Saturday, July 25, 2009
Come join a new community!
There is a new store opening up in about a month and the initial forum has launched. Come be part of our growing community! Head on over to the Paper Maniacs Forum and join us!
I'm a little bit.... Got Mojo challenge!
Here is my layout for the Got Mojo challenge - use the prompt "I'm a little bit ___________ and I'm a little bit __________" (channel your inner Donny and Marie!) and use polka dots. The papers are part of the super awesome prize pack I won from the Moxie Fab blog and are by Graphic 45. The cardstock is SEI, b/w polka dot tape is from Heidi Swapp and the sticker letters are from American Crafts, Making Memories and the Dollar Tree. The brads are Making Memories and the bling are some cellphone bling I picked up at Target on clearance. I have to say I love this layout! I scrapped with my gals last night and it was so much fun. Oh and these papers from Graphic 45 are da' bomb baby! I love them!!!!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Getting my scrap on!
So the last few days I've been a mad little scrapper and created many layouts and cards. There are 2 layouts I am holding back as potential DT applications but here is a look at my scrappy goodness from the last few days. I don't know if its just a temporary mojo surge or a need for major scrap therapy but whatever it is I'll take it!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
My TP book - Trash to Treasure
Several of you requested directions on how to make this little mini book out of TP rolls. I must admit I can't take credit for it - my Stampin' Up demonstrator taught us how to make it at one of our classes. They are really fun to make :)
Supplies:
3 – TP rolls of same size
3 – Coordinating pattern paper cut to 4 ½ x 8 ¼ size
3 – Coordinating cardstock cut to 3 ½ x 2 ½
3 – Coordinating pattern paper strips cut to 1 ½ x 2 ½
Ink colors to match
Stamp sets of your choice
Coordinating colors of ribbon
2 – binder rings
Crop-a-dile or other eyelet punch
6 – coordinating large eyelets
Step One: Fold the small pattern paper strips in half and attach to the three pieces of cardstock to make small journaling cards.
Step Two: Flatten the three TP rolls and use a bone folder to flatten the edges. Take the 3 coordinating
pattern papers and fold slightly around the flattened tubes to make application easier. Apply adhesive to the backs of the 3 coordinating pattern papers and lining them up with the edges roll around to cover both sides and overlap the TP roll.
Step Three: Using your Crop-a-dile or eyelet setter punch two holes on one end of the tubes taking care to make sure they are a sufficient space from the edge to attach the eyelets and have them spaced evenly. (After doing one use it for a template for the others to make sure the holes line up properly). Attach your eyelets.
Step Four: Punch a single hole at random intervals along the edges of the small cards (on the paper
covered end). Tie a coordinating piece of ribbon in each hole. Make sure the cards fit inside the tubes.
Some trimming may be necessary based on the exact width of your TP tubes.
Step Five: Using your stamps and paper scraps decorate each page however you wish using coordinating inks and papers.
Step Six: Attach the pages together with the binder rings and attach coordinating ribbon tied around the rings to complete your mini-album!
*********I don't have the pictures on my computer to add to the post but I do have this saved in a pdf file with the pictures so if you need a visual please send me an email at awendybird (at) gmail (dot) com and I will be happy to send you the pdf file!**************
Supplies:
3 – TP rolls of same size
3 – Coordinating pattern paper cut to 4 ½ x 8 ¼ size
3 – Coordinating cardstock cut to 3 ½ x 2 ½
3 – Coordinating pattern paper strips cut to 1 ½ x 2 ½
Ink colors to match
Stamp sets of your choice
Coordinating colors of ribbon
2 – binder rings
Crop-a-dile or other eyelet punch
6 – coordinating large eyelets
Step One: Fold the small pattern paper strips in half and attach to the three pieces of cardstock to make small journaling cards.
Step Two: Flatten the three TP rolls and use a bone folder to flatten the edges. Take the 3 coordinating
pattern papers and fold slightly around the flattened tubes to make application easier. Apply adhesive to the backs of the 3 coordinating pattern papers and lining them up with the edges roll around to cover both sides and overlap the TP roll.
Step Three: Using your Crop-a-dile or eyelet setter punch two holes on one end of the tubes taking care to make sure they are a sufficient space from the edge to attach the eyelets and have them spaced evenly. (After doing one use it for a template for the others to make sure the holes line up properly). Attach your eyelets.
Step Four: Punch a single hole at random intervals along the edges of the small cards (on the paper
covered end). Tie a coordinating piece of ribbon in each hole. Make sure the cards fit inside the tubes.
Some trimming may be necessary based on the exact width of your TP tubes.
Step Five: Using your stamps and paper scraps decorate each page however you wish using coordinating inks and papers.
Step Six: Attach the pages together with the binder rings and attach coordinating ribbon tied around the rings to complete your mini-album!
*********I don't have the pictures on my computer to add to the post but I do have this saved in a pdf file with the pictures so if you need a visual please send me an email at awendybird (at) gmail (dot) com and I will be happy to send you the pdf file!**************
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
What a great pick me up for an otherwise dull week! I checked my blogs this morning like always and found out I won over at Moxie Fab World! I win a collection from one of the companies featured plus a Card Creations 7 mag. I can't wait!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Recent Scraps
Here are some layouts I made for contests at ScrapGal. I recently got an Ott-light which makes scrapping at my desk easier. The mojo is flowing back and I like it! It feels good to create again.
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