Showing posts with label owl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label owl. Show all posts

Curious About Basically Bare?

Two of the hottest places in the 
papercrafting world are meeting up in a duo
AUTHENTIQUE PAPER
&
BASICALLY BARE

Now, you won't be hopping from my blog to another, instead
head on over to the Authentique Blog to see the line-up for the day :)

With back-to-school in mind, I wanted to create
 a couple of special teacher gifts.  
For the first project,
 CURIOUS OWL NOTEBOOK, 
I used portions of the Basically Bare Album. 
 On the front, clear cover I hand-stitched a few buttons
 to the bottom, outlining the shape. 
 I also machine stitched around the perimeter
so that the edge would be defined.

 For the inner cover, I layered the cardboard sheet and felt scalloped sheet
together and then embellished with an owl dressed in 
Curiosity patterned papers and stickers. 



Next, I took 8.5 x 11 copy paper and trimmed the
sheets down to a 5.5"W X 5.25"H; reserve the scraps.
Using the 'index-tabbed' chipboard page as a guide,
line up the papers with the top and punch holes. 
Insert rings that come with the album and tie on colorful ribbons.

I had one remaining piece of the album left: a canvas sheet.
I just had to use it! 

CURIOUS TEACHER NOTE HOLDER
Take the scrap pieces of copy paper and cut in half
 so that they measure 3.25"H X 5.5"W.
Fold the canvas sheet around the paper to form a pocket;
machine stitch around the edges or glue in place.
Decorate the front as desired and then string
through a length of ribbon and tie at the top to create a useful hanger.  
You may also attach a magnet to the back so that it may be hung in that fashion.

Supplies:
Authentique Paper's Curiosity Collection
Basically Bare's Assorted Album,  Stack-A-Bellies "Owls" and Blossoms & Leaves
www.authentiquepaper.com
www.basicallybare.com

Enjoy the hop!

Thursday, August 16, 2012 August 16, 2012
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Monday Blog Hop & Give-A-Way

Hello, Monday Crafters!
It's time for the latest installment of the 
EAD Monday Blog Hop & Give-A-Way
You should be here from Ms. Rose's Blog

Check out the EAD Designs Blog first (click photo above)
 and take a gander at what is up for grabs this week.

My mom and dad dropped by Friday afternoon as I had just 
finished up with this week's project for EAD.
As I've previously stated before, my dad is my biggest fan...he is the glowing father
and quite literally thinks I'm a genius (he-he-he) and of course I let him 'go-on' 
whilst trying to tamp down his accolades just a bit (I'm not one to be bragged on...I do not like the attention!)
Of course they both crooned over the entire concept of 
designing with vinyl and how cute the EAD Designs are :)
Emily, you have some new fans out there LOL
Here is a peek at the suh-weet binder that I created to hold my Design Team stuff in:
 

 I used the Silly Owls Rub-Ons (which ship FREE from EAD!)

 and applied them to the front cover of a standard 3-ring binder. 
Next, I cut a piece of scrapbook paper to size and layered it with an inset of coordinating 
paper that I printed onto (from my home computer).  
Oh, all of the wonderful possibilities that I could think of with 
these fab-o Rub-Ons!
Hope you will give this idea a try...you will love the outcome :)
Now...
Enjoy the hop!
Shellye

Monday, March 19, 2012 March 19, 2012
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Jingle Belles Rock

Jingle Belles, Jingle Belles, Jingle Belles Rock all year long!
I love Christmas and I love the concept of the Jingle Belles Rock blog.  It's a place where they create Christmas and Holiday cards year 'round!


EAD Designs is sponsoring the STUCK ON YOU Challenge
that begins today and runs through the 27th.
With this challenge you will want to create a card using stickers or rubons...that's it!
Just link your finished project up and you'll be in the running for a $25 Gift Card, courtesy of EAD :)

Here is the card that I made

using the cute Christmas Owl from the Holiday Owl Stickerz Sheet along with some scrap papers from October Afternoon, buttons and rhinestones.  This card is actually 2-in-1 as the owl motif can be removed and used as an ornament or package tag! 

Holiday Owls
Whoooo doesn't love some owls?  Especially owls as cute as these!  EAD has the cutest designs ever put on vinyl.
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See you all in a bit!
Have a happy weekend
Shellye

Saturday, February 25, 2012 February 25, 2012
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Time to HOP with Paper Issues

♥ Welcome to the Papered Cottage ♥
Today is the big day. Glad to be in on this wonderful Blog Hop presented by the talented ladies of Paper Issues Creative Team.
**GIVE-A-WAY GIVE-A-WAY**
My prize donation will be THREE skeins of my very popular --On The Fringe-- Handmade Crepe Paper Fringe from Dot & Whimsy I have a huge assortment of colors schemes to choose from...as the winner, you will get to pick your favorite three
I love scrapbooking and card-making, but my true passion is altering stuff :)  So, I will be bringing you a cute, fast and fun little project, Owl Straw Topper just in time for Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving...this guy is very versatile.
Supply list to complete one piece:
•Scrapbook paper; 2 patterns
•Label punch (2.25"H x 1.5"wide)
•1" round punch
•Two 1/2" round corduroy brads (or any design)
•Two 1/8" round black pom-pom balls
•One piece of candy corn; trimmed to 1/2" long
•Mini tag 
•Jute or twine
Other: scissors, permanent pen, plastic or paper straws, hole punch, fabric glue and permanent adhesive
This is easy, easy, easy :)  
1- Punch paper with label punch
2- Using the hole punch, create two holes 1/8" from the top and bottom of the label punched paper
3- Using the 1" round punch, punch one circle from coordinating paper; cut in half and glue one piece to each side of the label (as shown).
4- Insert the two brads approximately 3/4" from the top; center the brads side-by-side.  Using fabric glue, add the pom poms to the brads (as shown).
5- Cut candy corn to 1/2" in length (or as desired).  Glue just below eyes.
**Allow pieces to dry**
6- Carefully insert straw through holes.  
7- If desired, add a small name tag and attach to the top with jute, ribbon or baker's twine
That's it!  Think of using these for party favors, place-cards or as a package tie-on!
I hope that you enjoy this simple and sweet project; please email me if you have any questions :)
♥Now, it's time to hop-on-over to
Lana Bisson's Blog for your next stop♥
(If for some reason Lana's Blog Hop post isn't up, please go to Peg Hewitt's blog next)
Also, don't forget to check-out Paper Issues store
25% OFF your purchase when you use the code: HOP25
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment to be in the drawing for a prize!
Friday, September 16, 2011 September 16, 2011
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