Thursday, October 8, 2026

Stampin’ Up! Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit | 4 Beautiful Double-Page Scrapbook Layouts



There’s something incredibly satisfying about sitting down with a pile of coordinating scrapbook supplies and ending up with beautiful pages ready for your photos and memories. 🌸

For this week’s I Made This Myself Monday, I’m sharing the completed scrapbook layouts I made while playing with the Stampin’ Up! Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (167862).

And yes . . . there are FOUR double-page layouts to see. ✂️πŸ“Έ


What Is the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit?

The Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit is designed to create three coordinated 12" x 12" double-page scrapbook spreads.

Workshop Kits are wonderful if you love scrapbooking but don’t necessarily love spending hours trying to decide which papers, colors, and embellishments work together. They’re also a great introduction for someone who is brand new to scrapbooking.

The kit includes:

  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 9 sheets of Designer Series Paper
  • 5 sheets of Two-Tone Cardstock
  • 1 sheet of White Willow Cardstock
  • 3 sheets of printed stickers and precut images
  • Photo placeholders

The color palette is absolutely gorgeous: Basic Beige, Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pretty Peacock.

It’s bright and fresh without feeling overly themed, which means these scrapbook layouts could work beautifully with all kinds of photographs and memories.



Adding a Little Shimmer ✨

I also used Shimmering Dots (167949).

These little adhesive-backed embellishments come in Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, and white, and each one has metallic flecks that catch the light.

You receive 180 Shimmering Dots in 4 mm and 5 mm sizes, so there are plenty to play with.

It’s one of those tiny details that can make a surprisingly big difference on a scrapbook page. A few strategically placed embellishments add texture, dimension, and sparkle without overwhelming your photographs.

In this week’s video, I’m not creating the layouts from beginning to end. Instead, I’m sharing my completed artwork and taking you on a tour of each finished two-page spread. You’ll be able to see the papers, embellishments, layering, details, and the ways I personalized the original workshop designs.

And, of course, you’ll get to see that bonus fourth layout created with the remaining supplies. πŸ’•

Watch the Fun Video . . . 

Want to see the process in action?

Check out my YouTube video for a walkthrough of this project.



* The products used in this project were available for purchase while filming the video and/or writing this post. If something does not show in the list, it is no longer available.


CLICK HERE for the FULL Workshop.
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Scrapbooking Made Easier . . .

One reason I enjoy Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking Workshop Kits is the flexibility.

Follow the instructions exactly. Change a few things. Move your photos around. Add extra embellishments. Use different photos. Or take the basic design and make it completely your own.

There’s no scrapbook police. πŸ˜‚

The important part is getting those photographs off your phone and into albums where the stories behind them can be enjoyed again and again.

And that is exactly what I Made This Myself Monday is about . . . sharing what I’ve already been creating and hopefully giving you an idea or two that makes YOU want to create something too.


🌸 EXCLUSIVE BONUS FROM KEELEY’S KREATIONS

Want even MORE creative possibilities from your Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit? I’ve created an exclusive BONUS scrapbook layout . . . and I’m sharing the complete layout guide with my customers. πŸ’•✂️πŸ“Έ

🌸 FREE BONUS LAYOUT GUIDE with a $50+ order, including the purchase of the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit.

Once I receive your qualifying order, I’ll email the Bonus Layout Guide directly to you so you can recreate my additional layout at home. πŸŽ‰

Already own the Life in Bloom kit? No worries. You can purchase my Bonus Layout Guide for just $5. Simply message me for payment options.

✨ This guide is exclusive to Keeley’s Kreations customers and gives you another fun way to stretch those beautiful Life in Bloom supplies even further.





🌸✨ I MADE THIS MYSELF MONDAY — LAYOUT #1 ✨🌸

It’s time to take a closer look at the first double-page scrapbook layout from the Stampin’ Up! Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (167862). πŸ’šπŸ’œ

There is SO much I love about this one! The rich green background paired with Darling Duckling, Coastal Cabana, Blackberry Bliss and Basic Beige is such a fun combination. And can we talk about those gorgeous dimensional florals? 😍🌿

But look a little closer . . . πŸ‘€✨

I added some extra sparkle with the Shimmering Dots (167949) and I LOVE the way those tiny Coastal Cabana dots pop against the green! They’re small, but they add just the right finishing touch. πŸ’Ž

This is one of the three double-page layouts included in the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit, so the design work is already done for you. You get the step-by-step instructions, patterned papers, cardstock, stickers, precut pieces and photo placeholders to help you put it all together. ✂️πŸ“Έ

πŸ’¬ What catches your eye first on Layout #1 — the greenery, the purple sparkle, or those adorable little flowers?






πŸ’š✨ I MADE THIS MYSELF MONDAY — LAYOUT #2 ✨πŸ’š

Time for another closer look at the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (167862) from Stampin’ Up! πŸŒΈπŸ“Έ

Layout #2 might have one of my favorite color combinations in this workshop. That deep Pretty Peacock paired with Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Blackberry Bliss and Darling Duckling is SO striking. πŸ’šπŸ©΅πŸ’œπŸ’›

And there are so many little details to discover. πŸ‘€ The lattice-style accents tucked behind the photos add texture without overwhelming the page, while the florals bring those beautiful Life in Bloom colors together.

Of course, I had to add a little extra sparkle. ✨ I used the Shimmering Dots (167949) throughout the layout, and I love how the Granny Apple Green dots almost look like tiny dew drops among the flowers. πŸ’š

The sentiments make this layout especially versatile, too:

🌿 Love Grows Here
πŸ’› Family & Friends
✨ I ♡ days like these

This is the second of THREE double-page layouts included in the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. The kit gives you the pieces and step-by-step instructions to recreate it . . . then you get to make it yours with your own photos and memories. πŸ₯°

Which side of Layout #2 is your favorite . . . the “I ♡ days like these” side or the “Family & Friends” side? πŸ’¬






🌸✨ I MADE THIS MYSELF MONDAY — LAYOUT #3. ✨🌸

We’ve made it to the third and final layout included in the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (167862) . . . and ohhhhh, this one is SO pretty. 😍

I absolutely LOVE the soft blue background on this layout. 🩡 It lets that gorgeous floral paper along the bottom be the star, while the layers of Blackberry Bliss, Granny Apple Green and Coastal Cabana pull everything together.

And can we talk about those green glimmer strips?! ✨πŸ’š Just that little bit of sparkle running across both pages makes such a difference.

There are so many pretty details on this one . . .

🌸 Layered florals and greenery
🩡 Those fun lattice pieces tucked behind the embellishments
✨ Shimmering Dots (167949) scattered throughout
πŸ“Έ Lots of room for photos
✍️ Journaling space for the stories behind those memories

And I LOVE the sentiments:

Simple joys.
Treasure this.
Together is the best place to be. πŸ’•

This is exactly why I love scrapbook workshop kits. You get everything coordinated for you, but when it’s finished, you have beautiful pages just waiting for YOUR photos and YOUR stories.






🌸✨ I MADE THIS MYSELF MONDAY — BONUS LAYOUT #4. ✨🌸

Okayyyyy . . . THIS is the one I’ve been waiting to show you. 😍

The Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (167862) includes three beautiful double-page layouts… but after finishing all three, I looked at everything I still had left and thought:

There is NO WAY I’m done with this kit yet. πŸ˜‚✂️

So I challenged myself to create an entirely different BONUS double-page layout using the leftovers.

And look how much I was able to squeeze out of them. πŸ‘€

Instead of larger traditional photo groupings, I went with a fun grid-style design filled with 3" x 3" spaces. Some are ready for photos, while others became little pops of patterned paper, color, flowers and embellishments. πŸ“ΈπŸŒΈ

And because I was working with leftovers, I had to get a little creative. That might be my FAVORITE part. πŸ’•

I mixed those little scraps of DSP throughout the grid, used remaining flowers and leaves to create small clusters, and even gave that gorgeous lily-of-the-valley piece a starring role instead of letting it sit unused in the package. 😍

There are so many little details tucked into this one:

🌿 Bits and pieces of leftover patterned paper
🌸 Remaining floral die cuts and embellishments
🩡 Little sentiment accents throughout
πŸ“Έ LOTS of 3" x 3" photo opportunities
✨ Shimmering Dots (167949) for a little extra detail
πŸ’œ And plenty of white space so your PHOTOS will ultimately be the star.

And that sentiment . . .

“Friends become our chosen family.” πŸ₯ΉπŸ’•

LOVE.

But, like I said above, here’s the BEST part . . .

I didn’t just create this layout and leave you to figure out how I made it. πŸ˜‰

I created a FREE BONUS LAYOUT GUIDE so YOU can recreate my fourth layout too. πŸŽ‰✂️πŸ“

The guide includes the layout sketch, finished layout and a Quick Cutting Guide with all of the measurements you need.

You can receive my exclusive BONUS Layout #4 Guide FREE when you purchase the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (167862) from me. πŸ’•

And because my From the Heart Embellishers are on this creative journey with me, my team members will receive the guide FREE as a team perk. πŸ©·

Three layouts in the kit + one more from the leftovers = FOUR double-page layouts. πŸ™Œ

Now THAT is getting every last bit of crafty goodness out of a workshop kit. πŸ˜‚πŸŒΈ

Which one is your favorite . . . #1, #2, #3 or my BONUS #4? πŸ‘‡

I hope seeing these finished Life in Bloom scrapbook layouts gives you a little inspiration to pull out your own photos, paper, and embellishments and start documenting some of the everyday moments that matter to you. πŸŒΈπŸ“Έ Your scrapbook pages don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful, and you certainly don’t have to design everything from scratch. Sometimes having a coordinated workshop kit and a beautiful starting point is exactly what we need to get creating again.

If the Life in Bloom Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (167862) has caught your eye, remember that Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking Workshop Kits are available while supplies last.

And if you’d like to see these pages more closely, be sure to watch my I Made This Myself Monday video. I’ll walk you through all four completed double-page layouts so you can see the details that don’t always show up in photographs.

Most importantly, I hope you leave inspired to create, share, and preserve your own stories. πŸ’• Whether you follow a workshop exactly or make it completely your own, those finished pages become so much more than pretty paper . . . they become a home for your memories.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products Update — New Products & Discounts Added | Shop Before They’re Gone



🚨 Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products Have Been Updated

If you love a good paper crafting deal . . . or you’ve had a favorite Stampin’ Up! product sitting on your wish list . . . this is one update you’ll want to check out. πŸ’•✂️

Stampin’ Up! has added more products and updated discounts in the Last Chance Products category.

Last Chance Products are retiring Stampin’ Up! products that are on their way out to make room for new, fresh paper crafting products. And the biggest thing to remember?

They are available ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. πŸ‘€

Once a Last Chance Product sells out, it’s gone and will be removed from the online store.

πŸ›️ What Are Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products?

The Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products category is an ongoing collection of retiring products from Stampin’ Up! catalogs and Online Exclusives.

You may find:

✨ Stamp sets
✂️ Dies & punches
🌸 Designer Series Paper
πŸŽ€ Ribbon & embellishments
🎨 Paper crafting accessories
πŸ“’ Scrapbooking products
πŸ’Œ Card making supplies
. . . and more.

Some Last Chance Products may be discounted, while others may remain at their regular price. Discounts can vary and may change depending on inventory.

That means if you see something you love . . . especially at a great price . . . I wouldn’t wait too long to grab it.

🌸 Why Does Stampin’ Up! Have Last Chance Products?

Stampin’ Up! regularly evaluates its product offering so it can continue bringing us new, trendy and exciting card making, scrapbooking and paper crafting supplies.

As products begin the retiring process, they may be moved into the Last Chance Products category.

This is great news for bargain hunters because it gives you another opportunity to grab products you may have missed before they disappear for good.

πŸ“… When Is the Last Chance Products Category Updated?

Stampin’ Up! updates the Last Chance Products category every other month:

February • April • June • August • October • December

During these updates, additional retiring products may be added and discounts on existing Last Chance items may change.

And remember: a Last Chance item does NOT have to be discounted. Products are placed in this category because they are retiring, not necessarily because they are on sale.

⚠️ Don’t Wait on Your Favorites.

Unlike a traditional sale with a set ending date, Last Chance Products can disappear at any time.

When the remaining inventory of a product sells out, that product is discontinued and will no longer be available to order.

So my advice is always the same:

πŸ‘‰ If you absolutely LOVE it, don’t leave it sitting in your cart. πŸ˜‚

Popular Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper, dies, embellishments and other crafting favorites can go quickly once customers realize they’re retiring.

πŸ’• Shop Last Chance Products With Keeley’s Kreations

Ready to see what’s still available?

Head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store and take a peek through the current Last Chance Products. Inventory and pricing can change, so the online store will always be the best place to see what is currently available.

And remember . . . you’re always welcome to reach out to me if you have questions about a product, need help coordinating colors and supplies, or want ideas for putting those new goodies to use. πŸ’—

Happy shopping & happy crafting.

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October Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies for Only $5


⭐ The October Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month has arrived . . . and this exclusive die set is ready to shine.

Meet the Shining Stars Dies (168600), an exclusive 23-piece die set available through Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month program.

And the best part?

You can purchase the Shining Stars Dies for only $5 when you spend $75 or more in a single order.

⭐ What Is Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month?

Product of the Month gives Stampin’ Up! customers the opportunity to purchase a special, exclusive crafting product each month.

These aren't products you'll find in the Stampin’ Up! catalogs or Online Exclusives. A new product is released each month in limited quantities, and each Product of the Month can be purchased only once per account.

That means when they're gone, they're gone.


⭐ October 2026: Shining Stars Dies

October's featured product is the Shining Stars Dies (168600).

The set includes 23 dies in a variety of sizes, giving paper crafters tons of possibilities for creating layered stars, backgrounds, focal points, accents and more. The largest die measures an impressive 5-1/4" x 5-1/4". The dies are designed for use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, sold separately. 

One of my favorite things about stars is just how versatile they are.

Think beyond Christmas. ⭐

Use the Shining Stars Dies for handmade birthday cards, Christmas cards, graduation cards, patriotic projects, congratulations cards, baby projects, gift tags, treat packaging, scrapbook pages and home dΓ©cor.

The nesting stars also open the door to some really fun card-making techniques. Layer them, create windows, make frames, build shaker cards, add dimension . . . or save those little die-cut stars and use them as embellishments.


⭐ How Do You Get the Shining Stars Dies?

It's easy.

πŸ›️ Place a $75+ order in a single transaction.

⭐ Add the Shining Stars Dies (168600) for just $5.

🎁 Plus, qualifying purchases earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards, giving you even more crafting value.

There is an important catch: Product of the Month products are limited quantity and available while supplies last. October's official flyer even says, “Get it before it’s gone!!” 

If these dies are on your wish list, I wouldn't plan on waiting until the end of October.

I can't wait to see all the ways we can create with these stars. ⭐✨

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System: Exploring the New Radiance Awaits Hot Foil Release



There is just something magical about adding foil to a handmade card. ✨ When the light catches that beautiful metallic finish, even the simplest project can suddenly have an entirely different look.

For this week’s I Made This Myself Monday, I’m diving back into the Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System and exploring the second release of Hot Foil products featured in the Radiance Awaits brochure.

πŸ”₯ More Ways to Get Creative With Hot Foiling

One of the things I enjoy about hot foiling is that it gives us another creative option without changing what we already love about card making.

We can still stamp. We can still die cut. We can still play with Designer Series Paper, cardstock, embellishments and all those wonderful little details. πŸ’• Hot foil simply gives us another layer to play with . . . SHINE.

And depending on the foil color, cardstock and design you choose, that shine can feel elegant, whimsical, festive, sophisticated or downright FUN. 🀩

✨ The Radiance Awaits Release

The Radiance Awaits brochure gives us even more ways to experiment with the Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System.

As I went through the brochure during my Facebook Live, I shared the new release and talked about some of the possibilities I see for incorporating these products into future projects.

And that might be my favorite part of a new release . . . seeing something for the first time and immediately starting to imagine what I could MAKE with it.

You can browse the brochure here:


πŸŽ₯ Watch I Made This Myself Monday

If you’d rather have me show you around, grab your favorite drink and join me for this week’s video. I’ll take you through the second release and give you a closer look at what has me excited.

And when you finish watching, leave me a comment and tell me which product caught YOUR eye. πŸ‘€



Creating is always more fun when we can share the excitement with someone else, and that is exactly why I love bringing I Made This Myself Monday to you each week. πŸ’— My hope isn't simply to show you another collection of crafting products. I want you to walk away with an idea, a technique you want to try, or that little spark that makes you want to head straight to your craft room and CREATE.

If the Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System has been on your wish list, I hope seeing the Radiance Awaits release gives you a better idea of what you can do with it. And if you already own the system, I hope you're looking at these new products and imagining all the beautiful projects waiting to be made. ✨

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so we can create together again next Monday. Until then, keep experimenting, keep sharing what you make and, most importantly, keep finding joy in creating something with your own two hands.

Create • Share • Inspire — Where creativity becomes community. πŸ’•

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Join Stampin’ Up! in October & Get Rewarded with an Extra $50 in Stampin’ Rewards

Have you ever looked at your Stampin’ Up! wish list and thought, “I really should just get the discount!”? πŸ˜‚

October might be the perfect time to do exactly that.

From October 6–31, 2026, when you join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, you’ll receive a BONUS $50 in Stampin’ Rewards . . . on top of the benefits already included when you join. 

And here's the part I really want you to understand:

You do NOT have to build a business.
You do NOT have to hold classes.
You do NOT have to sell to your friends.

You absolutely can build a Stampin’ Up! business if that sounds exciting to you . . . but you can also join because you love the products and want to enjoy the demonstrator perks.


🌷 WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU JOIN?

Your $100 joining fee gets you:

πŸ’— A $125 coupon code to choose the Stampin’ Up! products YOU want
πŸ’— A Welcome Box filled with goodies and helpful tools if you're a first-time demonstrator
πŸ’— BONUS $50 in Stampin’ Rewards with this October promotion
πŸ’— A 15% product discount/commission to start, with the opportunity to increase to 20% as your sales grow
πŸ’— Early access to new products and catalogs
πŸ’— Demonstrator-exclusive events and creative experiences
πŸ’— Training, tools, inspiration and support
πŸ’— AND a creative community to enjoy it all with


πŸ’° AND THAT $50 REWARD?

Your bonus $50 in Stampin’ Rewards is added to your Stampin’ Up! account immediately after you join.

Use it toward something you've had your eye on or stock up on your crafting essentials . . . the choice is yours. Just remember that your bonus rewards expire three months after you receive them. 


πŸ’• JOIN FOR YOUR OWN REASON

Maybe you want the discount.

Maybe you want first dibs on new products.

Maybe you want to make a little extra money.

Maybe you'd love being part of a crafting community.

Or maybe you've done the math and realized that if you're already buying Stampin’ Up! products, being on the demonstrator side sounds pretty darn good. πŸ˜‰

There isn't one "right" reason to join.

And if you join my From the Heart Embellishers team, you won't be figuring everything out by yourself. I'll be there to help you understand how it works and decide what you want your Stampin’ Up! experience to look like.

🌷 Join & Get Rewarded runs October 6–31, 2026.

If you've been wondering what being a demonstrator is really like, message me. Ask me ALL the questions . . . even the ones you think you're not supposed to ask. ❤️

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