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Crafting With Kids {A Girl Land Layout}

 

We absolutely love sharing our love of all things crafty with our kids...though sometimes, we admit, we struggle to share our product! 

Gerry van Gent is back today to show you just how unselfish she was when her daughter, Leanne, decided she wanted to create a layout using some of Gerry's new Girl Land products. (Leanne has GREAT taste!) 

You can do this too in just a few simple steps. 

Step ONE: Allow your child to choose a photo he or she wants to scrap. Leanne picked on of her mommy "as a princess..." 

 

Step TWO: Sort through the products you will allow your child to use. In this case, Gerry is putting her scraps to great use. Look at this huge pile Leanne got to choose from...

Step THREE: Okay, this is a hard one. Stand back and allow your child to decorate their layout however they want. We know it's going to be hard not to jump in, but this is her chance to be creative...so, as much as it pains the perfectionist scrapbooker in you...just shhhhh....:) 

Step FOUR: Use this chance to teach your child one or two simple concepts that you use in your scrapbooking. (This is when you get to speak up!) Here, Gerry showed Leanne a little bit about hand-cutting...and Leanne did a pretty amazing job:

Step FIVE: Photograph the layout to share with the rest of the world...because her layout is absolutely beautiful! (Tell her so!)

Step Six: No explanation needed: Just admire her... 

So, what kind of scrapbooking and/or papercrafting are you doing with your kids? We'd love to see your successes! We all need great summer projects to do with our kids!

Crafting With Kids {Paper Dolls for Little Ones}

This week, you might have guessed that our kids are getting their craft on...and all ages are welcome to attend. 

Today, Designer Jill Cornell has created two very fabulous Girl Land Paper Dolls:

For two very fabulous little girls:

Jill's three-year-old twins are beyond cute, and with a little help from their mommy, they were able to bring these paper dolls to life. 

Jill cut the clothing out for them, adding bits of Girl Land embellishments...

Trims, Tutu Trim, Storyteller Alphas, Dazzle-Me Gems and Netting all make these little girls come to life. 

Jill added the tabs on the sides of the clothing so her twins could easily dress their new friend. 

It's simple, easy and quick, but can you think of a better way to entertain two cuties after naptime? 

Who else is dying over that photo? These girls are TOO adorable. And we think their paper dolls are pretty snazzy too! 

Crafting With Kids {Boy Edition}

If you've got a little boy in your life who loves to paint, draw, cut and paste, this post is for you, though it's so versatile, little girls will love it too. 

Designer Gerry van Gent is here today to share these gorgeous bookmarks: 

Gerry happened to see this idea in a Creating Keepsakes idea book a few years back, and it made quite the impression because she's remembered it ever since...and now, she's putting it into action with the help of her son, Alexander. 

Step One: Trace two rectangles sizes: 7" x 3.5"  and  5" x 2.5". Alexander is using our Game On Collection, which is perfect for boy projects.

Step Two: Cut the two rectangles. 

Step Three: Fold the rectangles in half.

Step Four: Pause and look handsome.

Step Five: Fold both sides of the rectangle toward the center, as if making the point of a paper airplane. 

Step Six: Use adhesive or tape to create a pocket of sorts, sticking the two sides together.

Step Seven: Pause and look like you should be on the cover of a magazine. 

Step Eight:  Decorate the bookmarks with fun words and cut outs. 

Step Nine: Show your handiwork in action.

Easy right? 

Next time you need a rainy-day activity or something to instill creativity in your kids, try Gerry's adorable bookmarks...perfect for boys, girls and moms of all ages!

Webster's Pages in NYC????!

We SURE are! 

Here's Brandin to tell you a little bit more about what we're doing there!

That's right, friends. We wanted you to be the FIRST to know, we're diving head-first into some fabulous new stuff...like imprintable invitations and social stationery. 

What's that? You need a sneak peek? 

Why, we just happen to have one right here...

There are 8 different collections, so this is just the tippy-top of the iceberg...and we can hardly wait to share the rest with you. 

We're so excited about the NEW ways Webster's Pages is expanding and growing, and so thankful for every one of you and hope you'll be coming along with us! 

You're in for an awesome ride! 

Crafting With Kids {Summer Vacation Memory Jar}

As the school year comes to a close, (do you believe that?!) it's time to start thinking about summer. And for many people, summer means vacation. And for us here at Webster's Pages, vacation means GREAT memories that need to be scrapped! 

Why not get your kids in on the fun? Jamie Harder created this adorable Palm Beach-y memory jar to preserve their vacation memories and the fun things her girls collected on the beach:

Now you really can bottle up the greatness of vacation all year round...and what better way to do that than with our Palm Beach Collection?

We love how Jamie has dolled up this simple tag with a Perfect Accent and pink bulldog clip and then written the name of their vacation spot so they know exactly where these shells were collected. 

The best part is, her daughter can take ownership of this sweet little jar...

Next time you go on vacation, think about preserving the fun things you find with an easy to create memory jar like Jamie's. With just a bit of supervision, your kids can get in on the fun of decorating, placing the items inside and finding the perfect place to put it on display! 

Click any of the images below to start shopping for your own Palm Beach!