Stamps Ahead

My sister recently led the youth group (teenagers up to age 14) at her church and the activity would be that they would make gratitude journals.  Here are the sample covers that I designed for them.  They had to be quick to put together and interesting enough that they would enjoy making. My sister and I cut out the strips and stamped sayings - many choices for them.   They were each given a pack containing a note book  the strips that we cut.  They then selected the sayings they wanted on their journal and finally they added the circle stamps to finish off their journal.  Feedback was that they really enjoyed this activity with several of them even putting some of the sayings onto pages in their journal. This is a great way to use up scraps from other paper crafting projects. Thank you for looking, Margaret

I was recently asked to make 2 confirmation cards (which I can now show you as their confirmation has been held).  The requested colour was silver.   The recipients were 7 year old twins - a boy and a girl. I cut the die 5 times in white cardstock and 1 in silver and then joined them together.   Feedback is that they loved their cards. Thank you for looking, Margaret

In my Pinterest feed I have been getting lots of prompts regarding 100 day challenges, 30 day challenges and even 1 year long challenges.  You know the ones where you post each day!! Well, I set myself a challenge create something each day that can be used in my junk journals - no prompts, no guidelines. I am not including the cards I create for classes - but leftovers may appear at some stage. Day1 - using paperclip to create a small holder for and even smaller notebook.  Size is 6mm x 6.5mm. I also challenged myself to use what I have on my table at the time. Show the reverse, with paper clip glued in and small notebook that can slide into the pocket. Day 2 - folded pocket from one sheet of paper with tags inserted. Finished size 10mm x 7.5mm. See the compass and back tag - they came from a 2004 Stampin' Up! kit  - amazing what I find that I have saved!  The tags up close and personal that I slipped into the pockets. I am not setting myself a target - I may last ju...

It's official, I love Junk Journals. I love the collecting of bits and pieces, the putting together and the discoveries along the way. This journal contains die cuts left over from scrapbooking projects. Enjoy I used one 12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm) scrapbook paper for the journal.  The tie is made of a torn piece of cotton fabric that I dyed with tea.  All edges in journal I edged with Vintage Photo ink. The book paper is from a French book - Life in a French town. This journal I used a sewing machine to attach the pages.  For the pages I used my tea-dyed paper that I made, the scrapbook page and a piece of handmade paper from my stash.  Lots of room for journaling or additional bits and  pieces.   I "smooched" additional Vintage Photo ink on the right hand page - loved the result. Left hand page I attached a small piece of torn fabric ruched up and I love that little bit of thread hanging off it. Small bits of washi tape left over from card kits I prepare...