While going through my everyday routines, I’ve come across a few very CLEVER and super cute Christmas ideas. They don’t even necessarily have to be used for the holiday, but could be made using a variety of different products from any company. Just a few fun and easy gift ideas to help us get through these last few days!
Glass Tile Charm Tutorial
1. Choose an image from either scrapbook paper, or one of your personal photos that fits your glass tile. 2. Apply Diamond glaze over the textured side of the glass, place image on the textured side of the glass so you can see the image through the non textured side of glass. Work out air bubbles by applying pressure. Let Dry.
3. Trim any excess paper off with scissors.
4. If your paper is not 2 sided or if you do not like the image on the reverse, use any metallic looking paper stock for the backing of the pendant by applying a thin layer of Diamond Glaze or Mod Podge over the back of the paper or photo you used for the pendant. Apply the metallic paper to the back of your pendant. Let Dry.
5. Apply diamond glaze to the back of the glass pendant to protect it and give it a glossy look. You may also use any sealant that dries clear (it does not have to be diamond glaze.)
6. Attach a stainless steel bail with crazy glue, to the back of pendant. Let dry.
7. Enjoy wearing and getting nice compliments on your unique creation.
Here is another gift idea for under $10 that will surely warm your heart. Today Laura Vegas shows us how to make this fun cocoa tin for the holidays.
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Cinnamon stick jar
1. Purchase a jar of cinnamon sticks and peel off the store label.
2. Cut a rectangle from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card and adhere to the jar.
3. Use Making Memories’ tiny alpha letter stickers to label the jar “cinnamon sticks.”
4. Tie some string to the top of the jar.
 Cocoa powder pouches and marshmallow pouch
1. Purchase cocoa powder and mini marshmallows and add to clear baggies. Seal shut.
2. Cut a scalloped square from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card. Fold in half.
3. Wrap some string around one side of folded square and adhere over the top of the bags.
4. Use Making Memories’ tiny alpha stickers to label what is inside of bag.  Metal tin box and tag 1. Cut two tag shapes of varying sizes from pattern paper using the Slice Basic Shapes design card. Adhere to each other using pop dots.
2. Using Making Memories’ glitter letter stickers and tiny alpha stickers to put the recipient’s name on the tag.
3. Add a small Fa La La glitter foam tree sticker to the tag.
4. Tie a Fa La La trim around the tin and add the tag using a safety pin.
As you are preparing your holiday gifts, try this great idea. Make your holiday bows using double-sided paper.
Cut double-sided paper to 3″ x 12″.
Cut into 1/2″ x 12″ strips and punch small holes near ends as well as every 3 7/8″ increments.
Slip end hole of strip onto brad.
Take next hole on strip, loop up towards brad, twist outward 180 degrees and slip onto brad.
Repeat for remaining holes and strips, then open prongs of brad to securely hold paper.
Adjust loops for even spacing.
If additional loops are desired and first brad is at capacity, use second brad to create additional loops then glue to center of first loop arrangement.
Supplies: Brads, St. Nick paper, and Pebble Brads: Making Memories
With Only a Few days left until Christmas, i know we are all frazzled and needing those few last minute gifts. You all know what im talking about, the gifts for the coworker or the neighbor. A Gift you really don’t want to spend a lot of money on, but you want it to look nice. While today i bring you a perfect idea! I came across this the other day and realized it was too good to not share! Making Memories Line Mistletoe is one of my favortie Christmas lines this year, the bright colors make any project pretty and fun, while helping us look back on the memories of the special season. In this project they used the Making Memories Mistletoe line to create a CD holder! Music is something that is dear to my heart, and i know that it can give off the message that you want to give to friends, and family, that you might not otherwise be able to express. And EVERYONE loves new free music The instructions are below, along with a link to our store, where you can purchase everything you need to create this project.
Follow these easy instructions to create this gift idea.Â
1. Cut two 12†x 5 ½†strips of patterned paper from Making Memories’ Mistletoe collection.
2. Adhere pieces together with the desired pattern on the outside.
3. Lay the adhered piece in front of you lengthwise. Use a bone folder and ruler to create a fold mark at 5 ½†and 11â€
Note: You can add additional strips of paper to the front and back of piece if you want to see more patterns.
4. Trim a 5 ½†x 3 ½†piece of patterned paper. This will be used for the CD pocket. Put adhesive three sides and adhere to the inside of CD holder.
To start planning for the holidays! And what better way to get started than by displaying cute project ideas using our Polar Expressions collection. Here’s a little something to get your creative juices flowing… we can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Polar Expressions Card & Custom Hand Sanitizer
This season with all the sickness going around, heres a cute unusual way to add holiday spirit around your house. It would also make a cute classroom gift for any teacher. I love how clever this idea is, and it shows how versatile our favorite hobby is. I also love Polar Expresions and couldnt resist displaying another idea from the adorable line. The instructions are in the link below.
Another company we picked up this summer is Ranger. If you haven’t heard of Ranger Inc, they are another company who creates versatile products. Tim Holtz designs and creates product for Ranger. One example of this is his Distress Ink Pads. I thought i would introduce you to this product by showing a video of Tim walking through how he uses these inks. I also added the tips & techniques Tim gives for using the Ink Pads.  You will be shown some effortless techniques using Ranger’s Distress Ink:  Wrinkled, Wrinkle-Free, Blending, Stamping…. So ask yourself “How Do You Distress?”
ENJOY!! Kaitlyn
Products used: Tim Holtz™ Distress Ink Pads (click on links below to purchase these inks) Worn Lipstick  Scattered Straw  Pine Needles Walnut Stain  Antique Linen  Vintage Photo  Black Soot  Faded Jeans Inkssentials™ Mini Misters™ Inkssentials™ Mini Mister Organizer
Inkssentialsâ„¢ Craft Spinner Inkssentialsâ„¢ Ink Blending Tool & Foam Inkssentialsâ„¢ Non Stick Craft Sheet Inkssentialsâ„¢ Heat Itâ„¢ Craft Tool
Tim Holtzâ„¢ Distress Inkâ„¢ Pads
Here are some key points that make Distress Inks different:DOUBLE DISTRESS TAGS: Crumple tag and apply 2 colors (one new tone and one original tone) of Distress Inks directly from the pads to each crumpled tag. Spray with water and dry.
“WRINKLE-FREE” DISTRESSING – To create the look of aged papers, from times gone by, without all the lines and wrinkles – give this a try. Working on your non-stick Craft Sheet, begin by directly applying various colors of Distress Ink Pads to the surface of the Craft Sheet. A couple of swipes of a color or two will do the trick (you might also try using an original color of Distress Ink along with a new one!). Get out your Distress Re-Inkers for this next step as you want to add a bit of intense color for the ultimate vintage look. I like using Walnut Stain or Vintage Photo for this, so remove the glass dropper from the bottle and drag it across the inked Craft Sheet – do not squeeze any drops of ink as it will take over everything! Next mist the Craft Sheet with water to allow the inks to begin mixing and blending – usually 3-4 sprays is plenty. Then take your paper or tag and place in directly on the inked Craft Sheet and lift it off. If you have any un-inked areas simply place that area of the paper on any left over inks on the sheet. Finally dry your paper or tag using an iron or a Heat-It Craft Tool ( if you allow your papers to air dry they will curl and force most of the ink to the edges so I prefer to heat them to dry.). To finish your attic-fresh look, ink the edges with Distress Inks using a piece of Cut n’ Dry Foam.
STAYS WET LONGER – (allows you to blend and shade on photos and paper – also emboss) other dye inks dry too fast especially on photos so you end up with lines and marks if you go direct from the pad.
FOR STAMPING: What can I say about the many stamping applications these inks can achieve. Once again the special formulation on these Distress Inks provides a versatile finish on papers yet still allow for “normal” stamping applications. I like to stamp on uncoated (matte) papers and immediately rub the image with a cloth – this will soften or shadow your image WITHOUT smudging any detail – VINTAGE PHOTO, WALNUT STAIN, TEA DYE, BLACK SOOT – wonderful for this one! Another surface is glossy cardstock – keep in mind this is a different type of dye ink so when you stamp on glossy, certain areas of your image will “bead” up, once again providing a Distressed look without you doing a thing (this is probably one of my most favorite looks) – some areas of the image appear “pitted”. Brayering on glossy cardstock is also wonderful because you can still manipulate the inks with different tools, brushes, your fingers, whatever. Even after the ink is applied you can achieve amazing texture and color shading.
ON PHOTOS: FINALLY an ink formulated for photos! Whether you’re a scrapbooker or not you can use all types of photos (vintage or new ones) on your cards and pages. The Distress Inks work on all types of photos – inkjet, laser, toner copies, regular photos (matte or glossy) and even color photos! Start by using the lightest colors ANTIQUE LINEN or OLD PAPER with either a brayer or DTP (direct to photo). Cover the photo in the lighter colors, blend the colors with a small piece of Cut n’ Dry Foam after you apply the inks – these inks staywet long enough for you to blend out any lines or marks other ink pads leave on photos. Next age the edges with VINTAGE PHOTO or WALNUT STAIN by applying the pad directly to the edges – soften and mix the tones with a small piece of Ranger Cut ‘n Dryâ„¢ Foam. Of course to complete the aged process lightly sand – YES SAND – the photo with medium grit sand paper. Don’t go over anyone’s face, but just make a few scratches here and there.
COLOR WICKS OR SPREADS OUT – (these inks will travel across the surface of your paper when spritzed with water) other dyes do not travel as much although they might bleed a little when wet, the Distress Inks actually “wick” or spread out much further creating several tone on tones.
COLOR STABILITY – (the colors of the Distress Inks will not break down when wet or heated allowing you to have more color control for the finished look) other “brown colored” dyes will break down when water is added leaving a pink & green hue.
PHOTO TINTING: Distress Inks acid-free, easy to blend formula makes them your best choice for photo tinting. Make a black and white copy of your favorite photo onto Ranger Gloss Paper. Select areas of your photo to colorize. Pick up ink directly from the Distress Pads with Cut n’ Dry Nibs and color. It’s that easy! Cut n’ Dry Nibs provide the control you need to place colors exactly where you want them. Distress Photo Edging Make any photo look antique. Cut a small square of Cut n’ Dry Foam. Ink the foam on one of the Distress pads. Rub the inked foam around the edges of the photo for anaged effect.
THE RE-INKERS: The Distress re-inkers are so versatile and fun, especially the bottles they’re in! These vintage looking glass dropper vials are perfect for aging a “batch” of tags, fibers, linens or whatever, in baths of Distress Inks & water. You can also create your own palette on your craft sheet using the reinkers and hand tint any black and white photo color by color (very fun thing to do). I also like using the resist ink or Perfect Medium and the reinkers to create amazing stained backgrounds on papers. Enjoy the journey…
TO DISTRESS: I like to use water when I am distressing. I think it gives the papers more of a weathered texture, so here’s how I start. Working on any type of paper (manila, cardstock, or text weight), crumple the paper up – always press in the center of any heavyweight cardstock or manila stock – this will break the surface tension of the paper and allow you to crumple up the paper easier without tearing it. Next rub the Distress pads over the surface – you can work with several different colors or just one – WALNUT STAIN IS IDEAL FOR THIS. Then spray the inked surface with water (you will immediately notice the ink “travels” outward when water is applied as these inks are designed to react with water). Heat the surface to dry – and here’s why… Although you don’t have to Heat Set these inks for any reason, I like to dry the water using either my Heat-It Craft Tool or an iron. This will allow for more tone control and keep areas dark and others light. Ironing the paper will also give you a much smoother surface to stamp on without compromising the aged finish. *If you allow the surface to air-dry most of your color will end up on the edges only because the paper will bend and buckle when wet, forcing the ink and water to the edges. Notice that these Distress Inks retain their color value even when wet and dried. Other brown dyes will break down in color (sometimes leaving a pink and green hue).
I thought i might give a few more project ideas , as well as an FAQ video for those of you who already use Glimmer mists. I think these projects help show how versatile this product is and how you don’t only have to use it for scrapbooking. While making a Halloween wreath this year, Heather was having a difficult time finding fake black roses, so instead of doing with out, or spending way too much money on them, she bought some fake white roses and sprayed them with Raven Glimmer Mist and created her own black roses. This is just one idea of how glimmer mists can work for any project you might have!!
You may have read some of our tweets over the summer and seen that Heather had the opportunity to meet and take a class from Tim Holtz. Now, you lucky readers, we are giving you the instructions to this fabulous class. Heather said she has never taken such a fun class. She loved getting to work with all the Tim Holtz products, and learning tons of new skills. If you ever get the chance to, we recommend taking it! He’s a crafting genius, and i think you will be able to tell from this mini-album.
Supplies:
RANGER:
Craft Sheet
Distress Inks
Distress Crackle Paint
Glossy Accents
Multi-medium
Sticky Back Canvas
Perfect Pearls
Mini Mister
Heat-It Craft Tool
Cut N Dry Foam
Steps For Distress Stickled Grunge:
1.Remove Grungeboard pieces from sheet
2.Tap ink blending tool on to distress ink pad
3.Lightly rub ink over grungeboard pieces.
4.Apply a dab of distress stickles to inked grunge.
5.Wipe a thin layer over grunge with your finger.
6.Allow to dry completely. *Note: You may dry with heat tool.*
Steps for covering grungeboard:
1.Working on craft sheet, dip cut n dry foam into multi-medium.
2.Wipe a thin layer on to grungeboard cover.
3.Immediately place music paper over grunge cover to the right of the holes.
4.Repeat for back cover placing music paper upside down.
5.Tear off excess paper from around grunge covers.
6.Once pages are dry, sand excess paper off with sanding grip.
7.Remove backing from printed sticky back canvas and place on the left edge of grunge covering the holes.
8.Left outside edge of sticky back canvas and apply a thin layer of multi-medium to grunge and press canvas back down.
9.Tap ink blending tool into distress ink and ink grunge covers.
10.Apply rock candy distress stickles and spread with finger.
11.Repeat above steps for back cover.
Steps for rock candy distress crackle paint:
1.Stamp or print image onto cardstock.
2.Shake distress crackle paint,
3.Apply a medium coat of paint over paper.
4.Allow to dry and crackle.
5.Ink over cracks with distress ink using ink blending tool to work ink into the cracks.
Steps for dabber resist grunge:
1.Remove grungeboard from sheet.
2.shake adirondack paint dabber.
3. Remove clear cap and dab paint on to stamp.
4. Lightly swipe stamp with dabber to blend paint.
5.Stamp image onto grundeboard and dry with heat tool.
6.ink over grunge with distress ink using ink blending tool.
7.Mist paper towel with water from mini mister and wipe ink from grunge to bring paint color back to the surface.
Steps for pearlized grunge:
1.Dip brush into perfect pearls.
2.tap brush on craft sheet to remove excess pearls
3. Brush perfect pearls over inked grunge.
4.Lightly mist over grunge with water to set powders.
Steps for putting it all together!:
1.Attach numerals with long fasteners.
2.Adhere grungeboard pieces with glossy accents.
3.Secure crackled calendar with tiny attacher.
4.Attach flowers with long fasteners.
5.Assemble book and secure with included book rings.
Today i thought it might be nice to have another card idea! Here we we have not only a card but also some cute embellishing flowers. These flowers could also be cute as a centerpiece as well. Something that is also not brand new products, but you can easily transfer with any line from any company. The best thing about these instructions is that they don’t only have to go with the line its intended for. That’s one of the best things about scrapbooking. The Experimenting will all get to do. Try this idea with a new line and add your own little twist.
ENJOY! Kaitlyn
supplies: 12×12 Wisteria: Pond, Fountain, Finch, Greenhouse, Jardin, Stone Wall, Sundial, Cornflower Wisteria Bitsy Pom stamp
Wisteria buttons
Opaline Platinum half pearls BasicGrey Magnetic Tacks (refill) BasicGrey Rub-On Roller
light blue and yellow cardstock
bulldog clips florist wire (12″ lengths)
florist tape metal lid
self-adhesive pearls
Nestabilities: • classic scallop circles (large)
• petitie scallop circles (large) Cuttlebug dies: • combo friends forever
• butterfly combo
• tag alongs
Instructions:
yellow flower/ 1 Cut two same-sized scalloped circles out of Finch using the largest die of the Classic Scallop Nestabilities set. 2 Take one of them and cut every single scallop up to about an 1″ from the center (only one of those cuts goes to the very center). 3 Using scissors, shape the petals the same way as you would curl wrapping ribbon (curl some under and some over). Wrap the flower around the wire and secure it with glue (hot glue gun works well). 4 Take the second scallop circle and score every single scallop, and then cut every other scallop. Fold the scored lines to give it a bit more shape. 5 Make a hole in the center and put it through the florist wire. As you’re assembling, look at the flower’s overall shape. 6 Stretch and snip the florist’s tape first and then wrap it tightly around the flower base to secure. Wrap it all the way down the stem with the tape. green flower/ 1 Cut two scalloped circles out of Greenhouse using the different sized dies of the Classic Scallop Nestabilities set. 2 Cut every single scallop of both of those flowers up to about an half an inch from the center (only one of those cuts goes to the very center). 3 Take the smallest circle and cut the first four scallops into a very thin strips but keep the center uncut so it is easy to keep everything together. 4 Roll the center of the flower to give shape to it. Wrap the flower around the wire and secure it with glue (hot glue gun works well). 5 Take the larger circle and wrap it around twice the bottom of the first one and adjust it so it looks nice. 6 Follow the previous instructions to attach the florists tape.
blue flower/ 1 To make the blue flower, follow the instructions for the green flower, but use two dies that are very different in size (for example the largest one and the second smallest one). light blue flat flower/ 1 Cut two same sized scalloped circles out of Fountain using a medium sized die of the Classic Scallop Nestabilities set. 2 Take both of them and score every single scallop, then cut every other scallop so the petals form a heart shape. Then fold on the scored lines to give it a bit more shape. 3 Attach both circles on top of each other, shifting one slightly so the petals do not match and the bottom ones are semi-visible from the top.
4 Stamp the Pom Bitsy image with brown ink on top of extra bit of the Fountain paper and cut a circle out of it (punch or use a circle die).
5 Shape the stamped circle into a dome by using a foam mat and running the Rub-on Roller round the edges. Attach to the center of the flower using foam pads.
light green flat flower/ 1 Follow the same instructions as the light blue flower, but use smaller dies and Greenhouse paper. Attach a light green Wisteria button to the center of the flower when finished and attach to the front of a bulldog clip.
lid/ 1 Cover the metal lid using Jardin paper.
2 Cover the bulldog clips using Stone Wall paper. Close the wires of the flowers in the clip to hold them upright in place as shown.
3 Use the magnetic tack refills to maintain the clips in place on top of the lid and add elevation to the pieces.
card/ 1 Trim the yellow cardstock to 9″x5½” and fold in half to create a 4½”x5½” card.
2 Emboss a 4″x5″ piece of light blue cardstock using a die cutting machine and the flowers from the Cuttlebug Friends set. Sand the top of the embossing to reveal the core color underneath.
3 Cut two butterflies out of Cornflower paper and glue them together by applying glue only in the body center. Add white Opaline half pearls to the body of the butterfly.
4 Cut the oval tag using Sundial paper and stamp a message on top. Attach to the front, right side of the card. Attach the assembled butterfly above and to the right of the tag.
5 Slide card in between the bulldog clips as shown.
6 Assemble all pieces onto the covered lid as shown.
 Hello Halloween Lovers! Imaginisce just sent me these few Halloween party favors and decorations. If you’re like me you love ANYTHING Halloween! I thought that these little projects were a great way to show off Imaginisce’s new Halloween line: Spooky Town. It also gives you the chance to decorate for the super fun holiday!
ENJOY!! Kaitlyn Â
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 Caramel Apple Kit Bag Topper
Supplies
• 6†x 5 5/8†black cardstock
• 1″ x 5 5/8″ Bestitched strip #001766
• 3″ x 4″ Bestitched strip (backside)
• Spooky Town Chipboard Stickers #0001773
• Assorted Ribbon
 • Cello Bag
 • Popcicle Sticks & Caramels
Instructions
1. Fold black cardstock in half to create topper.
2. Adhere or sew orange side of paper to topper as shown.
3. Adhere or sew striped strip to topper.
4. Punch two holes to left side of header and string with ribbon (this will hold the sticks).
5. Print out phrase on white cardstock, trim and ink edges with black ink.
6. Place chipboard piece on topper.
7. Fill a cello bag with caramels and place topper on bag with adhesive or staples.
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Paper Bag Spooky Town Card
Supplies
• 4†x 4†Boo Whooo?! strip #001764
• 4″ x 4″ Bestitched strip #001766
• 3″ x 4″ Monster Mash strip #001763
• Any Spooky Town Snag ‘em Stamps (Bat #001769 and Spider #001770 shown here)
• Brown Lunch Bag
• Assorted Flower
• i-Top Large Brad
Instructions
1. Fold paper bag 4 1/2″ from open end.
2. Ink edges of all paper with black ink.
3. Adhere Bestitched paper strip to left side of front of card.
4. Adhere Boo Whooo?! paper to inside, center of the card.
5. Stamp inside of card.
6. Adhere Monster Mash paper strip to right flap of bag.
7. Create i-Top Brad with punched out image from Boo Whooo?! paper.
8. Place brad through flower and bag.
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Halloween Coffin Invitation/Card
Supplies
• 2- 5†x 9†Black Cardstock
• 5″ x 9″ Boo Whooo?! (backside) #001764
• 9″ x 12″ Monster Mash strip #001763
• 1 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ Bestitched strip #001766
• Spooky Town Chipboard Stickers #001773
• Witches’ Brew Rub-ons #001775
Instructions
1. Trim corners off of both pieces of black cardstock to create coffin shape.
2. Trim Monster Mash and Boo Whooo?! (backside) papers 1/8″ smaller then your card’s coffin shape and mount to black cardstock.
3. Attach coffin shapes together along top edge.
4. Adhere skeleton chipboard shape to scrap of yellow paper and mount to front of card.
5. Adhere striped paper strip to front of card & inside of card.
6. Place “Happy Halloween” rub-on on white strip and mount to front of card.
7. Place “Spooky Town” to scrap of orange paper.
8. Using chipboard shapes, create your message inside and embellish as desired.
Have you heard about Basic Grey’s lasted product? For all you card makers out there here is a product I know you are going to LOVE. Basic Grey has started to create greeting card kits to go with their paper lines. After a long, stressful day last week I was in dire need of some scrap time. I grabbed the June Bug card kit and sat down to watch Project Runway. My two favorite things; Scrapbooking and fashion! The cards took only about 30 minutes and I ran to grab another kit The results look like these cards took much longer to create than they did, and it was the perfect way to unwind!
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Aren’t these cards just adorable! They would be a perfect way to brighten a friends day J ENJOY SCRAPPERS!
This layout makes you just say “awww!” Like many of the layouts i’ve shown, this one uses a lot of popular techniques. I love the use of different paper products. From the edged paper, to the torn notebook page, this page looks very complete. It has the perfect balance. I think that usually we tend to use more ebellishments, but i like how this page uses little ebellishments, and more paper accents. Try using the same techniques in more of our layouts. Or try and turn this page into a two-paged layouts. Have a Fabulous week!!
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BasicGrey supplies/
Thickset mini monogram chipboard alphas
12†x 12†sheet Silver Birch
8†x 12†block Villeroy
1½†x 12†strip Bellamy
½†x 7¼†strip Stafford
8†x 2½†piece Langley
3/8†x 8†strip Hampton
6½†x 2½†piece Empress Cream
½†x 8†strip Empress Cream
Miscellaneous Porcelain buttons
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Other supplies/
Adhesive of choice
Brown chalk ink
Sand paper/Precision File Set
Pink Embroidery floss
Trimmer or cutting mat/straight edge
Small scalloped scissors brown journaling pen
Hole punch or Crop-a-Dile
Pencil
Photos needed/one 5½†x 7†vertical photo
Instructions/
1 Trim bar code strips off 12†x 12†sheet of Silver Birch.
2 Attach 1½“x 12†strip of Bellamy vertically so that is flush with the right side of sheet of Silver Birch.
3 Trace a decorative sheet of cardstock (or use an Accucut die to cut) onto 8†x 12†piece of Villeroy. (Note that the piece of Villeroy will not cover the entire cardstock template.) Cut out.
4 Mount piece of Villeroy with the straight edge flush with the left edge of the Bellamy strip and centered top to bottom on the sheet of Silver Birch.
5 Place photo onto piece of Villeroy so that it is flush with the left edge of the Bellamy strip and centered top to bottom. This is for placement only – DO NOT ADHERE.
6 Tuck 8†x 2½†piece of Langley horizontally under photo as shown in the example and lightly mark where the photo overlaps it. Journal in the unmarked area, making sure to leave room at the top for paper to be slightly overlapped, and at the bottom for the edges to be frilled. Erase pencil lines.
7 Mount the 3/8†x 8†strip of Hampton horizontally across the longest edge of strip of Empress Cream. Use scalloped scissors on exposed edge of Empress Cream to create a decorative edge.
8 Mount this combined Hampton/Empress Cream strip to the top edge of the Langley journaling block with the scallops pointing up.
9 Using a hole punch (or a Crop-a-Dile) create a punched border approximately ¼†up from the bottom edge of the journaling block. Use scissors to cut from the bottom up to each hole so that it resembles the edge of a sheet of notebook paper.
10 Apply strip of Stafford so that it partially overlaps the left side of the photo and hangs off the top edge by approximately ½â€.
11 Mount photo into the empty section of the journaling block.
12 Mount photo with journaling block to piece of Villeroy so that its right side is flush with the left edge of the bellamy strip and centered top to bottom.
13 Cover chipboard title “TWO†with Empress Cream. Carefully cut away excess with sharp craft knife. File edges to remove excess paper. Ink edges and trace letters with brown journaling pen if desired. Mount title above journaling block as shown.
14 Use brown journaling pen to draw faux stitching as shown if de-sired.
15 thread pink floss through three buttons and tie in a knot. Mount two buttons to the top right corner of the photo as shown. Mount one button to the bottom left edge of the photo as shown.
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The instructions are below, along with a link to our store, where you can purchase everything you need to create this project.
The results look like these cards took much longer to create than they did, and it was the perfect way to unwind! 
