Old Love letters box

I have had this box for.....forever!

I have always kept it in my dropleaf desk. I put things in it that I want to keep. Cards from my Mom, letters from my sister's, friends, funeral cards, pictures that my Grandkids have drawn and colored for me or a last card or letter from my husband. Some of these things eventually get put in a scrapbook. But until then, I keep them in this box. I had to do a little gluing on it because it was starting to fall apart. I could have just gone out and bought another but this box and I have been through a lot. I just couldn't just throw it away.

I started out by using Modge Podge and gluing all my paper on. Next, is  a Lg Scallop Circle then a Large Doily that I cut out of some gold paper. After that, is another gold Doily that I fan-folded, some paper flowers and lots of green leaves. I added a ribbon that I made from 2 different pieces of ribbon. In the middle of my ribbon is an old clip earring that was my Mother-in-Law's.

 

Around the middle of my box I glued on some gold ribbon. Then, holding my box closed is a piece of ribbon with a button on it. On the under-side of the ribbon is some Velcro.

Boy, it sure looks better than it did! I probably should have taken a pic of it before I started.

Paper- Mocha Morning Designer Paper Pack by SU!

Scallop Circle Die- SU!

Leaves- Fanciful Flourish Die by Cheery Lynn Designs

Doily- Italian Flourish by Cheery Lynn Designs

Bow- ribbon from Robert Stanley Collection and Holiday Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

Ribbon around box- Tribbon

Flowers- ? from Hobby Lobby

Earring embelli- my Mother-in-law

Button- SU!

 

Challenges I would like to enter:
Cheery Lynn Designs- silver and/or gold
Crafty Ribbons Challenge- anything goes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowman Notebook

My friend Debbie @ The Paper Garden said, in one of her Blog Posts, that she makes cute little "Christmas Planner" note pads & gives them out to all the women at her family's Thanksgiving gathering. I thought that was such a great idea!!!

These altered notebooks are mini Composition notebooks that I got at our local Discount Store, 2 for $1. I covered them with some light blue DP & distressed the edges with some brown ink. I used Christmas Snowman by Designed2Delight.

I used my Copics, some glitter, some ribbon & a mini Christmas ornament. Cute as can be, aren't they? The notebooks are small enough to fit in your purse & big enough to use for several years. That way, you can go back & see what presents you bought, for who, & what goodies you made!

I am entering my project @

Designed2Delight- Snowmen   

Altered Pocket Calendar

The challenge @ D2D is Anything Goes! For this Challenge I used "Potted Flowers" by D2D. I love this stamp because it is so versatile. I printed 2 copies of this image & colored them with Copics & popped-up the flowers with SU! Dimensionals.  The Pocket Calendar I purchased @ a local Craft Store for $1. I covered the calendar with some new SU! paper I just got & added some ribbon & brads. I had planned on giving this as a Christmas gift....but it may end up in my purse. ;) Thanks for stopping!
I am entering my project @ :
D2D- Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge- Use the color Blue
DYSU? - Splash of Blue

Altered notebook

Here are a couple of Mini Composition books. You know, those black & white notebooks?...Well, these are mini

size. Aren't they cute? They fit perfectly in your purse or to leave out on the counter to write notes in. I used the digi "Pail of Flowers" by Designed2Delight.

Thanks for stopping! Hope you are having super nice weather like we are in Denver!    b.





Cool Dog!

The Challenge @ The Hambo Hoedown is to make a round-shaped card. I used 2 drink coasters, that I picked up at my local restaurant. I covered them with SU!'s Island Oasis DSP, added some ribbon & embelli's from my stash.
Check out the Hoedown! If you follow along with their Progressive Challenge, you will receive a new, free digi every week!

I am entering my card @
The Hambo Hoedown - Make a round card
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
The Pixie Cottage - Wet & Wild
Thanks for stopping! b.

Spring Fence

This is the new FREE image "Spring Fence" @ Designed2Delight! Run over there & pick yours up. Be sure to leave Faith some love while you are there. If you want to receive another free image, all you have to do is make a card or project with this image & enter it @ Designed2Delight! See Challenge & Rules HERE.
For my project I made an altered notepad. I got the idea from my friend Debbie @ The Paper Garden. It's a Jr. Notepad cut in half. They are great to give as gifts or to keep around, if you are a list-maker like me! :)

Supplies :
Digi : "Spring Fence" by Designed2Delight
Punches : 2 1/2" circle, Round Tab, Key Tab, 2 Step Bird (leaves), all SU!
Embossing Folder : "Final Press" - SU!
Coloring : Copics & SU! markers
Jr. Legal Pad, cut in half. (our local Office Supply Store cuts these for free)
Cardstock
Sentiment : computer generated- "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."

I am entering my project @

The Pixie Cottage : Sketch &/or Anything But A Card

One Stop Craft Challenge : Texture

Designed2Delight : Free image

Thanks for stopping!  b.

Altered Picture Album

A while back, I bought some little picture albums for a dollar each. I am always on the look-out for things to alter & give as gifts. :)

Here are the details:
Paper: Love Letter by SU!
Digi & Sentiment: Love Ewe Set by Designed2Delight
Coloring: SU! markers & Scribbles 3D Paint
Punches: 2 1/2" Circle, Modern Label, 2 Step Bird (leaves)- SU! & MS Butterfly
Embelli's: ribbon from my stash, SU! button, Prima Flower, pearls
I am entering my project @
DYSU? - Animals
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Alter- Recycle
One Stop Craft - Button & Bows
Crafty Pad - 3 DP's, 2 ribbons, 1 flower ( A big thank you to The Crafty Pad for choosing my Wedding card for their Top3!)

Altered Notepad

The other day, I won some Blog Candy from Gail HERE @ "What A Load of Scrap & More". Part of that candy was this fabulous Altered Notepad & card. She even stamped EACH page of the notepad! I have looked it over, really good, so I can try to make one. Great gift idea! Thanks Gail!

Angel Ornament

This is Angel Caroline. Isn't she adorable! If you played along last week, you received her in your email. If not, you can purchase her @ Designed2Delight Digital Stamps. I am entering my project @ Designed2Delight and Card Ideas. The challenge @ Card Ideas is called "ABC", anything but a card. It is also their Christmas/Winter Challenge. Go HERE for more details.
I am also entering the "Layers" challenge @ "Do You Stack Up?"
For my project, I made an Altered Coaster Ornament. I like to give credit for any ideas I use, but I honestly can't remember whose wonderful idea this was. It is also a Gift Card/ money holder. Would make a great keepsake!

Happy Monday Challenge- Pastels

The challenge @ Happy Monday Challenge is Pastels! I hope my project qualifies, there is an awful lot brown in there. :( I made this Altered Coaster Easter Basket for my granddaughter. I used "Chicks Rule" digi & sentiments, by Deedee's Digis. If you would like to make your own Easter basket, I found the instructions @ craftbits.com. Click HERE
--I put the chick digi & a sentiment, on 2 sides of my basket.
paper & matching stickers- The Paper Studio
digi- "Chicks Rule" - Deedee's Digis
SU! markers
2 buttons
brown ribbon
2 pink brads
5 coasters
brown Paper Shred
The only thing I did different, is I used some thin cardboard, on my handle, instead of cardstock. And then covered it with coordinating paper & a few stickers.
I am entering my project @
The Crafty Pad- use a ribbon
Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog- anything goes
Happy Monday Challenge- pastels

A new pair of shoes

Darn! I wish I could wear that shoe. Isn't it fun?

A friend of mine asked me to make some note pads, for her to give away. I love decorating these little Composition books (4-1/2"x 3-1/4"). I bought a bunch of them a while back, for .50 each.

I'm sorry, I can't remember where I got the shoe stamp. The sentiment says, " Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life."

Quick & easy gift - Frig magnet

Here is a quick & easy gift, that you can whip up in less than 5 minutes!
Supplies:
square coaster from your local bar :)
magnetic grip clip
sticky notes
Designer paper
cardstock
Fancy Flower XLG punch
1-1/4" circle punch
large brad
glue
heavy-duty finger nail file- (the ones they use for fake nails)

Glue around edge & middle of coaster. Cover the coaster with Designer paper. Flip it over & trim along edge of coaster. Sand edges with file.
Punch a XL Fancy Flower.
Punch a 1-1/4" circle punch & glue to center of flower. Pierce a hole in center & insert brad.
Attach brad through hole in top of clip.
Place sticky note pad, ( use about 1/2 of one) under clip.
You can stamp something on bottom edge of coaster. Mine says, "A little something for you."