Asian Notes

This note pad is unique - can you tell? The DSP is wrapping paper. A matching pen completes the ensemble. Finished project size is 2-5/8" x 1/4" x 8-1/4".

Inside: removable book mark

Template for cover:
(1) 8-1/4" x 10-5/8", score 2-1/2", 2-5/8", 1/4", 2-5/8" , leaving 2-1/2"
For pocket angle: measure 3-1/2" up, cut to the fold line.

Cut pieces as follows:
(1) cover in Black CS
(1) cover 2-3/8" x 8" Soft Suede
(1) cover Wrapping paper 2-1/8" x 7-3/4"
(1) inside left flap Soft Suede: trace shape, cut slightly smaller
(1) inside left flap Wrapping Paper, also cut 1/8" smaller than Soft Suede
(1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" Wrapping Paper for note pad top.
(1) 1-3/8" brass coin
(1) 1-5/8" Soft Suede circle, attach using mini glue dots to 1-5/8" Soft Suede circle.
(1) 3/4" brass coin, attach using mini glue dots to the top of the note pad.
(1) 2" x 7-3/8" Black CS for bookmark
(1) 1-1/2" x 7" Soft Suede contrast for bookmark
scrap for RSVP pen.

Cover the note pad top with wrapping paper.
Apply sticky tape to the following areas:
inside flap insert
inside right side (note: this section is a double layer to provide sturdiness to hold the note pad)
back of note pad

Adhere front and left inside while note holder is open and flat.

Now remove the back of the sticky tape of the inside left flap and inside right flap. Remove sticky tape from the note pad, adhere.

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Black, Soft Suede, Wrapping Paper (non SU)
• Ink: None
• Accys: 1-5/8" Circle (non SU die), Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Tape, 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Coins (non SU), Brushed Gold eyelet (non SU)

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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.

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Asian Get Well Cards

Yikes, I have to send out a couple Get Well cards. I went thought my Asian stash of cards and found a couple that could work. This one was pretty "plain" so I added a Real Red CS back drop behind the corrugated Kraft paper, popped with dimensionals. I also added it behind the center panel. Would you believe the Stamped Panel was merely stamped in Black - absolutely no coloring? The stamp set is retired (sorry, I can't even remember the same of it since I have sold it already). Well, using Aqua Pens the results are great!!!! Ahhhh..........much better and a great improvement to this original card. This card will be going to a healing Aunt.

Inside card, a simple message:

Masculine Get well card: I found this in my stash. This is going to someone who in the midst of recovery. It was "dressed up". Dimensionals were added to both panels. Decorative Big Shot Sizzlit corners were added. Message is stamped using Black ink. Looks much better now.

Inside card: Decorative corners also added, along with a Black CS backdrop with Very Vanilla CS for writing additional message.

I remembered the Asian Art stamp set had this great stamp which I used for the back...............

Supplies:

• Stamps: Happy Healing (retired 1999), Asian Art (retired 2001), Bamboo Background (retired)
• CS: Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Black, Real Red, Corrugated paper (unknown), Really Rust (retired)
• Ink: Black, Versamark, Staz-On Black, Craft White, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
• Accys: Raffia (non SU), Dimensional, Sizzix BS Decorative Corner Sizzlit (non SU), Aqua Pens, Stampin' Write Tangerine Tango Pen, Gold Embossing Powder, 2 Way Glue Pen.

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Asian B'day

This is a special birthday card for a relative whose birthday was this past weekend. The front is a vase of flowers popped with dimesnionals (all cut from the Cricut (pagoda Cart). Background is embossed using the Asian Embossing Folder.

Stamped image is "long life" using Pretty in Pink ink. Gold CS was used from my stash of scraps. Pop with dimensional to adhere to card front.

Card inside: unfold the card to reveal best wish message, embellished by a bouquet of flowers cut by using the Cricut (Pagoda Cart).

Close-up of Girl: Stamp image on Blush Blossom CS, stamp image on Washi paper, cut out clothing, then adhere using 2 Way Glue Stick. Color ties in her hair using a Real Red Stampin' Write Pen. Position onto inside card.


Close-up of the Boy: Stamp image on Blush Blossom CS, then stamp image on Washi Paper, cut out clothing, adhere using 2 way glue stick. Position onto inside card. Added Glasses to the Boy.

SU Supplies:

• Stamps: Non SU
• CS: Pretty in Pink, Natruals Ivory, Pixie Pink (retired), Old Olive, Blush Blossom (retired), Washi Paper (non SU), Gold (non SU)
• Ink: Staz-On Black, Pretty in Pink
• Accys: 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Corner Punch (non SU), Real Red Stampin' Write Pen, Asian Embossing Folder (non SU),Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Stick.

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Asian Wrapping Paper Card

The Wrapping paper Bitty Book turned out really well (posted Monday, August 16, 2010). I had some left over pieces of the wrapping paper - I couldn't bear to throw it out so I made this card. Thank you again, Gail for this great paper!

I needed to emboss the Asian Word (Long Life) in the corner - it worked. YOU can emboss wrapping paper just like you would any other kind of paper. Pop the whole section up with dimensionals.
A close-up of the Fan: Gold Adhesive Rhinestones and Gold Glow Smooch Spritz. The Gold tassel is made by wrapping the cords around a few times, then tied. Adhere under the end of the fan with a Mini Glue Dot. Curious about the Fan embellishment? It's from the Cricut Pagoda Cartridge (size: 2"). I did trim the fan down so the black would be slightly exposed.

Here's a close-up of the scroll corner - adhered by using the 2 Way Glue Pen

Card inside has the scroll corners and message:

Supplies:

• Stamps: non SU
• CS: Black, Cherry Cobbler, Kraft, Gold (non SU)
• Ink: Black, Versamark
• Accys: Scroll photo corners (non SU), Gold Adhesive Rhinestones (non SU), Gold Cord (non SI), Dimensionals, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dot, Gold Embossing Powder.

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Asian Thank You Swing Card

Today I made this "Thank You "card for Juliane - she was so kind to hand me a cute little plastic box filled with Origami paper this past weekend...............I know she sometimes visits my blog and hopefully she will be delighted with this card when I hand it to her later this weekend.

Here's the card opened:

She was painted using a aqua pen with black and real red inks. Cut out and popped with dimensionals. Some gold adhesive rhinestones in her hair buns. The flowers were punched using a retired SU punch, attached with mini glue dots.

Inside view:

Overview:

Here's what is needed to make this card:

(1) 8-1/2" X 5-1/2" Real Red Solid CS, scored on the 8-1/2" side @ 4-1/4"

(1) 2" x 5-1/4" Black Solid CS

(1) 1-3/4" x 5" Real Red Sold CS

(1) 4" x 4-3/8" Black Solid CS, on the 4-3/8" side, score 3/8", then 2-3/8"

(2) 1-3/4" x 3-3/4" Real Red CS

(1) 3-1/2" Black Solid CS Circle

(1) 3-1/4" Naturals Ivory CS Circle

(4) Punched photo corners (small) in Black Solid CS

(5) Small Punched Flowers in Real Red Solid CS

(3) Small Punched flowers in Old Olive Solid CS for leaves

Stamp all Real Red pieces with the Asian image using Black ink:

For the rest of the tutorial, refer to previous posting on March 8, 2010 Flying Crane Card

Supplies:

• Stamps: All images (non SU)
• CS: Real Red, Black, Natural Ivory, Old Olive
• Ink: Black Staz On, Black
• Accys: Flower Punch (retired SU) , Photo Corner Punch, Gold Adhesive Rhinestones (non SU), Circle Scissor Plus, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Aqua Pen, Asian Embossing Folder (non SU)

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Asian Wrapping Paper Bitty Book

What did you do this weekend? A few of us got together to make little mini books. They are called Bitty Books (retired SU on board product but I still love them). I finished mine today. Recognize it? It's my birthday wrapping paper from Gail W..........recycle gifting!!! Thank you again, Gail!!!! I love how it turned out. Here's the front:

A closer view of the front: I found some gold that was close to the color in the wrapping paper and used that along with Black and popped the whole hexagon with dimensionals. The embellishment is sent from Asia and is attached using mini glue dots. The coins is also attached with mini glue dots.

Inside album cover is a black framed Cherry Cobbler pagoda.

Album outside front & back:

Here's a closer view of the pagoda and spine bead and metal charms:

Inside album covers are embellished dragons with a strip of wrapping paper on the edge:

The dragons are cut using Kraft CS, Cherry Cobbler, and the Gold CS, attached using 2 way glue pen

Here's the album with the photo pages:

Back of Bitty Book Case:

I hope I can see the completed and embellished albums that the pother gals made soon. They will be fabulous, I'm sure.

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• SU CS: Black, Cherry Cobbler, Kraft (non SU), Gold CS (non SU)
• Ink: none
• Accys: On board Bitty Book (retired SU), 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot, Sticky Tape, Anywhere Glue Stick, Hexagon Nestibilities, Cricut pagoda and My World Cartridges.

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