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 HELLO EVERYBODY! I’m so excited to let you know that a brand new tutorial is up on my YouTube channel!      Together, we’ll walk through every step of making a beautiful journal from scratch.    First, we’ll build the journal’s base, and then I’ll share fun and easy decorating ideas, plus tips for making booklets, cards, and lots of creative extras. I really hope this video sparks your imagination and gives you plenty of inspiration for your next journaling adventure.     Wishing you loads of crafty joy! CHEERS! ***    If you love unique touches in your journals, take a peek at my Etsy shop! I offer my own handmade tea- and coffee-dyed papers—perfect for adding a bit of charm to your creative projects.   If you are interested in buying the journals, please visit my Etsy store.  

  HELLO EVERYBODY! I’m really excited to show you two journals I just finished making!   Let me tell you about the first one.   I decorated it with the Vintage paper collection by Make & Create, but since I’d already used up most of the set for other projects, I had fun mixing in leftover papers from my stash. That’s one of the best things about journaling—you get to make use of those pretty scraps you’ve saved. The beauty of this craft is that there are no strict rules, so you can play, experiment, and let your creativity lead the way. For this journal, I also added some paper embellishments, string, vintage-style ribbon, lace, buttons, beads, and others. Some of the tea- and coffee-dyed papers I used in this project were made by me.   Time to tell you about the second journal.     For this one, I had a blast using the Flower Fiesta paper collection by Craft O’Clock. I had only a few 12x12 sheets left over, along with a few other sheets and smaller scr...

 HELLO EVERYBODY! It’s wonderful to reconnect with you after being away for almost a month! I spent my time off gardening, travelling, and catching up on the little things, but now I’m thrilled to present my newest creation—a custom-made heart-shaped mini photo album.     I made this album as a special gift for a woman celebrating her 50th birthday. The requirements were very precise: it had to look feminine, elegant, and richly adorned. Beads, ribbons, and charms were essential details, together with elements that marked the birthday occasion. To decorate it, I chose papers and extras from the Flower Fiesta collection by Craft O’Clock, adding embellishments from various wedding collections and my stash. The bow on the cover, which the client especially adored, comes from my Roses Academy paper collection. Inside, you’ll find unique pages and pockets designed for photos of all sizes, plus fun interactive features that make it a wonderful keepsake for storing precious memo...

HELLO EVERYBODY! Recently, I introduced the Roses Academy digital paper collection and two digital page templates, showing how easy it is to make an album using ring binders. But ring binders are just one option. As promised, I will demonstrate three alternative binding methods, each just as quick and simple as the ring binder approach.   For this tutorial, we’ll use two digital page templates: one for the album base and one for decoration. Our main focus will be on creating album bases, so we’ll primarily use Page Template No. 1. This template is also included in the Roses Academy paper collection, and both sets are available in my Etsy shop.   I hope you will find this tutorial helpful!   Happy crafting! CHEERS! ***

 HELLO EVERYBODY! Recently, I shared a digital set of two heart-shaped page templates, perfect for making both albums and greeting cards. Today, I’ll walk you through how to make a heart-shaped card base, step by step. Come join me on my YouTube channel for a fun and easy tutorial!     I originally made this card for a special 70th birthday, but the heart-shaped design is perfect for so many occasions—Mother’s Day, Grandmother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or just to show someone you care.   If you’re feeling inspired, pop over to my Etsy shop for a digital set of two heart-shaped page templates—perfect for albums or cards. These templates are also part of the full Roses Academy collection, so take a peek and get creative! Wishing you lots of creative joy—happy crafting, and hope to see you again soon! CHEERS! ***

 HELLO EVERYBODY! I’m delighted to showcase a unique, made-to-order mini folio album. Crafted for a remarkable woman’s 50th birthday, this album bursts with vibrant colours and joyful energy, perfectly reflecting her personality. I selected bright, lively papers to create a cheerful, celebratory feel, and the design accommodates thirty-two 10cm x 15cm photos.     The inspiration for this project came from an album I previously featured in the Eleventh-Hour Xmas Gifts series in 2025. For those interested in the tutorial and a full presentation, check out my channel—links are provided below: * PRESENTATION * TUTORIAL     If you’re looking to brighten your mood and immerse yourself in a burst of vibrant colour, head over to my YouTube channel for a quick look at the album. Experience firsthand the uplifting power of colour!     Enjoy the presentation and have a beautiful day!  CHEERS! ***

 HELLO EVERYBODY! In my recent YouTube video, I guided you step by step through creating a heart-shaped mini photo album using the Roses Academy digital paper collection. The tutorial covered how to make and decorate the album pages, as well as a simple binding method using ring binders. I also demonstrated how to organise your album pages, drawing inspiration from my earlier project (for a closer look at that album, check out the link to the full presentation).   Today, I’m excited to showcase a fully decorated album, made using the kraft paper base from our last tutorial. The album features flaps, pockets, belly bands, and other original solutions. You can find that the Roses Academy digital paper collection offers a much wider range of creative possibilities for your own album designs.     The album is designed with five pages, excluding covers, each dedicated to showcasing 10cm x 15cm photos. Additionally, every page is adorned with extra paper embel...