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Scrapped! Episode 30 – Gratitude Mini Album

A Beautiful Way to Celebrate What Matters Most

November always inspires me to slow down and reflect on the things I’m most grateful for. For Scrapped! Episode 30, I wanted to create something that captured those heartfelt moments in a way I could revisit year after year. Instead of a traditional scrapbook page, I designed a Gratitude Mini Album—a keepsake filled with texture, layers, and interactive elements that make memory keeping both meaningful and fun.

This mini album is built using our Flip Flaps and features gorgeous pull-outs, flaps, pockets, and hidden journaling spots. It’s the perfect way to document gratitude, seasonal reflections, or family traditions during the holidays. And because the album structure is so versatile, you can recreate it for any theme—thankfulness, celebrations, travel, or even a yearly highlight book.

🎥 Be sure to watch the episode for a closer look at how the project comes together and ideas for customizing your own album.

About the Album

For this project, I started with chipboard (the kind that comes in Paper Pumpkin kits or many of our other crafting kits—recycling win!) to create sturdy front and back covers. The inside includes multiple sizes of Flip Flaps, thoughtful fold-outs, a waterfall element, reinforced center pages, and plenty of spaces for photos, journaling, and decorative touches.

A beautifully designed scrapbook cover featuring an orange autumn leaf and the text 'family & friends.' The background has green striped paper and is accented with a dark brown ribbon and embellishments, creating a warm, inviting autumn theme.
A beautifully designed Gratitude Mini Album featuring autumn-inspired colors and textures, including a transparent cover with the quote 'The best memories are created with friends, love & laughter'.
A close-up of a page in a Gratitude Mini Album, featuring a decorative leaf and the word 'family' on a label surrounded by warm colors and embellishments.

Once the structure was built, I decorated the album using the warm, earthy tones of the Gathering Together Suite (165987), which felt absolutely perfect for a gratitude theme. The stamps, dies, textures, and embellishments all came together beautifully to create a heartfelt, cozy design.

Featured Products

Gathering Together Suite (#165987)

  • Gathering Moments Stamp Set (#165970)
  • Gathering Moments Dies (#165979)
  • Gathering Together Designer Series Paper (#165969)
  • Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder (#165983)
  • Early Espresso & Old Olive Baker’s Twine Combo (#165986)
  • Cajun Craze and Gold Dots Embellishments (#165984)

I also pulled sentiments and decorative elements from:

  • Just a Note Stamp Set (#166098) + Dies (#166101)
  • Our Story Stamp Set (#167109)
  • Celebrate Together Stamp Set (#166655)

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The color palette—Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Old Olive, and Champagne Foil—set the warm and inviting tone that makes this mini album feel extra special.

I loved this project so much that I’m already working on a Christmas version with a fun twist on the layout—so stay tuned!

Want to Make This Album Yourself?

You can absolutely create your own version of this Gratitude Mini Album—and I’ve made it easy!

Gratitude Mini Album Tutorial

$10.00 USD

✨ FULL step-by-step tutorial, including:

  • complete measurements
  • detailed instructions
  • cutting guides
  • photos
  • tips for customizing
  • and a full supply list
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Whether you’re documenting memories for yourself or creating a heartfelt handmade gift, this album is something you’ll treasure year after year.

A beautifully crafted Christmas card featuring a window scene that displays a peaceful nativity setting on one side, while the inside is adorned with cozy holiday elements like hanging stockings and warm colors.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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andersoncandice@hotmail.com

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Crazy for Christmas Class 2012

First I have to apologize for the delay in this post.  My Grandmother passed away over the weekend and I was waiting for information on the funeral before I could plan the times for sure.  I know I’ve advertised the time as longer on Saturday, however that is when the funeral is so I had to shorten it.  However I’m going to open up my club day the next Saturday as and alternate date for those who need during the day.  So now lets get onto the fun stuff.

Dates & Times:

Friday- December 7th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday- December 8th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday- December 15th 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

Please plan enough time to complete your projects.  I’ve listed an estimated amount of time to complete each project.  Please plan accordingly based on your stamping speed.

RSVP at least 4 days before to guarantee project availability.  I will still take reservations after based on availability.
435-245-5321 or 435-232-2655.  E-mail me at andersoncandice@hotmail.com.  Click on any of the above dates to RSVP on Facebook.

Here’s the fun projects you can make.  If your short on time you can order the kit and make it at home for the same price (plus shipping if needed) or over the finished project.

Cookie Box SnowmanSnowman Cookie Box-

Fill this cute box with cookies and when they are gone you still have  cute home decor piece for the Holidays.

Kit- 5.00 Each
Finished- 8.00 Each
Time:  20 min

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Candy Bar Wraps

Candy Bar Wraps*-

Wrap up some fun this holiday season.  Everyone loves candy bars and this is a fun way to share them.

Kit- 5.00 Set of 6
Finished- 8.00 Set of 6
Time:  20 min

Candy Holder

Candy Holder*-

I love this fun way to give away small candy bars to that special someone.

Kit- 1.50 Each
Finished- 3.00 Each
Time:  10 min

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Grinch Box

Grinch Box-

What a fun way to share a gift for the holiday.  Fill the box with anything.  Candy Canes, Popcorn, Cookies and more.

Kit- 1.50 Each
Finished- 3.00 Each
Time:  10 min

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Christmas Box

Christmas Box-

Here’s another fun box you can give a cute gift in.  Your friends and family will really feel special when you give them one of them.

Kit- 1.50 Each
Finished- 3.00 Each
Time:  10 min

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Petal Cone Santa

Triangle Santa-

Fill this cute little Santa up with a gift, then use it as an ornament on your tree or a fun decoration when the treats are all gone.

Kit- 1.50 Each
Finished- 3.00 Each
Time:  10 min

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Monogram Necklace

Monogram Necklace-

Make that special girl her very own Monogram Necklace.  Personalize it with her letter.

Kit- 1.50 Each
Finished- 3.00 Each

Time:  5 min

Santa Gift Card Holder

Santa Gift Card-

Do you have a gift card for the hard to shop for someone, or a quick stocking stuffer?  Need to send a gift card to someone far a way and want to make it special?  Then this is perfect for you.

If someone is looking for that special gift for you be sure to tell them that I offer gift cards wrapped in this cute wrapper as well.

Kit- 1.00 Each
Finished- 2.00 Each
Time:  5 min

Reindeer Candycanes

Reindeer Candy Canes*-

What a fun gift for friends.  Kids will love the Candy Canes all dressed up like a reindeer.

Kit- 1.00 Each
Finished- 2.00 Each
Time:  5 min

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Candy Toppers

Candy Toppers*-

My Candy Toppers were a huge hit last year.  This year I have two new styles to choose from.  They are so fun for a child’s friend or peaking out of the stocking on Christmas morning.  Choose from Santa or Grinch.

Kit- 2 for1.00
Finished- 1.00 Each
Time:  5 min (Each)

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*Price does not include candy

Bulk Special

Sign up for any 4 items and get the 5th free.
Mix and Match
(Equal or Lesser Value)

Christmas Card CrunchIf you missed my Christmas Cards I will also have them available as well as my one sheet wonder cards.  Click on the project for more details.

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OSW- SnowflakesRSVP at least 4 days before to guarantee project availability.  I will still take reservations after based on availability.

435-245-5321 or 435-232-2655.

E-mail me at andersoncandice@hotmail.com.

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Googly Ghouls Club Projects

I’m in love with the new Googly Ghouls in the Holiday Catalog and of course the matching googly eyes.  How cute are they and the fact that they are sticky and you can just put them right on your project is so awesome.

So these cute little guys are what I’m featuring for this months Stamp Day. Here’s just one of the cute cards we will be making.  We will also be using the fun Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit.

You are always welcome to come and check out this fun Stampin’ Event.  The first time is always free and you get to make both cards plus the bonus 3D project.  All you have to do is contact me to let me know you are coming so I can cut out projects for you.  Come and learn more about this fun monthly activity.

This Months Stampin’ Clubs are on:

Wed. Sept. 12th
or
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

September is also my Saturday club.
Saturday Sept. 15th.
You can join me anytime between:

10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Plan about 2 hours to complete your projects.

Friends are always welcome so grab and friend and plan to come.  Contact me to reserve your spot or for more information.  435-245-5321 or andersoncandice@hotmail.com.  RSVP on Facebook.  See you there.

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Crazy for Christmas 2010

First I must apologize for the delay in this post.  I work part time at a book store “The Book Table” as the General Books Manager.  On Wednesday night there was a fire in the apartment above our store and we had 5200 gallons of water flow down to our store.  This was two days before our annual Midnight Madness sale.  I ended up at the store way longer then I had planned for two days straight trying to get the store back together.  So my post was delayed.  For those of you are local thanks so much for your support Midnight Madness was a big success.

Since my Crazy for Christmas Class is this weekend I’ve decided to add in a few more times for those who are getting short notice.  Please let me know which day you are coming and about what time so I can plan accordingly.  If you plan to come this weekend I need to know what you would like to do ASAP.  I would like to get an order placed tonight or first thing in the morning.  I will be ordering a few extra’s so if you didn’t get a hold of me in time just let me know maybe I will have the stuff.

Class times:

Friday December 10th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday December 11th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Friday December 17th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Saturday December 18th from 10:00 AM t0 2:00 PM

Once again please let me know date and time when you register for your class.

In addition to the fun project there will be awesome sales on some of your favorite Stampin’ Up! products.  There will also be a fun project for everyone that comes.  So everyone is welcome to come and check out the sales and make a project even if you aren’t signed up for a class.

BONUS- I will be giving away $5.o0 gift certificates to the first 5 people that contact me with their project order.

Here are all the fun projects.  Please let me know which ones you would like to do and how many.  Remember some patterns may vary.

Decorative Tiles- $4.00

These make great gifts for your neighbors and friends for the holidays.   I just love to display mine with all my Christmas Decor.

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Rudolph Hanger- $2.00

Isn’t he so much fun.  The card will be a little different since this is an old sample.  Inside it says “Just Popin’ by with a Christmas HI.”  I filled it with microwave popcorn and some candy canes.  It makes a perfect gifts for neighbors.  The best part it if they aren’t home you can just hang it on their door for a great surprise.

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Character Boxes $2.00 Each – Please Specify

These fun boxes can be filled with almost any kind of fun treat.

Choose from a Snowman

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or a Reindeer.

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Triangle Character Boxes $1.00 Each- Please Specify

I love these guys.  They are so easy to make.  They make a great gift for kids.  You can fill them with a treat.  They also work great to hang on a treat for ornaments.  Choose from:

Santa’s Hat

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Reindeer

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Snowman

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Christmas Tree

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Countdown to Christmas Blocks- $8.00

These blocks are fun and easy to make.  Counting down to Christmas is fun and easy.  Numbers allow you to start counting down from Thanksgiving.  Make this your next holiday tradition.

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Fabric Wreath- $25.00

Isn’t this wreath just gorgeous.  They taught us how to make it at our meeting and I just had to have one of my own.  It’s made with our beautiful new fabric Deck the Halls.   You can also choose to make it with the Candy Cane Fabric.

It also features our beautiful striped ribbon and Big Designer Buttons.

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Snowman Gift Box- $6.00

I saw this idea at work and just had to see if I could copy it.  I love how it turned out.  It uses our fun Candy Candy Fabric.  There will be one slight change.  I used the Candy Candy Designer paper, but they are out of it so the paper on the box will be stamped instead.  With the see through tummy it’s fun to fill it with cookies, candy or even popcorn.  It makes a great treat for anyone.

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Mini Chipboard Album- $5.00

This cute little album was made by my up-line Brandi.  It’s so fun to make.  It makes a great gift for someone far or near, just fill it with your favorite pictures.

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Clear Candy Boxes- $2.50

I gave these to my kids teachers last year and they were a big hit.  They loved the box and the treat inside.  it’s so fun and festive, plus it’s easy to make.

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Little Quotes Book- $12.50

My friend Heather made this fun book for me.  I thought it would make a great gift for any mom out there.  How many times do our kids say funny little things that make us smile?  This fun book is the perfect place to keep those memories for years to come.

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Paper Purse- $3.00 Patterns Vary

I love these little purses.  They fold flat so they are easy to take home, but they look so cute when they are folded together.  You can fill them with a treat or a special gift.  What little girl wouldn’t love a purse filled with fun jewelery.

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DVD Case Notebooks- $4.00 Patterns Vary

I love these books.  You can put them in your purse and not worry about your notebook getting ruined.  The one I’m showing here is a fun Christmas one, but you are welcome to choose from any of my Designer Paper that I have available.  If you are wanting a particular DSP let me know and I’ll see if I can get it.

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Christmas Cards- 10 cards with envelops for $15.00

Choose your own.  There are 8 styles to choose from.  You may mix and match in groups of 2 for a total of 10 cards.  Make as many as you would like.  They are all so great it’s hard to choose just one.

Sparkly & Bright Card

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Bunny Snowflake Card.

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Christmas Tree Card

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Deck the Hall Card

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Embossed Snowflake Card

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Greetings Ornament Card

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Presents Card

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Seasons Greetings Tree Card

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Rub on Christmas Cards- 12 cards with envelops for $15.00

This set of beautiful cards uses our fabulous rub-ons.  You will make one each of all 12 cards and still have a few rub-ons left to make fun Christmas tags with.

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If you missed my fabric class you can make it up now.  These projects require you to bring your own sewing machine (let me know if you can’t you may be able to use mine) and your own fabric.  I will e-mail you with the amount of fabric you will need when you sign up.

Purses- $10.00

Includes Chipboard, Ribbon and Batting

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Baby Blankets- $25.00

Includes Batting

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I also have a few purses and blankets left over from Novmeberfest that I have for sale.  We put them on my Mom’s website to make it easier to process payments.  If you live locally and want to pick it up just let them know so you won’t get charged shipping.  Here’s the website so you can check them all out.  Remember it’s first come first serve so hurry quick.  www.thebooster.com this link should take you straight to the handcrafted items page where they will be posted.  They should be up later today.

Contact me today to get signed up.

Candice Anderson

435-245-5321 Home, 435-232-2655 Cell

andersoncandice@hotmail.com

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January & February Club

So I realized I’ve been a bit behind in my blog posting lately.  Sorry life has been crazy.  I thought I would share with you the fun projects we’ve done at club the last two months.  I will be having a Club Discovery on Saturday March at 11:00 am.  This is a great time to come and check out what club is all about.  Bring a friend and I will have a free gift for you.

With my clubs you have two options for regular club members.  You can sign up for the Scrapbook pages where you will make a 12 x 12 double page layout.  Last month we made this fun home page using the sale-a-bration items.

In January we made this fun Love page.  The club members were able to try out the fun build-a-bear die cut products we have.  That’s one of the great things about club.  Not only to you get to try some of our great products before you buy them I will also teach you how to use them.

The other options for my regular club members is to make cards.  Card club members make two each of two different cards.  That way you will always have one you can keep and one you can give away.  I usually try to make one of the cards match the page.  This way you have ideas on how versatile our products are and you get the chance to do the same technique.  In February we made these two fun cards. 

I got all of my Sale-a-bration sets & hostess sets  in the clear mount so club members were able to try these new stamps and see which style fit them best.

In January they made these two great cards.

Sometimes I will have a bonus project for all of the club members to make.  In Jaunuary they didn’t make these, but I made them and gave them to each new club member.  They cover a calendar so they can keep track of all the fun events I have going on.

As a regular club member you agree to spend $15.00 each month (before shipping and tax) on Stampin’ Up! products of your choice.  Each member gets one month that they receive the hostess benefits.  Plus they get a Stampin’ Up! catalog for free.  Click here to check out the contract.

Club is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at my home (no need to clean yours.)  You can also chose to be  a Saturday member.  This club meets just 4 times during the year (once a quarter) and will make the projects for the three previous months.  You still place your order every month.

The last option is called an alternative club member.  There is no obligation with this membership.  You can come anytime you like you just have to let me know at least 2 days in advance.  You can choose to pay for your projects $5.00 or you can place a $25.00 order and it’s free.  This is great if you can’t come every time, but still want to join in when you can.  You also get a punch card that will help you to earn free products as well.

So what are you waiting for.  Come and enjoy a girls night out and check out club.  Contact me today to join 435-245-5321 or 435-232-2655.  E-mail me today at andersoncandice@hotmail.com

There will be a special project for anyone that comes to the Club Discovery on Saturday the 20th.  Current club members are invited to come and bring guests.  If you decide before then that you want to join club you can come and make up the previous month projects on this Saturday.  Just let me know in advance.  You can pay $5.00 for each month or place a $15.00 order for each month.  Remember that it’s still Sale-a-brations and I will add all three months together for new club members so $5.00 can earn you a sale-a-bration set.

I’m looking forward to seeing you there.

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New Club Starting in January

Hey everyone I just wanted to let you know that I have a new club starting in January.  It will be on January 13th.  I have two times available.  Daytime is from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm or evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  I also have a Saturday Club which will meet once a quarter from 10:oo am – 3:00 pm to make the projects.

Each month you will get to make a project (either a 12 x 12 double page scrapbook layout or 4 cards).  Plus one of the months you will get to be the hostess and receive all the hostess benefits.  All you need to do is make a commitment to spend $15.00 each month on Stampin’ Up! products of your choice.

Not sure about the commitment?  You can come to club anytime without joining all you have to do is let me know a week in advance.  I charge $7.00 for the projects if you are not a club member (free for club members.)  Or they are free with a $25.00 order.  However if you have never been to club you can come and check it out one month for free.

Click here for the Contract and all the details.

Here’s the fun projects we made last month.

I taught them how to make fun snow globes and how to use our great glitter with less mess.  Here is the snow globe on a card.

Here is how in incorporated the snow globe into the scrapbook pages.  I usually like to make the scrapbook page match one of the cards so you can see how versatile our products can be.  It’s also a great way to start to learn how to take card ideas and turn them into scrapbook pages and scrapbook pages into cards.

My card members always make two each of two different cards.  That way you have one to keep and one to give away.  Here was the second card they got to make.  This time we used window sheets for the snow globe instead of the glitter.

Sometimes I throw in a bonus project for everyone.  I just had to play with our fun pop-up christmas tree die.  This is the outside of the card.

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Now here’s the inside with the tree popping up. 

So much fun.

I hope you will join me this month.  I’m going to extend one of my promotions for this month only.  If you sign your contract this month then I will give you a free snail.  You will be able to keep it my house so you can use it on all your club projects. 

Here’s a sneak peek of the fun projects we will be making this month.  You will just love it I promise.  So come and check it out.

Click here to see some of our past club projects.

Remember to let me know ASAP if you are planning to come.  You can call me at 435-245-5321 (home) or 435-232-2655 (Cell) leave a message, or e-mail me at andersoncandice@hotmail.com.   Please feel free to bring a friend.  I will have a free gift for both of you and if your friend joins you will get $5.00 in Free product.

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