Santa's Hat: A 12x12 Layout with Mistletoe and Holly Daily Diary.

Good Morning!!  Michelle Zerull here with an easy 12x12 page that I made from the beautiful Mistletoe & Holly Daily Diary Kit. 

I love making heritage layouts and it's fun to include a bit of whimsy. The vintage photo was linen and hard to photograph, but Santa's hat looks good on Bobby. Don't you agree?

It was easy to add the hat. I cut it from one of the pocket cards.

Thank you for letting me share with you today. 

The Joyful Tree

Good Morning!!  Michelle Zerull here with a  fun little Pocket Page that I made for my Snap Binder using the luscious Mistletoe & Holly Daily Diary Kit. 

This page was inspired the Christmas tree and the word. "Joy." I was delighted how many times this word appeared! (And there was even more than I didn't use!)

I love adding bits of vintage ephemera, so I had to add this vintage photo of the trees in Winter. 

Thank you for letting me share with you today. 

Golden Delicious Daily Diary Shaped Tags

Hello Everyone! Michelle Zerull here with two new tags that were made from the Golden Delicious Daily Diary Kit. This kit is loaded with so much cute, fun products that it was hard to decide which items that I wanted to use first!

I decided to make tags, because I use them for everything. I attach them to small gifts, send them in the mail, use them on layouts....I'm always needing a cute tag! I used the Sizzix Scoreboard Canning Jar Die to make the shaped tags. The old-fashioned jelly jar shape was perfect! It is similar in shape to the Coffee House to-go cups. And Autumn is synonymous with Pumpkin Spice Lattes! If you don't use Sizzix, you can find similar shapes online to trace and cut with scissors.

I used a lot of "B" sides of the papers to make these. Both sides are awesome, so it's like getting twice as much to work with! I know this sounds silly, but I am pretty excited with the twine in this months kit, too. It looks like Bakers Twine, but has a rough texture like hemp. I love it!

Thank you for letting me share with you today. I truly loved making these and I can't wait to create more fun things with this month's Daily Diary Kit. 

Have a great day!

Hayride!: NoelMignon Natural Elements Layout Challenge

Hello!
Michelle Zerull here this morning with a new challenge! As you recall, this is our Fall Crop week, so be sure to check out our Facebook NoelMignon Members Group to see how you can win PRIZES!

This morning the challenge is "Hayride".....
I would like for you to incorporate a Natural Element into your layout. If you haven't been on a hayride for awhile (neither have I!), you can use another subject. That's what I did.
Here's some ideas of things that you can use...
Leaves, Bark, Twigs, Cork, Moss, Burlap, Straw, Wood, Cotton, or any other natural element that you can think of.

For my Pocket Page Layout, I used this month's Blue Moon Daily Diary Kit, as well Natural Elements. Elements with a lot of texture make a large statement, so I kept my pockets simple.

Here's a tip for using moss:

Using a white glue that dries clear, apply the moss to Freezer Paper and let dry completely overnight. (Smoosh lots of moss down on the paper!) When the glue is dry, you will be able to cut shapes from the freezer paper with regular scissors.

Share your project with us on our Facebook Page. We are looking forward to seeing what you create!

Blue Moon Happy Mail Set

Happy Weekend everyone! Michelle Zerull, here to share a Happy Mail project that I made with the Blue Moon Daily Diary kit.

I love sending Happy Mail to friends and family. It's always a pleasant surprise to receive something fun in the mail, and I love being able to use my supplies in fun new ways. This is a simple letter set, but it's loaded with colors and textures. It reminded me of an antique postcard that I had. (I'll be tucking that in the envelope, too!) And speaking of envelopes....an  envelope liner is so simple to make, yet adds to much charm! Handmade embellishments are also fun additions to your letter.

Here's a simple way to make a fun flag. Use a Q-Tip! Simply cut off the cotton. And the best part...they are super cheap! (FYI...These are also an easy way to make cupcake toppers!)

I hope that I've inspired you to use your supplies this weekend. Enjoy!

Blue Moon Button Magnets

Hi! Michelle Zerull here, to share a project that I made with this month's NoelMignon Blue Moon Daily Diary kit.
I love the rich colors and textures in this kit. The turquoise, wood grain and touches of gold are chic, yet earthy and familial. These elements inspired me to make something that had an upscale look, yet friendly and fun too. So, with my favorite Blue Moon elements, I made Anthro-inspired Button Magnets and packaged them with the cards in the kit.

The magnets were super fun to make. I cut the paper to size, and then rolled the edges in chunky glitter from my craft stash. A top coat of clear glue gave them a resin-like finish.

To package them, I glued hardware store washers to the card. The metal washers keep the magnets in place.

I hope that I have inspired you to create something fun with your  Blue Moon Daily Diary kit.

Enjoy!

Show and Tell Daily Diary Pocket Letter

Hello! Michelle Zerull here, to share a Pocket Letter that I've put together with the NoelMignon Show and Tell Daily Diary Kit. 

Pocket Letters are letters that are shared in pockets! After decorating and filling the pockets, you mail the entire sheet to a friend or penpal.  It's so fun!

There are numerous embellishments in this kit, including the Crate Paper Puffy Stickers. 

My Favorite!

I hope you find a few minutes today to create something wonderful.

Enjoy!

NoelMignon Show and Tell Stamping Tutorial

Hello! Michelle Zerull here, to share a stamping tutorial that allows you to use your stamps in a new way. It's like getting additional stamps for free!

The Cherish Stamp Set by Heidi Swapp is included in your Show and Tell Daily Diary Kit. The set includes a darling stamp that says "I love your__________." That's a fun stamp to use! Now let me show you how to turn it into an "I love you" sentiment that can be used year-round.

1.  Remove the "I love your ______" stamp from the sheet and place it on a clear acrylic block. Hint: If your don't have an acrylic block, you can place it on the bottom of a drinking glass or glass from a photo frame.) As long as the item is smooth and flat, your stamp will adhere.
2.  Cover the letter "R" and the blank line with washi tape. I used the washi from the August 2015 "Country Life" Daily Diary Kit. Masking Tape will also work, but the tape needs to be removeable. Now ink your stamp with the tape STILL ON the stamp.
3.  Carefully peel up the tape and dispose of it. The ink is now only on the "I love you" portion of the stamp.
4.  Stamp the stamp onto a clean, dry paper. I used one of the tags included in the kit.

Now you have a little love note for your perfect someone.

Happy Stamping!

NoelMignon Show and Tell Daily Diary: Modern Vintage Cards

Hello! Michelle Zerull here, to share a project that I've created with the Show and Tell Daily Diary kit. I've really enjoyed all of the wonderful product in this kit. I was smitten with the darling puffy stickers from the Crate Paper Wonder line. Who can resist? I also love the wonderful seam binding ribbon. The color and texture is fabulous! I've combined these elements as well as some vintage card fronts I've collected, to create these Modern Vintage cards.

I've always loved vintage items. You can purchase old greeting cards at antique and thrift shops for pocket change.

To make these, I simply covered the original artwork with the rosette. When combined with newer elements, these cards really stand out!

These paper rosettes can also be used as "bows" for a unique wrapped gift.

I've had a lot of fun with this project. And since this kit is packed with products, I'm going to be having even MORE fun all month long!

Happy Crafting!

Country Life Daily Diary Photobomb

Hello creative friends! Michelle Zerull here, to share another project that I created with the Country Life Daily Diary Kit. Usually I make Binder pages and I seldom make 12x12 pages, so this was a stretch for me. But with all of the beautiful 4x4 cards included, I knew that I wanted to include this in my "big" album.

This layout was inspired by the frame that I used in the center. It was a creamy white that wasn't prevalent in the other papers, so I added acrylic paints to some of the papers to unify the look.

I'm all about customizing the papers. Paint is relatively cheap and a little goes a long way.

Notice the photobomb in the background? My family is a lot of fun. I didn't even realize that they were back there until after the photo was taken! :)

The month is almost over, but there's still lots of fun left. Enjoy your day!

Country Life Daily Diary Giftbox

Hello! Michelle Zerull here, soaking up the Summer sun and enjoying the Country Life Daily Diary kit. In my heart, I will always be a crafter first and foremost. The papers in this kit are gorgeous and perfect for a fun craft project. I fell in love with the pretty pink calico print "B" side paper and couldn't wait to cut it up and make something.

I only used half of my 12x12 paper. The rest I can use later for another project. I used my Sizzix to make my little giftbox, but you could easily use the kit to decorate a pre-made box as well.

All of the papers and embellishments came directly from this kit. The only thing that I added was some matboard and glue. Even the green gingham button embellishments are in the kit. They made the cutest little drawer pulls!

Each month the NoelMignon Daily Diary kit consists of many papers and embellishments that can be used for pocket scrapbooking a lot, lot more. I hope that I've inspired you to look at the supplies a bit differently. Don't forget to share your projects on our NoelMignon Members Facebook page. We love seeing what you've created!

NoelMignon Daily Diary: Summer Salutation Happy Mail Stationery

Hello! Michelle Zerull here, to share a fun Summer project with the Daily Diary Pool Party kit. The month is almost over, but there's still lots of fun left. Come in out of the heat and create a Summer Salutation Stationery Set. This easy DIY Happy Mail will cheer up any mailbox!

This month's Daily Diary kit contains many fun items including awesome washi sticker sheets. The little washi dots have me completely mesmerized and I love playing with them. By attaching them to a piece of twine, I created a fun confetti string. I used leftover papers and a circle punch to make the larger confetti dots. Won't this be fun to pull out of the envelope?

I've enjoyed sharing this Happy Mail project with you today. Be sure to join the NoelMignon Members Facebook Group for more project inspiration and upcoming product sneaks.

Have a great day!

NoelMignon Daily Diary Pool Party: Vintage Road Trip

Hello! I'm Michelle Zerull. I'm thrilled to be sharing my first project with you as a new NoelMignon Design Team member. This months Daily Diary Pool Party Kit has an abundance of Summer papers and embellishments to create with. Many of the illustrations have a fun, retro vibe, so I created a Pocket Page using my vintage travel photos and ephemera.

I am fond of fussy cutting and enjoyed clipping images and creating unique, new cards. These new inserts could be used with any contemporary photos just as easily as the vintage photographs. 

Mixing patterns and creating fun textures gave the cards instant visual interest.

I adore the puffy clouds. They're irresistible!

The various wood grain patterns are gorgeous, too!

I hope that I've inspired you to get out your scissors and create something fun with the July Daily Diary Kit curated by NoelMignon. I'm looking forward to sharing many new ideas and projects in the weeks to come. 

Thank you!