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🌸 How to Craft Beautiful Projects Using Flower Embellishments (Shabby Chic Edition)

Posted on February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 by Sandi Nagel

🌸 Little details make the biggest difference in handmade projects.

If you love adding soft texture, sparkle, and dimension to your journals, cards, happy mail, and mini albums, these flower embellishments were made for you. They layer beautifully, photograph like a dream, and instantly give projects that romantic shabby chic finish so many of us love.

We’ve been having so much fun creating project ideas using these flowers, from loaded envelopes and MemoryDex cards to romantic cards, altered storage pieces, and journal covers. And honestly… once you start adding them, it’s hard to stop.

We just shared a brand new blog post packed with creative inspiration and real project ideas using these embellishments. If you’ve ever looked at your supplies and wondered what to make next, this one is for you.

Come visit the blog for inspiration, and if you love cozy, romantic craft ideas, make sure you’re signed up so you never miss new projects and tutorials.

#shabbychiccrafts #papercraftideas #junkjournalideas #scrapbookembellishments #romanticcrafts

New Craft Die Arrivals at Decor8yourlife | Fox, Dog and Bunny Polkadoodles Dies

Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Sandi Nagel

🐰🦊🐶 New arrivals just landed at Decor8yourlife and they are seriously adorable!

We just added three Polkadoodles animal craft dies to the shop. The collection includes a sweet bunny, an adorable fox and a playful dog. These are perfect for card making, scrapbooking, junk journals and mini albums.

These are limited quantity dies and once they sell out, we cannot promise restocks. If you have been wanting new character dies for your projects, now is a great time to grab them.

Which one would you create with first? Bunny, fox or dog?

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How a Perpetual Calendar Turned into a Birthday Card – Project Share

Posted on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

Turning a forgotten project into something brand new always feels good… but this one feels extra special. 💖

Remember the perpetual calendar I made with all the monthly tags? I took it apart and turned every tag into a handmade birthday card that will be donated to a local church for their monthly birthday celebrations. 🥹🎂

In the tutorial I’m sharing how I:
• turned the calendar tags into card fronts
• used simple pastel mats for a clean, finished look
• added a pretty punched border for that “inlaid” frame
• used fun foam for budget-friendly dimension

It’s a sweet mix of use your stash + make something that makes someone’s day.

Would you repurpose an old project like this? Or would you keep the calendar as is?

✂️ New Video Tutorial: Turn Scrap Paper into 3x3 Cards & Gift Tags

✂️ New Video Tutorial: Turn Scrap Paper into 3×3 Cards & Gift Tags

Posted on October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

🎨 Hey crafty friends! Ready for some cozy fall crafting inspiration? 🍁✨ I just dropped a brand-new video filled with easy, fun projects you can try at home—perfect for your journals, planners, and DIY gifts! 💌

Tap the link in bio to watch and get inspired! Don’t forget to grab your favorite playlist for all the seasonal craft vibes:
🍂 Fall Theme Craft Project Ideas & Tutorials
🎃 Halloween Craft Ideas
💌 More Card Making Ideas & Tutorials

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How to Create a Dimensional Memorydex Card with Fussy Cutting

Posted on September 13, 2025September 12, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

🎀Bring your projects to life with fussy-cut images that add layers of depth and character. Instead of leaving everything flat, you can create a dimensional effect by layering images, overlapping details, and adding raised embellishments. The result is a one-of-a-kind look where every element stands out, giving your handmade pieces charm and personality.

Whether you’re working on scrapbook layouts, journals, memorydex cards, or greeting cards, adding this extra touch makes your projects feel dynamic and full of life—almost as if the scene is jumping right off the page.

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Shabby Chic Embroidered Trim

Posted on June 22, 2025June 13, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

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Need a little creative spark? ✂️💖

I’ve been playing with embroidered trims in a few of my latest projects, and I have to say… they add such a soft, elegant touch to anything you’re working on—whether it’s a mini album, a handmade card, or even a keepsake box.

I just finished sharing a few of these project ideas (with photos!) and some easy tips on how to use trims in your own crafting. If you love that romantic, shabby chic look, you’ll want to peek at this. 🪡🌸

Let’s make something beautiful today. 💕

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Shabby Chic Roses Scrapbook Paper Collection – Journal Pockets Share and Giveaway!

Posted on May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

✨ Handmade with love + vintage charm ✨
Say hello to my newest Shabby Chic Journal Pockets! 🌸💌 Each one is made using my exclusive Shabby Chic Roses paper collection—soft pinks, delicate florals, and just the right touch of old-world romance. Think lace, buttons, and all the shabby chic goodness your heart could ask for! 💕

🌹 The paper is 65 lb cardstock, lignin and acid free, and you get 14 sheets of floral prettiness (7 designs, 2 of each!). Perfect for junk journals, happy mail, scrapbooks, and sweet handmade swaps.

💖 But wait—there’s more! I’m giving away this entire set of handmade pockets plus a full paper pack 🎁 It’s all part of a fun little something I’m sharing in my newest project video (you know where to find it 😉).

✨ Want all the details? Let’s just say I might have dropped a blog post too. 👀 Tap through my profile to keep up with everything we’ve got going on!

If you love feminine journaling, soft florals, and pretty paper crafting—this is your moment. Save this post for inspo, tag your crafty bestie, and don’t forget to hit follow + drop a 💗 if shabby chic is your jam!

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Handmade Memorydex Box Album Using ‘Tasty Treats by Decor8yourlife’

Posted on May 17, 2025May 16, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

✨ NEW PROJECT ✨
I dusted off some of my memorydex dies and created something sweet and special — a handmade Memorydex Box Album using my Tasty Treats by Decor8yourlife 5×5 paper collection! 🍓💚

Each card is one of a kind, layered with embellishments from my stash and my shop (think florals, appliques, pearls and bows!) — and they all tuck neatly inside this custom gift box I made from scratch. 💌 Details in my blog.

And if you want a closer look, I’ve shared a full project video over on my channel 🎥 (Decor8yourlife 💕)

Tell me in the comments — have you ever made a memdex box album? Or is this your sign to finally try one?

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Beautiful Shabby Chic Cards for Mother’s Day – Easy Beginner Friendly

Posted on May 3, 2025April 29, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

🌸 Handmade with love 💌
If you adore soft florals, vintage lace, and timeless romance, this shabby chic Mother’s Day card is everything your creative heart’s been looking for.

From hand-tied bows to delicate flat back pearls, every detail was chosen to tell a story — a story of love, nostalgia, and the art of slowing down to craft something meaningful. 🌿

This is your sign to pull out your favorite vintage paper scraps, trims, and embellishments… and just start creating. ✂️✨

🧵 Have you made something shabby chic lately? Tag me — I’d LOVE to see it!
💗 Save this for your next cardmaking session.
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