The kit includes the album(which is customizable), journal tag stickers, alphabet stickers, miscellaneous stickers, vellum paper, cardstock and pattern paper. (over 30 pages of paper!)

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It's easy - just leave me a comment before Friday, April 23 at noon and you're entered to win.

Want a 2nd chance to win? Leave a comment on my giveaway post on my My Scraps blog by the same date and time.

Go Create!

Here is a quick and easy altered clipboard project for you. These make a GREAT Teacher or Hostess gift with a pretty notepad attached.

I picked up a couple small clipboards at the Dollar Store the other day – you can use any size.

I grabbed one of my kits (see my previous post on using kits). If you don’t have a kit, all you need is 2 pieces of pattern paper, some ribbon, and letter stickers or rub-ons.

I measured my clipboard, and using a craft knife, I cut 2 pieces of pattern paper to fit (one for the front and one for the back).

For the front part, I slid it onto the front of the clipboard, and using my craft knife, I made small slits in the top to guide where I needed to leave space for the clip. I kept sliding my paper up and cutting the sides, until the edges were flush with the edges of the clipboard. Then I put a crease in the paper and cut on the crease to make that little rectangle where the clip goes. (you may need to adjust this step depending on the type of clip on your board)

If you want – you can paint the clipboard before starting with acrylic paint.

I used Mod Podge to glue down both pieces of my pattern paper to my clipboard.

Once it dried, I used sandpaper (Or an emery board) to file any uneven parts of the paper.

After that, I put a Rub-On that said "noteworthy” – it was already in my kit and worked perfectly.

I didn’t want to add anything else – but you are free to adorn however you’d like. One all your flat pieces are adhered – use a gloss Mod Podge to "seal” the clipboard and protect it during use.

After it dried, I tied on a few ribbons to glam it up – and that’s it.

if you scrapbook. . .I'm sure that you know you can also make cards with your supplies. In fact, there are some wonderful sites and resources for just that purpose.

but. . .you can also use them to make home-decor and alter everyday items.

i was recently inspired by this great project in Scrapbook Trends Magazine. . .I apologize to the crafty person that created it - I did not get your name. . .but your image spoke to me - and I needed to make one.

I grabbed one of my Little Red Scrapbook monthly kits, and a plain white tag. Then I went on a house scavenger hunt for a frame. . .I didn't find one I loved that looked like the one in the original project (usually a stumbling block for me) - so I went with something I had that I thought would be "good enough".

I changed up the dimensions of my "picture" to better fit into my frame, cleaned it up, and removed the glass.

I traced the glass onto a piece of cardstock - then cut up some pattern paper to fit my house image. I trimmed a bit off the white tag to make it the right size. That tree paper in the background with the quote about home was just too darn cute not to use - so I did.

(again - this would have been completely OUT of my comfort zone normally. . .but I am trying to just branch out and create)

So you think you want to scrapbook. . .

Do you have pictures and/or a story to tell?

Then you’re ready! Let’s go!!

Many people think that you need a ton of stuff to scrapbook – and that can stop them from getting their memories and their stories down. The truth is you need only a few supplies to get started:

• Pictures
• Neutral colored Cardstock (12x12 or 8 1/2x11) – black, white or kraft
• Patterned Paper
• Scissors and/or a paper trimmer
• A dark ink, fine-tip marker
• Adhesive (this can be a simple glue stick)

Truly – that’s all you need to make a page.

Ready? Let’s get started!

Look at your pictures – what story do you want to tell using these pictures?

How many of the pictures do you need to tell your story? All of them? Only one? Half? It really doesn’t matter – you decide.

Once you have your pictures, think about how you want to arrange them on a piece of cardstock. I suggested a neutral color, like black, white or kraft-colored because to get started, it’s easiest.

Slide the pictures around, until you get a pleasing "look”. You can crop your pictures if it will help you tell your story and/or fit the pictures on the paper.

Does your story need words? You can cut a piece of cardstock and write your thoughts, memories, important facts – whatever helps you tell your story. (this is called "journaling” for you newbies).

Do you need a title? You can hand-write it, use alphabet stickers, rub-ons, print it from your computer – you decide.

If you want to, you can put pieces of patterned paper under your pictures (under all of the, some of them or none of them).

Now glue everything down where you decided you liked it best.

You’re done – you created a "layout” – CONGRATULATIONS!

I hope you’ll share pictures and links to some of your creations here! Also, feel free to leave any questions you may have & I’ll try my best to answer them.

Happy Scrappin!

Be sure to check back for more Scrappin Ideas and inspiration soon!