2011 Asian Mini Calendar

When I saw Lisa Johnson's (www.poppypaperie.typepad.com) Mini Fold Book on 10-22-2010, I just had to make one. Please go to her blog for the full tutorial on how to make this project. I did slightly tweak the cover measurements so finished project is 3" x 1/2" x 3-1/2". I added a black rayon bookmark which acts like a cord - it's thread through the spine, then tied....... like the small 3/4" brass coin on the end?

Back View:

Close-up of the 2" brass medallion etched with a Dragon and a Phoenix: because it was brass, I used my glue gun to make sure it is securely attached.

Open to reveal the inside cover. Yup, there is black custom colored Velcro on the right side and a clear Velcro on the left side. The white color just stood out like a sore thumb. These Velcro attachments are way cool because they are so thin!!!

Here are the inside monthly calendars:

Overview:

To make this calendar, I had some stamped textured paper dying to be used for a project............opportunity knocks!!!! So without thinking twice, I cut the paper up into 1-3/4" x 2-3/4" for the front flap,back inside flap, and left inside flap. Another piece 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" was cut for the calendar back cover..

Here are the cut and trimmed computer generated calendars. 2011 is stamped using Real red ink and my (finally used)" Just Right" Brayton stamp set..............now how long have I had this stamp set? and was finally able to use it. I ain't telling. Yeek.....and I had to dust off my stamp-a-mah-jig, too.

Adhere monthly calendars to the strips. Then adhere backside of Feb. to March, etc.

To make a custom black Velcro: first punch out a 5/8" circle to be used as a template. Then color using a permanent marker. Allow to dry.

Results of coloring the Velcro:

I will be making more of these - there is a huge opportunity to further embellish this project.

Thank you for stopping by today.....................................

Halloween RAK

Look what I got!!!!! Wow - I love these kind of surprises!!! This is from my stamp friend Gail W: isn't she the greatest? She has such great creative talent............and she is so humble, too. This will be the last Halloween project to be posted - I'll be moving on..............maybe on to Christmas????
Swing card: I absolutely LOVE this card........a swing style. The spider embellishment at the bottom is amazing!!!! that witch!!!! Oh that witch!!!!! ...see next photo for a closer view of the witch.

Check the witch out: she is glittered all over and popped with dimensionals - way cool and glittery!!! I gotta ask her how she did this amazing card!!!

Here's an overview of the swing card:

And, a closer view of the plastic spiders at the card front bottom:

Open the card and the witch swings to the back to review the Halloween message. (I've covered up the message using white post it note):

And what does the back looks like: see this? cool, with a strip of multi color stripe DSP with a black backdrop.............love it.

Here's a close-up of the Candy Wrapper with an Owl embellishment: cute!

To my surprise, inside the Pumpkin faced container were not treats...........no disappointment here.........they were three wood face stamps (from Dandelion Designs). Aren' they so ever cute? I have had these on my wish list for a while and they appeared!!!! Wow - there are angels flying around!!! I can't wait to use these soon!!!!

Here is a closer view of the bag which held all these goodies"

Thank you for stopping by today to visit...............................

Wedding Album for a Friend

Hello..........a wedding album made for a friend. I love how it turned out. The "Happily Ever After Mini Album" instructions were purchased from Laura aka www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com . Sigh.......I had every intention of making this album in plenty of time but at the eleventh hour.....it still turned out GREAT! I did tweak the cover and made some changes from Laura's original design - hope she is OK with that. Here goes (lots of photos) so grab a beverage and enjoy..........final album size 6-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 2-1/2"............first up: Tie the Knot Simply Scrappin paper (retired SU) was used throughout the album. The cover with a string of pearls and a simple message at the corner.

Left photo: overview
Right photo: side rings decorated with various tied ribbons and a special metal embellishment

Left photo: album back

Right photo: view of inside pages (there are a total of 7 pages)

Left photo: inside front cover, a tag made from the invitation, The first page for the bride & groom's photo

Right photo: turn page over to reveal the veil to hold the bride's photo and the left side is for the brides train. The train is decorated using a elaborate die cut with adhesive pearls.

Left photo: pull down each section of the train to place photos on the oval mats

Right photo: turn page to see the ring page and the Groom's page

Left photo: inside the ring page, a tri-fold card for photos and journaling. Inside the Groom's vest shows the shirt which can be pulled out for a photo, tucked in the cumberbund is another photo mat

Right photo: tucked into both sides of the pockets are photo mats for the Maid of Honor and Best man.

Left photo: a basket with little mats for the brides attendants and a garter on the left side along with a photo mat for the Groom's attendants

Right photo: shows the inserts taken out from the pockets

Left photo: closer view of the garter

Right photo: the cake and the toasting page

Left photo: closer view of the cake

Right photo: closer view of the tasting glasses: metal embellishments on the glasses on the gate fold page

Left photo: Cake holds 3 tags, each stamps with special messages. Open the gate fold to reveal sections for additional areas for tasting photos

Right photo: turn the page to reveal pages for the reception photos

Left photo: pull out the tri-fold photo mats on each side to hold reception photos

Right photo: A mat for the new couple on the back of the last page. The back cover page has a pocket containing a tag.

Of course, then a bag had to be made to hold the album: a Kraft bag with some of the "Tie the Knot" stickers. Ticked inside the bag with tissue (finally) is the album................

Thank you for stopping by today.............I hope you enjoyed this post.

Have a great weekend!!!

Surprise RAK

Another posting:
This is a surprise Thank You card from Sheri - remember her? She's the one who made that ever so fabulous mini album posted on my blog 8/4/2010.

Inside card:

Closer view of the front card at top:


And the closer view of the card front at the bottom:

Thank you for stopping by today...........................and thank you Sheri for this great card!

My Red Computer

Look what the Fed Ex Driver brought to me!!!! Whoo-hoo - what do you think it is?

OK - let's open up this box - nice secure packaging

Look the new color - surprise: it's RED!

Look at the sleek inside:

Thanking you for sharing my joy today.......................