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National Scrapbook Day Online Class…

Posted on April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 by JosephinesDesigns.com

Hello Dear Friends,

I am soooo excited to share with you a fun new event to my YouTube channel!! I have loved Creative Memories for many many years!! I loved when I was a consultant many years ago and I am thrilled to be apart of them again!!

Having a Grandmother with dementia and a Mom who recently passed with Alzheimer’s, memory keeping is invaluable!!! I loved working on albums for my family!! I loved making albums for my Grandmother and Mom. When they were confused, I would show them pictures and walk them through time by looking at their memory books. The nurses and doctors always thanked me. They knew that love and sharing memories was so much better than medications. And I must tell you though it didn’t heal their struggles, they both knew they were loved and they always could find a part of their history to bring them back to the present…as much as they were able. For my Grandmother it was always successful…for my Mom, I was so blessed that she found comfort and could always find something in her albums to remember.

Now they are both gone, and though I miss them both, I now am the caretaker of those precious albums and those incredible memories. It was a blessing then…and it is a blessing now.

Being a story teller is the greatest gift we can give to our families…I know this with all my heart. I know I have allot to be thankful for, and this part of my journey is a blessing from the Lord. And now it is my job, to pass on the stories to my children…and one day my grandchildren. And I will be thankful to have these family history books ready to share.

So come join with me and let’s build our family story journals together!!

Prayers and hugs…k 🙂

The NSD Project Recipe™ Kit below can be yours when you attend my NSD class online!! Just email JosephinesDesigns.com and get your kit today!! 🙂 See how below.

The class will be posted on my YouTube JosephinesDesigns.com.

You can watch it when it’s posted on May 5th. And if for any reason you cannot make that day, no worries!! The class will be available at anytime on my YouTube channel and my here on my website: JosephinesDesigns.com.

PS…There are 10 openings and each kit is $18.00 plus shipping. I will also keep a waiting list and if we have enough interest by April 27, 2018, I will gladly order more kits!! 🙂

I will be adding some fun goodies to each kit to encourage you in your memory keeping!! 🙂

After April 27th, each kit will go up to $25.00 plus shipping. So please hurry and grab your kit as soon as possible.

To order your kit today, email me at JosephinesDesigns.com@gmail.com

The first 10 people to order and pay for their kit will be signed up for the online class.

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First YouTube Channel Giveaway!!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by JosephinesDesigns.com

Hello Dear Friends,

After a wonderful bit of time on YouTube: JosephinesDesigns.com , I am thrilled to share my first giveaway!! Please enjoy the video below and then hop on over and take a peak at the channel. It’s a great community with a focus on encourgement. Encouragement through planning, crafting, hauls and Bible study/Illustrated Faith.

So please grab a nice cup of tea and come on over (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNF08CE8fU6EsXPvN3mzVpw/videos) and say hello!! We’d love to encourage you!!

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SU Items Before They Retire…

Posted on April 22, 2017 by JosephinesDesigns.com

Hello Friends,

A quick note and link to see Stampin’ Up’s items before they retire. 🙂

http://www.JosephinesDesigns.StampinUp.net

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Have a great week,

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Re-purposing Boxes with Graphic 45…

Posted on March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by JosephinesDesigns.com

Hello Dear Friends,

I had allot of fun re-purposing some boxes with the gorgeous Mother Goose and By the Sea paper pads by Graphic 45. I absolutely LOVE their paper and delight in using it in my various projects!! 🙂

I hope these 3 boxes and 1 mini album encourage you today!!

Have a wonderful day,

Graphic 45 Mother Goose: Mary Had A Little Lamb Box and Humpty Dumpty Heart Box

Graphic 45 By the Sea: Box and Mini Album Insert

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Thank You Cards to be Sent…

Posted on March 14, 2016 by JosephinesDesigns.com

Hello Dear Friends,

Today I am sharing some lovely Thank You cards made with wonderful Stamps of Life dies, stamps, ink and paper pads. I had such a lovely time making these cards and…well just playing!! Such joy to give handmade thanks to those that we love!! 🙂

Enjoy,

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Supplies used:

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Valentine/Anniversary Cards…

Posted on March 14, 2016March 14, 2016 by JosephinesDesigns.com

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Hello Friends,

Here are a few of my quick and easy cards of love for my sweet family. Some easy peasy cards made from the bits and pieces of various paper pads. I also used a piece of advertisement on a fun card for my Sweet Husband. 🙂 They were all received with big smiles!!! How wonderful to take a moment to make something so simple and then to see each bring such joy to each recipient!! Something handmade is always a treasure for sure!! 🙂

I encourage you to go make a treasure for those you love today,

A card for my Sweet Husband for our Anniversary.

A fun card for my Sweet Husband.

And now a card for one of our children.

One more sweet card for our children.

And finally a sweet little card for one of our children.

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Fun Order Finished and Delivered…

Posted on January 13, 2016March 14, 2016 by JosephinesDesigns.com

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Hello Dear Friends,

Here are some fun, fun, fun cards I made for an order I delivered over the holidays!! Super fun to make and fun to deliver. They were all so sweet, it was a “crowd gatherer/real crowd pleaser” delivery, as everyone laughed and giggled and ooed and awwed.

So sweet!!! Talk about making a girl feel appreciated!! 🙂

I hope you enjoy.

Sorry some of the pics aren’t as good as I would like, it was a last minute…oops need to “take pictures” few moments. Lesson learned. 😉

Have a great day and keep on crafting,

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Happy National Hobby Month!!

Posted on January 13, 2016March 14, 2016 by JosephinesDesigns.com

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Hello Dear Friends,

In case you haven’t heard yet…it is National Hobby Month!! My heart truly LOVES this focus!!! After all our hard pressed work to make all the wonderful Christmas gifts, this month we get to celebrate the simple art of crafting!!

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We began our month with a fun family painting night!! And today I reorganized all my washi on 12 and 14 inch embroidery hoops. I literally filled 5 hoops…and that’s not all of my washi tape, YIKES!! 🙂 My creative juices were flowing as I reorganized by color and design!! FUN!!!

I have many stamped images which need inking that I have on my to do list for this month. As well as tackling new supplies in my stash I have saved up for my slower months. I also ordered my family’s Valentine’s and our Anniversary photo albums today. Though it was online editing…it had it’s own version of creativity and fun!! 🙂 I also have images to frame for gifts and of course cards to make. I have several albums cut and ready to be created for Valentine’s gifts. And finally, I have made my weekly project plans for this new year.

Now with all these wonderful plans, my studio/office needs a quick clean out from all the Christmas fun. Also my files need to be transitioned to the new year in my office. So tomorrow is a wonderful day for order in my studio/office. And then I can hang the beautifully blessed pictures we painted as a family in our home, as well as the fun hoops of washi hoops that will be functional and beautiful to look upon!!:) And get everything back in order so the creative juices can continue to flow!! Then onto my list of fun and exciting projects for this wonderful month of crafting and new year!!

So Dear Friends, do you have your list going? Do you plan to enjoy the fun encouragement of this month? Do you have all in order after the holidays for a clear mind for projects? If so let’s all get going with great joy and creativity!! And if not, consider joining in on some of your projects waiting to be crafted…and for you to be encouraged, relaxed and enjoy the fun this month!!!

Have a wonderful day and keep crafting,

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Holiday Cards Galore…

Posted on December 10, 2015March 14, 2016 by JosephinesDesigns.com

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Hello Friends,

I have been working away in my little studio making fun cards for my Etsy Shop.
http://www.etsy.com/hk-en/shop/KwithJDesigns

I thought I would post a few on here to share with you all. 🙂

I pray each of you is having a lovely holiday season with those you love,

Snowflake Gold Glitter Dimensional Winter card and envelope set

(5 x 7 inch set of 6)

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Snowflake Gold Glitter Dimensional Winter card and envelope set

(5 x 7 inch set of 6)

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White Dimensional Snowflake Winter Card and envelope set

(5 x 7 inch set of 5)

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Colorful and Cheerful Dimensional Tree Winter Card and envelope set (5 x 7 inch set of 6)

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Glimmer Gold Dove with Cutout Snowflake Winter Card and envelope set

(5 x 7 inch set of 6)

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Close up of the snowflake cutout and gold shimmery paper.

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Shiny Copper on Purple Nativity Cards and envelope set

(4 x 6 inch set of 6)

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Vintage Wooden Merry Christmas Cards and envelope set

(4 x 6 inch set of 6)

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Shiny Glittery Glimmering 3 Gifts Dimensional Cards and envelope set

(4 x 6 inch set of 6)

Soooo much fun creating these cards!! I will also be posting a YouTube video in the next week. I will come back and add the link once posted. 🙂

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Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Have a wonderful week and keep enjoying the season,

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Fun File Folder Junk Journal Process…

Posted on April 7, 2015March 14, 2016 by JosephinesDesigns.com

Hello Dear Friends,

I have been traveling with my husband for his work. But there is always time for a project or two!! I literally took one whole suitcase of projects to work on. I am always more ambitious than time allows!! 😉

Here’s a quick peak at my drafting table ready to get started….

OK, yes…I am a two fist-ed tea and coffee drinker!! 😉 Gotta have my beverages!!! I LOVE a hot cup of coffee and some iced green tea!! And I LOVE this little beach clip cup holder I found at Walmart. It is great to hold my tea on the side of my drafting table. It’s great…no water sweating on my work surface!! 🙂 And very, very affordable…thanks Walmart!! 😉

Here’s some fun File Folder Junk Journals that I will be listing in my Etsy shop, posting on my YouTube Channel and my Instagram later this week. Please be sure to drop back by and take a look see!! 😉

Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KwithJDesigns

YouTube channel: JosephinesDesigns.com or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNF08CE8fU6EsXPvN3mzVpw/videos

Instagram: https://instagram.com/josephinesdesignscom

Many thanks to all the sweet ladies on YouTube and many blogs sharing their creations of Junk Journals that have helped me develop mine. 🙂 Such a wonderful online community of crafters!!

Here’s how I make these fun File Folder Junk Journals:

Each has 2-3 signatures, a clip and a band with decorating/journaling pages for each journal.

Here’s some of the process:

First I select the materials I will use. File folders, waxed twine, pages for the signatures, beads, bands, etc.

Next I measure, check and recheck. Then score and attach the folds.

Next I measure and then punch my holes for the folder to hold my signatures. I LOVE this simple awl…it always does the trick on punching paper/cardstock, easy peasy.

I then begin to build the signatures with all kinds of fun finds!! This week I was gathering fun inserts from the Korean market!! And I always try to include a current calendar in each one. I LOVE the whimsy of junk journals!! 🙂

After I build 2-3 signatures for each journal, I then begin accessorizing! I also include a clear business card slot in each one. 🙂

Finally I add my add my band and beads. I love to add a trinket to the band to help close it. And I love the beads on the spine as well. The opportunities are endless with all the clips, markers, etc.!!

Now this fun File Folder Junk Journal is ready for it’s newest recording of the owner’s next FUN adventure!! 🙂

Have a wonderful week,