Inspired Me

When I started creating YouTube videos last year, I thought about having my husband Ron join me on a tutorial. So I am happy to announce that he made his video debut in this NEW video called, "Husband Scrapbooks With Me." This was his first time scrapbooking! He was a little nervous but once we started filming he was a pro. He assisted me in making this popular layout that was featured in the gallery of  Scrapbook.com earlier this month. They featured it for a week! So, I thought it would be fun to show you all how I made it plus an easy design for my husband to learn from. I hope you stop and see how we did in our first video together! Also, we chatted about our Christmas last year. VIDEO LINK HERE We had a good time making this video and layout together. Maybe he will come on another video this year. Fingers crossed! LOL! Have a great day and be inspired!

Happy New Year!!! 2020 was a challenging year for all of us. But when I look back I was surprised at all the good that happened to me and my business, K. Simone Designs. Today, I will be sharing my top five favorite moments of 2020. Let's go! 1. New Blog/Website- In March 2020, I launched a new blog called, "Inspired Me 411." It is an arts and crafts resource directory I created to house all the creative information I have found and/or used over the years. When the pandemic hit and I was so glad I had this resource available. My goal was to encourage and inspire others to craft their way through the stress of 2020. Crafting has definitely helped me get through these uncertain days. WEBSITE HERE 2. New YouTube Channel Videos- In June 2020,  I was so thrilled to create my first ever craft videos for YouTube. For years, I dreamed of making papercrafting and art tutorial videos and it felt so great to finally accomplish my goal. I published 38 videos, gained 117 subscribers a...

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...