Altered Calendar

I was at Michael's the other day and had to wait in line. That is always bad for me because they put all that extra stuff near the register just for ME. I have time to stand there and think of things that I could do with it so I get it...well, I got home with several of those $1.00 purse calendars for 2009-2010. There was one with a dog on it and that is what really caught my eye but I didn't love the overall look. So, I changed it. Super simple to do and you could most likely use your scraps.



The following measurements are for the calendar I bought and may not be applicable for what you have/may find. First carefully take the calendar out of the protective plastic sleeve. Measure to make sure my numbers match or make your necessary adjustments. For mine I cut a piece of chocolate chip cardstock 7 9/16 x 6 7/16. I cut a piece of rust paper 6 1/8 x 3 1/8 then cut the long side with a scallop border punch. I cut a 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 off white square and a 13" piece of off white satin ribbon (cut in half). Heat set your ribbon edges with a quick swipe through a lighter flame. No glue mess and no FRAY! This is a good time to ink your edges if you like that look.





Take some watercolor paper and use Staz On black ink and stamp your images. I used the Bow Wow set from Stampin' Up's 1997 line. I chose the dog house and 2 dogs. Take your aqua pen and your watercolor crayons and paint in your stamped images. **If you pull the color directly from the crayon with the damp aqua pen your crayons will last forever!** Let your images dry completely. Cut the puppies out but not the house. Cut it out at 2 x 2.

Attach your ribbons to the back of the rust cardstock. I put mine in the middle, but whatever you like. Next tie your ribbon in a knot. I chose to put my knot lower than center but again, whatever you like. Next, attach the dog house to the off white square and put on the front with pop dots to add dimension. Decide what doggy you want on the front, I chose the sleeping one and attach him with pop dots. I put the sitting doggy on the back, again, with pop dots.





Put adhesive on the back cover of the calendar and match the edges of your cardstock exactly. Lightly crease your cardstock now by folding it over to the front. Put your adhesive on the front cover and match your edges. Put the calendar back into the clear plastic protective sleeve and you are done! So cute!



I made this one with a dog theme because, well, that is just ME. Also, there are dog pictures throughout this calendar. Choose your own theme and colors. Make them for friends. Use school themed papers, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc. for teachers, coaches, etc. You can also use a scallop circle and a slightly smaller round circle and an Alphabet set to make a monogramed calendar. Use Prima flowers, stickers, chipboard..... Have fun! =)
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My 1st BLOG CANDY!!!

Yep, that's right! I am giving away my 1st Blog Candy! I think this is going to be lots of fun!

I will be giving away 2 items. The Kisses Valentine's Day Treat Jar filled with Cherry Cordial Kisses AND the Dog Treats Jar filled with small MilkBone dog biscuits! All you have to do is leave a comment stating which one you would like! I will draw the 2 names on Wednesday of next week, January 21, 2009 so I can get them mailed out to the winners before I leave for CHA on Sat. the 24th! Good Luck! =)

Valentine Treats!

It's that time of year! Everything is pink or red and covered in HEARTS! I like Valentine's Day, more than some other holidays. I have been busy creating in my new studio and have listed several Valentine items on Ebay. I have several more so check back soon!
Here are my Ghirardelli Chocolate Square Valentine Wallets. SO CUTE!


These are really cute little Valentine Purses which hold Hershey's Nuggets! How Fun! I think these would make great party favors especially for a "Tea Party"!

These are great little boxes made from thick cardstock and filled with Hershey's Nuggets! The nuggets can be covered to match/coordinate or not, they are still TOO CUTE!


See, I have been busy! =) I also have several sets of decorated York Peppermint Patties I just haven't completed the packaging for those yet! They will be ready before the weekend!

New Cards--I've Been Busy! =)

I am SO loving my new scrap space and yesterday I spent ALL day in there!! Just me, Blosomrose, Emmy and lots and lots of paper! =) I managed to complete 4 cards that I think are TOO CUTE! Mostly because they have moving parts!

The first is a Double Slide Pull out Dog Card



Check it out on Ebay! HERE


Next is a Dog Flip or Waterfall Card. You pull the tab and the squares begin to flip behind the other like a child's Pop Up book! These are SO FUN!!



Check it out on Ebay! HERE


Next I made the same Flip card but in a Kitty Cat theme, I know there are CAT people out there!! LOL =)




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And finally, a Double Slide Baby Girl card. This one turned out really cute too! I love the soft sweet pastel colors. I started thinking that this would make a great Birth Announcement and you could add pictures and birth info. on the back side of the top and bottom pull out panels. Wouldn't that be the greatest Birth Announcement ever?





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I am planning on making this card in BOY colors today!

Empty Prima or Frappacino Bottles

Do you have empty glass Prima flower bottles? What about those cute little Frappacino bottles? It is a shame to just toss them out even if you recycle. Why not turn them into super cute, super easy treat jars? Valentine's Day is coming and these would make great teacher, co-worker, troop leader gifts! Just use scraps and empty bottles then fill them with Hershey Kisses! In the example I used leftover Valentine paper, glitter paper, Valentine ribbon, and a couple of Prima Flowers!

First, gather your supplies and some coordinating craft paint. I like to paint my lids but if you like them silver then you can bypass this step. I used irridescent glitter on the Valentine bottle lid to add some shimmer!




Next, measure your bottle and cut a strip of patterned paper to fit. You can make this piece as wide as you like, personally I like to view the contents of the jar. Next, cut a label from a solid or a coordinating paper. On the example I machine stitched around the label to add interest. Don't need to do that though. Cut out your letters, this one reads "Kisses" and tie on a ribbon. I cut out a small tag for the To: From: and I added 2 Flowers. Ta Da! See, too easy. Fill the treat jar with kisses or other goodies and you are good to go!







You can't forget the Puppies!! I created this treat jar to hold Small Milkbone Dog Bones. Again, choose your papers, measure, cut and adhere! Voila! Everyone will LOVE their Treat Jars and you've recycled a cute little glass bottle! Have Fun!

MyScrapChick

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas! I am SO lucky because I am off work until January 5, 2009! I have decided to convert my garage into my very own work space so that is what I will be doing for all those days! I will post pics if things work the way I invision.

Have any of you ever seen these paper piecing patterns? If you are a scrapbooker, card maker or paper crafter you HAVE to check these out! Below is just one of the many different cds to choose from! The newest is Fairy Bears! To Die For!



So cute! Not only can you size and print out the patterns to cut out the old fashioned way (LOL!!) but they come in all sorts of file formats to be used with all the various electronic cutters! I will admit that I am not the most tech-savy but I do have a Gazelle and I do plan on trying these. I've printed the patterns and used them that way, they are SO stinking cute! I am a BIG fan! Check them out on their website www.myscrapchick.com or search on Ebay! Have Fun!



See Mine? Cute, huh? You know you want 'em!

Treat Topper

This is a quick easy way to create packaging for cookies, candy, little treats or toys to give as gifts. The package itself is a sandwich size ziplock baggie. You could also use a snack size baggie for smaller items but you will need to adjust the size of your paper topper so that it does not overwhelm your package.

I started with a solid red piece of textured cardstock cut in a 7" x 7" square. I scored the paper in the middle (3.5") to fold.






I used these dog themed Sizzix Sizzlets dies to decorate the topper. I cut the pieces out of different colored textured cardstock, pieced the dog's nose and inked the edges of all the pieces.



I also used 2 different patterned papers from last seasons DCWV Christmas Glitter Stack. The green patterned paper I cut 5" x 2 3/4" to leave a slight border around the 3 sides and a 2" border on the left for the word WOOF. I used SpellBinder Lg nesting scalloped circle dies in two different sizes to create the mat for the dog. I inked the edges of all. I used pop dots under the word WOOF and under the scalloped circles to add dimension.



Now, fill your ziplock with your goodies and close. Place the topper over the baggie and postion where you like. Use staples to complete and secure the topper to your baggie. How cute and how simple! Have fun! =)