Friday, November 07, 2008

November Family Tree Projects- Paper Bag Album

Supplies: Trimmer, Scissors, Adhesive, Ink Pad,
Pictures, Lunch Sized Paper Bags, Hole
Punch or Crop-A-Dile


1.) Cut patterned paper into squares measured to fit
bag size leaving some of the bag edge showing.



2.) Place one paper bag on top of the other with open
sides in opposite directions. Fold in half.

3.) To punch holes along spine, measure ½ inch down
from top edge and ¼ inch from spine. Mark with
a pencil and continue to measure next 4 holes at 1
inch apart. This could vary depending on size of
bags.

4.) Punch holes where marked with the Crop-A-Dile
or a hole punch.



5.) Cut each ribbon and/or fibers 5 ½ inches long and
tie through the holes.



6.) Ink edges of patterned paper if desired and adhere
to album pages including the front and back
covers.
7.) Mat pictures if desired and adhere to each page.



8.) Add embellishments.





9.) Be sure to use the pockets! Cut patterned paper
the same size and adhere 2 sheets back to back for
additional picture space. You could add a piece of
ribbon or a tag on the end for easy pulling!


These are quick and easy albums to make! You can have as many pages as you desire depending on how many pictures you want to use. I often use them for creating a theme album of a particular event I want to remember! Elizabeth

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

November Family Tree Projects - Candle Center Piece

I had intended for this to an Altered "CANDLE", but it turned out to be a Center Piece with "CANDLES". I started with 3 different sizes, and in this case colors, candles and the charger (plate) from Walmart. I picked up the raffia bows & sequin pins (or from Mindy if you forgot yours at home) from Michaels.

Next I cut cardstock to about 4 inches on the tallest candle and smaller as I got to the smaller candles. You can eyeball this to suit your needs and tastes. I cut the patterned paper 1/2 inch smaller than the cardstock.

I tried to use just glue dots to adhere to the candles, but it became clear than it was going to need more. Mindy had the great idea to use sequin pins and it worked like a charm. I still used the glue dots for extra support.

I used the sequin pins to attach the raffia bows and I used one of the 5 petal crochet flowers and attached it with a brad.

In about 1 hour you can have a finished center piece. Wouldn't it make a great gift for a family, friend or a Hostess gift, even a teacher? Enjoy!

Raegan

Sunday, October 05, 2008

Extra - Extra - read all about it????

EXTRA time waiting patiently for your October Nightmare Kit left us EXTRA time to be creative so we found a way to make you an EXTRA embellishment for our EXTRA special customers!

And without further ado.....

A custom thumbprint skeleton tag for every kit! ENJOY!

Friday, August 29, 2008

feeling a little nerdy??


That's the way my husband asked when he saw me mulling thru a bucket full of these awesome AWESOME creations for Sept Dream Kits that Dream Girls Designs created!!! Oh, just wait til you SEE all the varieties! Did I mention that they are AWESOME???!!!

Thursday, July 31, 2008

more cupcake happenings.....


Look at the "cupcake holder" I made from a Sonic drink carrier! Put a cake mix in the back, a tub of frosting, some cupcake liners and some sprinkles, wrote a note to my friend wishing her a fun day of happiness and viola - it was finished! And quite well received I might add! Total quickie that really just made someone's day!

Saturday, July 26, 2008

girlfriends, food, chit-chat, crafts - does it GET much better?

Just a fun evening spent working on a little project for SLD. Grilled chicken, homemade mac n cheese (the very best in the world), corn salad, and chocolate cupcakes for dessert. Cupcakes just seem to be popping up everywhere we turn here at SLD!