Inspired Me

Happy Holidays! I hope you and your family are having a peaceful and joyful holidays. I sure am! Before Christmas, I finished up several projects. I posted two new YouTube videos, a scrapbook layout and a few traveler's journal notebook pages. Let me start with the scrapbook page. Every year, my husband and I love taking pictures in front of our city's Christmas tree. After I saw these pictures, I was inspired to make this layout with several trees. I hand cut the triangles into various sizes to resemble trees. I used Kaisercraft "peppermint Kisses" paper collection from Scrapbook.com. So exciting to see this layout was featured on Scrapbook dot com's gallery section!!! Next, I created two new YouTube videos. The first is another Julie Nutting tutorial using the "Jessi" and the "Phoebe" stamps in my traveler's notebook. So fun! Link HERE Learn how to make this page in the video tutorial. Also, I shared an inspirational message about JOY! Th...

Happy holidays! I just love these Julie Nutting doll stamps. So I bought another one called, Jessi." She is stylish and ready for the holidays and winter. I bought this set from Scrapbook dot com. She is about 7.5 inches long and perfect for traveler's notebook pages and slimline cards. In this new YouTube video tutorial, I shared the stamps and how to make a fun slimline card. Video Link HERE If you missed the Julie Nutting"Phoebe" stamp tutorial, you can see it here, too. Video Link Here Here are some of the supplies I used. Take a look at the cute card I made. Kaisercrafts, Stazon Ink, Ranger Ink, Markers & Julie Nutting Stamp Set Kaisercraft's "Peppermint Kisses" 12x12 Patterned Paper Card size is little over 4 inches by 7.5 inches. Isn't she cute? I hope you all will try this type of card if you haven't. Thanks for stopping by and have a good and inspired day!

Happy holidays everyone! In today's blog post, I am sharing part 3 of 3 of "Christmas Cards and Sassy Stencil Girls. I really enjoyed this series and trying something new and different for Christmas.  If you missed parts one and two of this Christmas card series, check out this playlist. My Papercrafting Playlist In this video, I shared the K. Simone Designs giveaway winners and the tutorial on how to make these cute cards. Take a look! Part 3 Video HERE I loved using Vicki Boutin stencils, Dylusions shimmer sprays and paint for the background. Then, I used the girl image, permanent black pen, 5x7 white cardstock, 5x7 white pre-folded cards with envelops, Scrapbook dot com word dies, paints and the Dylusions shimmer spray for the dress. I wish you all could see how amazing that shimmer spray is in person. So metallic and elegant! See that shimmer in the dress? So pretty! I made these cards for our Pokey Pea Christmas card exchange. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you give th...

2020 has been an overwhelming year filled with losses, grief, anger, fears and uncertainty.  We are living through unprecedented global times.  Quarantine life has made us all homebodies and chefs. (Anybody else grateful for food but tired of cooking??? LOL!) Our home has become an office, gym, filming and art studio, restaurant, shopping center and movie theater. We have learned how to “Zoom” “Hangout” and “Skye.” Many of the nation’s kids are going to school online and my prayers are with all the parents that must handle that each day. Whew! My husband Ron and I have held on to each other and God like never before. In the mist of all this craziness, we are so thankful that God has protected and provided for us. But on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 I was having a tough day. I’ve been managing the year’s stress ok but this day I was really feeling overwhelmed and struggling to deal with it all. I prayed about it and expressed my heavy emotions to the Lord. Then, I decided...

 Hey everyone! I am so excited to announce my first YouTube channel giveaway.  $25.00 EGift Card  K. Simone Designs' Art Shop  Watch this video for the details and you must leave a comment on this GIVEAWAY video to enter. Giveaway Video HERE To enter the giveaway: Leave a comment about who inspires you . Leave it on the giveaway video. Deadline to enter your comment is Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:59pm PST. Random winner will be announced Friday, December 11, 2020. One entry per person. Winner will receive one $25.00 emailed gift card to our art shop. To receive this gift, I will need your first and last name and your email address. THAT'S IT! K. Simone Designs Art Shop  HERE If you missed the video about my shop and a tour, check it out here. If you want to know the meaning behind the various art pieces, visit this playlist. "Story Time With..."  My Art Stories & Meaning Videos Here I think giving my art and including the video behind the art would...

Did you all know I have an art shop? Yes, K. Simone Designs has an art shop through Society 6, an online store. In this blog post, I will share with you the shop's details, a NEW video about our shop, product pictures and a GIVEAWAY announcement.  K. Simone Designs Art Shop Link This site features my art on various items like prints, apparel, home goods and more. Here is a sample of a few of the items. In my NEW YouTube video, I shared some sample products I love and a website tour. Also, I announced there will be a $25.00 gift card GIVEAWAY for one lucky winner. So keep an eye out for that upcoming video. Our Art Shop Gifts & Tour Video When you shop K. Simone Designs you are buy inspirational stories. Most of the art in the shop was featured in my YouTube video series called, "Story Time With..." Each of these art pieces has an uplifting message of hope, self care, joy and peace. What a wonderful gift to give especially this year.   Story Time With... Video Series L...