Pink Stamper's Pick of the Patch Challenge

I think this qualifies as "something cute!" I created a box from a generic Sweet Treats cartridge box, added a rickety fence on both sides, then added pumpkins from Paperdoll Dress Up. I stamped the pumpkin face with a Peachy Keen stamp.  Then added some ribbon that I found at WalMart, TFL!

I might add some stickles, but I plan on making 35 of these for my son's class, so I may forego them!

Imagine Nation Monday Challenge - Shaped Book

I made this shaped book on my Imagine using the shapes preloaded on the machine, and coloring them with some patterned paper on the Imagine More cartridge. Since a few times the machine messed up cutting the shape out (the cut was off, this has been my problem with this particular machine - it's getting replaced), I cut the messed up ones in half and made pockets using the portion that was cut correctly! Scrappers hate to waste, don't we? I also print and cut some icons from the same cartridge. I used CTMH and ColorBok stamps for the sentiments. TFL!!

 

Go check out http://www.creativetimeforme.com/ for info on this fun challenge!

Holiday Project

Hi, everyone! I just finished making a giftcard holder for MyPinkStamper.com's challenge. I used a rectangle from B is for Boy and a snowflake from Joys of the Season to weld a card, and then folded a pocket for the giftcard. I will stamp a sentiment on the inside once I know who I'm giving it to; something like "Happy Holidays" is probably best. Here it is:

Envie Album Tutorial

I was planning on doing a tutorial for these albums that I love making, and Tresa (fabulouslyartsy.com) had the perfect opportunity for me to get this "tute" out! So here it is:

You will need four envelopes (I used Mead dollar store ones - they measure 4 1/8" x 9 1/2"), two to three sheets of patterned cardstock, and all the embellies you want! You can put the album pages in any order, just keep your order in mind as you paper your pages.

1) Cut two of the envies in half. These will become your front/page 1 and back/page 8, and two pocket pages:

2) Cut two inches off of one side of one envie (I did two inches, but you can cut off however much you want). This will create a flap page with a pocket, and a pocket for your last page. Score the longer envie piece at 4 3/4" from closed end to create flap (the score varies depending on the dimensions of your envelope, but you want to score it at whatever length half of your envelope is):

3) Score and fold one envie in half, then adhere the bottom edge and open side closed with strong adhesive. This will create a pocket page with a top pocket:



4) Cut patterned papers to fit your pages. Starting with the covers (two of the envie halves) and the pocket page made in step three: I cut my papers at 4 1/8" x 9 1/2". Score and fold the paper at 4 3/4", cover with adhesive (I used my ATG) and wrap paper around one of the envie halves covering the opening with the fold of your paper. Repeat with the other envie half and pocket:

5) Next, cover the last two half envie pieces with paper cut at 4 1/8" x 4 3/4" (or whatever half of your envie is). I cut my pieces a little longer, scored at 4 3/4", and tucked the little flap into the envie opening for a more finished look:

Sorry, I didn't have an "in the process" pic of this part!

6) For the longer envie section that has the score and flap, cover it with two pieces of paper measured at 4 1/8" x 7 3/4" (or whatever measurements you have for this envie).



7) Take that small section that was cut off of the previous envie, and cover it with a small piece of patterned paper that coordinates with your last page. Adhere this piece vertically to the right edge of your last page. This will create a small pocket:

8) Arrange your pages in order, and bind with whatever method you are most comfortable with. I use my Bind It All for most projects, I used eyelets and rings for this one because those things are more cost effective and more widely available! You can even use ribbon.

9) Create tags for the pockets! I wait until the book is bound to make the tags so that I don't end up piercing my tags with the BIA or eyelets, and so that they still fit after being bound. Here are a couple of pics of the album I featured in the steps, there are many more on my blog under Cosmo Cricket Mini Album. Come check it out!!

Thanks for looking, I hope these instructions were clear. Maybe I should manke a video? This was my first try at a tute!!



Cosmo Cricket Album for my SIL's Birthday!

I had ordered this paper pack a couple of months ago, and thought it was perfect for my SIL! She and my brother were blessed with two wonderful girls! I love this paper, but having two boys, I haven't really had the chance to use it!! I made another envelope album, but this time it had lot of bling, embossing, Unity stamps for Cosmo Cricket, and lots of girly things, including a handmade flower (thanks to all those YouTube posters who have tutorials on those)! Here are the pics:

I added lots of rhinestones after the pics were taken, and didn't have the time to take more pics before having to hand it over to my SIL!! I broke out my Imaginisce iRock to do that! TFL!!