Author Archives: Rebecca

November “Nutcracker Sweet” CWR Kit

Image it’s Christmas Eve, the streets are lined with pink and blue ornate homes. The pretty candles and winter green garland fills the front Windows with Christmas Cheer. Among the homes is The Stahlbaum’s house where you can hear ballroom music fill the quiet snowy street. Oh what a magical night it will be! As carriages line up to drop guests off at the Stahlbaum’s home, a man also known as the toy maker arrives. Oh to see what he is carrying in his pack. Could it be a Nutcracker?

Oh my goodness, this is one of my favorite holiday stories, I wanted to create a kit full of whimsy, sparkle and delight to adorn your planner, journals, and all things paper! I hope you love each and every bit of this kit and most of all have FUN!! Tis the season for a bit of magic and creativity!

Rebecca

New Christmas Ornaments now in Stock

They are here!! New ornaments along with old ornaments are now in stock now! The new designs include:

Church in the Wildwood

Vintage Camper

Country Barn

Gnome

Of course I brought back the fave’s Santa, Mr. and Mrs. Snowman and all the wonderful fun girls! Be sure to check out the shop to see the listings. Once they are gone, their gone!

Tis the seasons for cuteness!

Rebecca

 

Junk Journal your Christmas Series No.3~ Nostalgic Additions

Welcome back to Junk Journal Your Christmas Video series number 3. In this video I show you different ways to add nostalgic memories and document about Christmas past. I love telling stories of loved ones and how we celebrated Christmas in the past. I am including two free printables below to use in your journal, they are of scanned in vintage hankies.

Now, let’s talk about the remainder of the Journal your Christmas series. In the upcoming videos I want to talk photos, embellishments and daily numbers.  I had planned on creating one video showing embellishments, but I think I will create a series of short quick videos. I have ideas to make wands, bookmarks, tassels, and junk bows. Let the Merry Making begin!

Here are the free printables:

Poinsettia Vintage Hankie

Vintage Rockin Hankie

Thanks for watching! See you in my next video!

Rebecca

Junk Journal your Christmas Series No. 2 Pockets and Tabs

Hello and welcome back to video number 2 to the “Junk Journal your Christmas” video series. In this video I show you how to add tabs and create usuful pockets to add to your junk journal. I also painted and added a calendar to add to my journal and offering it as a free printable  The calendar is a way to track your month and all the activities that usually comes in the month of December!

Print your calendar here:

Christmas Calendar

Also in the video I show you a printable on the Hallmark Christmas Movies, you can find the printable on Instagram @lindsayannostorm

I hope this video inspires you to add a bit of whimsical “junk” to your journal!

Thanks for watching!
XO, Rebecca

 

Junk Journal your Christmas No.1~ Construct and Gather

Hello! it’s final here!!! Welcome to the Junk Journal Your Christmas Series. This is the first of several videos where I am showing you how I plan to Junk Journal my Christmas by using a Golden Book. This doesn’t mean you need to use a Golden Book, you can use a traveler’s notebook, scrapbook or any form of documentation. I plan to show you how I will be dolling up my journal while I craft my Christmas Story. In this first video I am constructing a Junk Journal using a Golden Book and discussing what items to gather and where you can purchase these items. See below for some of the places mentioned:

For Printables of vintage dollies: https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebindy

Vintage Ephemera (to name a few)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageScrapShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaperBasket
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageScrapShop

Beads and buttons by May Flaum: Buttons Galore, 28 Lilac Lane

Be sure to tag #junkjournalyourchristmas
to show your creations!!

Thanks for watching!
Rebecca

Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccahoot/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createwithrebecca

October Happy Planner Process Video and October Printables

Hello! Welcome Back! I’m glad to be back with a video to show you my process is creating the cover page to my Happy Planer for October 2018. Using the Happy Planner as a everyday memory keeper is one of my favorite projects. I hope to show you how I create the weekly pages to document the everyday! As I mentioned in the video, I have a couple of free printables:

Halloween Witch can be printed here

October Witch Printable Rebecca Hoot

Pumpkin patch can be printed here

October Pumpkin Patch Rebecca Hoot Printable

Here is the video to show you my process:

Happy Creating,

Rebecca

September “Autumn is Calling” CWR Kit

Can’t you hear it? Autumn is calling!! The days will be getting shorter, the leaves will start to change colors, a cool crisp breeze will be in the air. I can’t wait to wear my favorite outfit of tights and my burgundy corduroy dress while drinking a pumpkin spice latte. Yes this is me, I love all things seasonal. I won’t speak about the weather hear in Texas, it’s still in the 90’s, instead I’m going to continue to dream and listen because Autumn is calling!  Who is ready to adorn their planner, journal or memory book with all things red, yellow and orange!? This kit is created around a mixed media whimsical autumnal girl by Rebecca Hoot. Each item is carefully selected and assembled to match a perfect little kit just for you or to send to a dear friend to enjoy! Kits are now available in the shop!

Happy Autumn!

Rebecca

Intro to Junk Journal Your Christmas Series

 

Hello! Welcome to my Junk Journal your Christmas Series! In this video I introduce my plans for the upcoming video series “Junk Journal Your Christmas” I will be using a Little Golden Book for my Junk Journal and show you how I plan to bind it. I will have kits to purchase in my shop soon. Follow me on my blog, instagram and Facebook for upcoming schedules.

Thanks for Watching!

Rebecca

Published as a Trail Blazer

Me? Published! Wow I was so excited and thrilled to be even considered. My creative pen guru, Angel with PenGems suggested that I be interviewed for the publication out of Dallas, Texas called the Voyage Dallas Trail Blazers. I was sent a questionnaire with questions to answer about myself and my business along with any advice that I would give to anyone coming into business as a creative entrepreneur.

So first up, I had to know the meaning of a Trail Blazer, so this is what googled told me a person “who makes a new track through wild country, a pioneer, an innovator.” Now I know I’m not the first person to go on this journey, but I am the only one that is going on MY journey. I have to say in this stage of my adventure the number one thing I tell myself over and over is to NEVER EVER give-up. I took on this business motto back in 2012 when I decided to start my small business. Throughout my life I had started so many creative outlets, I took floral design, I started a handmade business right after my son was born, and I created different crafts and sold them to friends. All these times I just quit when it became too hard or I didn’t really know the next step. In 2011, I discovered blogs and it opened my eyes widely to so many creative types and finding my tribe. This is when my dreams began to take a direction, I believed that it is possible to do what you are supposed to be doing, in my case it’s being an artist, and make a living. Not as a starving artist but as a creative entrepreneur. Using my creativity to inspire others to create and have a whole lot of fun in the process.

You can find the online version of the article here

I ordered a printed copy of the article to put on my art studio wall to remind myself to keep moving forward, create the life you want!

Happy Trails,

Rebecca

DIY~ Turnng a Passport holder into a Traveler’s Notebook

Hello! In this video I show you how I turn a Passport Holder into a Pocket Size Traveler’s Notebook. To warn you ahead of time, there is quit a bit of banging with the tools so prepare to turn down the sound! LOL! Hope you are inspired to create one yourself if you come across a Passport holder! I did look online and there are other eyelet punches that can be purchased for the hard to reach spaces like the middle of the notebook, check the sewing area of your craft store too!

Thanks for watching!
Rebecca

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