PL Wk9 & a Process Video using Heart of Gold

Happy Monday! 
Danielle here to share with you

a new process video of my 
Project Life Week 9, using 

Heart of Gold Daily Diary Kit

I created 4 weeks, including several extra insert pages with this fabulous kit.

 Here is the week in full

 Here is the left side. I also didn't notice the typo on my journal card until I was editing the video, lol. We will just blame in on the fact I created this spread at 5:30am and was waiting for the coffee to brew.

 And here is the right side of the spread. Don't you just love the clear acetate cards?!!

I used some of the polka dot ribbon from a past kit, and stitched it to this card. I love the element of fabric & ribbons added to each week, because it adds a fun texture to the page.

I also used my sewing machine, and stitched on most of the cards for more texture.

I used from my stash the following

- OA Catch Phrase Roller Stamp

- OA Daily Flash Snap Peas Green Alphas

- Tiny Grey Alphas

Thanks for taking the time to read this post and watch the video!

Documenting WK 8 with a Process Video

Happy Monday! Danielle here today to share with you a new process video using the 

Heart of Gold Daily Diary Kit!

and here are some still shots

I loved working with this months kit! There were so many fun elements like the 4x4 glittered wood veneer, and the gold glitter enamel dots!

This weeks theme for the Design Team is "Hearts All a Flutter" - make an interactive or moving element (ex: dangling charm, hidden journaling, etc.) on your page. 

I chose to do an interactive element on my page. The bottom right hand corner of my page, I added a tag from Liam's new spring jacket.

I added a photo of the jacket, and stitched it to the tag that was on it. I slipped it into the page protector, so that the top part of the tag is on the outside, making it easy to open and read.

And here are a few close ups!

I hope you enjoyed a look at my process and the end result of my Project Life Wk 8. I hope I have inspired you to create something fabulous today.

Documenting Wk 7 & a Process Video

Happy Family Day to all my Canadian friends! Danielle here to share with you Week 7 of my project life that I created using the Noel Mignon Heart of Gold Daily Diary Kit

I also create a process video for you

I added 2 extra inserts this week so I could save the special Valentines projects my boys created. 

Here is my spread for this week.

and here are the inserts I added.

I used some red seam binding from my stash and stitched it to the edge of the one insert.

Here is a photo of the spread without the inserts.

I cut the "Hello Love" phrase from the Crate Paper Gold Hearts that were included in the kit and added it to the bottom left card.

and here are some close ups

How have you been using your Heart of Gold Kits? Leave a link in the comments to your work, so we can stop by to be inspired!

Love Letters: Daily Diary Heart of Gold 'A Tutorial'

Hello everyone!

Today I am going to take a different spin on my post this week.

I thought I would show one off one of my favourite tools to use with  you all, considering this week is all about "love letters". 

It was the perfect fit for the story I wanted to tell.

I love how each Daily Diary kit comes with at least 1 12x12 sheet.  It is awesome to have the option to use this in it's entirety, or cut up since most of them can be trimmed on their one side into adorable pocket cards.

So this week, because it is all about "love letters" I wanted to use this double sided paper from this kit and transform it into a super cute envelope to place inside my planner using my favourite tool...the We R Memory Keeper Envelope Punch Board!

This board is SO easy to use...and makes SO many different sizes of envelopes. How awesome right?!? It is the perfect way to create extra storage for your projects or a great way to create super cute envelopes from our overflowing paper stashes...I know we all have em! ;)

Ok...so let's get down to how this little beauty works.

When you purchase your board it comes with a full sheet of easy step by step directions....as well as photo directions so you cannot go wrong!

I will give you a basic low down...and if you are still unsure, you can always check out amazing video demos on you tube showing this fabulous tool in action.

So, to begin. 

Decide on what size of envelope you are wishing to create by reviewing all of the possible sizes listed on the board.  When you choose your size, it will also tell you what dimensions your paper needs to be in order to create that envelope.

So next step, trim your 12x12 sheet of paper down according to the size you require.

Next, when you chose your desired size of envelope...it also stated not only the paper dimensions in correspondence with that, but it also showed the designated "score line".

This is important because the edge of your paper will always have to line up with that number when you are scoring and punching to create your score lines.

So here you can see I am aligning my paper along the designated score line.

Once I have it lined up, I can go ahead and push this blue knob down.  It will punch my paper to begin creating the envelope template.

Then, once I am done punching...take the scoring tool and starting at the scoring edge, create a score line down your paper.

You will repeat these steps 4 times to achieve the envelope template as seen below.

You can see where the "punch" actually creates the little notches that will form our envelope and allow our score lines to fold.

Next apply adhesive to the two side flaps.

Fold up the bottom portion and secure in place.

Fold over the top half and voila!

You have a gorgeous custom DIY envelope ready to go!

So cute, right?!?

Now, to create my letter.

I simply typed it up in a word processor and then printed it onto the back of one of the 4x6 gold foiled cards from the kit.

I added a decorate edge onto the top from one of the 6x6 papers from the kit for a little extra!

I then slipped it inside of my envelope.

Added some holes to my envelope and included it in my planner this month.

I love how cute this paper is....and in envelope form?!? Even better!

Now I will always have my love letter safely tucked away and will carry it with me for the remainder of 2016.  I love having this envelope on board in that I can add even more notes inside or additional photos if I want.

The envelope punch board is such a great tool and I loved incorporating it with this months kit!
See you all next week. Hope you enjoyed the tutorial!

Documenting with Heart of Gold and an Unboxing Video!

Happy Monday! Danielle here today to share with you my Project Life Week 6, using the Noel Mignon Heart Of Gold Daily Diary Kit

Here is an unboxing video I made of the kit last week

Its snowing here today, and I had a heck of a time trying to photograph. All my gold elements look brown, so I apologize.

This weeks theme for the design team is "Love Letters". We were asked to either journal or do a fun technique and/or design element with letters. I chose to do 2 things, one was to write some journaling to my boys about how they didn't want to wait for me to make dinner, so they toasted half a loaf of bread! The second thing I did was to add the total of my Costco bill, down the side of my card with some Thickers from my stash!

 There are so many fun elements in this kit! I love the "clear" Pink Paislee stickers, like the one that says "Epic" on the bottom corner of this photo! I also used some scraps of ribbon from my stash on this layout. I made a little tab out of yellow ribbon above, and I made a ruffle out of blue ribbon below.

I love all the glittery cards and gold cards in this months kit! I am also loving the Crate Paper Hello Love gold heart stickers!

 The gold diamond shape paperclip was perfect to hold my receipt in the pocket!

 I added stitching to several of the cards for some added texture

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope I inspired you to create something today.

Also don't forget to check back the rest of this week to see how the Design Team incorporate this weeks challenge into their projects.