When I first started designing my Adventure Awaits mini album, I knew I wanted it to feel different. This project combines the beautiful Adventure Awaits collection from Graphic 45 with one of my favorite custom album covers I've created to date—a realistic wood grain cover that brings the entire nature-inspired theme to life. From towering trees and rustic textures to hidden interactive elements throughout the pages, every detail was designed to capture the spirit of adventu

Hi crafty friends! I hope you all enjoyed International Scrapbook Day 2026 as much as I did. I don't often get a chance to participate in the fun festivities, but this year I was able to participate in several of the Mintay Papers Facebook challenges. For the #MintayFolio challenge, I made a tutorial for you to follow along. The instructions below are the written cutting guide and in the YouTube tutorial, I will assemble the base pieces of the folio. Also, I'll share how I de

April is all about timeless beauty, heartfelt moments, and celebrating the stories we never want to forget—and I have something truly special to share with you this month. 💖 ✨ Introducing the Always & Forever Mini Album If you’ve been looking for the perfect way to capture wedding memories, anniversaries, or even a love story that deserves something extra meaningful… this one is for you. My Always & Forever Mini Album Tutorial, Kit, and Chipboard Sets are officially here—a

April feels like that in-between moment… where everything is almost done, almost ready, and almost coming together. It’s messy, it’s exciting, and it means we’re getting close. This month is a little different — no new albums or tutorials — but I do have some brand new acrylic tools that I’m really excited to share with you. 🧰 New Studio Tools These were all designed with one goal in mind: making your crafting more precise, less frustrating, and way more enjoyable. These

Room setup before the CHAOS! This past weekend was filled with creativity, laughter, and a whole lot of paper scraps during our scrapbooking retreat! There is something so special about spending uninterrupted time with fellow scrapbookers—sharing ideas, telling stories, and watching pages come together one memory at a time. Make-n-Take Layout Between layouts, mini albums, and plenty of creative chaos, it reminded me exactly why I love this hobby so much. Scrapbooking isn’t ju

There has been a whole lot happening over here… and for once, it feels like everything is coming together at the same time. First up — the big one. 🌊✨ The Scenic Route Mini Album is Finished! My Graphic 45 Scenic Route mini album is officially done. Completely finished. And I have to say… this one makes me smile every time I flip through it. This album has so many layered details, textures, and little dimensional moments that just make it feel special. It’s one of those pro

Hi crafty friends! I can’t believe it's already February. The holiday rush is behind us, the craft tables are getting messy again (the best kind of messy), and I finally get to share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes… New products are officially here! 🎉 ✂️💛 This release centers around the Graphic 45 Farmhouse collection, with coordinating pieces designed to mix, match, and make creating easy. If you love cozy textures, vintage charm, and projects that feel l

If you love a little creative chaos , you’re going to love what’s happening this month at Chaos & Kristine Designs . I’m releasing a brand-new mini album kit , a digital tutorial , and a full lineup of coordinating chipboard goodies —all while some behind-the-scenes renovations are setting the stage for what’s next. Let’s jump in, because this month is packed. ✂️ This Month’s New Releases Everything in this release was designed to work beautifully together and shine on its o

A Fresh Start for the New Year Hi crafty friends! It’s been a while since my last blog post, and a lot has changed behind the scenes. If you follow me on YouTube or Facebook, you may have already seen some of these updates, but I wanted to officially share them here too. Over the past few months, I’ve been working through a full rebrand due to a trademark issue with my former business name. While that wasn’t an easy process, it gave me the opportunity to be thoughtful about w

Hi crafty friends. It's time to celebrate all things scrapbooking (and paper crafting) with International Scrapbook Day! How would you like a chance to win a $25 gift card? Rules to Enter Post your project on social media using any of my products by 9pm (Eastern) on May 4, 2025. One entry per person, please. In your post, please list what product(s) you used (butterfly chipboard, wooden cover, etc.). Tag us in your to your post. Go to my business Facebook page and share your

Front of the Folio Hi crafty friends! It's been too long since my last blog post so today I want to share with you a simple project you...

Hi crafty friends. It's been quite a while since I wrote a blog post. I've been busy designing, learning a new laser and software, and...

Hi crafty friends. Today, I want to share my newest product with you. It's a larger album cover with a flexible hinged spine that allows...

Hi crafty friends. This past weekend, I hosted my first scrapbook retreat in the Pittsburgh area. We had a full room full of ladies...

Hi crafty friends. Today I have a very special project to share with you featuring my beloved Graphic 45 papers. Over the last two years,...

Hi crafty friends. It's always so exciting to finish a new project, but this one really is special. My favorite type of mini album to...

Hi crafty friends. This past weekend, I hosted a winter crafting retreat in Akron, Ohio. Each day, there is a make-and-take project with...

Thank you to all of the ladies who came to this past weekend's Akron Winter Craft Retreat. We had such a wonderful time and hope to see...

Hi crafty friends. It's time to think about Christmas decor! Today, I'll show you how I decorated my small wooden mailbox with the...

Hi crafty friends. Today, I'm very excited to reveal the newest mini album I have been working on. This adorable mini album is made with...