Simple Interactive Scrapbook Layouts for Tres Jolie

 Hi Crafty Friends,

Today I am sharing this super Simple Interactive Scrapbook Layout. I hope you enjoy today's project tutorial and you get to try this out. To create this Simple Interactive Layout I used July 2025 Scrapbook Kit, I love how both scrapbook pages turned out. I have links down below for you.

July 2025 Scrapbook Kit

Layout 1

Cut 2 pcs of pattern paper 1x4 inches

Cut 2 pcs of cardstock 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches

Cut 2 pcs of pattern paper 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches

Adhere the pattern paper on top of the cardstock.

Cut 2 pcs of pattern paper 4x4 inches

Cut 2 pcs of cardstock (photo mat) at 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches

Adhere the the photo mat to the pattern papers.

Cut 2 pcs of mat cardstock 41/4 x4 1/4 inches

Cut 2 pcs of cardstock (photo mat) at 4 x 4 inches

Adhere the the photo mat to the mat cardstock.

Once you mat the larger mat, adhere the 1 inch strip with the flap to the inside and fold to the outside, as this is a hinge. Then adhere the 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 to the other side of the flap, as shown below. 

***view tutorial for more details***

Here is what both photo mats look like once the hinges are adhered down. 

Next place magnets down, adhere down one on each side, as shown below. 

Here is what the finished layout looks like once we adhered on the beautiful heart swirl chipboard and flowers from the Scrapbook Kit. 

Here is that photo mats look like opened after adding magnets and papers. 

Layout 2

Cut a long piece of pattern paper 2 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches

Cut a long piece at 2 1/2 x 11 inches

Cut 1 piece of cardstock (photo mat) 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches

Cut 1 piece at cardstock 7 1/2 x 5 inches

Cut 1 piece pattern paper 7 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches

Cut 1 piece of cardstock 8 x 8 1/2 inches

Adhere the pieces of pattern papers to the mats and then adhere the photo mat to the cardstock. Adhere pieces to the 12x12 mat as shown below.

***view video tutorial for details if needed****

Here is the decorated page. I added the beautiful chipboard heart in the upper left corner. I also fussy cut out the beautiful flower that are adhered under the photo mat and used the flowers from the Scrapbook Kit in the lower right hand corner.

Here is a close up picture of the Layout #1. I did used vintage photo ink around the heart chipboard piece to give a little more color. I then added some sentiments that I used from a past sentiment booklet from a previous kit.

I hope you enjoyed today's step by step tutorial and are inspired to create these beautiful Simple Interactive Scrapbook pages using the July 2025 Scrapbook Kit. This July 2025 Scrapbook Kit is just so pretty and full of possibilities for your crafty projects. 

I invite you to please stop by our Facebook page to see what new items our design team has created using our monthly kits.

You can always post your projects on Tres Jolie FB page - Tres Jolie Club Cafe. 

 Don't forget to post your project on our Facebook Group Page, link is down below. 

We would love to see what you create. 

 For more details you can always view the video tutorial process, which is at the top of the page. 

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Easy Peasy Valentine Cards/Operation Valentine's

Want a fast easy card for Valentine's Day???

Well here it is. I got the idea off Pinterest. Just typed in Valentine's Day card with washy tape, and a lot of cards popped up. I saw this one and thought WoW!! That is easy peasy and that's the one!!

In the video I said it took me about 30 minutes and that's probably true from start to finish, cutting paper, placing down the washy tape and stamping. I made 10-12 cards using this technique.

These cards turned out so cute for fast easy cards to give kids or anyone you want to give a card too.
The cards measure - 4 x 4 1/4 ; but you can make them any size.

I made 50 cards for Mel B. Operation Valentine's. These cards will be going to children who are hospitalized. I hope you enjoy the video and I plan on doing another video showing you the rest of cards I made for Mel B. Operation Valentine's.

Thank you Mel for letting me participate. You are an angel!

Thanks for joining me and hope to see you soon. Can't wait to post my next video showing you all the wonderful cards I made. I also made a few sets using some awesome techniques using what you have on hand.

Have a great weekend!! And oh, "This Weekend" is superbowl weekend. lol  I know last post I stated it was superbowl but a lovely friend called me out. lol  Thank  you Apryl.

Hugs everyone and stay crafty.

Deborah xxx

Coloring on Velum for a Candle Holder Decor

Good Morning All,

Well I want to give a shout out to my new Subie's, Welcome and Thank you for joining my blog. :D
I so like when I get new subies' makes me feel like I am actually inspiring people to craft which is why I started my crafty blog. Thank you all for visiting me and leaving me wonderful comments I love to read them. I know I don't get a chance to reply to a lot of the comments but this is why - my granddaughter. I know it may sound like an excuse but I watch here pretty much every day, which I absolutely LOVE!! She is the apple of my eye and keeps me busy for sure, my daughter and son in-law work odd hours, so sometimes I have her all day til 9pm. Which wears me out, I am just not as young as I used to be, so having a little one around, whewww. :D  (Lol)  And this next month will be tougher cause we are also moving. So if I don't get to reply to your comments please do not think I am being rude or ignoring you it's just things are quit busy, and yes we are still planning a wedding as well. (hehehee)
I just want you all to know how much you all mean to me.

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. 

Today I bring you a Coloring on Velum Tutorial for Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog. I am going over how to color on velum and make a candle holder night light for a child's room or any room as a home decor.

Some of you might remember when I made a candle holder last year featuring Crafty Sentiments Stamp Sweet Prayers. Well today I am creating another candle holder but with Crafty Sentiments Designs Tobey Let's Pray. 

Here is my candle holder using a flameless candle (bought from Dollar store)

All the instructions are written on the pictures for you. 

Hope you enjoyed this inspirational piece and you get to create your own candle decor. If you do make one please refer to my blog as where you received the idea, I would appreciate it. :D 

Challenges entered:

Word Art Wednesday: Challenge#178 - Family Friendly Challenge for All

Digi Choosday Challenge: wk 14 Use A Die

Clear It Out Challenge Blog: Its Challenge Time! Theme: Anything Goes Stash: Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday: Challenge 197 - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenges: Challenge#16

Thank you again for stopping by and wishing you all a great and happy crafty day. :D

Deborah xxx

Hey You, Happy Easter

Good Day Everyone,

Hope you are doing well. Today is a tutorial on how to use Flock to enhance your stamp images. So if some of you are new stamping this will show you how to enhance your images with Flock. Flock comes in various colors - white, brown, gray, pinks, reds, black and much more.

I know some of you may know this already and may have your own way of flocking images, but those that are new to stamping or learning about the different supplies used for enhancing images I hope you can find this tutorial helpful.

The stamp I used for this is from the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store - Hey You. This image is a nice image to learn on because it has an open space.

Here is a picture of the supplies you need, now of course if you have another heavy duty glue that you use that is fine, too. I just like this glue and find it a very good sticky glue for every project.

**Art Glitter Glue**; flock color; 

small paint brush for brushing away excess

Well here is the beginning - grab a cup of your favorite drink and sit back to enjoy. :D 

I colored my image first before flocking -

 First apply your glue to the in the middle working 

the glue towards the edges so in case to much glue 

comes out you can work towards the edges. 

Add the Flock to the glue

 Then pat down softly with your finger into the glue, then

softly do circular motions. Use your paint brush to brush

away excess flock from the image. 

Apply glue to one half of the body

 Apply Flock to the glue and ............

pat down the flock softly into the glue. 

Again do a circular motion

Brush away excess flock from image

Apply glue & flock to other side

This is a picture of me softly doing circular motion to the entire image.

The circular motion allows the flock to stick down to the glue but also

help get the loose flock off the image 

All Finished :D 

My finished card with this super cute Stamp - Hey You from Crafty Sentiments Designs Store

 Close Up Pic of my finished flocked image

Well there you have it learning how to use Flock to enhance your images, whether they are digital or rubber/clear stamp image. Thanks for joining us again for an Inspirational Day here at Crafty Sentiments Inspirational Blog. Please join us at the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog for our current challenge - Birthday Challenge. In case you don't make it a new challenge will post Tuesday for you to join in the fun, too. :D One more thing join us on our Facebook page too.

Thank you for joining us. Wishing you a crafty day. 

Deborah 

Simple Envelope Gift Bag

Hi All,

Today I am sharing with you a tutorial I posted to Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog. Here is a tutorial for you on how to make a simple small gift bag for little treats or little gift items. Grab your cup of tea, coffee, or soda cause there are a lot of pictures. So sit back and relax.

I made this little gift bag for Valentine's Day. I learned of this idea years ago from a Stamp'in Up event. It really works for any occasion and with any type of envelope.

Supplies needed:

1. Stamp - Crafty Sentiments - I used Annabel- Elegance from Crafty Sentiments Designs shop
2. Any size envelope (Depending on the size of envelope - using a larger size you will need to increase the score marks from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. 
3. Scoring tools
4. Decorative edge/border punches, dies or scissors
5. Inks, markers or colored pencils
6. Any type of embellishments you want to use
7. Note: I used Ribbon for my handle and attached with small brads on the sides. You can use anything you would like to make your handle. :D 

Here's the Tutorial:

****Adhere your envelope before starting****

Used Red Ribbon as the handle for the bag

Supplies:
Stamp- Crafty Sentiments - Annabel- Elegance
Inks- Copics ; Momento - Love Letter
Paper - Recollection - Red ; DCWV - Foil paper silver
Accessories - Punches - sm. flower punch; Fiskars border punch; Cricut - Heart from Love Struck Cartridge (found on DS)
From Stash - 1-standard white envelope; Red Ribbon, heart brads, wooden Love; pearls, Doily; Liquid Pearls on dress- white; black glitter stickers- XO;


Challenges entered:
Sassy Studio Designs: DTBST #268 Happy Valentine's Day
CardzTV: Cardz TV 3-D Designer's Challenge "Valentine's Treat"
4Crafty Chicks: Valentine's #233
Little Miss Muffet Challenges: Challenge #104-Anything Goes
Scrap&Craft: Challenge #2 - Valentine's/Love/Romance
Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog - February Challenge - How I Love Thee
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Fussy and Fancy Challenge #132 - "It's All About Love"
Sister Act Challenge: Challenge #93
Simply Create Too: Challenge #79 "Anything Goes"
Jo's Scrap Shack - : FFC#75 "Valentine's Day"
Friday Coloring Challenge - February 13th - February 19th - The Outlawz Challenge "Have A Heart"
Jellypark Challenges: Jellypark Friends February Challenge- "Love is in the Air"

Well there you go, hope you enjoyed the tutorial and get a chance to try out this project. Thank you for stopping by and hope you all have a wonderful day.
Hugs~
Deborah :D