Author Archives: soapHOUSEmama
A Little Throwback for Your Thursday…
Hi there! Ashli here with you for a fun little throwback…. combining elements from older kits with the current kit! Have a look! [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/ohrzVFwyBZM” align=”center” maxwidth=”600″] I just love...
Sketching it into a Double Pager…
Hey hey! Ashli here with your June sketch challenge! Here is the fabulous sketch… And I decided to turn this into a double pager…. Take a look! [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/VNAPsNoUl4g” align=”center”...
A Deconstructed Grid….
Hello friends! I just love the exclusive papers in the May kit! One of them even features a favorite design element of mine… GRIDS! Take a look at how I took inspiration from this paper and deconstructed the grid a bit… [iframe...
Inspired by the Negative?
Inspired by the negative? YES! Well, negative space after creating a die-cut, that is… Using the free (to subscribers) floral cut file, I cut out a bunch of shapes and set them aside for other projects. I then took my piece full of all the negative shapes and...
Light Bulb Moment… in the Art Journal!
Hello there! Ashli here with you to share a bit of art journaling! I love using the little bits and bobs from the kits as a starting point in my art journaling pages. This month, I chose to start out with some of the stamps and then I ended up putting some of the fun...
Tips and Tricks… the Leftovers!
Hi there! You know those little tiny strips of paper we all end up with after a bit of trimming? They usually end up in the trash, right? I know they do in my studio! Well, not today! Take a look… [iframe...
Cabin Fever?
I don’t know about you, but when the cold of winter sets in, so does a bit of “cabin fever.” I always find myself longing for the warmth of spring and the bright sunshine inviting us out! Well, look now more because the fun stamp sets in the March...
Valentine Inspiration with a VIDEO!
Hello lovelies! We have some wonderful Valentine inspiration in store for you today! The February kits are full of so many fun goodies! Alissa made these beautiful cards with her kits… And Suzanna made this gorgeous layout! And I had an amazing time putting...
Gold Vellum Inspiration!
Hey there! Ashli here with you to share a process video. I was so inspired by the gold vellum die cuts included in this month’s kit! Let’s take a look… [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/lFgo_xUh5K8″ align=”center”] As...
Christmas Inspiration!
Hello, hello! Are you ready for Christmas??? I am happy to say that around here, we are! YAY! I tell you, I feel like I should get a trophy or something for having all my cards made and presents wrapped! Whether you are done too and ready to sit back and relax, or you...
What Are You Thankful For?
I am thankful that I have LOADS to be thankful for! One of which is this hobby. I am prepping another pocket page this month, leaving lots of room to journal all that I am thankful for. Take a look… [iframe...
Polka Dots, Flowers, Layered Tags, and a Dog? Oh My….
What do polka dots, flowers, layered tags, and a dog have in common? They all made it onto my layout, that’s what! It can be a challenge to use layered and dimensional embellishments, along with loads of pattern, yes? In this video, I tackle all these things and...
Does this Look Familiar?
Does this DITL spread look familiar? Well, you can probably tell that I (Ashli) made it, but maybe it resembles the work of one of my fellow teamies? Can you guess who? Take a look… [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/iFnAx05bFYI”...
Planning NOT to Plan?
Planning NOT to Plan? What? Let me explain… Ashli here and I plan (aka anxiously await and obsessively stalk the postman) on the gorgeousness of the planner kits hitting my doorstep each month! But, I don’t plan with them! I scrapbook with them....
Hello Daydream!
This kit is full of all kinds of loveliness… the stuff Daydreams are made of!
Take a look…
See? SOOOO many wonderful possibilities!
Head on over to the store to snag yours now!
Paper Cuts and Matisse?
What do paper cuts and Matisse have in common? Well… quite a bit, actually! Matisse is a fascinating artist to study and to gain inspiration from! In fact, I have tried my hand at a bit of “matisse style” fussy cutting for this layout…. Please...
Hello Hemingway!!!
Hello, hello to the fabulous Hemingway Kits!!! There is so much to love… as always 🙂 Please have a look at this little unboxing video to have a peek at all the lovelies… [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/fhL45SE2_ps”...
Put A Bird on It!
How’s that little song go? If you liked it, then you shoulda put a bird on it? Or was it ring? HA! Well, I’m going with bird, because this month’s kits have the most fabulous little birdie stamps! Aren’t they just the cutest?!?! One of the sets...