tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89686749684892299222024-02-20T14:25:14.133-06:00The Frog PalaceWWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.comBlogger606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-75712722591544258572021-05-26T11:24:00.001-05:002021-05-26T11:24:00.209-05:00Flipbook<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Made these cute paper pockets for a swap:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0memTVuJGBAXezSc8Q9CMDz_HoDPV_BpN9sxsvsuXceETqmAJfdhJspYgmlm2VbRZic4eDVP2jjZVrPIx6kf4JjEe1TbvyJthlDz2tYck0HAqI4kylwRCdw_ppChqYnj6Q9Eh3pFhWUs/s2048/IMG_3939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0memTVuJGBAXezSc8Q9CMDz_HoDPV_BpN9sxsvsuXceETqmAJfdhJspYgmlm2VbRZic4eDVP2jjZVrPIx6kf4JjEe1TbvyJthlDz2tYck0HAqI4kylwRCdw_ppChqYnj6Q9Eh3pFhWUs/s320/IMG_3939.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>When I was a kid, these were called paper cups. I basically picked some cute paper and stuffed them full of stuff.<br /> Made a cute envelope flip book for a group:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hFt7h4RQhSkIM-yVj-afi42IIMOzMxJ6mqJcnJBAizt2b9eVekK7DbgzVjRaOrDNLHJwzNDg2BPl_pqshDEqIE53_JBYuP4-q2qFoDs_07hVHf3RcIOjvMkHoFZqXEhqhDsuACIbQv8/s2048/IMG_4134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hFt7h4RQhSkIM-yVj-afi42IIMOzMxJ6mqJcnJBAizt2b9eVekK7DbgzVjRaOrDNLHJwzNDg2BPl_pqshDEqIE53_JBYuP4-q2qFoDs_07hVHf3RcIOjvMkHoFZqXEhqhDsuACIbQv8/s320/IMG_4134.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I decorated the outside with some ephemera.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_5sbdxF3iCGewIQP0z69sIG4PwJILIbrXdJ8jCB3E3QIO8QYWkmEvX5qnUHbGc00X2hety8Ployu1Va6l4fMtC2QW-CU6VlwJtPgV9s4prdri2wc8mQkd14zcf75DVl3vmpvSMABBPs/s1862/IMG_4133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="1862" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_5sbdxF3iCGewIQP0z69sIG4PwJILIbrXdJ8jCB3E3QIO8QYWkmEvX5qnUHbGc00X2hety8Ployu1Va6l4fMtC2QW-CU6VlwJtPgV9s4prdri2wc8mQkd14zcf75DVl3vmpvSMABBPs/s320/IMG_4133.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>And tried to do a shabby chic theme for the inside:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggo4SBO6Cc17HLYVkSO-DTj6wkw3L2oK2QuleSG6r3cOCZlF-4G9fB01rFU_yc87jrP2VzdJ238hTESJkom2L8ni4moTS599ZoaX6Ok2IkTh190FRpOyL9UA9SDLeoLhfZwPRME2E_dvc/s2048/IMG_4132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1994" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggo4SBO6Cc17HLYVkSO-DTj6wkw3L2oK2QuleSG6r3cOCZlF-4G9fB01rFU_yc87jrP2VzdJ238hTESJkom2L8ni4moTS599ZoaX6Ok2IkTh190FRpOyL9UA9SDLeoLhfZwPRME2E_dvc/s320/IMG_4132.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-20408459558392614512021-05-25T11:19:00.001-05:002021-05-25T11:19:00.219-05:00Altered notebook<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I signed up for an altered notebook swap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaSsoFUzo1TSdtwsckfoLDrJ1JSNrsgFKaSzuN1CYNvIP95SvyPiVAX6e5fpLe_PPGBetbebFQVdGrDWFoDtLLFKsTt5VBZU6Gi-AUlU9c9V01NS6f9xcqgOF0mzWhwv0MEK92L0r4uE/s2048/IMG_4120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1867" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaSsoFUzo1TSdtwsckfoLDrJ1JSNrsgFKaSzuN1CYNvIP95SvyPiVAX6e5fpLe_PPGBetbebFQVdGrDWFoDtLLFKsTt5VBZU6Gi-AUlU9c9V01NS6f9xcqgOF0mzWhwv0MEK92L0r4uE/s320/IMG_4120.JPG" /></a></div>I went with a springy theme. I used some vintage trim for the closure and to cover the binding. I decorated the front paper with stickers and gems.<br />Back:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMgNK62mqhHQNGsilpYGvcDav-HumLfXhEaJ8vZDITqc-3N7rZNfXRA82Lh9hxDVxMMqQEZk_KYQgzFuiF7Nb8G9Zl_JTWQyWiXE-AD043CMONp-8cF4N4JFiCx2kUOpD7DnfRrHrNJU/s2048/IMG_4121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1835" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMgNK62mqhHQNGsilpYGvcDav-HumLfXhEaJ8vZDITqc-3N7rZNfXRA82Lh9hxDVxMMqQEZk_KYQgzFuiF7Nb8G9Zl_JTWQyWiXE-AD043CMONp-8cF4N4JFiCx2kUOpD7DnfRrHrNJU/s320/IMG_4121.JPG" /></a></div>Not very exciting. I messed up on attaching the paper, so had to add some washi tape around the edges.<br />We had to include two pockets:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWkJx4LFARL27dmap_Sh4nHhN8Dxpe6G1wY_uQf5nV6VF2RfGdG77j2LnPwBSKkDO5rH8LP8AupPnfHPPo3M9qRTeWDJwRO30dIkZgWnHBFlMZHgkpBg1TVoLu1RmaBGJe5BdSpbnnQk/s2048/IMG_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWkJx4LFARL27dmap_Sh4nHhN8Dxpe6G1wY_uQf5nV6VF2RfGdG77j2LnPwBSKkDO5rH8LP8AupPnfHPPo3M9qRTeWDJwRO30dIkZgWnHBFlMZHgkpBg1TVoLu1RmaBGJe5BdSpbnnQk/s320/IMG_4122.JPG" /></a></div>Again with the washi tape border.<br />And 3 tabs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgINzHkODC1eBA23sSeCzJkaGKCY8bRezuwSrUceRXaczFLa2WyIgnQeBvdAFkoZX4Qb2Vr722_us_NcyjIcyXcqy5BK8TkrlE1OJSsOzrMM6bSD4i7xpRxhD_jBn6po2XAqfh3fGBeHuU/s609/IMG_4123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgINzHkODC1eBA23sSeCzJkaGKCY8bRezuwSrUceRXaczFLa2WyIgnQeBvdAFkoZX4Qb2Vr722_us_NcyjIcyXcqy5BK8TkrlE1OJSsOzrMM6bSD4i7xpRxhD_jBn6po2XAqfh3fGBeHuU/s320/IMG_4123.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Last time, I cute little tabs that I attached this time, I went with punched out circles and added flower stickers to them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykgMFYh54gLjGKUhh_WFLFGJJQbosV895Oc02Dla95CWlGgWS6j8rx5SN-f8O9CQRlajN9gVBN4VOiCkEEkW6PrphEt8Sx_Yx76iXZe4B_oKAn4tB2OFdlX5VComEUUQllyiGBhJtDWE/s721/IMG_4124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="721" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykgMFYh54gLjGKUhh_WFLFGJJQbosV895Oc02Dla95CWlGgWS6j8rx5SN-f8O9CQRlajN9gVBN4VOiCkEEkW6PrphEt8Sx_Yx76iXZe4B_oKAn4tB2OFdlX5VComEUUQllyiGBhJtDWE/s320/IMG_4124.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I thought they came out pretty cute.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG57__iQb7zEH3-sW9PFnGXDosySZpz4YGU0x1Aiv0VGxWnL-BRQWDKfn-GogPRXlMT7zL-FqbS3qIANo9tzd_LL0RLR8Txxmv6zgLOcjArSvP3OTAW90N2ZnVbVl5fnmsE8yKdk42XW0/s639/IMG_4125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG57__iQb7zEH3-sW9PFnGXDosySZpz4YGU0x1Aiv0VGxWnL-BRQWDKfn-GogPRXlMT7zL-FqbS3qIANo9tzd_LL0RLR8Txxmv6zgLOcjArSvP3OTAW90N2ZnVbVl5fnmsE8yKdk42XW0/s320/IMG_4125.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>There are also flower stickers in the same colors on the backs.<br />Last pocket:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_YQ_y3X-eYWyqZ5JitzXZgOW7N4VlKLFS2FOU6W3NiGWtkNjQ4rOCZAHPtf8viyvNU-wmxNtfCGkF79BiTw8UxoIelAwuP6n-83NxAY4H01cAwB-jZPZz9D-5zoyvoZ8DulVs9h90RQ/s2048/IMG_4126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_YQ_y3X-eYWyqZ5JitzXZgOW7N4VlKLFS2FOU6W3NiGWtkNjQ4rOCZAHPtf8viyvNU-wmxNtfCGkF79BiTw8UxoIelAwuP6n-83NxAY4H01cAwB-jZPZz9D-5zoyvoZ8DulVs9h90RQ/s320/IMG_4126.JPG" /></a></div>I'm not a bright colors person, but I like how this turned out.<br /> I signed up for a tassel swap:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqUUQ5_uvbf35UO7z6PdjgjxqKSuHu64xw8GHmC8XBI5zUkl1CP3kGWrpso5_gMj763rbq5V-Rl10rCkGcfdclXXaKebRTJ9nvzrYFOgXsQDXCemwsS_7ogw1zGvAGX1ZScbqxFtsGmk/s2048/IMG_E3873.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinqUUQ5_uvbf35UO7z6PdjgjxqKSuHu64xw8GHmC8XBI5zUkl1CP3kGWrpso5_gMj763rbq5V-Rl10rCkGcfdclXXaKebRTJ9nvzrYFOgXsQDXCemwsS_7ogw1zGvAGX1ZScbqxFtsGmk/s320/IMG_E3873.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I love using up some of my numerous trims (both vintage and not) and some of my resin charms for these. They are so fun to make. I had to keep the green/pink one for myself. I just couldn't part with it.<p></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-1536761696874256432021-05-24T11:12:00.001-05:002021-05-24T11:12:00.200-05:00Loaded Destash Envelope<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I figured out a cute way to send glitter:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9v0n_OFYjb7TgavMSt2dwOFyCbgw2uf0na4YrgLMbfxGMNQazPs9nTN0ciY4B326UgRMBAq1io18k1CRZe90PRr4ItofH7h7ec9Yq4YmM3a6cXJaSu7Pu7ozX5eXP_LVTkQuZ7HCXwI/s3487/IMG_4145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3487" data-original-width="902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9v0n_OFYjb7TgavMSt2dwOFyCbgw2uf0na4YrgLMbfxGMNQazPs9nTN0ciY4B326UgRMBAq1io18k1CRZe90PRr4ItofH7h7ec9Yq4YmM3a6cXJaSu7Pu7ozX5eXP_LVTkQuZ7HCXwI/s320/IMG_4145.JPG" /></a></div>I just poured it into an empty pen. I closed up the top with a gemstone and some hot glue. It's wicked cute, but I feel it needs a little more embellishment.<br />I made a cute rosette:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HmycNLcEGg5GEkRBexzd6Ss0qMqe4oH9ONI6TnjzLCjKmF5LPTJH4upOM4l_QVgEPeZ70XGJc7EJONGhLs04Z5zAXpRaQmwXbW-qnkAQYUwo4RpmTviPIEIM_IViqlqlBK09FoIz8tw/s2048/IMG_4147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HmycNLcEGg5GEkRBexzd6Ss0qMqe4oH9ONI6TnjzLCjKmF5LPTJH4upOM4l_QVgEPeZ70XGJc7EJONGhLs04Z5zAXpRaQmwXbW-qnkAQYUwo4RpmTviPIEIM_IViqlqlBK09FoIz8tw/s320/IMG_4147.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Had some leftover black paper, so made the rosette, added a circle I found on my desk and a resin piece and tiny bow. I wasn't trying to make Hello Kitty, but it kinda looks like her.<br />I had to make a loaded destash envelope for a swap. We had to alter a 4x6 envelope and fill it with stuff:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteFK9WwM_KagLtJ05FmFABlE7zQhc_Ib5XKbhqhS84usHyy92brzpwcwdaUrX6Py-L6gcpKvd11pelTLsfJh9p8prG1YP72zb_FGR_HlzCCxe_c_rQYmnlWgsmI4Rc2aOxkdUjdqL-24/s2048/IMG_4148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteFK9WwM_KagLtJ05FmFABlE7zQhc_Ib5XKbhqhS84usHyy92brzpwcwdaUrX6Py-L6gcpKvd11pelTLsfJh9p8prG1YP72zb_FGR_HlzCCxe_c_rQYmnlWgsmI4Rc2aOxkdUjdqL-24/s320/IMG_4148.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I just went to town with some of the ephemera on my desk.<br />the back:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0AgD5I7Se2-UgzTVqYH8r_ahqc79zKunvHeFi9sOXNSGSwr4rHRf_N5XXi2eEHJykIby7Q90gGq0IoLzdCuzVdZXQI9ZN7Gd-6XTiI8KNe2FyuNUDD9i0MBD-LykiEPzUeH5ReYz9to/s2048/IMG_4149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0AgD5I7Se2-UgzTVqYH8r_ahqc79zKunvHeFi9sOXNSGSwr4rHRf_N5XXi2eEHJykIby7Q90gGq0IoLzdCuzVdZXQI9ZN7Gd-6XTiI8KNe2FyuNUDD9i0MBD-LykiEPzUeH5ReYz9to/s320/IMG_4149.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>And I had this cute gem stone stickers, and some washi stickers.<br />The guts:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILmElRoBQT6ZIrivTbZe9BJTndAkM89Yyzl1tXCjj96HhN5zXhMXjtB14ABREkpfiMELelHAC6J-2Xp0NoGEvXIbWXf2U51kW0ui1HPuuIAEhjEldo42ZYaUK1jE45Pmzza46Qqnyubs/s2048/IMG_4150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILmElRoBQT6ZIrivTbZe9BJTndAkM89Yyzl1tXCjj96HhN5zXhMXjtB14ABREkpfiMELelHAC6J-2Xp0NoGEvXIbWXf2U51kW0ui1HPuuIAEhjEldo42ZYaUK1jE45Pmzza46Qqnyubs/s320/IMG_4150.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We had to send 15 stickers, 3 handmade embellishments, 6 pieces of patterned paper 3.5"x2.5" or larger, 2 altered paper clips, a shiny thing, 15 die cuts, 2 ribbon/lace, and a rosette/wand. It was destash, so we could make the things, or put in stuff we'd gotten in other swaps and wouldn't use.<br /> <p></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-12621036258778863412021-05-23T11:05:00.001-05:002021-05-23T11:05:00.204-05:00Pocket letters<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Butterfly pocket letter:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbFL7VBfHUwe1YIHzlfX3X5RoYj9bxbaYfkjPIE36Nyyzi2wn1sv8Bq6rbDpMZUziYwv6Z8EYqBfK179nuje7ofJI8oPcorxOG-51xs4SjZ_Vyp738Wxd7mWoB8lBp0EMiX-HoX-oFDg/s2048/IMG_4216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbFL7VBfHUwe1YIHzlfX3X5RoYj9bxbaYfkjPIE36Nyyzi2wn1sv8Bq6rbDpMZUziYwv6Z8EYqBfK179nuje7ofJI8oPcorxOG-51xs4SjZ_Vyp738Wxd7mWoB8lBp0EMiX-HoX-oFDg/s320/IMG_4216.JPG" /></a></div>Totally just used some butterfly paper for the background and added stickers.<br />Spring mini pocket letter:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLUbT2akpnIV-goAWO_tm7p_KRHvinzenLi4MUWuZFrT4_-vTGc4SKdNS0P-W98udjP2y1B9o8WUI0oW861uMloaolHTDQz1OocZZAX19UOfYu4GBNXb2UvQM9U5mHF6v4OhYG-LRjZc/s2048/IMG_4217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLUbT2akpnIV-goAWO_tm7p_KRHvinzenLi4MUWuZFrT4_-vTGc4SKdNS0P-W98udjP2y1B9o8WUI0oW861uMloaolHTDQz1OocZZAX19UOfYu4GBNXb2UvQM9U5mHF6v4OhYG-LRjZc/s320/IMG_4217.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I added some trim to the bottom, a sticker on the first pocket, a bee hive die cut and gemstone bee to the second pocket and a sun die cut and some resin watering can stickers to the third pocket.<br />Sticker bomb pocket letter: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzgmpaOP-Jio4TBMNkaZIYxTuPGCPKJDVTyRI4yWyJopf6wqcHIEAe-HJ9R3n0H7MopenGLQPV9eOlbCXqqy0URtc9R7B0GL0iblvNBdP7VNupZeWiBXbhEnanAaamVMIhyphenhyphena3bVzOrEE/s2048/IMG_4142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1715" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzgmpaOP-Jio4TBMNkaZIYxTuPGCPKJDVTyRI4yWyJopf6wqcHIEAe-HJ9R3n0H7MopenGLQPV9eOlbCXqqy0URtc9R7B0GL0iblvNBdP7VNupZeWiBXbhEnanAaamVMIhyphenhyphena3bVzOrEE/s320/IMG_4142.JPG" /></a></div>This was a ton of fun, all I had to do was cover paper with stickers and then cut it down to size.<br />Flower pocket letter:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjl1LveDVRnaZk8BOoZ_DWgs9P-pa3ITZ1p8Rd2JZfLMxPY8yKJJ3_d_4i55VfFVyhfCq6FkTnxxdYgTwgAQU5sFb7ABE26-pg8lcJZ34grSR18_dvm3knFYkrkC8gSnIyteu0bAtPRs/s2048/IMG_4138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1659" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjl1LveDVRnaZk8BOoZ_DWgs9P-pa3ITZ1p8Rd2JZfLMxPY8yKJJ3_d_4i55VfFVyhfCq6FkTnxxdYgTwgAQU5sFb7ABE26-pg8lcJZ34grSR18_dvm3knFYkrkC8gSnIyteu0bAtPRs/s320/IMG_4138.JPG" /></a></div>I took a flower picture and cut it to size, I added some stickers and some washi to the edges.<br />Unicorn mini pocket letters:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMrMd1vpQwNSWhRC4odmKPOPFhLJSGXud-QqKiDmyoApxR6cf7q_MwWemQTd2-R4UfSBVUGYs7IZS8jDu74mw4UxluimHeeLpWvNwePFiJ7JnGVEOPk1_P4Q6IjcZ7d1JmR6odcYz1Lg/s2048/IMG_3940.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1653" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMrMd1vpQwNSWhRC4odmKPOPFhLJSGXud-QqKiDmyoApxR6cf7q_MwWemQTd2-R4UfSBVUGYs7IZS8jDu74mw4UxluimHeeLpWvNwePFiJ7JnGVEOPk1_P4Q6IjcZ7d1JmR6odcYz1Lg/s320/IMG_3940.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Just stickers and washi, sometimes I don't do as much on pocket letters because it seems I don't get much back and I just don't feel like putting in the effort.<br />Flower pocket letter:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUnL2L03uvECwZz0hxNWIRV7SFYu0ZL-LK6kgCmYYXd-MDTZeDOgmIINFeQH71WrVYzaVnylAr5wZqc4gpn8sYDwoNVp2XsKKpz9tALNfdrMRspK4ruTzmozwXhKFo5z3Rj8iuwXwt2Q/s2048/IMG_3953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUnL2L03uvECwZz0hxNWIRV7SFYu0ZL-LK6kgCmYYXd-MDTZeDOgmIINFeQH71WrVYzaVnylAr5wZqc4gpn8sYDwoNVp2XsKKpz9tALNfdrMRspK4ruTzmozwXhKFo5z3Rj8iuwXwt2Q/s320/IMG_3953.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I used some washi to edge this calendar paper.WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-83374334575302334212021-05-22T11:00:00.001-05:002021-05-22T11:00:00.199-05:00Penpal happy mail swap<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I signed up for a bunny altered paper clip swap:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_v7IkPemSIgF6U5eLXqD4_Q1RO2hRHKEbvgqpb1gO1E4ZAUaOKDbH7se7c0fZ5NGwOSGmRtu6_r09HJmc0GtbdQp4MkhxNCOc0FcDmpV0eV4OMXQjxhXLtJWhHOnZKREEjoRD7cJQeA/s2048/IMG_4016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1899" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_v7IkPemSIgF6U5eLXqD4_Q1RO2hRHKEbvgqpb1gO1E4ZAUaOKDbH7se7c0fZ5NGwOSGmRtu6_r09HJmc0GtbdQp4MkhxNCOc0FcDmpV0eV4OMXQjxhXLtJWhHOnZKREEjoRD7cJQeA/s320/IMG_4016.JPG" /></a></div>I had just bought these giant paperclips and wanted to alter one of them for this swap. I like altering the giant ones.<br />I signed up for a penpal happy mail swap. We had to package it cute, I had gotten a handmade folder in the mail and totally copied it for the swap:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVld0bQB1RGv7VBx8qdG4qMihXKRwEZGD-AszIWxKfmTb9K0DvZw8I_tr17AxzmC-yCJnJuZBjEKw1onidheF5jn3lBIUxjiSNaQQr9VZVmKrQ81TtsTFbMmO23hTGA15X4C46_s463j4/s2048/IMG_4018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVld0bQB1RGv7VBx8qdG4qMihXKRwEZGD-AszIWxKfmTb9K0DvZw8I_tr17AxzmC-yCJnJuZBjEKw1onidheF5jn3lBIUxjiSNaQQr9VZVmKrQ81TtsTFbMmO23hTGA15X4C46_s463j4/s320/IMG_4018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The inside without the goodies:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lGMFAPDRgoVe6VvdiYbSbCVfLANLQLKfgLuTcm8_5UockNfWQ_T7rcrg80_8BnVfjBIg1a-RgTZJUKhqRogdEtHqsk6T1ZNB97fe62iGJTDVPAzn3b74ZgrfOMnJr766_al-bxa6BDg/s2048/IMG_4020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lGMFAPDRgoVe6VvdiYbSbCVfLANLQLKfgLuTcm8_5UockNfWQ_T7rcrg80_8BnVfjBIg1a-RgTZJUKhqRogdEtHqsk6T1ZNB97fe62iGJTDVPAzn3b74ZgrfOMnJr766_al-bxa6BDg/s320/IMG_4020.JPG" /></a></div>The goodies:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirevxOrDIDULqholLQvtI2Mwt2v5qirBZbYvd3x_PVRbOilvtbunkmLg9ctduU4DhBnl_krssnQ0TyR1je_85EcZ6RY0MoGkPNmPmQR_XwODizJkE-PuKDLztwU0niBnv2VWIKmpSSBY/s2048/IMG_4021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1570" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirevxOrDIDULqholLQvtI2Mwt2v5qirBZbYvd3x_PVRbOilvtbunkmLg9ctduU4DhBnl_krssnQ0TyR1je_85EcZ6RY0MoGkPNmPmQR_XwODizJkE-PuKDLztwU0niBnv2VWIKmpSSBY/s320/IMG_4021.JPG" /></a></div>We had to include a decorated tag, washi samples, handmade embellishments and altered paperclips.<p></p><p>I had a fun time making the tags, they are some black tags, with trim at the bottom and some 3D paper roses on the front. THe handmade embellishments are some flags and flower embellishments<br /> </p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-37758402970733158952021-05-21T10:47:00.001-05:002021-05-21T10:47:00.242-05:00cards<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I signed up for a Y theme card, and the only thing I could think of was yellow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUoTUefUqyojREmOnBZ_LgdrFXbL_poMJgqyVWXaaKNj5dKnMdOtbLZUsWPh8zDO7XfYH5DzZoLYrXN-7Ld85oKEFFGjLUMqf3KmurJdiTEvTp7jJaiiw1yhuWl0uN39SpdjJMtWHJUA/s2048/IMG_3785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUoTUefUqyojREmOnBZ_LgdrFXbL_poMJgqyVWXaaKNj5dKnMdOtbLZUsWPh8zDO7XfYH5DzZoLYrXN-7Ld85oKEFFGjLUMqf3KmurJdiTEvTp7jJaiiw1yhuWl0uN39SpdjJMtWHJUA/s320/IMG_3785.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I just layered a few yellow papers and then stamped Dream on it.<br />This one was for a card sketch:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQm6RGlKZYe__icXEBB5OBFlDtYnY6RjZj-V2Nsssj0y_dw_t9C2Ga1u5v9Ce2IpFjT4AMp7ZL1co2zh9iVG-TCKXEMvUWASXMQCcRE5DjVv57yhgAg4icVA-xxFIJVdysg0vqXPWPFo/s2048/IMG_3989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQm6RGlKZYe__icXEBB5OBFlDtYnY6RjZj-V2Nsssj0y_dw_t9C2Ga1u5v9Ce2IpFjT4AMp7ZL1co2zh9iVG-TCKXEMvUWASXMQCcRE5DjVv57yhgAg4icVA-xxFIJVdysg0vqXPWPFo/s320/IMG_3989.JPG" /></a></div>I wish I had added something to the middle of it, it just looks like it needs it.<br />This is for a 'hello' card:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71heqrheR9uzuShPVhKgJw_fKeoHDxHP6NwYq_n_9R501GpxHL1mxCSIed8-ZCYxYoHWiXGaZltFRE4803jNjda-7U0_jjc9GpMmoJnVOm2YFxcjZI-YBvNJzI4Shy77zR4E0JgfC1do/s2048/IMG_4015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71heqrheR9uzuShPVhKgJw_fKeoHDxHP6NwYq_n_9R501GpxHL1mxCSIed8-ZCYxYoHWiXGaZltFRE4803jNjda-7U0_jjc9GpMmoJnVOm2YFxcjZI-YBvNJzI4Shy77zR4E0JgfC1do/s320/IMG_4015.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We just had to have the word hello on it somewhere. I just layered paper and some stickers.<br />This is for a Mother's Day card:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_lkQ9xEItmUGelpi_FkoGJHY5oU0NrP7GOEmsRCoSAbw7fwm5te3YS5K9Ka8aFBLSH2L51zPMfVTe9VdAXkq_VMYdQbchbBwNNuazp4QLJGp-nLHCfYKO04KAzszV_NZeeOgT9BkbMq4/s2048/IMG_4053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1433" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_lkQ9xEItmUGelpi_FkoGJHY5oU0NrP7GOEmsRCoSAbw7fwm5te3YS5K9Ka8aFBLSH2L51zPMfVTe9VdAXkq_VMYdQbchbBwNNuazp4QLJGp-nLHCfYKO04KAzszV_NZeeOgT9BkbMq4/s320/IMG_4053.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Just layered papers.<br />This is for an animal card:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1s65ni5_NqmHJJ2H1mlLMuI5OFl2HUEavhh9FH1FrCMOca1bsyLB3h4Nf4VMN4OcHdb9jNff9JDhu4Sw8EA9DrxnZjVZizlO06rUXLK1t01PdDGoNkSUagzX2YgwJoIvyXxhLY4I5g4/s2048/IMG_4272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1s65ni5_NqmHJJ2H1mlLMuI5OFl2HUEavhh9FH1FrCMOca1bsyLB3h4Nf4VMN4OcHdb9jNff9JDhu4Sw8EA9DrxnZjVZizlO06rUXLK1t01PdDGoNkSUagzX2YgwJoIvyXxhLY4I5g4/s320/IMG_4272.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I keep telling people I'm not good at making cards (I'm really not, but I'm good at layering paper).<br /><p><br /></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-31798348990207002732021-05-20T10:47:00.003-05:002021-05-20T10:47:51.399-05:00ATCs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Someone wished for some ATCs, so I made a couple for them:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispjzVmMHV-OWmpx_g0UcQefph3RzZB6XUB1N27djjw6tNspp6oSHC9GLMcOvLfdIcDDbOTs3flzWSusOvKaC7kuUQsbwpG7rvDvC6Vr28moxeawckPbMOhIbhvZaR0fhCamktW26saEE/s2048/IMG_3706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispjzVmMHV-OWmpx_g0UcQefph3RzZB6XUB1N27djjw6tNspp6oSHC9GLMcOvLfdIcDDbOTs3flzWSusOvKaC7kuUQsbwpG7rvDvC6Vr28moxeawckPbMOhIbhvZaR0fhCamktW26saEE/s320/IMG_3706.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>I went with a captured butterflies theme for the first one.<br />This is a free theme swap:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rZO4ad9nZtBtUK-TiUDa0IenJt01HxbexXb0qY2NnQ2zZc7KWVoMB0Ny6sSOPDTmfOvlBl07EnNt8T9-hqka2VctLTU3KmKvN8ASUEOncqvofcPpm9huCOIHpABMmxQcljSo_IZk6xo/s1575/IMG_3914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="1169" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rZO4ad9nZtBtUK-TiUDa0IenJt01HxbexXb0qY2NnQ2zZc7KWVoMB0Ny6sSOPDTmfOvlBl07EnNt8T9-hqka2VctLTU3KmKvN8ASUEOncqvofcPpm9huCOIHpABMmxQcljSo_IZk6xo/s320/IMG_3914.JPG" /></a></div>I basically cleaned off my desk. These orange pieces were there and they went great with the 'gardening' bits I found.<br />I went back to my roots for a background. I love collaging, I think it's the most soothing kind of art I can do. I just sat down with some paper scraps and a glue stick, I added some washi strips and some stamping and came up with this background:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_SVlZEif1B8XhFvmRNRc4GfPd5QvwV6X6qWsOaoZL7SNLtlLslGhSOVwO-KCNrvn3JY8ZvvkZ7i5qW4pobNTw604gHz7UFbUSsa8FHuxlZsSF3oMkDmyuCnNqKF_WU9Dbq1cH0SFncc/s2048/IMG_4225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1791" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_SVlZEif1B8XhFvmRNRc4GfPd5QvwV6X6qWsOaoZL7SNLtlLslGhSOVwO-KCNrvn3JY8ZvvkZ7i5qW4pobNTw604gHz7UFbUSsa8FHuxlZsSF3oMkDmyuCnNqKF_WU9Dbq1cH0SFncc/s320/IMG_4225.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Which became some flower ATCs:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0GA9IXV0RypdXLoftBVfOG4WqbNtDsbpZwIrPVcHU9MHCXHmjzDP9-qxtv6ZPsG56kUZJaFimmMjrIQe_4G5yTz69mEuQk6uJpLU892rpRLMYi_xswgvJNdwBTxbdIx2WJ4tNMBhjLY/s2048/IMG_4227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1241" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0GA9IXV0RypdXLoftBVfOG4WqbNtDsbpZwIrPVcHU9MHCXHmjzDP9-qxtv6ZPsG56kUZJaFimmMjrIQe_4G5yTz69mEuQk6uJpLU892rpRLMYi_xswgvJNdwBTxbdIx2WJ4tNMBhjLY/s320/IMG_4227.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>They are pretty simple with some stickers attached to the front.<br />The background also made some ATCs with words:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUyoDLzEeGbQsi_pDz9hLyKpv3PpHBmUXbk4l0WL_8nx2vrReU54JAlXVquHMM8lrXYyIeWRELJJefg6tREurZTDw-hOZWuvtp7MoC65C8HRJ6RKRgUmpvZaVHwlnSvFgjCHrIG8TT8Q/s2048/IMG_4238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1773" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUyoDLzEeGbQsi_pDz9hLyKpv3PpHBmUXbk4l0WL_8nx2vrReU54JAlXVquHMM8lrXYyIeWRELJJefg6tREurZTDw-hOZWuvtp7MoC65C8HRJ6RKRgUmpvZaVHwlnSvFgjCHrIG8TT8Q/s320/IMG_4238.JPG" /></a></div>It was so much fun, I just went through my other scraps and added what looked good.<br /><p><br /></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-7977570505536271822021-03-22T17:51:00.001-05:002021-03-22T17:51:00.239-05:00Embellishment Box<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm trying my hand at embellishment boxes, I love the idea of them, but I'm not really good at making them. I like getting them. For this first one, I had to have at least 2 spaces filled with handmade things. Here's the top:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDTESVUNSbwXGg3FEtAd3yZdwuDglfcgthFBfsOuY0iJEHR1C72sJQ00L40H1DC6xxpAzcnZbbJwMG5PTNvf52fELJiZWBBKGJzX3Sqpt__kJZlMqrkm4JCp_ITs0jOtN0UkrAMZz07w/s2048/IMG_3617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDTESVUNSbwXGg3FEtAd3yZdwuDglfcgthFBfsOuY0iJEHR1C72sJQ00L40H1DC6xxpAzcnZbbJwMG5PTNvf52fELJiZWBBKGJzX3Sqpt__kJZlMqrkm4JCp_ITs0jOtN0UkrAMZz07w/s320/IMG_3617.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I always seem to gravitate towards lace and shabby chic stuff. Covered it with the green/white trim, it's actually two pieces with the pink/white trim covering the seam. I added a flower with some random leaf trim and a pink pearl in the middle, I also added some tiny pearls around the edge.<br /> I also had to decorate the lid inside:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2nO48YFLcBUzl5bSmzMMAsgpQWukg3qFOczkobmZ13_XTrvIhbZ38HMYCno9ZFvQeKYKEMdPvFHf_dxW5yn-B0wRvQrnI61hm-ky5MqftnMCiPSF0hXqZHVfcgeotvNyB7M8YATHpFM/s2048/IMG_3624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1686" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2nO48YFLcBUzl5bSmzMMAsgpQWukg3qFOczkobmZ13_XTrvIhbZ38HMYCno9ZFvQeKYKEMdPvFHf_dxW5yn-B0wRvQrnI61hm-ky5MqftnMCiPSF0hXqZHVfcgeotvNyB7M8YATHpFM/s320/IMG_3624.JPG" /></a></div>Which I forgot, and had to reopen the package and finish it. I just added some swan paper with spring stickers and a 'Hello Spring' piece.<br />All the stuff I put in them:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOARGSB2WZbbybp5ih0c_T8c5NSQ0p3yepX1KkHi0HYEojpu1nMe74yS79Ta6R8jZ8GBX3fh07HYBjI75BEGdddEdoRnSxcDb47yoRvYFPLT1wNWu8-ECgBvCA4HC8SZzyQTDONjwdpls/s2651/IMG_3590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="2651" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOARGSB2WZbbybp5ih0c_T8c5NSQ0p3yepX1KkHi0HYEojpu1nMe74yS79Ta6R8jZ8GBX3fh07HYBjI75BEGdddEdoRnSxcDb47yoRvYFPLT1wNWu8-ECgBvCA4HC8SZzyQTDONjwdpls/s320/IMG_3590.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Some rubbery embellishments, gems, resin pieces, mini bows, lace, sequins, shaker pieces, I made the round pieces and the pieces with butterflies and hearts. I'm not good at embellishments either. Maybe I'm really not that great at making things.<br />I altered an 'egg carton' to make an embellishment box for a friend. It started out as a container for Cosmic Candy Hatchimals, a 12-pack. It was clear on the top and I wanted to make it more flat looking on top, also it was very bright pink on the top and bright purple on the bottom. Here's what the top looks like:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtsVHPk22qzL94vbcTthy_VpRKtFC19U4_MFU7Q2D7ZCBkd-DKStxB_vFyrjkrBAOC9EEedLeZ12V9_zYdGXNgDKuff4LVHv7xlC99V4qk5PzLauJ7ITI3AEYVOdVjTFSm2aruLcyCS0/s2048/IMG_3697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtsVHPk22qzL94vbcTthy_VpRKtFC19U4_MFU7Q2D7ZCBkd-DKStxB_vFyrjkrBAOC9EEedLeZ12V9_zYdGXNgDKuff4LVHv7xlC99V4qk5PzLauJ7ITI3AEYVOdVjTFSm2aruLcyCS0/s320/IMG_3697.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I covered it with a double layer of a vintage dresser scarf, using some green daisy trim to cover the raw edges. I added a bunny ribbon and a wooden chick piece on the top.<br />The inside:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3xciwMq52wHzuFtkI4IXzh_n8JQHtLk62arq_Rmr8cfNBhcAx4BIrV_DBs1c6eJggtg_2jMd2u0kfu_qAAR_kGYt46AeOAZ4BHW7mbGu2TIw9mVP2n99r2-Y7bFt9P1IFquUhcMLBpY/s2874/IMG_3698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="2874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3xciwMq52wHzuFtkI4IXzh_n8JQHtLk62arq_Rmr8cfNBhcAx4BIrV_DBs1c6eJggtg_2jMd2u0kfu_qAAR_kGYt46AeOAZ4BHW7mbGu2TIw9mVP2n99r2-Y7bFt9P1IFquUhcMLBpY/s320/IMG_3698.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I wish the dividers were a little taller, I was originally going to mail this, but no way would the stuff stay in it's individual spots. I sent chenille chicks, a couple glass bottles filled with tiny paper butterfly punches and tiny clay flower pieces, some wooden buttons, some shaped paperclips, bunny erasers, an egg ornament, some resin egg pieces, mini pom poms, a Jack Skellington and Sally Tsum Tsums, some washi, stickers, and some butterfly brads. <br />The bottom:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt184SUMcT8Jo_JHVMFoEUMHUU5-pQyopSmHc0kZDgsMKBHTtgaFFV1r7FSygq8Z9netyWQLdI6QERPs7KA_gtHpnRRco5NGiMsV52PAXdWwUymP7MzBokWwZtx1wQ0VavzFyUg6b0qUs/s2439/IMG_3695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="2439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt184SUMcT8Jo_JHVMFoEUMHUU5-pQyopSmHc0kZDgsMKBHTtgaFFV1r7FSygq8Z9netyWQLdI6QERPs7KA_gtHpnRRco5NGiMsV52PAXdWwUymP7MzBokWwZtx1wQ0VavzFyUg6b0qUs/s320/IMG_3695.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I covered it in an olive green scarf and covered the edges with a random trim.<div>I kinda think I may have made with worse adding the trim over the raw edges. I added a 'hinge' of the olive fabric to cover the original hinges, I couldn't figure out how to cover them.<br /><div><br /></div></div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-42094120921526167112021-03-21T17:38:00.001-05:002021-03-21T17:38:00.243-05:00Pocket letters<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love making pocket letters, they can be really simple or really elaborate. A few I've made recently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Valentine's Day pocket letter:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpTwNd6YO5YRg0qfvJTCPhK_ddHbiUxw6jirC2Ab2Zaqn8RDtBQEelTBBRGzkEmNyt7DVy06OL52rQHm6OuNxArqR5Y-hTQ3GGa4Dq9krr9eMCp9t-zXEwmx68gqBUJpEKtrtcPaDFbE/s2048/IMG_3157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1795" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpTwNd6YO5YRg0qfvJTCPhK_ddHbiUxw6jirC2Ab2Zaqn8RDtBQEelTBBRGzkEmNyt7DVy06OL52rQHm6OuNxArqR5Y-hTQ3GGa4Dq9krr9eMCp9t-zXEwmx68gqBUJpEKtrtcPaDFbE/s320/IMG_3157.JPG" /></a></div>This one flowed so well and then I ran out of elements and had to improvise for the 2nd, 4th, and 6th pockets. I really like how it turned out, though.<br /> Another Valentine's Day:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_Cig-WQnIx_UMUYZYLRuxFu6g2pHMRurz-A4ydUVKAQShkzvC-zaTvd6z_Rjh8IZ6KuDcWpAyi17LczDRBU1SQpaGJANONjceUMgclnXI90ZkDxRgvtTNAckX2Xqe1wugNcydt4j76E/s2048/IMG_3231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1646" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_Cig-WQnIx_UMUYZYLRuxFu6g2pHMRurz-A4ydUVKAQShkzvC-zaTvd6z_Rjh8IZ6KuDcWpAyi17LczDRBU1SQpaGJANONjceUMgclnXI90ZkDxRgvtTNAckX2Xqe1wugNcydt4j76E/s320/IMG_3231.JPG" /></a></div>This one is really simple, I basically just took a nice paper and cut it up and then used up a sticker sheet from Hobby Lobby.<br />Spring pocket letter:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PtKskRlsBam0T_11xHvo0KDyKxeSTgbWg0c75wXB5sUhzUd2QIighdZ5Bp9qmZwpqdfFGgJjSa6id47lRfCpNEAJi-cGzUrUpqESLb3i5JzO_R8nsTmjMeLa4_hu5ua1kVHjjk1nX_Y/s2048/IMG_3505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1648" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PtKskRlsBam0T_11xHvo0KDyKxeSTgbWg0c75wXB5sUhzUd2QIighdZ5Bp9qmZwpqdfFGgJjSa6id47lRfCpNEAJi-cGzUrUpqESLb3i5JzO_R8nsTmjMeLa4_hu5ua1kVHjjk1nX_Y/s320/IMG_3505.JPG" /></a></div>Again, I just used some sticker sheets, but they all seemed to flow together well.<br />Purple pocket letter:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKabncTJyTC2C0dOcww0vjG9_NNdM7QCFjCMjx-ENzOGYwpQo9PKBlJGv5TMZ6NE5jZ4eMvyK-KSQIOui8xbUlyty5ZXx-zftMaaMy6tWmulGG_xFLDK3q4vPCazE90Pna0nhcLkTcyc/s2048/IMG_3601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1665" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKabncTJyTC2C0dOcww0vjG9_NNdM7QCFjCMjx-ENzOGYwpQo9PKBlJGv5TMZ6NE5jZ4eMvyK-KSQIOui8xbUlyty5ZXx-zftMaaMy6tWmulGG_xFLDK3q4vPCazE90Pna0nhcLkTcyc/s320/IMG_3601.JPG" /></a></div>This one is just layered paper with some of the purple stickers I found in my stash, simple but nice.<br /><p><br /></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-10315435975384634352021-03-20T17:37:00.001-05:002021-03-20T17:37:33.625-05:00Cards<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few cards I made recently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2zlgvCOYvyiWi1SrQ0w59co6mp2ACtewfC6d5TYYiMQzCuq4G2VAk5n_xWiZMSE1os0_1yBtvTHAXMNjrzOcwIGkL4Lt1hHgxayoHBZLtGg5D780I7-t9v2F4Bc8_NKq1FKnYdo4elY/s2048/IMG_3097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1990" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2zlgvCOYvyiWi1SrQ0w59co6mp2ACtewfC6d5TYYiMQzCuq4G2VAk5n_xWiZMSE1os0_1yBtvTHAXMNjrzOcwIGkL4Lt1hHgxayoHBZLtGg5D780I7-t9v2F4Bc8_NKq1FKnYdo4elY/s320/IMG_3097.JPG" /></a></div>This one was for a card sketch, I had to use yellow, circles and something geometric (rectangles). I totally just cleaned off my desk to make this one.<br /> Valentine's Day cards:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHA-kgWcf9VeTR_9fAuoPVKkCxQKgVnI5HtNdyj0mlfX52amHf8f8z4j6-6IfvdWaUkHk3YJ5YwIoee82EvwUG4PCgcgbHWRd2-XpDxl6hZuIVEb3lFrByjdu1kAhcxccP9OF7q3q5TNM/s2048/IMG_3194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHA-kgWcf9VeTR_9fAuoPVKkCxQKgVnI5HtNdyj0mlfX52amHf8f8z4j6-6IfvdWaUkHk3YJ5YwIoee82EvwUG4PCgcgbHWRd2-XpDxl6hZuIVEb3lFrByjdu1kAhcxccP9OF7q3q5TNM/s320/IMG_3194.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This are pretty simple. I just cut some patterned paper, layered it, added a felt sticker and then an emoji heart sticker on top. The back had a piece of vintage book paper on it.<br />Bunny card:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR29iUXSuOe4eMFTL71GS8kupz03HZ54p_Yj0Q27KOUatNC_VQGk7nfDAHJqWAyihth02NVzm1dUhesVQnVkYXZnn8BgjMPW7AuXw4nekHRngBPl6DLlE9qOyyG45-ukApUUMTiDzJdeE/s1186/IMG_3595+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR29iUXSuOe4eMFTL71GS8kupz03HZ54p_Yj0Q27KOUatNC_VQGk7nfDAHJqWAyihth02NVzm1dUhesVQnVkYXZnn8BgjMPW7AuXw4nekHRngBPl6DLlE9qOyyG45-ukApUUMTiDzJdeE/s320/IMG_3595+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I had to make a card with a bunny on it. I just layered paper and stamped some bunnies.<br />I'm really not that good at making cards. I'm good at layering paper.WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-88730494438134539082021-01-15T20:24:00.001-06:002021-01-15T20:24:05.086-06:00It's Valentine's crafting time<p> I have not been motivated lately. I did sign up for a Countdown to Valentine's Day swap, we were supposed to make half of the items.<br />Everything I chose to send:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEdV_UOWhK52W-CEpqpjJm91MkQ90JA0fVa96ZH36O9MqDIc4JWptUt0uXoY8JjBGre7Kkz8mBwhQujO3In54gMYog28y2vvQXp3n41FiUvh49GGA-IyKiQAc1T3b8vsxE6Z1bwNBsVU/s2048/IMG_3052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEdV_UOWhK52W-CEpqpjJm91MkQ90JA0fVa96ZH36O9MqDIc4JWptUt0uXoY8JjBGre7Kkz8mBwhQujO3In54gMYog28y2vvQXp3n41FiUvh49GGA-IyKiQAc1T3b8vsxE6Z1bwNBsVU/s320/IMG_3052.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I went with gems, lace, stickers, buttons, plastic hears, resin pieces and sequins for the things I didn't have to make.<br />What I did make:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHjAeN8oNcNklNgh3ZP78SPfpg7flPwo9k4EvxOGc-1DePkIhMv3Cj8IOvMwhsmDhQaniupaPfz9VmZMPfPL5WtnPhLAzH3NQCLe-IMMzEkHAyUPB7WzdyH4rAAk6ItFINuYHoeWzUpA/s2023/IMG_3053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="2023" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHjAeN8oNcNklNgh3ZP78SPfpg7flPwo9k4EvxOGc-1DePkIhMv3Cj8IOvMwhsmDhQaniupaPfz9VmZMPfPL5WtnPhLAzH3NQCLe-IMMzEkHAyUPB7WzdyH4rAAk6ItFINuYHoeWzUpA/s320/IMG_3053.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>foam monsters, after putting these in one bag, I felt they seemed childish, so added something else to the bag.<br />Embellishments:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGYo0ZtmEafY2oLbyptvUH6E7Kw0as9y9kJYV7o74ZgDF_O_fSV6TpUiMHIfDVISvoIeShU6zC_WmB3dSzwlZpAZ9NioWFpTaM0ui9oDVcqbV9tsg1chgA-yO7ezZ63WWhST1GkXnNw4/s2531/IMG_3054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="2531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGYo0ZtmEafY2oLbyptvUH6E7Kw0as9y9kJYV7o74ZgDF_O_fSV6TpUiMHIfDVISvoIeShU6zC_WmB3dSzwlZpAZ9NioWFpTaM0ui9oDVcqbV9tsg1chgA-yO7ezZ63WWhST1GkXnNw4/s320/IMG_3054.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I'm not good at making embellishments. For the square ones, I had these cut up, I added some round stickers and some ephemera plus a couple tiny wooden hearts. The tag I added a paper heart and a word sticker. The doily has a paper piece of ephemera and a chipboard piece on top. I felt it was a bit light with the two embellishments so I added the large heart stickers to the bag.<br />Rosettes:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYAaM2boE2A4YYx2eb4oRaQgEzv6ivfs_UK9GpondGe4oWU0BUy2LB8gw2qeCXgJdEoOkpOmq7mC9ZtpORFKqZGQPjlDPrjiKxmXURU3tiaE2LOud98SIPjn3wtkIiOf0QaO01Lzc9eQ/s2048/IMG_3055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYAaM2boE2A4YYx2eb4oRaQgEzv6ivfs_UK9GpondGe4oWU0BUy2LB8gw2qeCXgJdEoOkpOmq7mC9ZtpORFKqZGQPjlDPrjiKxmXURU3tiaE2LOud98SIPjn3wtkIiOf0QaO01Lzc9eQ/s320/IMG_3055.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I took some ready made rosettes and added to them. The top two are stickers with more stickers on top. The bottom ones have wooden hearts and some stickers on top.<br />Cards:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Lwt0TrvLpfEWRVcEMo89aEQt2FG7l_LfeYO3G2a3LuQQpb4Y0aRmYWCUtN2en5SJXoDOdi8kJ6QXaCoKT1vfaqgG0tNwSjbp6to_srIpdbcGMeo757IOAHEnaY1nRciUT02fCp7bj8c/s2048/IMG_3056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Lwt0TrvLpfEWRVcEMo89aEQt2FG7l_LfeYO3G2a3LuQQpb4Y0aRmYWCUtN2en5SJXoDOdi8kJ6QXaCoKT1vfaqgG0tNwSjbp6to_srIpdbcGMeo757IOAHEnaY1nRciUT02fCp7bj8c/s320/IMG_3056.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I'm not great at cards, either. I cute some 3x4 cards, layered some patterned paper, and then embellishments on top. The first two have embellishments I received in other swaps. The middle two are just paper and stickers. The last two I found some tags in my stash and added stickers to them.<br />Paperclips:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmTSeB9KigING5gMKJfAkWWwxMyMdcXFSr0uQ2lrY_da4iv-6MIfXP2zh39GFCggfXU_GCki9PB_TtRCSBWyXNSThmO_auTgVV0cVlliGvNmEtYtlyUoXlAwgEVmR1Sd8syYNLVjsiOM/s2048/IMG_3057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1861" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijmTSeB9KigING5gMKJfAkWWwxMyMdcXFSr0uQ2lrY_da4iv-6MIfXP2zh39GFCggfXU_GCki9PB_TtRCSBWyXNSThmO_auTgVV0cVlliGvNmEtYtlyUoXlAwgEVmR1Sd8syYNLVjsiOM/s320/IMG_3057.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The cupcakes I had in my stash. The owls are stickers, the roses and cookies are resin pieces.<br />Notebooks:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxWUNr2jrE9pktfvgd2-qgU8SWB1ItlEpPyqUIsSS__2zsgTSH8HNYmVO1jDUmSxe1uKs5Oxdgv3vGZospN8ygl5cpAaWjZlSj0x-mY-dBZ2tmauoxZdR8nKiuWlibbIY1cFVEyT2Ok4/s2048/IMG_3058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxWUNr2jrE9pktfvgd2-qgU8SWB1ItlEpPyqUIsSS__2zsgTSH8HNYmVO1jDUmSxe1uKs5Oxdgv3vGZospN8ygl5cpAaWjZlSj0x-mY-dBZ2tmauoxZdR8nKiuWlibbIY1cFVEyT2Ok4/s320/IMG_3058.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I received a couple tiny heart shaped notebooks in a swap, they had sloths on the covers, so I took them off and created my own covers with stickers.<br />More notebooks:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWU-5lIAFfNw2Nk3Yxbp_YnDJmJBJV6VzTUlpvH4mMb2Gl4O-O0IH7EyV6A96D8fPZLLk_EYohImkyYWM2MSgC4LtJJkeJ5YJ1pwAHtniKcU1hBuF7FkR2TScPye13a8JpxEH1uUja6PU/s2048/IMG_3059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWU-5lIAFfNw2Nk3Yxbp_YnDJmJBJV6VzTUlpvH4mMb2Gl4O-O0IH7EyV6A96D8fPZLLk_EYohImkyYWM2MSgC4LtJJkeJ5YJ1pwAHtniKcU1hBuF7FkR2TScPye13a8JpxEH1uUja6PU/s320/IMG_3059.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I just added paper to the covers of a couple notebooks (you can tell if you look by the top). I added some ephemera I got in a swap, some ribbon and stickers.<br />Tassels:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZMEgIL2rbVvV4oZv72JJRqaOmqP7RFGGL7cbXwubwpCjGPgEkG8vZaqgonIxo-95fsuHt3FuXjzJ0wcxpCw86D_UBbDeXZbk2cyWLPThfp65raoGAMKlQwYdAbIL3z-pucOE5MNZoSA/s2048/IMG_3060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZMEgIL2rbVvV4oZv72JJRqaOmqP7RFGGL7cbXwubwpCjGPgEkG8vZaqgonIxo-95fsuHt3FuXjzJ0wcxpCw86D_UBbDeXZbk2cyWLPThfp65raoGAMKlQwYdAbIL3z-pucOE5MNZoSA/s320/IMG_3060.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>These are what I added with the monsters. I raided my trim stash and found some white and red trim. I added some ric rac over the tie and resin pieces on top of that.<br />All the bags:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3ViBobhSJiJt8VHa14GG_Ajn038UrRFwcTVD9w8UazdJImgQUrqImO16mt5aFlx6_uB-rkXHY_rdWYXMhrcR7Z5hVuIT_soPXeI5u96owhh-QHvqjQ0pNOTEhTxQdEYZgJ5Tbj22ocw/s2048/IMG_3061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1972" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3ViBobhSJiJt8VHa14GG_Ajn038UrRFwcTVD9w8UazdJImgQUrqImO16mt5aFlx6_uB-rkXHY_rdWYXMhrcR7Z5hVuIT_soPXeI5u96owhh-QHvqjQ0pNOTEhTxQdEYZgJ5Tbj22ocw/s320/IMG_3061.JPG" /></a></div>I stapled them shut with pink staples and then 'wrapped' most of them with trim and 1" circle punches for the numbers.<br />I also created some felt Valentine's from the Dollar Tree:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTvPXse_DS_1_OSZ4JCWSMzYFj4JQ7owLKXqYtKPgasIJqM99OMiETdME5WAGiEFuaDyXSVV-khj_IuHaRrQsD2U9nm6_xUQX90tZOiyaWcXhwlwJkJOx8TM5od049vV44-dkR1r3e24/s2048/IMG_3064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1901" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTvPXse_DS_1_OSZ4JCWSMzYFj4JQ7owLKXqYtKPgasIJqM99OMiETdME5WAGiEFuaDyXSVV-khj_IuHaRrQsD2U9nm6_xUQX90tZOiyaWcXhwlwJkJOx8TM5od049vV44-dkR1r3e24/s320/IMG_3064.JPG" /></a></div>I love these kits, I never follow the picture, The cupcakes were supposed to smiley hearts on their sticks and the Love heart on top of the cupcake. The hearts are supposed to be holding the smiley hearts in their hands above their head, they are all supposed to have pom pom noses. I thought they looked better this way.<br />And the monsters:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_SY4dBqcxl6vC-g-azZp7xpduBQwhIIupXTWG1MfPV41x0V9mlhg-j_zaqfLba3RJkvxOiNk3aTSKeoGNA8GzwMr1wepko_w3aOGLwcoIt5m8_H1kThONgOW-wzWNv6MV43cq0j6gKA/s2048/IMG_3065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_SY4dBqcxl6vC-g-azZp7xpduBQwhIIupXTWG1MfPV41x0V9mlhg-j_zaqfLba3RJkvxOiNk3aTSKeoGNA8GzwMr1wepko_w3aOGLwcoIt5m8_H1kThONgOW-wzWNv6MV43cq0j6gKA/s320/IMG_3065.JPG" /></a></div>Again, I rarely follow the picture. I did for the first set (sorta), except the purple monster is supposed to be wearing a ball cap. The ball cap was a sticker, but was supposed to be behind the monster's head. The pink monster at the top was supposed to be wearing red sunglasses, I did not like the look of those at all.<br />I really enjoy these craft kits, sadly, I don't see a lot of them. The felt ones were from the Dollar Tree, so were $1. The monsters were from Hobby Lobby, I think they were $4.99, not sure if they're really worth that price.<br /><p><br /></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-53966929935622236952020-11-17T14:46:00.001-06:002020-11-17T14:46:01.459-06:00Advent Calendar Pocket Letter<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My big Christmas project this year was an Advent Calendar Pocket letter. We were supposed to put it in a file folder and make it so it hung up like a wall calendar. The outside of the calendar:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJI3_uM3qxGauCSiIv918-OTPMHHGH55q9Yp9UDFx0UTUROXYBYUFwI36zCedE-mniF44DACDxZHc7ogWf6ZbMcinhUOWpDh3eFX7pGl04pmWivlEKrBiCM963xhzTUH2FgXwNo4D30ss/s2048/IMG_2447.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1523" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJI3_uM3qxGauCSiIv918-OTPMHHGH55q9Yp9UDFx0UTUROXYBYUFwI36zCedE-mniF44DACDxZHc7ogWf6ZbMcinhUOWpDh3eFX7pGl04pmWivlEKrBiCM963xhzTUH2FgXwNo4D30ss/s320/IMG_2447.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I just embellished the tags a bit, I added the snowflake on one, put some bling on another one, added some letters to a different one and then layered on others. I added the vintage trim on the top to cover my seam.<br />The inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOeIjW30ocNQgDdDHAG3EakOEFyeuFBNKrekIDbICEKt-OdlTEEQE6sqCZad7ySc7Lvk6opWblCHi6uCdU531i35adERQk39UKxvDcGgWS8RTukrWgAiC1xXPgPDsikq_1UzelVU8kg9E/s2048/IMG_2442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1546" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOeIjW30ocNQgDdDHAG3EakOEFyeuFBNKrekIDbICEKt-OdlTEEQE6sqCZad7ySc7Lvk6opWblCHi6uCdU531i35adERQk39UKxvDcGgWS8RTukrWgAiC1xXPgPDsikq_1UzelVU8kg9E/s320/IMG_2442.JPG" /></a></div>I bought a gift bag and cut Santa out of it. I really had such a hard time figuring out the handmade parts for the inside of the pocket letters and the decorating of those I was kinda done when I got to the actual file folder decoration.<br />Pocket letter:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixApP8-CApaOUO4Do81Mbg7e6QqeIIv94j560j8pUwCGJhxGK8S485lRdf3hidj0VXJql4wG5HsoWoSxlSV4xu1gbspTnmlZAxWqSp8-wEcU9TY_6weVcvEYdLzsbfSCxQb_-By6SFFEA/s2048/IMG_2415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1486" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixApP8-CApaOUO4Do81Mbg7e6QqeIIv94j560j8pUwCGJhxGK8S485lRdf3hidj0VXJql4wG5HsoWoSxlSV4xu1gbspTnmlZAxWqSp8-wEcU9TY_6weVcvEYdLzsbfSCxQb_-By6SFFEA/s320/IMG_2415.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I used a tree paper and made it so the 3 pocket letters looked like one piece of paper. I found some paper with numbers on it, and just punched them out with a circle punch. The first pocket letter (3 pockets) has a chipboard sticker that says Merry.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77_HsMHKktticBS0b1y6xRFaF4ukM9wBy8frR5p5Bv5iqxf3PFj6rkwNZ5-AWprnSJiWZ99WBIHX2bnUX7E38pYBBBBrk0dZvvYJIrtQpcLVggcowjzqxNIOdmoQ-XW-sBROKU9e9Fyc/s2048/IMG_2416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1687" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77_HsMHKktticBS0b1y6xRFaF4ukM9wBy8frR5p5Bv5iqxf3PFj6rkwNZ5-AWprnSJiWZ99WBIHX2bnUX7E38pYBBBBrk0dZvvYJIrtQpcLVggcowjzqxNIOdmoQ-XW-sBROKU9e9Fyc/s320/IMG_2416.JPG" /></a></div>The second pocket letter (6 pockets) I decorated with reindeer and added the chipboard sticker of Christmas to the second row.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZ9O7ELPtbAz1RnlxHE3XoMR8QvLdny2dk3Zc3sFY-R_DSHDlLrvfX9GP_NspgC8omBKT9nPxCxkakMV3IGP5n8ujFrz7DtXXY0ditOz9r2HYSZ2OMf_46yZLjreR0EaZ6mR9iUF6A7o/s2048/IMG_2417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1685" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZ9O7ELPtbAz1RnlxHE3XoMR8QvLdny2dk3Zc3sFY-R_DSHDlLrvfX9GP_NspgC8omBKT9nPxCxkakMV3IGP5n8ujFrz7DtXXY0ditOz9r2HYSZ2OMf_46yZLjreR0EaZ6mR9iUF6A7o/s320/IMG_2417.JPG" /></a></div>The third pocket letter (6 pockets), doesn't show until you flip the 2nd one over. I did a lot of layering with ephemera pieces on it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinNazefUet2f6o24jD92m3cRYaEuBorLOmOhq2bSiQg9MCex1JEnN6W-yHDxtd7kEcYQpsNYC4271IqDOL8J36niVJ5lGqbg3xOcpJS3r6JbdbRxDEq2mjE6Q_Dlpi3ls9nh444XXmqw/s2048/IMG_2418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1647" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinNazefUet2f6o24jD92m3cRYaEuBorLOmOhq2bSiQg9MCex1JEnN6W-yHDxtd7kEcYQpsNYC4271IqDOL8J36niVJ5lGqbg3xOcpJS3r6JbdbRxDEq2mjE6Q_Dlpi3ls9nh444XXmqw/s320/IMG_2418.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fourth pocket letter (9 pockets) I just put some journaling cards down and embellished them a little bit. The last row has a station wagon with a tree on and Santa and his team of unicorns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The back:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPYK20bpuF7KgFMlCFgEqpYvZYsjZnrrEs8vDYlYe4_Yn2nEYi0zsxzgcPrccRS70z5E2bD8y4Sm2sSzuUUA5XM95lap0eFkpIUE1Nl5HnkebLVEoJkBP_sqqFLUDFDiyiJmqIkE3guc/s2048/IMG_2446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPYK20bpuF7KgFMlCFgEqpYvZYsjZnrrEs8vDYlYe4_Yn2nEYi0zsxzgcPrccRS70z5E2bD8y4Sm2sSzuUUA5XM95lap0eFkpIUE1Nl5HnkebLVEoJkBP_sqqFLUDFDiyiJmqIkE3guc/s320/IMG_2446.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I just embellished the paper and again. I added some wooden trees, some glittery pen, and some gems.<div>The back:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdZKgKx-kWnkeTRpF5tjbvXnt-8ygxAkD8URLOZVPxlPzhx3NywRxRjnROzIIi4vOZub-ejYxSXSC-vXZd6MBygejslj5fuSpBR-b7ncKKXMWVZhG7v52qltHE4iDU6KrqWuvKKng0lg/s2048/IMG_2448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1733" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdZKgKx-kWnkeTRpF5tjbvXnt-8ygxAkD8URLOZVPxlPzhx3NywRxRjnROzIIi4vOZub-ejYxSXSC-vXZd6MBygejslj5fuSpBR-b7ncKKXMWVZhG7v52qltHE4iDU6KrqWuvKKng0lg/s320/IMG_2448.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I didn't do anything but add some vintage trim to the bottom.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of my big challenges was that we had to make half the things we put in the calendar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZMYhIo-cmISgzPFkRZA7Nkr0Rq3KjcsQDdLrdMW246h4IrIXLgqrbfqcVlAUQ-r1z_YnQZJVG8Od1-YuaMI4pJOr9doevRGZ4zo9b4_oV6zxPHXqDKDUF0Bd0nIX2l8j_oFBaccGc9U/s2048/IMG_2412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZMYhIo-cmISgzPFkRZA7Nkr0Rq3KjcsQDdLrdMW246h4IrIXLgqrbfqcVlAUQ-r1z_YnQZJVG8Od1-YuaMI4pJOr9doevRGZ4zo9b4_oV6zxPHXqDKDUF0Bd0nIX2l8j_oFBaccGc9U/s320/IMG_2412.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I made a bunch of embellishments, some paper clips and some magnets.<br />The stuff I didn't make:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1aV19g7cTR2UJDf0KyHXCj1Nu_wrN4OnuvYOi_KinkVp_hq61MgpnZb2BCZHiUGYfPZgiCgLDvlgBMsCmzssZtOXwj2MMiDsRmMzE8Kt8wb-dVbywiO4TkGBq8s7X2JuwOTr3m5TSSSU/s2048/IMG_2413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2001" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1aV19g7cTR2UJDf0KyHXCj1Nu_wrN4OnuvYOi_KinkVp_hq61MgpnZb2BCZHiUGYfPZgiCgLDvlgBMsCmzssZtOXwj2MMiDsRmMzE8Kt8wb-dVbywiO4TkGBq8s7X2JuwOTr3m5TSSSU/s320/IMG_2413.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I included a few mini ornaments, some brads, some washi samples, gem, sequins, stickers, tea, flair and buttons.</div><div>I liked the challenge, it just kinda kicked my butt. I hope my partner likes it.</div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-80404514341715431182020-11-16T14:46:00.000-06:002020-11-16T14:46:25.464-06:00Lace Christmas tree<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I signed up for an ATC tag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf7cytGOfUcyHw-iQowSLOdXFIERl1f_g-ltsup4rve9EEdnsi6nRU1Q_pCeP7rrzZvngomOosZgaLzFAqNevn0NPvwj7TeWm-xk5T9i8BeRJh8tZmHyE7JMQIA9nILs53imyV6_j3MaI/s1063/IMG_2338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="1063" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf7cytGOfUcyHw-iQowSLOdXFIERl1f_g-ltsup4rve9EEdnsi6nRU1Q_pCeP7rrzZvngomOosZgaLzFAqNevn0NPvwj7TeWm-xk5T9i8BeRJh8tZmHyE7JMQIA9nILs53imyV6_j3MaI/s320/IMG_2338.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Just used some scrap paper, added some book paper with butterflies and added some gems<br />Flipbook:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCG9cyxy-t-SOWTr9DI-jKxZpuzUwIaIhkumfzHPHlZePOS8PMbQqMZVFFdXfLONZ9J99CvShYVTku_0a5Y3E5D7-y-0-PPoKklIAyw8w1iPxZryP7Db4-8f-_0VN5E_eivdOlGWRA_YU/s1552/IMG_2362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="1552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCG9cyxy-t-SOWTr9DI-jKxZpuzUwIaIhkumfzHPHlZePOS8PMbQqMZVFFdXfLONZ9J99CvShYVTku_0a5Y3E5D7-y-0-PPoKklIAyw8w1iPxZryP7Db4-8f-_0VN5E_eivdOlGWRA_YU/s320/IMG_2362.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Used some bright paper as a background. Used some green washi to hold it together. Added a tree ephemera and some stickers to the front:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2HwHu6lWJ9fCFepu11jgYpo716wybkoFjGAk87Zlg6w3sLcCvE1_EFhvp7Mt3NmQemoIC3qRzluB5paSCf2_nCcWbbl01Dh548S5gqx2NuG4JUDUBqMxRc7CCg501YGO3wgfNrBIFzY/s2522/IMG_2363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="2522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2HwHu6lWJ9fCFepu11jgYpo716wybkoFjGAk87Zlg6w3sLcCvE1_EFhvp7Mt3NmQemoIC3qRzluB5paSCf2_nCcWbbl01Dh548S5gqx2NuG4JUDUBqMxRc7CCg501YGO3wgfNrBIFzY/s320/IMG_2363.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Used a doily and a sticker on the left page. Made a pocket on the right and put some stickers in it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_80lCOL4mT-ChK3BcKxpalQSheZZfjfAcuhS7fkCzelivQT8Gkc8d_Kz2DX_Dz1MkqoiVwNK0y-0gAEAwFu2VomCnkAPFXzuc3rU_Silexp2cfrlmxC0l56jOAlOxGOOtO9y_2YqQoSc/s3130/IMG_2364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1005" data-original-width="3130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_80lCOL4mT-ChK3BcKxpalQSheZZfjfAcuhS7fkCzelivQT8Gkc8d_Kz2DX_Dz1MkqoiVwNK0y-0gAEAwFu2VomCnkAPFXzuc3rU_Silexp2cfrlmxC0l56jOAlOxGOOtO9y_2YqQoSc/s320/IMG_2364.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Created a couple more tuck spots and used some Dollar Tree stickers to decorate.<br />Pocket letter:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-qVvhTRtPe15uXWWci9tNdGHCCg0T3YRdnIYyYCOABInzqgbTU2QnwpcSP0XJuJty8VM7xRnluvFlknINRC5Ofz1AH7t7yLd76saFu_dlGGUEAVVEn-9px6rBYHjcB4Dmz-GvwbIK3A/s2048/IMG_2370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1709" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-qVvhTRtPe15uXWWci9tNdGHCCg0T3YRdnIYyYCOABInzqgbTU2QnwpcSP0XJuJty8VM7xRnluvFlknINRC5Ofz1AH7t7yLd76saFu_dlGGUEAVVEn-9px6rBYHjcB4Dmz-GvwbIK3A/s320/IMG_2370.JPG" /></a></div>Used some cute background paper and added some stickers on top.<br />Back:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJdMtctbI6XJ0rIj2CcFXXRqJMfJsRzaMuNbx6fO-gvuJyQB1s-dVFL1dmBlm66jDApuuYSO7_W6Ao0z8iAUM0Qkxc1qnYJRWRBzJEK4sNqzJC_dIRYU-mqO1hvDZtkRYDj_koA32vTc/s2048/IMG_2371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1305" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJdMtctbI6XJ0rIj2CcFXXRqJMfJsRzaMuNbx6fO-gvuJyQB1s-dVFL1dmBlm66jDApuuYSO7_W6Ao0z8iAUM0Qkxc1qnYJRWRBzJEK4sNqzJC_dIRYU-mqO1hvDZtkRYDj_koA32vTc/s320/IMG_2371.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Used a calendar page.<br /> Lace Christmas tree:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpqjhZr2DHATVIBhFsJIJ2rIh5zlgLTDtRYkT3mHL481eppB2x_07va_umZRdt9ymig9wc_EqF9n3SYYNQV8elJhoM9zR-AL5EnwafdgFy3CiKQdGhIl1ruGzeKsw04mTZS2Y_J67KLc/s2048/IMG_2411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1180" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpqjhZr2DHATVIBhFsJIJ2rIh5zlgLTDtRYkT3mHL481eppB2x_07va_umZRdt9ymig9wc_EqF9n3SYYNQV8elJhoM9zR-AL5EnwafdgFy3CiKQdGhIl1ruGzeKsw04mTZS2Y_J67KLc/s320/IMG_2411.JPG" /></a></div>The base is from Walmart, it had a fabric tree on it, took that off for another project and realized how cute it would be to layer some of my lace on this. I used a couple of my resin purchases for the tops.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDjUGEqSjKZz8ues6r_Mo9L9TtlfBw2pxQBn7Eq2B48VrDOIiAcnpO5mjHUdfWooG7fIrW-1JGEIu-e1GamJfsPvhnqvVm_bEh76MU4T4YgtHQJyLYakjOcPDUnLryeHEACh1KjEj5jk/s2048/IMG_2410+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1128" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDjUGEqSjKZz8ues6r_Mo9L9TtlfBw2pxQBn7Eq2B48VrDOIiAcnpO5mjHUdfWooG7fIrW-1JGEIu-e1GamJfsPvhnqvVm_bEh76MU4T4YgtHQJyLYakjOcPDUnLryeHEACh1KjEj5jk/s320/IMG_2410+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div>I LOVE how it turned out.<p></p><p>Christmas pocket letter:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBpAQwNPPoYxurS8zUg9eIS5BMujE6_soYNjbfGs-cGk6O_HxFdtIbzrXxzSE7RNKqfPlGTAEje1bwf_YZR_7-aU9p8Uo-rzOHIiEWGLSe_TQMhujgrowHLkbaAbhJIb5xQ8x29f3M40/s2048/IMG_2389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1731" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBpAQwNPPoYxurS8zUg9eIS5BMujE6_soYNjbfGs-cGk6O_HxFdtIbzrXxzSE7RNKqfPlGTAEje1bwf_YZR_7-aU9p8Uo-rzOHIiEWGLSe_TQMhujgrowHLkbaAbhJIb5xQ8x29f3M40/s320/IMG_2389.JPG" /></a></div>I'm trying to push my comfort zone and do more layering with embellishment pieces.<p></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-26214116412645976272020-11-05T21:04:00.001-06:002020-11-05T21:04:00.293-06:00Fall pocket letter<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I signed up for a flipbook tag in one of my groups and ended up using a base I had made of project life cards.<br />Front:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPnNu9tZtJin3LOB31epNFPGVSm5E1m3zcnbRyoYBZDvxFC8bU-T7Jwjtb10XGA1IIxePO0SThEdbjtiDbHGAY9pWIBeeo_PLJsg_QpwGq-Krk_s2rUqJCxnUs7txXD2oFArYK2vvMcQ/s1575/IMG_1811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="1105" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPnNu9tZtJin3LOB31epNFPGVSm5E1m3zcnbRyoYBZDvxFC8bU-T7Jwjtb10XGA1IIxePO0SThEdbjtiDbHGAY9pWIBeeo_PLJsg_QpwGq-Krk_s2rUqJCxnUs7txXD2oFArYK2vvMcQ/s320/IMG_1811.JPG" /></a></div>Not a lot of decoration here, I added the blingy E, because the person I was sending to had a first name that started with E.<br />First pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfbh52MsVV-rl6MKV681ce1NCkzLvfL5Vmhdjf9V4VNGYYJ5MwGUzlSaqUI2I4pxb-Y9Wd22kpwWKYxaZdknWPGfhRm4uL-8yQK-QZPRBlt9JvfjrXvDwPugrB90MIQBEs6EwSdduPb8/s1845/IMG_1812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="1845" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfbh52MsVV-rl6MKV681ce1NCkzLvfL5Vmhdjf9V4VNGYYJ5MwGUzlSaqUI2I4pxb-Y9Wd22kpwWKYxaZdknWPGfhRm4uL-8yQK-QZPRBlt9JvfjrXvDwPugrB90MIQBEs6EwSdduPb8/s320/IMG_1812.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I added a quote on the left side and and the flip out card on the right with the pineapple cut out.<br />Second pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WFU9CRMmCjDXd4QYxWUMiG-oZhBfxifZ9DZLHLcf6uj5pKRAmLWBVxUEaA4sZ8_1l_jEbOa7ZIvR5b-3PtQHzTUvKaNlRByYnc-vyWbkM1BTBA8dQ2WWWP_t0Yb4j3XkIcGrmohs6JI/s2571/IMG_1813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="2571" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WFU9CRMmCjDXd4QYxWUMiG-oZhBfxifZ9DZLHLcf6uj5pKRAmLWBVxUEaA4sZ8_1l_jEbOa7ZIvR5b-3PtQHzTUvKaNlRByYnc-vyWbkM1BTBA8dQ2WWWP_t0Yb4j3XkIcGrmohs6JI/s320/IMG_1813.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I added the sticky notes to the inside of the flip out. I stamped the girl on the right side.<br />Third pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X4QiUdp8Rf6YlLBFAiqF7xplUeQI8_yavmM2pmWgIiW1vUNdZZWl0tJG5m8v1gHMbxlKyAW7CHdiK8INaqxcI-iT9wozSdTO_cYVKLexcC4CvBIXm_BNhrTnhU-bk6XxUkBBy__11PE/s2037/IMG_1814.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="2037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X4QiUdp8Rf6YlLBFAiqF7xplUeQI8_yavmM2pmWgIiW1vUNdZZWl0tJG5m8v1gHMbxlKyAW7CHdiK8INaqxcI-iT9wozSdTO_cYVKLexcC4CvBIXm_BNhrTnhU-bk6XxUkBBy__11PE/s320/IMG_1814.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I added a tuck spot on the left side.<br />Fourth pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1wRTuwrmdCO5q9QznYd6Y4mtfXo49viyhTJBJ0fvBbVbTufSQle88d5Cl1rtWha8Cpt7UNl4cUrtcBx-Qm_jtbc8otUjUvY5rMu3txEk8Igm4As2qA_ATmUQU9gyuCWCYAp9DzGCZhas/s1894/IMG_1815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="1894" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1wRTuwrmdCO5q9QznYd6Y4mtfXo49viyhTJBJ0fvBbVbTufSQle88d5Cl1rtWha8Cpt7UNl4cUrtcBx-Qm_jtbc8otUjUvY5rMu3txEk8Igm4As2qA_ATmUQU9gyuCWCYAp9DzGCZhas/s320/IMG_1815.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I added the circle piece on the right side.<br />Fifth pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16_ndvePplAKkHsijlLtDE4A8L6xBfm4uKb40kAfaaLr6aL5Enzy2B23XGDF8hKKitaVTTJkJeKS3ZVYKbdgu_Na5FUBVh_5_Qbf6nhbIH5Dv7_R9TsfVz-BYViDcOFGngrfbOF9zAU0/s1874/IMG_1816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16_ndvePplAKkHsijlLtDE4A8L6xBfm4uKb40kAfaaLr6aL5Enzy2B23XGDF8hKKitaVTTJkJeKS3ZVYKbdgu_Na5FUBVh_5_Qbf6nhbIH5Dv7_R9TsfVz-BYViDcOFGngrfbOF9zAU0/s320/IMG_1816.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This is the middle, I added the You are here piece.<br />Sixth pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OlGKKR5S_mrUjw3PudNRtZkachg_Ekn5wEsxx9KgpppY6XEpvOPipRpt22l8rUCkBXRcLwA-mZsSHeIWLDoTxOakR-Wm6nNUMbkfz9kVjDg2_P9pSgAdc6n-CHHvJOxNNgwNnQJxYko/s1892/IMG_1817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1892" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OlGKKR5S_mrUjw3PudNRtZkachg_Ekn5wEsxx9KgpppY6XEpvOPipRpt22l8rUCkBXRcLwA-mZsSHeIWLDoTxOakR-Wm6nNUMbkfz9kVjDg2_P9pSgAdc6n-CHHvJOxNNgwNnQJxYko/s320/IMG_1817.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I added the Dreams chase and a flip down to the right pages:<br />Flip down:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdycE-UwiZZqmDo6ckOJJaCY-vy2diebbojugtnKngo5PR5BnmzkVI1nBxgLiElzOUexgfWM5kLdl2kNvhyKZgBzQR-0DyjAsSQqX1f3RI9l_bt3KCKTMTowXzg_IZh_3vriIn2UzL-4/s1985/IMG_1818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1985" data-original-width="1703" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdycE-UwiZZqmDo6ckOJJaCY-vy2diebbojugtnKngo5PR5BnmzkVI1nBxgLiElzOUexgfWM5kLdl2kNvhyKZgBzQR-0DyjAsSQqX1f3RI9l_bt3KCKTMTowXzg_IZh_3vriIn2UzL-4/s320/IMG_1818.JPG" /></a></div>I just added some sticky notes.<br />Seventh pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzyAdd7eolXMU3YuDI0OR6KYKxRjUHwHMfPPwLZ5tBliQs_T3f9Gf0xUnkp1ypQUloxcrr1vo9iWrAluTRE7tuBNgiivp21UAfQrbZztjbq8RHumfJxlDuMEsRVGLgZ92RzwBpPuYf_Q/s1919/IMG_1819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="1919" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzyAdd7eolXMU3YuDI0OR6KYKxRjUHwHMfPPwLZ5tBliQs_T3f9Gf0xUnkp1ypQUloxcrr1vo9iWrAluTRE7tuBNgiivp21UAfQrbZztjbq8RHumfJxlDuMEsRVGLgZ92RzwBpPuYf_Q/s320/IMG_1819.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I added the life is better.<br />I also had to make a fall pocket letter. Pretty simple one, here, just some plaid paper for the background and some cute creatures from another paper:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNXHZkj-Yibxo4iBkLuBjzYZj6OpYnMJzsG7UJjNI8n5_w09om-ckKxeoWj_cjBGnIlMD0-3fagDbHNV07rlXNDszekwvqJba2L4iPbRLC9EbYH1k93rINugmOwDRgjgkUkWbifUNYl4/s2048/IMG_1821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNXHZkj-Yibxo4iBkLuBjzYZj6OpYnMJzsG7UJjNI8n5_w09om-ckKxeoWj_cjBGnIlMD0-3fagDbHNV07rlXNDszekwvqJba2L4iPbRLC9EbYH1k93rINugmOwDRgjgkUkWbifUNYl4/s320/IMG_1821.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The goodies:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3uHaDmUk6kVtj4lSITHy2WNK4AuJJreqTm_eDKauAw551KcNKvKVD26oec_cbNNFGV5aUazgc_loKyu9E_CK7rRfRkCFYqfNmvVnrQyNqxlnRU3ApUAMHfJB0nmJOAsgTxFItkTy6Es/s2048/IMG_1822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1694" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3uHaDmUk6kVtj4lSITHy2WNK4AuJJreqTm_eDKauAw551KcNKvKVD26oec_cbNNFGV5aUazgc_loKyu9E_CK7rRfRkCFYqfNmvVnrQyNqxlnRU3ApUAMHfJB0nmJOAsgTxFItkTy6Es/s320/IMG_1822.JPG" /></a></div>Paper scraps of the paper I used, stickers, sequins, washi sample and some paperclips.<br />The back:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-Gz6L1LfpyUXc6rW9M5bHi9F5ZNQwk_WDzBXVTwbBEiEi7kvLWe58wriNLHhWRgu-FrZSHSBYQQeUj1cSvhMqKqBNe8Zq2QBwKhYSySRKiSOno9XNPQh9dbxk3iTcqy4L3M3ypOH6Es/s2048/IMG_1823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1563" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-Gz6L1LfpyUXc6rW9M5bHi9F5ZNQwk_WDzBXVTwbBEiEi7kvLWe58wriNLHhWRgu-FrZSHSBYQQeUj1cSvhMqKqBNe8Zq2QBwKhYSySRKiSOno9XNPQh9dbxk3iTcqy4L3M3ypOH6Es/s320/IMG_1823.JPG" /></a></div>Just some leaf paper<br /><div><br /></div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-62328133632948485702020-11-04T21:03:00.000-06:002020-11-04T21:03:01.631-06:00Flipbook<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I joined a new art group on Facebook, before I could join new swaps, I had to send in something I made, so I made another paperbag flipbook.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Front:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnVD3xdoqXiv5ePFYMsLkhCRtJ5K6vPmaE-RJZVxWEvotWajyD8ouLxo4NzWF0vtxsdEHJGe-4ZhbGmcpskFEbe4cruxFYNpZlGQ__fot_xaoiRzYigGMcDI7IW4j37Ps6wJVlEcGUu8/s1158/IMG_1757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="877" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnVD3xdoqXiv5ePFYMsLkhCRtJ5K6vPmaE-RJZVxWEvotWajyD8ouLxo4NzWF0vtxsdEHJGe-4ZhbGmcpskFEbe4cruxFYNpZlGQ__fot_xaoiRzYigGMcDI7IW4j37Ps6wJVlEcGUu8/s320/IMG_1757.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I used some vintage trim to cover the binding, I used some flower die cuts and put a vintage button on top of them.<br />First pages:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xhRG9Ky14m9NteML7y0M4is7kCQks9JWSmk-uLc0l-bJSM2aUFBe_LCtS_j7CuJ_hXv30_t3bztjAm4nxX0nUbJitJfiDN4nZe1MTkGrMLYLx4vF57_rya9ZZV7dJ3b4BWg8QTtTFWQ/s2174/IMG_1758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="2174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xhRG9Ky14m9NteML7y0M4is7kCQks9JWSmk-uLc0l-bJSM2aUFBe_LCtS_j7CuJ_hXv30_t3bztjAm4nxX0nUbJitJfiDN4nZe1MTkGrMLYLx4vF57_rya9ZZV7dJ3b4BWg8QTtTFWQ/s320/IMG_1758.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I basically then used some Prima paper I picked up to decorate the book. A lot of the time I just used the paper with not a lot of embellishment on top of them.<br />Second pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1ZNnzFtIYqSd3eIhZ6xo-38AvOUx9UuMJplRXFu4PBuaFUqLD328ZN-HEV2-WaJsYraDC0Nj31sZNcXdydx3tXDP1lwqLThJYYtO6NfUHxyY3kiaX5a9EWvCfNZkJvZfBnznMtDJQJ8/s2156/IMG_1759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1ZNnzFtIYqSd3eIhZ6xo-38AvOUx9UuMJplRXFu4PBuaFUqLD328ZN-HEV2-WaJsYraDC0Nj31sZNcXdydx3tXDP1lwqLThJYYtO6NfUHxyY3kiaX5a9EWvCfNZkJvZfBnznMtDJQJ8/s320/IMG_1759.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Last pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Y5t9Z2CKfO5NB12QhFhjD-tYXg1G_a6hRkI-NG68xLcQwHS3PJ-fCAm7abkvzRKHPXME8nBH5ouBnmnlWnybPN5E35bIC5la-WoiKuU61DZcpuSfpJ0O6PYzvP_cyh803sc2KZMX828/s2182/IMG_1760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="2182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Y5t9Z2CKfO5NB12QhFhjD-tYXg1G_a6hRkI-NG68xLcQwHS3PJ-fCAm7abkvzRKHPXME8nBH5ouBnmnlWnybPN5E35bIC5la-WoiKuU61DZcpuSfpJ0O6PYzvP_cyh803sc2KZMX828/s320/IMG_1760.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>There's a little color here with a border strip I added to a pocket.<br />I ended up leaving the group after they received this, I couldn't understand the swap sign-ups and I feel I have enough going on.<br />I also made a couple tags that day for a Fall tag swap:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3pOeBNeVBTmnjF9JltLQrJBdNL89nNcBN41_LCa94X8unh-4zofw-Y3SQZrFfzJBWS7racHz-7IeM_DphEvd7fIA05TWcTf20O4dhMto0OjK7MvWWk2QU9SnegNhKlGyVnoqSmaM2AQ/s1624/IMG_1762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="1624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3pOeBNeVBTmnjF9JltLQrJBdNL89nNcBN41_LCa94X8unh-4zofw-Y3SQZrFfzJBWS7racHz-7IeM_DphEvd7fIA05TWcTf20O4dhMto0OjK7MvWWk2QU9SnegNhKlGyVnoqSmaM2AQ/s320/IMG_1762.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We were supposed to make one in fall colors and one in not traditional fall colors.<br />I just layered papers and stickers.<br /> <p></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-32875505345677187072020-08-24T09:53:00.004-05:002020-08-24T09:53:34.986-05:00Vintage canvas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Patriotic ATCs:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTtCvfd6MWy2GI7iOQS_DvsJEt2C8dFgfRiH0BQR-c1XgUbfAdlw78xN-b5rVanWwXe_Jxmxco5CxT80MFVDPnYRn6-HpIGyKyZ_GNzrvLTfD-xUjYjiXVynV5VNR5feWttKj74NLaTc/s2048/IMG_1674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="2048" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTtCvfd6MWy2GI7iOQS_DvsJEt2C8dFgfRiH0BQR-c1XgUbfAdlw78xN-b5rVanWwXe_Jxmxco5CxT80MFVDPnYRn6-HpIGyKyZ_GNzrvLTfD-xUjYjiXVynV5VNR5feWttKj74NLaTc/w410-h259/IMG_1674.JPG" width="410" /></a></div> I angeled for someone that got flaked on. I like the one with the houses, I just cut everything out and attached it to the background. The other card is just a bunch of stickers.<br />Vacation mini pocket letter:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLP4gswTpgDePgDr9tXTKjdsljKwfbl0lLSTgm14sj3yvmkoKMaOAJA19EhmYQg8ErgHi5qKc1SuQXTKVvC_z2KfUzpmW2S1dHF8bdNUhQc-1Z9RBgFXBt26nOShXyLDcn3fpokhcK_Q/s1952/IMG_1696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1952" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLP4gswTpgDePgDr9tXTKjdsljKwfbl0lLSTgm14sj3yvmkoKMaOAJA19EhmYQg8ErgHi5qKc1SuQXTKVvC_z2KfUzpmW2S1dHF8bdNUhQc-1Z9RBgFXBt26nOShXyLDcn3fpokhcK_Q/w410-h194/IMG_1696.JPG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had the girl die cut I wanted to use, so basically just layered some stuff on a sand background.<br />Fairy bookmarks:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DDcQ5ROrq30Ce6ohJL8cnbTEeqo4eUOHKrYDiXARmzmSQUuQ2bQK2ItiLvhf3SzrzWH8nIERqaSi1xrbL4kz8Rjh0Hb_ZDnJrBxEHCu_j8hOngUHD00YjZzHjGhDB0TLCB5jFk_w4Ao/s2048/IMG_1722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1643" data-original-width="2048" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DDcQ5ROrq30Ce6ohJL8cnbTEeqo4eUOHKrYDiXARmzmSQUuQ2bQK2ItiLvhf3SzrzWH8nIERqaSi1xrbL4kz8Rjh0Hb_ZDnJrBxEHCu_j8hOngUHD00YjZzHjGhDB0TLCB5jFk_w4Ao/w410-h328/IMG_1722.JPG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just layered and attached things. I thought I had more fairy images. <br />Beachy dreams flipbook, front:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuQghw265qUgPxaiEqwCbeyR7bxt29Cbt7_xySv-AhT7yCLktLK00S_GAGmJygQ_7GYbQdMQ568qRXokldIpsv7YdvAq3xUlJY-oiY0yK84XI4fk41obp_IEI8_tXnKJXz4QkMCgfjfQ/s2048/IMG_1727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2048" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuQghw265qUgPxaiEqwCbeyR7bxt29Cbt7_xySv-AhT7yCLktLK00S_GAGmJygQ_7GYbQdMQ568qRXokldIpsv7YdvAq3xUlJY-oiY0yK84XI4fk41obp_IEI8_tXnKJXz4QkMCgfjfQ/w410-h262/IMG_1727.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>I went with a paper bag flip book. I had these floral bags that I used as the base. I covered the pages with water paper and added this photograph paper to the front and back covers. I added the parrot sticker and layered the 'life's a beach' piece.<br />First pages:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbwGYMw8ZnBr_ldDZTY510VLltMO2usx1eVhZ0e66ZUiWKDU14X5N19R69jznZ-P7ZOWTT4FMKmhJ9P75nn2EfYN3oaXf8UEn8GnC04x5rS63EiQ2TzPRZD4fhw59yc1mPoA_AYISRMQ/s3019/IMG_1728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="3019" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbwGYMw8ZnBr_ldDZTY510VLltMO2usx1eVhZ0e66ZUiWKDU14X5N19R69jznZ-P7ZOWTT4FMKmhJ9P75nn2EfYN3oaXf8UEn8GnC04x5rS63EiQ2TzPRZD4fhw59yc1mPoA_AYISRMQ/w410-h142/IMG_1728.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>I added some sand paper to the two larger pages with some flip flops and a paradise sticker on this one. The tiny page on the right is actually a pocket, I added the list and palm trees at sunset.<br />Second pages:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydKMToHgm2zVkIupZAdl4VhZdXOHZ3zKlI9y0oTOWw0m5oJfOLOwYO0L3A7DVhmICnHFAnIKkf_LshzXRTZHeWRdWihM13SJsTQP0LUoU3Pq0NkxAzn9rZIUSXW_aGsuciL8R0CxHa0g/s2924/IMG_1729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="2924" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydKMToHgm2zVkIupZAdl4VhZdXOHZ3zKlI9y0oTOWw0m5oJfOLOwYO0L3A7DVhmICnHFAnIKkf_LshzXRTZHeWRdWihM13SJsTQP0LUoU3Pq0NkxAzn9rZIUSXW_aGsuciL8R0CxHa0g/w410-h151/IMG_1729.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>Again following the layout of the last pages, I added the palm trees at sunset for the smaller page and sand paper to the larger page. I added a postcard on the right page and a couple pieces of ephemera. The small page is another pocket.<br />Back cover:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvXxyIJbHEzkbVr9p0xhlCOftwy3z7InUtZMpxlIR1tnCOz-UnsdaHk5peqXBq3jpv2jBinIK22U1cSn7-nS6AyE5Srd_xspB2hRDlMKfAAEsxznvj6QtZx6bKhX1yRS5NmvtrS71gyo/s1884/IMG_1730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="1884" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvXxyIJbHEzkbVr9p0xhlCOftwy3z7InUtZMpxlIR1tnCOz-UnsdaHk5peqXBq3jpv2jBinIK22U1cSn7-nS6AyE5Srd_xspB2hRDlMKfAAEsxznvj6QtZx6bKhX1yRS5NmvtrS71gyo/w410-h274/IMG_1730.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>All the goodies:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_33ufp-2qIqwggK3SIhIFYdCukrt9x6io6PmBaz_1jRtICZ0cbSMoEv5nkDwk62PpOx4NhuQw3PoDIOGQp5KqdomkMmumKZH7Nc5tGS_s_p2qY9E9eVoUstB2dxKZGeNnX7K59bwvpc/s2048/IMG_1731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1942" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_33ufp-2qIqwggK3SIhIFYdCukrt9x6io6PmBaz_1jRtICZ0cbSMoEv5nkDwk62PpOx4NhuQw3PoDIOGQp5KqdomkMmumKZH7Nc5tGS_s_p2qY9E9eVoUstB2dxKZGeNnX7K59bwvpc/w389-h410/IMG_1731.JPG" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut down my scraps to fit in the pockets between the pages. I included the rest of the sticker packs I used and some washi samples as well as a sequin mix. I had picked up a Prima paper pad at Hobby Lobby and noticed it was beach themed when I got home, so I cut up the cut aparts and put them in as well. I totally just picked up the paper pad because I've never seen a Prima one on sale. <br />Altered canvas:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBm_rPAl4ySO0AS1WVjwrIl4YXtm1Rhb-GuqeHQCQL5DCwHA8V3TtK3abz_3R2egvREL7qYc_8MuCn40WGc6s-Uw2t62RVV8MpYLGNjlXpBQt4y5DzXMOiF_-qLFPrkpID1kT_9DIGcc/s2048/IMG_1741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1310" data-original-width="2048" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBm_rPAl4ySO0AS1WVjwrIl4YXtm1Rhb-GuqeHQCQL5DCwHA8V3TtK3abz_3R2egvREL7qYc_8MuCn40WGc6s-Uw2t62RVV8MpYLGNjlXpBQt4y5DzXMOiF_-qLFPrkpID1kT_9DIGcc/w410-h262/IMG_1741.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>I signed up to do an altered canvas swap in one of my groups. This is the second attempt, I fell in love with the first one and decided I couldn't part with it. This one is much simpler. I glued the fabric on to the canvas, watercolored the fish and added the vintage button. After taking the photo, I added some red gems to the spots on the fish. I'm hoping it's not too simple for my partner. I really love how it turned out.<br />Here's the first attempt:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZl9kgvXuK_JH6_FjgBIwkWFAXiRts6cjAVieKm8JIHz-DMjfDW1lgml5sHZZVKuElPSoYCb3OrQk7UX_IxjZDPVpf9hmAsV5TYdmVJT8g60QxBZWUyW5hGkaK4DS4roxXasaWNcPlBs/s1812/IMG_1742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="1812" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZl9kgvXuK_JH6_FjgBIwkWFAXiRts6cjAVieKm8JIHz-DMjfDW1lgml5sHZZVKuElPSoYCb3OrQk7UX_IxjZDPVpf9hmAsV5TYdmVJT8g60QxBZWUyW5hGkaK4DS4roxXasaWNcPlBs/w410-h262/IMG_1742.JPG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think it's the vintagey vibe. I had this calendar with these beautiful flower and butterfly pictures on it. The flower wasn't quite big enough to cover the canvas, so I added a book page. I used some foam tape to pop up the butterfly. I added some rub ons to the top, the right top corner and the middle (I wish I'd left the middle one off). I added the floral strip to the bottom and the feather piece. I found the gem strip in a jar of buttons and added that as a finishing piece.<br />Not sure what I'm going to do with this, but I really like how it turned out.</div><p></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-16791977109227578642020-08-09T19:40:00.006-05:002020-09-20T09:56:12.350-05:00Productive day<p> <span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was very productive today. Got a few swaps ready to be mailed and I got some stuff made. I'm actually now caught up on making things until next week. I'm very proud of myself. Here's what I made today.<br />A card with no theme.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrjw0tGeYQbPCLFv3z2LdWE1cxx-8WaS9KtqryW1A6Cwvlx1Tv90EUQfwBKEHpShD7x9tWTWhVayr1x9N20c8dqT4WTVRqp2xAb4qTUVHjrMtKW3TT-CKg9vXTIkkICF8juK9955oez0/s1989/IMG_1610.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="1989" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrjw0tGeYQbPCLFv3z2LdWE1cxx-8WaS9KtqryW1A6Cwvlx1Tv90EUQfwBKEHpShD7x9tWTWhVayr1x9N20c8dqT4WTVRqp2xAb4qTUVHjrMtKW3TT-CKg9vXTIkkICF8juK9955oez0/w410-h291/IMG_1610.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>My partner likes butterflies, so that's what I did. I just covered a card base, layered some paper, added the butterfly die cut and the word.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Summer ATCs<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQsNS0TmfPGUzeiZaDo3hOvtCfsMrsSxlJocbzaB1z7rRLeGphS5xLiMpY4ZGp_u8bMCNGa3Vtt-kZKmh8b7A_xJeXRjBRJ_nuorOCAqdiBLXJeszObg2PFelmD6AcDcJzpgyV68fyLE/s2014/IMG_1612.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2014" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQsNS0TmfPGUzeiZaDo3hOvtCfsMrsSxlJocbzaB1z7rRLeGphS5xLiMpY4ZGp_u8bMCNGa3Vtt-kZKmh8b7A_xJeXRjBRJ_nuorOCAqdiBLXJeszObg2PFelmD6AcDcJzpgyV68fyLE/w320-h209/IMG_1612.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I did a lot of layering on the 2nd one.</span><p></p><p><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vintage twinchies</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKRMGwi6ERmDQ0htV0ckXcl4JIE8RsZAH8rJYALivfQ9JcR2_NLarN7hqTuRZ2F7X_kwv7g06yOWfnNuhY8u-x2UkqUY-3IWLgK3vomU7hA9Hvgq2E7gDhoTXet525gtOjcpvMT_aU6M/s2048/IMG_1614.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1509" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvKRMGwi6ERmDQ0htV0ckXcl4JIE8RsZAH8rJYALivfQ9JcR2_NLarN7hqTuRZ2F7X_kwv7g06yOWfnNuhY8u-x2UkqUY-3IWLgK3vomU7hA9Hvgq2E7gDhoTXet525gtOjcpvMT_aU6M/w236-h320/IMG_1614.JPG" width="236" /></a></div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I rather like how these turned out. I started with a paper that looked kinda vintage, I cut it down to 12x2. I added a sticker that ended up not quite being 12" long. I cut them apart at this point. I added a circle sticker and then some rub ons and then the random numbers. At this point, a couple were a bit messed up (the blue showing on one and stickers coming loose on another one), so I covered them with packing tape. I then added the words and some more rub ons. I was going to put the rub ons on some white paper and layer them on the originals, but one fell on one of them and they come off rather easily, so I just place them on random ones and I was done. I was going to put some more dimension on them, but then realized they'd have to be mailed as a parcel, this way they can be mailed flat.</span><p></p><p><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A llama card and matching bookmark:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6u_-2whE3hvsz0CDmuTnYRi5me78R9PnviwoBkvmUJPv8OaWpgZ1bz8v81frDSzP0arY36eKE49CbUhwVxwlXASuad4S3kt309yuTcUPfnskpR3AVvUCwA4C7nfyvKp6gzBaRS3iqDg/s1831/IMG_1616.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="1831" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6u_-2whE3hvsz0CDmuTnYRi5me78R9PnviwoBkvmUJPv8OaWpgZ1bz8v81frDSzP0arY36eKE49CbUhwVxwlXASuad4S3kt309yuTcUPfnskpR3AVvUCwA4C7nfyvKp6gzBaRS3iqDg/w320-h243/IMG_1616.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I had received these die cuts awhile ago and had just been hoarding them. I started with the bookmark, the llama barely fit on it. I chose a different view of the llama for the card. I love that I got to use these and how cute they turned out.</span><p></p>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-59292370676701589012020-08-04T13:37:00.005-05:002020-09-20T09:56:49.925-05:00Mermaid File Folder Pocket LetterI love making file folder pocket letters. I love the pocket letters, but adding something else to decorate and fill with goodies is fun, too. This time, the theme was mermaid.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7dlTJAosCKHSL6KWRVPKZFGILYB_HyFAAqn96XOdW0uhdkGLeA9uJo33bKDP5Gi519XsJAog4VkuTIWfiLTmTNSqyOXyBRpK09QI9q6OhAYWOOgTw5eC-_tRjgTr_zX0p0jfIA6gCbk/s2048/IMG_1543.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1829" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7dlTJAosCKHSL6KWRVPKZFGILYB_HyFAAqn96XOdW0uhdkGLeA9uJo33bKDP5Gi519XsJAog4VkuTIWfiLTmTNSqyOXyBRpK09QI9q6OhAYWOOgTw5eC-_tRjgTr_zX0p0jfIA6gCbk/w286-h320/IMG_1543.JPG" width="286" /></a></div>I had picked up these decorated file folders awhile ago with the thought of using them for the this craft. This one had some writing on it, and the mermaid paper piece I had didn't quite cover it, so I layered her on some other paper and stuck her down. I had gotten a package of mermaids, fish, octopuses, narwhals and starfish in the dollar spot of Target that I knew would work perfectly for this. The trim is just to cover up the staples.<div>Inside:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTh80zJm_CTA4-MeMjuiS3QwUSIH4-WWx2-WXD-PZgXxriGUnHSQSy0e33mtHdzwBnUnJBgW23TovkCfwsxMR5OsPCB9Ch2ta7414_biVTW9ZptIOL0dxH7N_RdnTxuFkh8SGOuYRtCt0/s2048/IMG_1544.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="2048" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTh80zJm_CTA4-MeMjuiS3QwUSIH4-WWx2-WXD-PZgXxriGUnHSQSy0e33mtHdzwBnUnJBgW23TovkCfwsxMR5OsPCB9Ch2ta7414_biVTW9ZptIOL0dxH7N_RdnTxuFkh8SGOuYRtCt0/w320-h198/IMG_1544.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I couldn't really get in the mood to decorate the inside of the file folder. I had a mermaid paper kit that I got all the paper from for this. It was actually what I was thinking about when I signed up for this swap. The scale paper and cut aparts are from that paper pack. The seashell paper I had gotten in a swap.</div><div>The pocket letter: The background paper is from that paper pack, the big mermaid is actually a wall sticker from Dollar Tree. The Wild piece was from the paper pack, I put it on some purple glitter paper just to give it a little dimension. The starfish are from the mermaid paper pack, the sand colored stars on top of them are from the wall art stickers. I added some 'seaweed' pieces I got in a swap. I also added some pink gems and a wooden shell piece.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxVAB8r-WrDDLia8z2poW4xWwTpDd74aYtn3MWVDsIW79aFXKwcF3-NACifhFcv57NYD5x3INqDowYtfsQKFbcgp7-sxGROP14mfTz_bN8sAVzznffYjIsyhqDFDDGmBh8p_bo4etWck/s2048/IMG_1545.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="2048" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxVAB8r-WrDDLia8z2poW4xWwTpDd74aYtn3MWVDsIW79aFXKwcF3-NACifhFcv57NYD5x3INqDowYtfsQKFbcgp7-sxGROP14mfTz_bN8sAVzznffYjIsyhqDFDDGmBh8p_bo4etWck/w320-h202/IMG_1545.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I included gems, sequins, stickers, paper pieces, leftover paper, labels, die cuts, washi and some frames I had for the goodies. I always try to include a bit more of what I used on the pocket letter as my goodies, so people can use some of that for their future products. For the back page, I had attached the mermaid on the right and then realized I didn't leave a lot of room for a pocket, so I just found some scale paper and made it into a pocket. The other mermaid and the things on the pocket are all sticky notes. I put a shell behind the pocket and made a shaker tag to go in the pocket. The blue acetate was wrapping on a birthday present I got. I also added a word piece on some glitter paper to the tab.</div><div>The back:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKR_bi4aPGwU7mlJA1S1Of6ZDdc8W9CIBYnobNSwFs0Yk0aKUsKj9EuDFrpLT6mYY9xITo38mSdVdMcFB2IFnDLQVZwWInJwATaQi2zUEcY77UJ6fwALMS700-6-ljKLK6D8YZaTRQlw/s2048/IMG_1546.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1805" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKR_bi4aPGwU7mlJA1S1Of6ZDdc8W9CIBYnobNSwFs0Yk0aKUsKj9EuDFrpLT6mYY9xITo38mSdVdMcFB2IFnDLQVZwWInJwATaQi2zUEcY77UJ6fwALMS700-6-ljKLK6D8YZaTRQlw/w282-h320/IMG_1546.JPG" width="282" /></a></div><div>Not exciting, I didn't really decorate it, this is how the back of the file folder came, I added some paper to cover the staples. I was really inspired to decorate the front and do the pocket letter, but then I lost my mojo. I think it turned out ok anyway. </div></div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-12536287404739606962020-07-20T10:43:00.000-05:002020-07-20T10:43:00.980-05:00More random art.<div>I really haven't been in the mood to do a lot of art recently. I signed up for a few art swaps to get back in the swing of things.</div>Birthday card:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRNYp8v4VC8j9V4FQebM8oU2fz4DHhmwSkC2Mjhw0GUFDjrlSDVFeS7hrfCfUUZrRdOQtjnOEaEVbPo8rgLn2VdVINfNCeU91MqnCq2Z4CPLZLqTGMxBFCn1Rs7E4tLMbnm4DxD02NVw/s2048/IMG_1255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1769" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRNYp8v4VC8j9V4FQebM8oU2fz4DHhmwSkC2Mjhw0GUFDjrlSDVFeS7hrfCfUUZrRdOQtjnOEaEVbPo8rgLn2VdVINfNCeU91MqnCq2Z4CPLZLqTGMxBFCn1Rs7E4tLMbnm4DxD02NVw/s320/IMG_1255.JPG" /></a></div>The person I sent this to said she liked daisies, I hope she liked purple, too.<div>Flower ATCs:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7GuzOHdA7Bv-od6DMQRiRxbuvJtbrFLHO0YRY5tMwLs6nHih_ZKJvMZ8EwlY5rqtyO4LnoucyGLABg1PgMx9aM3D1XWEFTJyPuF9xnfcWw2S9JLQDQ2ekFqf-kQO_KxSTTop09aBVhA/s2048/IMG_1286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7GuzOHdA7Bv-od6DMQRiRxbuvJtbrFLHO0YRY5tMwLs6nHih_ZKJvMZ8EwlY5rqtyO4LnoucyGLABg1PgMx9aM3D1XWEFTJyPuF9xnfcWw2S9JLQDQ2ekFqf-kQO_KxSTTop09aBVhA/s320/IMG_1286.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I just really liked this background paper, I should have added stems. I used some paper flowers layered up.</div><div>Tag flip:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMV3XxFiQYBd7kbez6K1tHyh5qDihQWp-4Z8EOuJcb2NpQ8OplHvcITLmHwUH-zu0f94a9S80YLE3525csgTQwQirJE19XLDHFcIamLO4kSqt1ciHUJKLsumvMjr8X8vxW92MQrWSZ2N8/s2048/IMG_1421.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1906" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMV3XxFiQYBd7kbez6K1tHyh5qDihQWp-4Z8EOuJcb2NpQ8OplHvcITLmHwUH-zu0f94a9S80YLE3525csgTQwQirJE19XLDHFcIamLO4kSqt1ciHUJKLsumvMjr8X8vxW92MQrWSZ2N8/s320/IMG_1421.JPG" /></a></div>This was whatever theme I wanted, it started out just being a bright colors theme and moved into summer. The first tag I made was the flower tag. I just put flowers on and kept going until the whole tag was covered. The next one was the one above it. I liked the bright colors, had some more flowers on this one. And then I started the summer theme. I had summer items out for another swap, and just kept going. A couple of them, I really layered stuff, one of the people I watch on YouTube does a lot of layers, so I kinda channeled them on some of these. </div><div>Disney cards:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsy8EbB4mgeyJKr3U7V4nNvhrgCuZg8Uf-KmAdzOPus9u6ZJ8kbnMo2WdECo_3AI79lrPxPK5e7ThCvm5UFGDjWWiycBCc34PlOL8hlweSlFRebmIftZPpJTVvxwQjQHiTPDZXL0k7W0/s2048/IMG_1440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1648" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsy8EbB4mgeyJKr3U7V4nNvhrgCuZg8Uf-KmAdzOPus9u6ZJ8kbnMo2WdECo_3AI79lrPxPK5e7ThCvm5UFGDjWWiycBCc34PlOL8hlweSlFRebmIftZPpJTVvxwQjQHiTPDZXL0k7W0/s320/IMG_1440.JPG" /></a></div>The swap was for one card and any extras. The first card I made was the Minnie one. I liked it, but it was just so plain, so I made the Goofy one. I just ended up sending both. After sending this out, I found more Disney stuff, I kinda felt a little bad that a lot of my extras were stickers. I even gave up the stickers at the top right, I really like those, but again, a lot of my extras weren't very interesting, so I included them.</div><div>Faux glassine bags:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQGV85reHAtYg5aWUKEjK_EM8YPCRFo6ysTgrSMHf3b0PGv5dfUsDQSsyMT1nlNWtovdLWW9CMHCuivnAfOfws7F1gNdUZJHJxWSpraTXvOda0o2vxdCKoYZ9Oy7yIoYOf7DEs8mOLUU/s2048/IMG_1449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQGV85reHAtYg5aWUKEjK_EM8YPCRFo6ysTgrSMHf3b0PGv5dfUsDQSsyMT1nlNWtovdLWW9CMHCuivnAfOfws7F1gNdUZJHJxWSpraTXvOda0o2vxdCKoYZ9Oy7yIoYOf7DEs8mOLUU/s320/IMG_1449.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Basically we had to make 6 faux glassine bags, and decorate one. I used again some of that layering technique.</div><div>Fabric clusters:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjtaUENN6Fil8HZJuRRveKtM2sb-PMvv1hCydw7SLGqha11KBPz2X9fzqmpChhSXJ7G6wYorG1YOimWnyN7ATBbiM2On_gpm_yNoZtwZ9gXeLstgCANOAbmU0Ti_oLFG7PcY4f-MkUgY/s2048/IMG_1456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1617" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjtaUENN6Fil8HZJuRRveKtM2sb-PMvv1hCydw7SLGqha11KBPz2X9fzqmpChhSXJ7G6wYorG1YOimWnyN7ATBbiM2On_gpm_yNoZtwZ9gXeLstgCANOAbmU0Ti_oLFG7PcY4f-MkUgY/s320/IMG_1456.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We had to make 6 (seems to be a common number) fabric clusters. I honestly had no idea what I was going to do for these, I just thought they seemed fun. Most of the background fabric is the same as I had this piece just lying out. I then raided my trim/ribbon stash and just started layering. I ended up keeping the pink/white with the green flowers, it was more a ribbon cluster, it didn't have any fabric on it.</div><div>Garden card with bookmark:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQvNSJwlN0jqYUzYwump-szcQ8tvznJD-1FXB1Mz-ll7cAOFgziqYlD4zsdunVNg81kIgkUf3OX21gN4A1Pz3Od8HweJOPKNnUsY4zXkt9eWyJKMj_1-wTwD-RomEmPidVpcs2Ba2NSM/s2048/IMG_1465.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQvNSJwlN0jqYUzYwump-szcQ8tvznJD-1FXB1Mz-ll7cAOFgziqYlD4zsdunVNg81kIgkUf3OX21gN4A1Pz3Od8HweJOPKNnUsY4zXkt9eWyJKMj_1-wTwD-RomEmPidVpcs2Ba2NSM/s320/IMG_1465.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We were supposed to make a card and bookmark. They were supposed to be somewhat close in theme. I like the bookmark a lot. I just layered and used some stickers on top.</div><div>Mini envelopes:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKga-WkNlef5oBAb78gCcQoDGGmRXIVBJzmeZbOyvecOW2Qi-p9xQRKbaUVrtL5kzaaX67NMTjSH5wSQLJ7xqaztchyzanXIsQI5L1S4_SzdAvQHkJHPJVdllE8soVm-z3rnJomcHkBI/s2048/IMG_1468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1453" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKga-WkNlef5oBAb78gCcQoDGGmRXIVBJzmeZbOyvecOW2Qi-p9xQRKbaUVrtL5kzaaX67NMTjSH5wSQLJ7xqaztchyzanXIsQI5L1S4_SzdAvQHkJHPJVdllE8soVm-z3rnJomcHkBI/s320/IMG_1468.JPG" /></a></div>These were fun, but the YouTube tutorial we were supposed to use the measurements were in centimeters, and it was hard to figure that out. Plus, they all turned out a little wonky on the other side. We didn't have to decorate them, but I liked the tiny word phrases and they fit perfectly.</div><div>We also had to include tiny cards inside:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiYh28LVX3vdlaS25DQvvfTBXkTtQNKB4ZibdKzyPchSxPLWFBXDYntN7Yn4AtkoGxPEsB8zRP4LHG-ZJolm5IsbhjKVnP8f-L47BmAHqSBK_zjz0N_y6s1lqbleMQ7xR00Ua7uIylRI/s2678/IMG_1467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="2678" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiYh28LVX3vdlaS25DQvvfTBXkTtQNKB4ZibdKzyPchSxPLWFBXDYntN7Yn4AtkoGxPEsB8zRP4LHG-ZJolm5IsbhjKVnP8f-L47BmAHqSBK_zjz0N_y6s1lqbleMQ7xR00Ua7uIylRI/s320/IMG_1467.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's more in this picture than envelopes, as I know I made 8 of the larger envelopes and I lost one so I switched to the 6 of those and 2 really tiny ones. I just used some tiny stickers from the same sticker book as the phrases.</div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-19414253932425862452020-07-18T10:34:00.000-05:002020-07-18T10:34:00.333-05:00Random ArtA purple card:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQVRkV0GcRSnDjoMq0e6qv5guUakisRfunRmXU-zQ1JrdjrNah1m6RYhBlrBhhORPJpWQW1oTvYMDn4SW_VAa52Qtbj1Rw-9gsAT2MIFbL49c7oy1O76MlQtqwFi37fJNzAFaoiNo3yU/s1570/IMG_1100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQVRkV0GcRSnDjoMq0e6qv5guUakisRfunRmXU-zQ1JrdjrNah1m6RYhBlrBhhORPJpWQW1oTvYMDn4SW_VAa52Qtbj1Rw-9gsAT2MIFbL49c7oy1O76MlQtqwFi37fJNzAFaoiNo3yU/s320/IMG_1100.JPG" /></a></div>Not really that interesting, I just took a card, added a couple stickers.<div>ATCs:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qvJY0N-hC4JiVO8MA4oGR41UEotaTuqg4egJWaXyYdfrOwYY47n7QWTRfrX1zPwbEwCbPFQaeiPDxfr9cnDxJsJlmUAD98uC6kuL-izRldZZC-E6t_mlm49yiSTA3OJHA2b8-e1OltE/s2048/IMG_1101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qvJY0N-hC4JiVO8MA4oGR41UEotaTuqg4egJWaXyYdfrOwYY47n7QWTRfrX1zPwbEwCbPFQaeiPDxfr9cnDxJsJlmUAD98uC6kuL-izRldZZC-E6t_mlm49yiSTA3OJHA2b8-e1OltE/s320/IMG_1101.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The person I was sending to liked vintage, so I tried to incorporate that theme. I basically just used the scraps on my desk.</div><div>Owl card:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ6lncKnnj9j3N9C3AFSzBbyiGYUqNOUW6ueOljhRgkIUtNJMjLqbIfAbHH8JuXsRu0AhnSGRXaKM54G_ncq6uyjS8JFY0xjtBr_ERQfXwReHd2A2b-RBDfHVqaJfsv2aQDGHde23CaU/s2048/IMG_1135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1491" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ6lncKnnj9j3N9C3AFSzBbyiGYUqNOUW6ueOljhRgkIUtNJMjLqbIfAbHH8JuXsRu0AhnSGRXaKM54G_ncq6uyjS8JFY0xjtBr_ERQfXwReHd2A2b-RBDfHVqaJfsv2aQDGHde23CaU/s320/IMG_1135.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Just a card background, I added the owl stickers and stamped dream on it.</div><div>Ladybug card:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGHpK-nVdyhGXsJ-RBaWLYydT2hmni1-Z2u5oBBcziASb38W08LzSE9n4VK03eg7bZy0EKU-UUzW3TDlFyGHZnJRYf50CdyHJyF1ML0SYLiaCtffeCBNe3Pg2FsZP3ekkabmtmTMWIqk/s2048/IMG_1146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1484" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGHpK-nVdyhGXsJ-RBaWLYydT2hmni1-Z2u5oBBcziASb38W08LzSE9n4VK03eg7bZy0EKU-UUzW3TDlFyGHZnJRYf50CdyHJyF1ML0SYLiaCtffeCBNe3Pg2FsZP3ekkabmtmTMWIqk/s320/IMG_1146.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I had a hard time with this one, my first try ended up badly. I ended up using a piece of polka dot paper for the background, a strip of white paper with some stickers and a journaling card.</div><div>Hello card:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCc85VI4zazNCZhhJaZF5ZW_iSaW6gAaKGpHDboydxno7sbeGq7rrPSBgB3ZFbdZT7Qhyphenhyphen-OkV6_Nngc-OMbjdWBdVgabTHh71XpPV0WoOAeo4rM5mwOhoexQZ222M24mi_bSWDUfJigX4/s2048/IMG_1153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCc85VI4zazNCZhhJaZF5ZW_iSaW6gAaKGpHDboydxno7sbeGq7rrPSBgB3ZFbdZT7Qhyphenhyphen-OkV6_Nngc-OMbjdWBdVgabTHh71XpPV0WoOAeo4rM5mwOhoexQZ222M24mi_bSWDUfJigX4/s320/IMG_1153.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Again, with the scraps on my desk. I added a piece of bird ephemera and stamped hello on it.</div><div>Gypsy tassels:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBA6A5pk7PwMTpVt6OjC5VYO4TXoAw28wKvMVowZZOkjca91dACDebyEAYkt5wtBcHvkV0RunRBVH1VGf68mOK9bZDXi-E3XbKDoF0gVqdK39JgkN-p5iVnWnh0JQu6zumRrg5dNHj1Ok/s2048/IMG_1155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2013" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBA6A5pk7PwMTpVt6OjC5VYO4TXoAw28wKvMVowZZOkjca91dACDebyEAYkt5wtBcHvkV0RunRBVH1VGf68mOK9bZDXi-E3XbKDoF0gVqdK39JgkN-p5iVnWnh0JQu6zumRrg5dNHj1Ok/s320/IMG_1155.JPG" /></a></div>We were to make 3 tassels for our partner. I basically raided my trim/lace stash. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAm0opyB-tRRrLtMrA9lJaimlE_ZIKCXenE9QVY0YuZA5dSdtC0BRkT1yr8qpVpdTfD3592IsFZV69c8NkVH016IcFbdsmEoebWEI95gq7JVWl6oxJhkMULi5xIt4MHnavEQjoKQ0m99I/s2048/IMG_1156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1031" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAm0opyB-tRRrLtMrA9lJaimlE_ZIKCXenE9QVY0YuZA5dSdtC0BRkT1yr8qpVpdTfD3592IsFZV69c8NkVH016IcFbdsmEoebWEI95gq7JVWl6oxJhkMULi5xIt4MHnavEQjoKQ0m99I/s320/IMG_1156.JPG" /></a></div>I really like the colors on this one.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfpV7SoxgEeC0fUQXS1FwIQMXmiZCsz2KWXWymx2mhowYWVx2hPKZAHTCBR1rqFWJVxfRL0r_1Lc2sG4fJvhMAp2aH4gdn3jfHbf4EhqKc4d1fxX3cSS8HQs_bligRGXzRllVPvQzCfI/s2048/IMG_1157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1083" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfpV7SoxgEeC0fUQXS1FwIQMXmiZCsz2KWXWymx2mhowYWVx2hPKZAHTCBR1rqFWJVxfRL0r_1Lc2sG4fJvhMAp2aH4gdn3jfHbf4EhqKc4d1fxX3cSS8HQs_bligRGXzRllVPvQzCfI/s320/IMG_1157.JPG" /></a></div>And this one was more metallic.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQFlKWzii7UJdGZnBRalOi1L5_r0s0Rpfeiy6t5uvqknDw5Rhr4vRDo6x_CYbBEmk-BjnO1CjrEJ1hOBxsLqBSPChwjbVMfHTLL2x8Fzwv6wm1itRLCVpk56oAa7Nfg2kCyq50nrvSVA/s2048/IMG_1158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1371" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQFlKWzii7UJdGZnBRalOi1L5_r0s0Rpfeiy6t5uvqknDw5Rhr4vRDo6x_CYbBEmk-BjnO1CjrEJ1hOBxsLqBSPChwjbVMfHTLL2x8Fzwv6wm1itRLCVpk56oAa7Nfg2kCyq50nrvSVA/s320/IMG_1158.JPG" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also really like the colors on this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think I went a little over the top. After mailing these, I was looking at other people's pictures, and none of them were as large as mine, not even the ones I received. Oh well, it was fun to make them.</div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-45298651149087850552020-07-16T10:20:00.000-05:002020-07-16T10:20:01.453-05:00Pocket letters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I signed up to do a flower pocket letter:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDZ8eYs8VxGHHPzOrIDj7BG4-II2W55L3kRAUm5Mw_3RUPvIn4yA7isspCzfM1YM_Q2jUSoVnh7LK2WpDfTUonOwPSmcy7owksvyVybBTrqxzuf7CwqPhwQBMX5FhIEy9zfBJ3WjqmlY/s2048/IMG_1092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1727" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDZ8eYs8VxGHHPzOrIDj7BG4-II2W55L3kRAUm5Mw_3RUPvIn4yA7isspCzfM1YM_Q2jUSoVnh7LK2WpDfTUonOwPSmcy7owksvyVybBTrqxzuf7CwqPhwQBMX5FhIEy9zfBJ3WjqmlY/s320/IMG_1092.JPG" /></a></div>I just had some flower paper that I cut down and used a couple sheets of stickers. I have a TON of stickers, I'm trying to use a sheet of stickers per pocket letter.<div>Goodies:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gv1pJ0hpmNn9qAOoyAUyr4jwCsLzjEc2tR4eZVXv9C1r3FMkYROUENUpaXsLLO6NslrW40Fqk1PWlSuBGzI8HwuWkBqCDrCVD3Wl2py7R95vPF4yulN7KkcI59MECGUT_LAo2dMVEUQ/s2048/IMG_1093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1668" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gv1pJ0hpmNn9qAOoyAUyr4jwCsLzjEc2tR4eZVXv9C1r3FMkYROUENUpaXsLLO6NslrW40Fqk1PWlSuBGzI8HwuWkBqCDrCVD3Wl2py7R95vPF4yulN7KkcI59MECGUT_LAo2dMVEUQ/s320/IMG_1093.JPG" /></a></div>paper flowers, some of the stickers I used, washi samples, glue dots and I always include scraps of the background paper I used.</div><div>Back:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEike85B0WAYZFKsT72XOAGUzdFpYaXsOzCgZuKHsFvxmrOsyyZnckAtrrT6yx0n19-q9EF6_C-9woSkbi9WC5eZcj4eXXsRzps9mfscGlHyk_DZ6tk3X2zN2hXoRGiqOwjJpjv4oOYMhoc/s2048/IMG_1094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1742" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEike85B0WAYZFKsT72XOAGUzdFpYaXsOzCgZuKHsFvxmrOsyyZnckAtrrT6yx0n19-q9EF6_C-9woSkbi9WC5eZcj4eXXsRzps9mfscGlHyk_DZ6tk3X2zN2hXoRGiqOwjJpjv4oOYMhoc/s320/IMG_1094.JPG" /></a></div>I'm still trying to back my pocket letters with paper that goes with the theme. I have a lot of paper, too.</div><div>This one is a free theme, went with a sticker sheet I picked up at Dollar Tree, mostly flowers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2-igJW8CKBjRfX0ckUjzy-I9i72gFvVJwH2RYZMvZt6bu6zoL1RPS4MaeeI7O7GEjGgtjjHFEUSL1vUu2OuwinQCLYhIEkpaVPfub2BMM2QZxXR8CnfwfDUo-syel7PQn7pXpNUejlE/s2048/IMG_1103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1683" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2-igJW8CKBjRfX0ckUjzy-I9i72gFvVJwH2RYZMvZt6bu6zoL1RPS4MaeeI7O7GEjGgtjjHFEUSL1vUu2OuwinQCLYhIEkpaVPfub2BMM2QZxXR8CnfwfDUo-syel7PQn7pXpNUejlE/s320/IMG_1103.JPG" /></a></div>Goodies: memo sheets, bandaids, stickers, die cuts, paper clips, extra stickers from the front and paper scraps.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzzqxgBITD1VnvMvMQFiTXtwxgIYM1VToRNuF3TBs2pdXmAsRrzZ9pQTOacsXdZjfj32yAylGjPcgbNDkJxWniue6awgsb6ZEEgfYRuYLVSPSjeAd2k_F2jMZ48XYngTCP15_EOdAVwA/s2048/IMG_1104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1686" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzzqxgBITD1VnvMvMQFiTXtwxgIYM1VToRNuF3TBs2pdXmAsRrzZ9pQTOacsXdZjfj32yAylGjPcgbNDkJxWniue6awgsb6ZEEgfYRuYLVSPSjeAd2k_F2jMZ48XYngTCP15_EOdAVwA/s320/IMG_1104.JPG" /></a></div>Another free theme:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIx_TOdxGG8Tvf_1SEEjU7-oIRVIKuliC1ks8rsmRCHJssvr191ki7zIyMxLnRY7AjSYt612tro3Q2Cx-F9pr3WkXjctglIkweM8K4hmiMP2q5Lw3djTxf8Tnyf7piIDh7ZwV7YnAZII/s2048/IMG_1277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1521" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIx_TOdxGG8Tvf_1SEEjU7-oIRVIKuliC1ks8rsmRCHJssvr191ki7zIyMxLnRY7AjSYt612tro3Q2Cx-F9pr3WkXjctglIkweM8K4hmiMP2q5Lw3djTxf8Tnyf7piIDh7ZwV7YnAZII/s320/IMG_1277.JPG" /></a></div>Goodies:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedUh7CQ6tWnLRhmzRM8pBA_6WuQXty4n88LDum5NZxEkTwFA0hM-oXR64FIzkevLBmry01HQRPM22_Zw7-h41Hzlku9JxNwlwunnt8SAkF7AMKRI9u-Kv98kyUYh5eoeCB8ivD75BY7w/s2048/IMG_1278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedUh7CQ6tWnLRhmzRM8pBA_6WuQXty4n88LDum5NZxEkTwFA0hM-oXR64FIzkevLBmry01HQRPM22_Zw7-h41Hzlku9JxNwlwunnt8SAkF7AMKRI9u-Kv98kyUYh5eoeCB8ivD75BY7w/s320/IMG_1278.JPG" /></a></div>washi samples, stickers, tags, and paper scraps.</div><div>Cat themed:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjiKBKY6sZiMjaV-iu9rGGJHeOvPn0XVlBNoHlH_-z2ZZXLZXQ01E34kRQYSZxb4XSyvnEDmnGtD6_zzgrdnZjfd1_sfdbmUWtqQEky38HcMRt-HAdJz88QitOHREsuMhZ3nMp9TYUig/s2048/IMG_1311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1909" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjiKBKY6sZiMjaV-iu9rGGJHeOvPn0XVlBNoHlH_-z2ZZXLZXQ01E34kRQYSZxb4XSyvnEDmnGtD6_zzgrdnZjfd1_sfdbmUWtqQEky38HcMRt-HAdJz88QitOHREsuMhZ3nMp9TYUig/s320/IMG_1311.JPG" /></a></div>I basically just raided my stash for cat stuff and put it together.</div><div>Goodies:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauERVZOBna-WXWIimO-EfS_tiG-dPsIhINCuZpa91WM322R6DAWsYvprvolpWmGYRTnWBnpmztFvO-bLbMpazU-9OjUI59idQmPZyMcHO3Thw-Q54KYkRNT0iQZxBgi69d4CYgw3vkso/s2048/IMG_1312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1680" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauERVZOBna-WXWIimO-EfS_tiG-dPsIhINCuZpa91WM322R6DAWsYvprvolpWmGYRTnWBnpmztFvO-bLbMpazU-9OjUI59idQmPZyMcHO3Thw-Q54KYkRNT0iQZxBgi69d4CYgw3vkso/s320/IMG_1312.JPG" /></a></div>paper, envelopes, stickers of what I used on the front, washi.</div><div>And this one is a red, white, and blue theme:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyLfKYP6FzOSw33k6tdxpnncxxFydCymuEPvVUct5aufbo-jcfNw25XdeB5txb9TFTTFc55yaopUky6wZhlOI6YwSCct8utd6bbyKKxF-8DSax9nqf9sRimMfq0kd04QtIIROzGUYmbw/s2048/IMG_1422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1682" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyLfKYP6FzOSw33k6tdxpnncxxFydCymuEPvVUct5aufbo-jcfNw25XdeB5txb9TFTTFc55yaopUky6wZhlOI6YwSCct8utd6bbyKKxF-8DSax9nqf9sRimMfq0kd04QtIIROzGUYmbw/s320/IMG_1422.JPG" /></a></div>I totally thought I had more stuff, I ended up buying a couple of sheets of stickers to use.</div><div>Goodies: paper scraps, stickers, gems, washi, tags, stamped images:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaXAA0pNkSpPgtNd3H5g04Vt43rsm1U3awGUiiFhpVH1D0z11fBhs2tZe3adhhiPrk1mVpKsMQSmffaxNX1jHRGj7qEEh5yhnIMFCjF99zIiaTlrrqlBOY79MR2NqauA9-PLZ8S0tRTk/s2048/IMG_1423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1685" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaXAA0pNkSpPgtNd3H5g04Vt43rsm1U3awGUiiFhpVH1D0z11fBhs2tZe3adhhiPrk1mVpKsMQSmffaxNX1jHRGj7qEEh5yhnIMFCjF99zIiaTlrrqlBOY79MR2NqauA9-PLZ8S0tRTk/s320/IMG_1423.JPG" /></a></div>And the back:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAesfd6MObM9x1gjBHHjb4gFGhfGvehvdut9gVMrbF6yyVuWou4pLN3PiVuiPimGLfXugBWfWblqxOmqtYh_JumXL3HHgaWsWASwdT6v2hdg_sMEtYisNkJfs7T8WN5Bl8xsfie7esWg/s2048/IMG_1424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1737" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAesfd6MObM9x1gjBHHjb4gFGhfGvehvdut9gVMrbF6yyVuWou4pLN3PiVuiPimGLfXugBWfWblqxOmqtYh_JumXL3HHgaWsWASwdT6v2hdg_sMEtYisNkJfs7T8WN5Bl8xsfie7esWg/s320/IMG_1424.JPG" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really love this paper.</div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-42181470741197336452020-07-14T10:20:00.001-05:002020-07-14T10:20:40.902-05:00More Margarete Miller collage challengesMay 11th: A leaf or leaves, Something sweet, A group of three, A math symbol, A doodle + A label<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X7TpNZfFu6wqTSmAFK7hJHPobRgeXlUOL9AXQnRmoiOxpJ_vOhLTC_Vv_NhAC8pZgySBkrA5MYTcQc0PlCTMxMoYyDMA8YT8d8aZgaHi3UlUbPEUh0mUvo8JOpA1F0EDrXIYzOCLaLg/s2048/IMG_1081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1172" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X7TpNZfFu6wqTSmAFK7hJHPobRgeXlUOL9AXQnRmoiOxpJ_vOhLTC_Vv_NhAC8pZgySBkrA5MYTcQc0PlCTMxMoYyDMA8YT8d8aZgaHi3UlUbPEUh0mUvo8JOpA1F0EDrXIYzOCLaLg/s320/IMG_1081.JPG" /></a></div>Leaves: under picture, sweet: picture of girl, Three: skeletons and airplanes, Math: + symbol, Doodle: smiley face, Label: dragon scales<div>May 12th: A person or people, Bubbles, A crossword or newspaper/magazine puzzle, Text in a language not in English or your native language, Sticker from a fruit or vegetable, + The next noun you hear.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGagBE7VPHERnR3xpKFaHd5mZRR_HWDWYq-DCw26WCbX4RJu70phXUXny00tFX1QbmaRM6SdHORVbiw0ZyLMnwAdhTZqO2lzB9-jmMLFRKEvdcQV8I3ju7vCrv28dXybr7m0HNriWEFw/s2048/IMG_1091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1184" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGagBE7VPHERnR3xpKFaHd5mZRR_HWDWYq-DCw26WCbX4RJu70phXUXny00tFX1QbmaRM6SdHORVbiw0ZyLMnwAdhTZqO2lzB9-jmMLFRKEvdcQV8I3ju7vCrv28dXybr7m0HNriWEFw/s320/IMG_1091.JPG" /></a></div>People: girl, Bubbles: word bubbles, Crossword: background, Foreign text: on crossword, Next noun: sun. I didn't have a sticker from fruit.</div><div>May 13th: Piece of jewelry, Green, Paper with lines, Something found in a desk, Ink drawing, + Security envelope<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfetE9GJ8NsE_Z1WAjt54cKJyhNybI4smO6RGCC3O156pHu33leZaPLeMGYrihmL4em_d3QsvEf1IL_tm_jGtfv6KYZJFURRPsT7-7VLiv4pDLIhwaWTgL2L1KsLXJRsBkoB30JXG_JU/s2048/IMG_1097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1054" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfetE9GJ8NsE_Z1WAjt54cKJyhNybI4smO6RGCC3O156pHu33leZaPLeMGYrihmL4em_d3QsvEf1IL_tm_jGtfv6KYZJFURRPsT7-7VLiv4pDLIhwaWTgL2L1KsLXJRsBkoB30JXG_JU/s320/IMG_1097.JPG" /></a></div>Jewelry: stars, Green: scalloped circle, Lined paper: zig zag on side, Found in desk: stapler and clipboard, Ink drawing: flower doodles, Security envelope: bottom right.</div><div>May 14th: Something you see through a window, Something you can hold in your hand, A mushroom or small flower, A poem or portion of, A piece of dictionary page, + A geometric shape<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1176" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9iiJrOnGT1m5tKxrpU7v5HGDE1fElhd0rBoCl1wr0oKX6hlBSyOft2LS1F5mCpPynfVB4_NCp5MWbGdLa7aE02sLQycU-mOnneY77hxATe-P43C_2hYaax-0Wuc2dyITltDhPLASbKk/s320/IMG_1118.JPG" /></a></div>Thankful for: friends, Alive: lion, Ticket: washi, Map: bottom left, Stencilled: blue ink, Bug: butterfly.</div><div>May 16th: Money, Something that starts with the letter F, Something written or drawn in pencil, Coarse paper, A label + A flag<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzmMVwS57RmITjwfVNj-Vv5yVw5LT_9HbPbGvKK-imuyWa_zvGRYYE8HZSlL2Gzx03qNl_Vofhz0xqQYWz-sB2Vf7xsxjvdzwAQh35NJM2PSoLJv5sZppA20ihGgxejmR5Q7ITlW9lec/s2048/IMG_1123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1092" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzmMVwS57RmITjwfVNj-Vv5yVw5LT_9HbPbGvKK-imuyWa_zvGRYYE8HZSlL2Gzx03qNl_Vofhz0xqQYWz-sB2Vf7xsxjvdzwAQh35NJM2PSoLJv5sZppA20ihGgxejmR5Q7ITlW9lec/s320/IMG_1123.JPG" /></a></div>Money: Canadian penny, F: fern, Pencil drawing: griffin from a friend, Coarse paper: glitter paper, Label: cigar label, Flag: page flag</div><div>May 17th: Something orange, Something with claws, A bell, Stripes or striped paper, Calligraphy, + Numbers<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1129" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFlwDnfxN2Vyxw2L9llJ_zdhXq9g97ZsMiSVcZNjdxVlmgv5PypM-AtNJPJys6m4P9Emuvtw5doBMw2nLdIr2EO4Q0TpZW9vj05yEvq9lBgJOUOnhKZAK9a8VjjQQ-W7TeS32CkCcuHA/s320/IMG_1130.JPG" /></a></div>Wet: coffee, Lavender: flower, Puzzle piece: red, Paper in soft color: page flag in purple, Business card: drawing of girl, Sticker: carnation</div><div>May 19th: Something That Rings, A Plaid Pattern, A Piece of Map, Something In A Hexagon Shape, Text In A Foreign Language, + Numbers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hC0QrCazF-qsH2EbSma5ZzQTSiBgGCG9ZfPHlokIE5dInR4Py3f_frST07klDZn5xN0Ox-WUv7xlqVmVteM4KqPqHlwXGM9dPGvw2OsfsYlf9jNYUS3ACx0W7CVl0OYvGFkazE6ncNw/s2048/IMG_1132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1178" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hC0QrCazF-qsH2EbSma5ZzQTSiBgGCG9ZfPHlokIE5dInR4Py3f_frST07klDZn5xN0Ox-WUv7xlqVmVteM4KqPqHlwXGM9dPGvw2OsfsYlf9jNYUS3ACx0W7CVl0OYvGFkazE6ncNw/s320/IMG_1132.JPG" /></a></div>Rings: telephone, Plaid: pink, Map: left side, Hexagon: upper right, Foreign language: bottom right, Numbers: Left side.</div><div>May 20th: Something That Dangles, Something That Starts With The Letter J, A Piece Of Letter Or Note, A Schematic, A Rubber Stamping In Any Color But Black, + Circles<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlC5dMRsLhIchdnbfw71a3huKs4GX6nMCWDsxZIYeLa5rJV1OUx8JHvVKyOUb1DfFwgLSr3CuRZOxc4jMngjgzCSiTFcDGLLEXcPsc06qceey4rUeACuIVt8dylEnoKk1PC5S1btvWU4Y/s2777/IMG_1134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="1132" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlC5dMRsLhIchdnbfw71a3huKs4GX6nMCWDsxZIYeLa5rJV1OUx8JHvVKyOUb1DfFwgLSr3CuRZOxc4jMngjgzCSiTFcDGLLEXcPsc06qceey4rUeACuIVt8dylEnoKk1PC5S1btvWU4Y/s320/IMG_1134.JPG" /></a></div>Dangles: tassel, J: joy, Letter: background, Schematic: bottom, Rubber stamping: red flowers, Circles: gems.</div><div>May 21st: Something Red, Two Of Something, Something That Points Or Is Pointing, A Piece Of Envelope, Kraft Color Paper Or Brown Paper, + A Sticker.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkAhFDA7YpqkgIzrZVJg3_30QbQ6D0T7QC-wXrGI9AUZFO12gNZT_XTSAmJwYMDPbgiYYfhd3tlv1fp3tZ5kFTb-vweABqm7NjvPS1MCMWG-zdA6N36GKWWYFP129W6eh6VcHM7Cy1VE/s2524/IMG_1137_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2524" data-original-width="1246" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkAhFDA7YpqkgIzrZVJg3_30QbQ6D0T7QC-wXrGI9AUZFO12gNZT_XTSAmJwYMDPbgiYYfhd3tlv1fp3tZ5kFTb-vweABqm7NjvPS1MCMWG-zdA6N36GKWWYFP129W6eh6VcHM7Cy1VE/s320/IMG_1137_LI.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Red: stamp, Two: girl and flag, Points: arrow, Envelope: address, Kraft Paper: behind pineapple, Sticker: pineapple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got out of doing this after the 21st. Not sure why, I just wasn't motivated to do it anymore. I'm still following the prompts and would love to take it up again at some point. I do like the idea of doing it in a notebook/journal.</div>WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-23386042461242635832020-05-10T18:26:00.000-05:002020-05-10T18:26:27.727-05:00Margarete Miller challengeI learned about a collage challenge last week. It's a weekly thing, but since they're already on week 20 (tomorrow), I'm doing one every day until I catch up. There's a list of 5 things you have to have in your collage, and a bonus that you can substitute for one of the five items if you can't find it, and you're supposed to do it in a journal.<br />
I'm not that great at following directions, years ago when mom and I would go to Stampin' Up parties, there'd be step by step instructions to make a card, I never followed the instructions.<br />
Without further ado. Week 1:<br />#2020c01<br />
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Something that represents time (clock), Something that blows in the wind (feather), Thread(s) or a piece of fabric (yellow fabric), An animal (bat), Something out of the recycle bin (round piece from an envelope), Bonus: A postage stamp (tiger at bottom).<br />
Week 2 #2020c02<br />
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Something with pink (girl), Sheet music or a portion of (at top), A clothing tag (mother), A list (clocks repaired), Text from a book page, Bonus: Rubber stamping in 2 colors (dream).<br />
Week 3 #2020c03<br />
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A bug or insect (bee and snail), A key (washi), A sequence of numbers, "Ink" whatever that means to you (I inked up the green under the quote), A quote, Bonus: Something in black and white (sugar skull).<br />
Week 4 #2020c04<br />
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A playing card, either side (flowers and Rio card), A group of three (ice cream jewels), Something with a bumpy surface (heart), Something that splashes (fish), Buttons--real, drawn or stamped (mother of pearl ones in flowers), Bonus: A person.<br />
Week 5 #2020c05<br />
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A path or a road, Something cold (snowflakes), A favorite word (hope), A piece of calendar, Paper with a repeating pattern, Bonus: An illustration (bird).<br />
Week 6 #2020c06<br />
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Something ornate (the pink circles), A piece of dictionary page (in the window), Something that turns or spins (Ferris wheel), Something that starts with the letter C (coupon), A form or portion--blank or filled, Bonus: Something you see through a window (tree).<br />
I accidentally wrote down something you see through and then realized it was something you see through a window. I was so excited to use the window die cut and then later to realize I didn't need it.<br />
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My backgrounds are tags. In my mail groups, people make their own envelopes a lot of the time and they are made out of some really nice paper. I usually cut up the front removing the stamps and return address labels and sometimes the deliver to labels for my mail journals. I try to cut off the backs and save them. I finally used them to make tags.WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-38626843735955613992020-04-17T22:07:00.003-05:002020-04-17T22:07:49.741-05:00Summer Embellishment BoxThis is more of a fill up than creative post. I was so excited to finally be able to participate in an embellishment box swap. I could never find the boxes at my Dollar Tree and a few months ago I visited a Dollar Tree in another town and found some.<br />
As the title says, it was a summer themed one.<br />
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I put some yellow lace on the sides and covered the top with a piece of book paper. I used these skeleton leaves I got in a Lollipop Box a few years ago. I never knew what to do with them, I think they look pretty good. The sunglasses are from a project life card I found in my stash.<br />
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This picture just shows this project life card in the top, I glued it on after the photo.<br />
The goodies:<br />
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I put in paperclips, die cut butterflies, some jewelry bits and bling, die cut flower and bows and butterflies, some decorative brads, a set of alphabet charms, red white and blue sequins plus these other stars I found, and some bows.<br />
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More bling and charms and beads, a paper clay flowerpot underneath it is some resin gems, and some flower buttons. I also included paper in the package.<br />
I like getting these, I don't think I have a lot of things to put in them. I'd have more fun if it was just an embellishment box, not theme.WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968674968489229922.post-43884265039675916352020-04-05T10:36:00.002-05:002020-04-05T10:36:41.361-05:00Bunnies and ButterfliesThe <a href="https://tagtuesday.blogspot.com/2020/03/bunnies-and-butterflies.html">tag challenge</a> this time around is bunnies and butterflies. I have a couple tags and a random thing.<br />
My first tag:<br />
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I had to make something Easter themed for a tag, so I went with this so I could put it in this challenge. I really like the marbled paper, it's from a paper pad I picked up recently at Hobby Lobby. The stickers are all Hobby Lobby as well.<br />
My second tag I really like:<br />
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I used some book paper as the base and used some scraps of that marbled paper. I added the butterfly die cut and layered the bunny on top (I saw someone else doing that, and I loved the effect). I found the stickers on my desk.<br />
And the random thing:<br />
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I just needed to create something. I used a scrap as a background with the middle of the book page. I added some flamingo washi from an envelope and some trim to the side. I layered a bunch of flowers at the top with a resin flower for the center. Again with the bunny/butterfly mixture, this time the bunny is a fuzzy sticker. I added a butterfly punch to the top corner and a flower die cut to the bottom. I also added some trim to the bottom.<br />
I don't know what I'll do with this, it might be the cover decoration for my next mail journal.WWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197522956439691745noreply@blogger.com3