending brushes, sequins and stencil, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, VersaMark and Brutus Monroe ink, unknown gold paint.

GO WITH THE FLOW

Kim Gowdy, Sherwood Park, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Heartfelt Creations patterned paper, Ranger Dina Wakley Media stencil, stamp, gel medium and collage paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink and Distress Embossing Glaze, Impression Obsession background stamp, Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe Liquid Adhesive, OLFA craft knife, cutting mat and ruler, Ali Edwards acrylic title.

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Add layers of transparent interest to your background using Ranger Dina Wakley Media Collage Papers like Kim has done on her layout.

FAMILY

Pam Colosimo, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Tim Holtz Idea-ology grunge paper, Simply Stated Designs patterned paper and ephemera, Kaisercraft stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Crackle Paint and gesso, Hero Arts and Stampin’ Up! ink, Sakura Gelly Roll and Le Pen pens, Prima Marketing flowers, Elizabeth Craft Designs die, Sizzix Tim Holtz embossing folder, unknown heavy string.

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“To form the heavy string into the wreath on my layout, first I laid a sheet of cling wrap over the layout. Next, I mixed the gesso and white acrylic paint together, saturated the string in the mixture. Then I formed the loops and twisted shape right on top of the layout. I carefully slid the cling wrap on a piece cardboard and set it aside to dry. After it was dry, I glued it back on the layout right where I wanted it.” ~ Pam Colosimo

BUILDING A LIFE TOGETHER

Linda Smith, Lethbridge County, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, The Paper Studio stickers and chipboard, Brother ScanNCut electronic cutting machine, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink and Foundry Wax, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops, Tim Holtz Idea-ology embellishments.

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Linda created the brick-like background on her layout following these steps 1. Ink a clear acrylic block. 2. Lightly mist with isopropyl alcohol. 3. Stamp the block on the background. 4. Stamp again before re-inking. 5. Repeat until a background is created.

LOVE YOU

Lori Domes, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper and Vicki Boutin cardstock, Kaisercraft patterned paper, brick stencil and die cuts, Ranger Emboss-It ink, Emerald Creek Craft Supplies embossing powder, Vicki Boutin molding paste, Prima Marketing black gesso, Southern Ridge Trading Co. chipboard, American Crafts Thickers, Tonic Studios Distresser, EK Success punch, Marvy Uchida paper crimper and heat tool, Scotch ATG adhesive, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Tape, Tonic Studios Nuvo Liquid Glue, Ecstasy Crafts Sticky Specs, unknown metal embellishment.

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Lori added fabulous texture to her brick background by spreading the molding paste over the brick stencil, removing the stencil, adding embossing powder and then heating until it is bubbly. Cool!

INSIDE YOUR HUG

Julia Cotrim, Louisville, Kentucky

SUPPLIES: Julia Cotrim Digital collection, Dymo Label

Journaling is the very heart of scrapbooking. Not only does it record important facts for future Maker, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayons, unknown generations, such as who, what, when, and where, but it can also be cathartic to the storyteller who is patterned paper, stencil and modeling paste. sharing their intimate thoughts and feelings. Given its integral role in scrapbooking, why not add some creativity by twisting those words into interesting shapes that also help tell the story. For example, journaling about reading habits become the pages of a book or Christmas memories become part of the Christmas tree. What a delight to see stories come alive and take shape in your memory books! .

SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart cardstock, patterned paper, thin cuts, enamel dots, pearl and corner rounder, Craft Smith embossing cardstock, American Crafts Maggie Holmes patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks, Cricut Maker electronic cutting machine and fine point pen, Dollar Store pop dots, Xyron sticker maker, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L tape runner. Based on a sketch by Scrapbook Generations.

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Hands up if you are in love with the Monster die collection from Elizabeth Craft Designs!

MONSTER HUGS

Tina Guigui Dornbaum, Laval, Québec

SUPPLIES: Elizabeth Craft Designs Soft Finish cardstock, stamps, dies, foam tape and double-sided adhesive, The Rabbit Hole Designs stencil, Simon Says Stamp ink, Copic Markers, VersaMark ink, Hero Arts embossing powder, Brutus Monroe Shimmer Mist, Dollar Store googly eyes, Kid’s Choice glue.

UNTIL YOU SPREAD YOUR WINGS

Rhonda Burback, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock and Dimensionals, My Mind’s Eye and We R Memory Keepers patterned paper, Art-C tissue paper, Inkadinkado and Ranger Dylusions stamps, Memento and VersaMark ink, Stampendous embossing powder, Sizzix Tim Holtz die, unknown netting.

GIRLS DAY

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Simple Stories chipboard frame, Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps stencil, Ranger Dylusions paint, Dina Wakley Media stencil and Tim Holtz Distress ink, Therm O Web Deco Foil Transfer Gel Duo and Foil Transfer Sheets, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Desiree added a fun layout of scripted font to the background of her layout using a stencil and Therm O Web Deco Foil Transfer Gel Duo along with Therm O Web Deco Foil Transfer Sheets. The results are gorgeous.

LITTLE BLUE CABIN

Kendell White, Claresholm, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart cardstock, stamps and ink, Wild Whisper and Close to My Heart patterned paper, Simple Stories alphabet stickers, Cricut glitter pen, Sizzix Tim Holtz die, Dollar Store pop dots, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L tape runner. Sketch from Scrapbook Generation.

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“I had A LOT of journaling for this page – I asked my family for their favourite memories, and the memories just kept coming! I made a large pocket with a pullout journaling card to fit it all.” ~ Kendell White

CREATIVITY

Laura Gilhuly, Wallaceburg, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Stamperia patterned paper, ephemera and clear die cuts, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress paint and ink spray, Brusho powder, Prima Marketing gear mould, chipboard and Art Stones. Project designed by The Funkie Junkie Boutique.

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“I created the gears and then broke them before adding them to the layout. I wanted to show that when things are broken or old you can still make something awesome with them like Ty does with the bikes he builds. He takes pieces from all different bikes and makes his own custom bikes.” ~ Laura Gilhuly

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Those awesome Retro Lightbulbs are chipboard embellishments by Southern Ridge Trading Co.

DREAMING BIG

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: P13 cardstock, patterned paper and stickers, American Craft Thickers, Southern Ridge Trading Co. chipboard, Tim Holtz Idea-ology filmstrip, Epson PM 400 printer.

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