Spellbinders Filligree Booklet And Class Photos

About a month ago I created these samples for the 4th Spellbinders Educator Class, and forgot to post them and the class info. And guess what? Last night we had this class. So today I am sharing the projects without the class info, and including the photos taken during the class.

Here are the samples using the "Filigree Booklet" (S5-289), and for the A2 card I also used the "Ferns" die set (S2-197).

Here is a closer look at each of the projects individually. First, the little booklet...

...second, the little gift card...

...and third, a A2 size card.

Here is our class. You will see that I created a 12 x 12 sample with a few of the ways you can use these dies. We also discussed some ideas that I did not make a sample for, and ideas that others suggested. A great exchange of ideas! I did however, forget to take a photo of just the sample sheet to include in my post, and now the sample sheet is at the store.

Now come the photos of everyone working on their projects, starting off with the gift card.

Now comes the little booklet, which everyone loved! We discussed different uses for this booklet from keeping track of your purchases so that you don't go home and find out you already bought it, to mini menus for special dinners or weddings, to just a handy notebook in your wallet/purse to jot down thoughts, quotes, etc. throughout the day.

And then the card. We embossed one of the dies and the class could choose which die and which side they wanted to use.

So there you have the projects we created in class using the Spellbinders "Filigree Booklet" die. Here are images of the dies I used in this class.

Thank you for checking in to share in these fun projects and the class photos.

Happy creating everyone!

My Christmas Gift to Mom - Multi-Purpose Tray Organizer

Merry Christmas, Mom!

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, I grew up having our Christmas on Christmas Eve, so that means my Mom now has her gift, and I can post it...actually I scheduled it.

My Mom is writing her life story along with a little family history. I look forward to reading it even though I have heard some of these stories throughout my life. I wanted to make her something for Christmas that might help her with this project. I don't know how many chapters she will end up with, but this would be a start. I came up with a tray-organizer, and using the beautiful spring papers of Graphic 45's Sweet Sentiments, this is the result.

I used all but five sheets from the 12 x 12 paper pad, with some scraps enough to make a few cards as well. The project measures 12 3/8" w x 5 3/4" d x 9 1/4" h.

It starts with a chipboard base tray, and all of the parts that go into it are individual pieces that you can configure it in different ways. Here is the tray alone.

Here are all the parts!

You see 15 mini-magazine-like holders, a pen & pencil holder, and a compartment to hold notebooks and more. Here's a shot with the notebook.

Here is an individual little mini-magazine-like holder.

So when all the parts are assembled in the tray in the configuration you like, you have a useful organizational tool. In the YouTube video, I demonstrate some different uses for this project. But, first let's look at the loaded tray from all angles.

So that's it for the photos, but you can view a walk through video where I also share a few multi-purpose uses for this project.

What other functions for this project can you come up with?

Thank you for stopping by to share in my gift to my Mom. (Added late Christmas Eve: My Mom loved it!)

Stationary or Desktop Gift Set - Scrapbook Parade Class

Bright, cheerful, 'Summery', and fun, with a hint of shabby chic! This gift set is made of modular drawers that can be attached together in a variety of ways. One drawer holds A2 card & envelopes, and another holds A7 cards and envelopes. The two smaller ones can hold stamps, pens, card embellishments, treats, whatever. But this unit doesn't have to be used for cards and stationary, it can be used to hold hair clips, barrettes, elastics, small combs, etc. Or perhaps a little girls jewelry. It can brighten the desk of a daughter going to college as a reminder to send cards home.Or perhaps a teacher "Thank You/Appreciation" gift. And what idea can you come up for it's use?

Here is the entire set.

From another angle.

Here is the journal, notebook, or whatever kind of book you can come up with.

And the cards.

You'll note that there are several folded flowers strewn about. These are made for the cards to be added if desired. (I forgot to put the pearls in then centers before taking the photos) I seldom make cards that are flat. I love using pop-dots or dimensionals, so this is different. But I thought I should make these cards as mailable as possible, and allowing the option of adding the folded flowers that can be tucked away inn one of the little drawers.

There you have it. May 30th and 31st will be the dates for completing this project.

Thank you for checking inand having a look at this project!  Happy Crafting everyone!

Calendar Notepad Cover

Yesterday, I visited my ex-mother-in-law, whom I love dearly, to drop off a card and little gift. So Wednesday night I quickly put together her gift. She is one very busy and active lady! Especially for a woman at the age of 88! She is always making lists or taking notes, and possibly quickly writing down a quick recipe here and there. So when I came across these 2012 calendar note pads for a $1.00, I knew I had to get a few and convert one of them for Kay.

I took off the thin magnet that was on the back of the pad and trimmed the backing as much as I could. After measuring the pad, and taking into consideration the pencil, thickness of pad & pencil, and the folding allowance, I cut some thin chipboard accordingly - a total of 5 strips. ( I should have taken photos as I went along) Cut the patterned paper, one for the outside & one for the inside, as once piece for each, and scoring according to my calculated measurements where the folds would be. (It worked! So my calculations were right on! That's always a plus.)

Then after applying Scor tape to each side of the chipboard, began the careful assembly.

It would have been fun to decorate the holder more, but I had to be practical...after all, Kay does a lot of note taking like I mentioned earlier.

Here with the bow untied, you can see that I forgot to put the magnets under the paper! I did remember to do that when I made the tab on the front though ;). And the inside...

Too bad I didn't have a better match for the pencil! Kay won't mind. I kept it simple for her, and it was easier to put together that way too. I may make one in the future with more elaborate embellishment, just for the fun of it.

If you're wondering about the Christmas card I mentioned, it is one from a previous post, here. It doesn't match the gift, but I think she'll like it.

Have a great Christmas!! ;) ...and thank you for coming for a visit.

Variation & Revamp of a Previous Notebook

Last week I took a $1 Store notebook and refurbished it. Then someone who had heard about it from the person I had made it for and not even having seen it, asked me to make one for her! What do you think about that?  What a surprise that was for me. (View original posting here)

In contemplation, wanting to improve on what I had made last week, I decided that I would create a variation of the notebook. I wanted to see if I could hide the large spiral binding in some way.

What was real fun was working out al the details in my mind to be sure that I wouldn't have to scrap any trial runs. I had to think about the best way to put two pieces of cardstock together to create a binding cover for the spiral binding of the notebook. I must have thought of every detail for the assembly and the opening & closing of it, because it worked the very first time! It's always rewarding when something like that happens and works out so well.

And, this is the variation on the original one that I created last week. And my appologies for some of the photos not being as clear as would be nice, but it's late and I want to go to bed. I have a busy day in the morining.

Here it is open so that you can see the front and back cover, as well as the spiral binding cover I made.

And here are the three dividers for each section of the book.

You can see that this time I extended the cardstock paper of the divider pages right out into the perferation for the spiral binding. Not only will it be sturdier this way, but it looks better too. I also reprinted the divider pages with spelling corrections and a slight change of wording.

So now I just have to hope that, sight unseen when requesting a notebook, this person will be happy with it.

Well, there you have it. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule these days, and coming for a visit.