New Ideas thread No. 3

[LME]

http://www.rubberstampsclub.com/tips/adirondack-markers.html


Hi I thought I would start a new thread to inspire me to get going for the new year :)

I have been watching Tims dvd and love using the ink pads and spritzing with water but I fancy the pens but only have cranberry at the moment but as I got some money from christmas I might buy a few more.
Above is a link about how to use them :)

LInk to Ideas 2 :)
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=57929&page=1&pp=15
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[Boo]

Right that's it Linda ... I'm getting right in at the beginning of this one so I don't miss anything. Thanks. :D

[Rudishoes]

Good idea, Boodles - thanks, Linda :D

[LME]

Thanks Boo :)

http://www.rubberstampsclub.com/tips/monthly-projects/march03/march03.html

I love this book and want to have a go at making one :wub:

Anyone else fancy having a go :)

[LME]

Scavenge over christmas so far a I have got :wub:

2 circular tobacco tins from my Dad just need to get rid of the smell :rolleyes:

I gold box about 4x4 which I thought I could make a book to fit inside.

asstd. napkins

asstd beermats. round and square

gold wrapping paper and tissue paper

and still on the lookout :lol:

[Mother Duck]

Signing in!
LME I have got put by:
1 x HUGE milo tin
2 x round cardboard containers with plastic lids which had herbal tea bags in.

[cookie]

Oh can I sign in too please? Maybe if I start at the beginning of the thread I can keep up with it.
Can't wait to see more of your ideas Linda....

[Britkatscrap]

just signing in to bookmark - so I don't have to spend 4 hours catching up as I have done before!! You are such great inspiration Linda!

[little_lucy_13]

thanks for the ideas, Linda!

[Jay]

Thanks Boo :)

http://www.rubberstampsclub.com/tips/monthly-projects/march03/march03.html

I love this book and want to have a go at making one :wub:

Anyone else fancy having a go :)

Yes it's lovely isn't it. I have just the bage to use too.

[Sunshine Girl]

Oooh I might try one of those too - its very similar to some I have already been making so I shouldnt have too much trouble!

[Mollymoo]

well I have treated myself and ordered some alcohol inks so when the ideas come round I can try them too!

[ScottishFiona]

I love that little book. I've made one before and those little wage slip envelopes are a prefect size for atc's too, so more options.

Fiona

[LME]

Thanks :)

I scavenged again today and got an empty sweet jar which will make a nice journal jar.


I had this idea of doing it the opposite way instead of filling it with things to write about I thought I would deccorate the jar and call it memories of 2006.
I know I wont do something everyday but ie I thought I would write about special things that happen say on New years day write about what we did and roll up the memory and store in the jar tied with a nice ribbon :)

I thought to adapt this for a present an empty decorated jar with a bag of rolled up papers tied say for a new mother to keep a note of her babys milestones?

[soojay]

Just signing in as i ALWAYS need a push to get things done. I have some of those envelopes :)..cute book.
Got two large boxes yesterday from bodyshop. they have magnetic flaps that close them and acetate windows in the top.

[LME]

http://www.artchixstudio.com/classroom/transparencies101.htm

Here is a lovely link which shows you how to attatch transparencies :)

I tend to use a pritt stick but always wonder if they will stay in place forever ie in my altered books.
I think sometimes a combination is better :)

[happy-scrappy]

signing in too. :)

I'm off following various of your links now, hopefully won't get lost... :lol:

BTW haven't missed that you asked for beermats, they'll be on their way soonish...

[LME]

Thanks Claudia I have done books with beermats with a bookring at the corner but I thought I would try a meandering book with them :)

[happy-scrappy]

I'll look forward to see that. And thanks for the idea about the beermat book, that gave me just the idea. I still have to make a present for a friend of mine, I think she'll get a beermat book. Thanks!

[LME]

Pleasure I did one with scrapbook papers on it looked good I will try and get a picture of it :)

[peechy]

hiya!! I missed the other threads so am signing in here and reading the old threads.

got some beer mats last week to do some scrapping with,

[peechy]

forgot to add, may make a book out of them. :)

[LME]

I just try to put my thoughts here and hope they are helpful.

Please feel free to join in and add any ideas of your own :)

If you are not sure how to do something just ask and if I dont know I will try and find a link :)

Linda

[jainethepain]

Linda - could you please put a link for instructions for a meandering book? I wanted to do one for a christmas present but couldn't find a "pattern". I searched through the Library on here - but if it's there I couldn't see it :)

[peechy]

thanks linda :)

jane -- not heard of a meandering book before,

[craftyslh]

Just signing in for more fab tips, hope to keep up:lol:

[LME]

Meandering book :)
I was reading cps and altered the book so it is easier to make.
step 1 I used 4 and a half x 4 and a half but next time I would use 4x4 or 6x6.
Cut card and join with very strong tape but leave a slight gap so it folds up.
step 2 cover with paper and you will see it leaves a small amount of tape showing.

[LME]

Forgot to say the one in cloth paper scissors was sewn.

I did have a go but have not finshed it yet as I used canvas and painted it.

I used zigzag on a large setting.

[peechy]

ahh thanks jane!

[jainethepain]

Thanks Linda! much appreciated :)

[Mother Duck]

LME, have you got amy pics of decos to give me some ideas?

[Boo]

Is this a good place to ask if anyone knows where I can get some of those pin backs/bales that Tim Holtz uses on his jewellery? You have the choice to use it as a brooch or hang from a chain as a necklace. Would love to do some altered art and wondered if any of you had seen them for sale. Thank you. :)

[little_lucy_13]

I'm sure I saw some on the scrapcanvas website before. Yep, in the jewelry section http://www.scrapcanvas.com/products/shopping.php I've seen these types used in his book, not too pricey either

[LME]

http://www.lisavollrath.com/articles/009.html#howto

Caz here gives some reasons why you might want to do a deco :)

I will post some pictures as soon as I can :)

[little_lucy_13]

wondered what a deco was (another great idea). If anyone is into using alcohol inks, I had an idea before. They have thick glass photo frames / block for a fiver in boots, 6 x 4 size (although you could get one cheaper in the pound shop probably). You know those ones you slide the photo in the top. I thought I could cover the whole glass in alcohol inks or just create a faux border. Best to use a black and white photo though

[LME]

Nice idea :)


I got a metal one from the pound shop but not had a chance to try it yet :)

[maffie]

Thanks Boo :)

http://www.rubberstampsclub.com/tips/monthly-projects/march03/march03.html

I love this book and want to have a go at making one :wub:

Anyone else fancy having a go :)


Love this but instructions are alittle beyond me

[Boo]

I'm sure I saw some on the scrapcanvas website before. Yep, in the jewelry section http://www.scrapcanvas.com/products/shopping.php I've seen these types used in his book, not too pricey either

Thanks for the link Lucy. Unfortunately, that is not the ones I mean. Not sure where else to look.

[Jay]

Love this but instructions are alittle beyond me

I know what you mean, I thought I was just being a bit dense, but after reading the instructions for the third time, I'm still not quite sure what to do.
Maybe I will just try to do it and see what happens.

[daisychain888]

Hiya, hope you don't mind a relative newbie joining in? I'm not sure how I can contribute to this thread as I am still in awe of all the fab things I've seen on UKS but I'm hoping this will help me keep up a little and maybe at some point I can contribute!

[little_lucy_13]

Boo, do you mean you want to have a brooch pendant? What you wanted to make - is it in the book / on dvd. Just to get an idea of what you're looking for to finish it off. Or you could get a jewelry charm (as it has the loopy bit) and just glue a badge back on. Found some on ebay (item no 8225742900). I bet I have got it wrong!
I got a bit lost (on how to make the coin envelope+ tag bk) when you get to gluing the envelopes together. I'm sure what she means is that the glue goes down the middle of the envelopes, not on any edges. Going to try this when the post office opens tomorrow (coz I got no coin envelopes!)

[LME]

Hiya, hope you don't mind a relative newbie joining in? I'm not sure how I can contribute to this thread as I am still in awe of all the fab things I've seen on UKS but I'm hoping this will help me keep up a little and maybe at some point I can contribute!
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xxx Jayne xxx

Hi Jayne:)

Love this but instructions are alittle beyond me

There is an easier way.

If you fold a piece of card the width of the bottom of the envelopes by ie 2 ins per envelope plus 3 extra.
crease every inch and concertina.
in each valley stick an envelope to the back with all the envelope flaps facing the same way.
You can add a cover to one side the same size as the envelopes and to the other end the same size with a flap to go over the top of all the envelopes and have either a pointed end or a round end.
I will try and make one to show you but if you practise with a piece of card concertina it and look at it from the side you will see that one end starts with a hill and as the first envelope is stuck to the back this is ok but at the other end you will end with a valley without an envelope to give a bit of slack so your book opens better.

I hope I make sense if not I will do one as soon as I can.

[LME]

Boo, do you mean you want to have a brooch pendant? What you wanted to make - is it in the book / on dvd. Just to get an idea of what you're looking for to finish it off. Or you could get a jewelry charm (as it has the loopy bit) and just glue a badge back on. Found some on ebay (item no 8225742900). I bet I have got it wrong!
I got a bit lost (on how to make the coin envelope+ tag bk) when you get to gluing the envelopes together. I'm sure what she means is that the glue goes down the middle of the envelopes, not on any edges. Going to try this when the post office opens tomorrow (coz I got no coin envelopes!)


I made one a while ago and I think I just stuck mine at the bottom :)

[Yabbadabbadoo]

Been checking through my in box and found an e-mail about this. Phew... wouldn't want to miss out on all your ideas Linda. I've been playing with Tim's brushless watercolour too. I really like it... simple and effective, that's for me!!

Katie
xx

[Mother Duck]

Thanks LME. I have printed it off.

[lalheg]

Just checking in......

[Hayley B]

Checking in so I don't miss any of your fab ideas :D

[LME]

I saw this fantastic book today in Smiths it was about wizzards but it was the book design that was so inspiring :wub:

brief explination of some of the pages.

One had a handmade envelope as a pocket and contained an aged document.
Another had a slip in pocket tag.

There was only about 10 double pages each page had blocks of writing and pictures and was very tactile.

I want to have a go at making one :wub:

Just need to decide on a subject :)

[LME]

I had an experiment but I am not happy yet.

I wanted to do games but I think I need to do some reasearch first.

The bingo card bottom right is hinged to hide something underneath and the bottom left is a pocket to add something.

Hope showing you what I am thinking helps.

It is not that I hate this it is just not what I was aiming for :unsure:

[Jay]

They look good nevertheless.

[LME]

Thanks :)

I have decided on a theme.

I have lots of things I have tried ie small things like envelopes that open to reveal something so I think I will choose a clour scheme and do a different thing on each page so I have samples too :)

[Mother Duck]

Those colours are gorgeous LME.

[LME]

Thanks Caz It is clearer irl as I spritzed it so it looks like watercolour :)

[little_lucy_13]

http://www.odd-goddess.com/archives.htm

[jainethepain]

What a great link Layla - thanks :)

[Mollymoo]

I saw this fantastic book today in Smiths it was about wizzards but it was the book design that was so inspiring :wub:

brief explination of some of the pages.

One had a handmade envelope as a pocket and contained an aged document.
Another had a slip in pocket tag.

There was only about 10 double pages each page had blocks of writing and pictures and was very tactile.

I want to have a go at making one :wub:

Just need to decide on a subject :)

I have 3 of these about dragons - very good fun. Lots of places to explore!

And there is a kids one too called somehting like the whale in my pond

[peechy]

hi all :)

great site layla, i love the fan book and post it book

[LME]

I have 3 of these about dragons - very good fun. Lots of places to explore!

And there is a kids one too called somehting like the whale in my pond

Lucky you I keep reading it and putting it back :wub:

Layla thanks for the link I have added it to my favourites :wub:

[Mollymoo]

Lucky you I keep reading it and putting it back :wub:



I got them as presents!!!!

[lalheg]

That is a fabulous link - thank you!

[daisychain888]

Layla, what a fab link! I can't wait to get some spare time to try the copper letter box card idea!

[LME]

Latest Idea.

I have onlt just started it :wub:

[Sunshine Girl]

Its very nice!

[DebU]

Just checking in (hope you dont mind) as I love seeing all your ideas x

[LME]

Thanks :wub:

The bigger heart is from a template and the small one is from the sissix envelope.

You just fold up 2 of the sides instead of 3 :)

[Mother Duck]

All ready for Valentines i see LME!! LOL!

[LME]

Tags can be so much more than just a tag book of individual tags.

If you cut 3 the same and stick together with a strong tape then cover both sides it gives you a bigger area to decorate ie. you could do 6 sets of 3 decorate the insides close then thread onto ring sort of hidden works of art so you have to take off the ring to open and see them

The 2 outside ones could have the tops shortened so only one hole is used if you prefer and the trios could be reinforced on the centre hole and a ribbon tie or elastic to keep them shut until viewed :)

[LME]

Way to use up old square cards. I will have to search for the pattern but if you cut a square card in half and trim the bottom a few centimetres there is an origami way of making the front of the card into a top and the back into a bottom and none of the writting can be seen.

Will update when I find link :)

[LME]

I will edit the title when I can think of what to call this idea

My friend has just got the new cps and I had a quick look and there where book covers(off old books) that had been decorate and then you use them I assume to hang on the wall as a work of art?

My idea

Get a piece of mountboard or thick cardboard (even the brown corrugated stuff)cover in handmade paper then decorate.

1. Wrap like a parcel and add Epherma ie tickets stamps flowers.
(Will do a sample asap)
2. I thought instead of a book say 6 pages could be decorated on a theme then tied together like a parcel.
3. Pages could be made then made into a book.
4. If you have a nice cover where it comes away intact you could make loose pages decorate the cover and put loose pages inside then tie as a parcel.


Hope I am making sense I come up with loads of ideas and sometimes need imput as what people think.

[DebU]

Linda, your ideas are amazing x

[LME]

Thanks Debs when I work overnight I seem to come up with new ones :lol:

I forget half of them :)

[LME]

Way to use up old square cards. I will have to search for the pattern but if you cut a square card in half and trim the bottom a few centimetres there is an origami way of making the front of the card into a top and the back into a bottom and none of the writting can be seen.

Will update when I find link :)


http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/lesson16.html

here is the link for the boxes :wub:

[Mollymoo]

fab ideas linda - love the book based ones!

[LME]

Thanks my friend has suggested a title :wub:

When is a book not a book :lol:

[Hysteri-CAL]

Hope you don't mind - i've added this to my subscribed threads as well - wow the ideas are fabulous !!

[LME]

Of course not thanks got more ideas but had no sleep :rolleyes:

[Karen Keenan]

How did this thread get to 6 pages before I'd spotted it!!!!!!! I love your ideas Linda. And soem great liks been added here too.

[LME]

Hi Karen yes links are great :)

[DebU]

Linda - your ideas are just WOW!!!

[LME]

Hi Debs I will try and remember the others I thought of last night my brain is like a sieve at the mo :)

[DebU]

LOL - I know that feeling... i am trying to scrap, look on here and do a report for work... not easy at almost 11pm!! I think I am going to give up on the report and 'research' scrapping on here!!!

[Mother Duck]

LME i love that book. If you could now just send me some spare time to try all these things?? :D :wub:

[Sunshine Girl]

Tags can be so much more than just a tag book of individual tags.

If you cut 3 the same and stick together with a strong tape then cover both sides it gives you a bigger area to decorate ie. you could do 6 sets of 3 decorate the insides close then thread onto ring sort of hidden works of art so you have to take off the ring to open and see them

The 2 outside ones could have the tops shortened so only one hole is used if you prefer and the trios could be reinforced on the centre hole and a ribbon tie or elastic to keep them shut until viewed :)

Linda - dont quit understand this - have you got some piccies?
Thanks

[Lynne W]

Just found this thread!! joining in just to 'look' at the mo as still in the process of doing up somewhere to live, but as soon as I can find an inch or so to work on .......:)
Can't wait!!

[LME]

Linda - dont quit understand this - have you got some piccies?
Thanks


Hi will do asap

:)

[LME]

Three tags joined if wanted trim 2 so when closed they can be put on a book ring but you have a bigger area to decorate :)

[LME]

I thought this heart would make a nice mini book with loose pages.

The heart is the sissix envelope with just 2 sides folded and the heart pages are a big punch :)

[Sunshine Girl]

Three tags joined if wanted trim 2 so when closed they can be put on a book ring but you have a bigger area to decorate :)

I see now thank you! - for some reason I was visualising the tags joined together at the bottom making a little tag book. :rolleyes:

[Mother Duck]

Heart one is nice LME

[Karen Keenan]

Cute little heart book Linda.........and would make a lovely Valentine's day gift.

[LME]

Karen has kindly made these books as she got a lovley new book for christmas if you cant tell from the pictures how to make them please ask :wub:

[Mollymoo]

lovely but I cant tell what stops the pages slipping off the binder...........

[LME]

If you mean the one on the right it is just a card and the ribbon is stapled so the stick is help in place by the ribbon :)

[Mollymoo]

wont it slip out the bottom?

[LME]

The knack is to have the ribbon tight and the wood is rough.

It is from a book Karen got for christmas :)

This one seems to stay in place :)

You could try the tea sticks from Macdonalds :)

[Mollymoo]

very clever, no where shall I treat the kids to lunch this weekend!

[Mother Duck]

Like the little ATC envelope. I tried some of the links for templates etc from the ATC thread but none of them worked.

[LME]

I was making some meandering books today and then wanted to do some simple decos so I just stuck 5 squares in a cross I was then able to cover all of one side with a 12x12 and hope to post it around to be filled.
I got box of squares of card from the paper shop for £2 it is meant to be a note block but they are just the right size to save cutting all the squares :)
When I send the deco I will include spare pages so they can be decorated and then stuck in to make it easier incase they are to be stamped.

Will put a photo tomorrow :)

[Mother Duck]

That sounds great LME. I look forward to seeing a pic as I want to get into decos myself.

[lalheg]

Sounds fab

[Karen Keenan]

That sounds very interesting Linda

[daisychain888]

I've just read all the previous posts since I last logged on, wow! Some fab ideas are being posted! I love them all, just need to find the time to do them all before I forget about them!

[lalheg]

they are always here so you don't have to try to remember everything!

[LME]

Hope these make sense.
I put ribbon through but it will be hidden when the pages are stuck over it :)

1Closed and spare pages
2 Open showing ribbon
3 Cover

[jainethepain]

makes perfect sense to me - so must be good pictures :)

great idea, think I'll be "borrowing" this one, thanks for sharing :)

[Mother Duck]

that's so pretty LME

[honeypip]

Wow, Wow, WOW!

Some fabulous ideas and thank you - I stand in awe (next to my green-eyed monster!) at the talent on this board!

Bookmarking to follow the thread - keep up the good work, ladies! :D

[LME]

Thanks had a few ideas this week but the house is a tip as we are having a new boiler fitted.
Will try and get some done over the weekend :)

[DebU]

Linda, you just amaze me x

[Karen Keenan]

Brilliant Linda. I love the combination of the blue pattern and text.

[LME]

Had a great new idea for cd wallets I managed to get white ones 50 for £1.50 ? $3
But you could use the free ones that come with the cds.


Stick 4 together similar to how I did my meandering book with something like duck tape that wont rip.
You could do 6 so it will fold like a tag book.

Options covereach side with paper but on each edge put ribbon under the paper to have a tie at each edge.

I will try and get a sample as soon as I can too tired today on nights and off to work again sson

If you can get the plain white one I plan to stamp on mine.

You will have pockets at the top of each so I thought to fill these with altered cds tags mini books etc

[LME]

While I was in the computer shop I noticed they had small black cd cases.
I thought maybe do an altered cd and decorate the box to match the small ones are square but you could do the same with the rectangle ones :)

[LME]

I had a go :)

[LME]

I had a new idea I got a Jenga set from the charity shop I thought I would alter each piece and assemble like atotem pole on a metal or wooden post :lol:

[jainethepain]

Linda!! you make me dizzy - how do you come up with all these ideas??

CD cases look great by the way :)

[LME]

Thanks :)...............

I am hyper especially when I have no sleep

[dsweeney]

Hi Lynn,
Stopped off at staples and got the tape, thanks for posting the link. Some great ideas. DENISEx

[Mother Duck]

LME that looks great.What is a Jenga set?

[LME]

It is where you pile pieces of wood in threes and have to remove them and add to the top without them falling :)

[Mother Duck]

Thanks Linda. I think we call it something else. My kids used to have one, I wonder where it went?

[Karen Keenan]

That looks lovely Linda - getting ready early for Valentines' day?

[LME]

Yup :)

I want to try my white stayzon pad today :)

[lojo7868]

I've seen this in real life and it is just lush ,Hiya linda just book marking hun,
Hugs,
Jo x

[LME]

I went to wilkinsons today and they had a new roll of tape for 99p it was with the duck tape and called very strong clear tape.
I arranged my cd wallets so the openings where all at the edges I hope to fill each one with something not all cds I have done 2 cds to match

[LME]

I did the other side and lots of things to go in the pockets :)

[dsweeney]

Hi Lynn,
That is great another idea for what you showed me on Saturday Really Fab.

I know you said you would get me some cd covers, well its my DDs birthday on monday and i would like to make her one of these Albums , so I wondered do you know where others are getting them from , maybe mail order.

Also i bought some Cork coasters but i wondered what they do with them,i do not have alcohol inks or any special inks .

Thanks DENISE x

[LME]

Cork will be ok with any ink :)
How many wallets do you want I could post some to you tomorrow.
I got them from a local computer shop you know the sort that sells blank cds :)

[LME]

Finally tried a hand :)

[Mother Duck]

CD book is lovely LME

[LME]

I want to send a few decos out just been experimenting again :)

[Mother Duck]

Love that aqua colour.

[LME]

I am into mosaic tiles at the mo been experimenting again :)

[peechy]

ooo lovely!! well done.

[Mother Duck]

Wow! love that! Could make lovely coasters.

[Sky-blue-pink]

Hiya linda - you're on inspirational fire - this is a great thread - when I saw you mention the really strong, clear tape - I wondered - have you tried the image transfer technique with it? - I'd love to but I haven't been able to get hold of any tape yet!

Marie

[LME]

Thanks Marie not had time yet with the new tape it does work with the cheap tape :)

I love Wilkinsons they have allsorts of nice tapes not tried them all yet :wub:


I went to the play coucil today and got a few bits one is a kiddies book with a box on the back which I think had a cuddly toy in but I am going to make a shrine with it :)

[LME]

Take a sheet of 12x12 thin card is good
Fold in half then fold in half again so you have 4 squares then fold back each side to edge so it is concertined you will see if you look at folded picture.

You will have 4 creases options I did
I cut one top to crease cut off approx half and then cut a circle out.

on 2 nd and 4 th pieces I cut across to make tag pockets.

on the one in the middle I just snipped with circle punch to make a half circle.

You can do whatever you like in what order you like and make tags or attcs for pockets.

Please ask if you dont understand:)

[peechy]

looks lovely!! did you cut the paper in half?

[Mother Duck]

LME, can you write down the instructions or a link how to make a meadering book please? My friend's tuesday craft group want me to show them how to make one!!

[Yabbadabbadoo]

Linda it is lovely.

I saw Karen yesterday and we were just saying how we hadn't had notifications from your thread for a while and then today you pop up with another nifty idea :D

Katie
xx

[LME]

looks lovely!! did you cut the paper in half?

No I just folded it so you would have to becarful if the paper had writing on as one half would be upside down:)


Will do Caz :)
Thanks Katie:)

[peechy]

thanks linda :)

[Mollymoo]

thought this thread had been quiet for a while - good to see you back LME

[Mother Duck]

Thanks LME!!:wub: Do you want ot e-mail or snail mail them to me?

[LME]

Caz hope these pictures help I did mine 4x4 but you can do any size:)

The pattern is for 8 squares but I only used 7 on a couple and 9 on others it is up to you:)

[LME]

http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/atcenvelope.htm

a few people asked for an atc envelope template.

[Mother Duck]

Thanks LME. Did you sticky tape them together? I will have a go when I get home. My friend e mailed to say she had made a folding book, 6x6 and it opens out both sides!! I can't wait to see what she means when I get back!! I will let you know! I have so many things I want to try when I get home now!!!

[LME]

I used a clear very strong tape that does not rip:)

[Mother Duck]

Thanks LME. My friends book is fabulous! I will have to get hr to show me how to do it!

[LME]

Caz you only have to stick together in the pattern above:)

I left a slight gap between each card as it makes it easier to fold.
You can decorate anyway you like as the point of it is meandering means you look at it from all different angles so your pages can be decorate at different angles:)

The top left back is the front of your book and the back of the last one is the back if you want you can add ribbon to close the book and it is best to this with it folded so you can get the ribbon to meet then you would cover the whole square with paper so the ribbon would be hidden:)

[LME]

My friend Helena sent me thsi template and I finally made some:)

[Mother Duck]

Love that Lme!

[peechy]

really nice:)

[Inky Angel]

Linda - I've had the same template from Helena too, isn't it great :)

[LME]

Not got a picture yet but will do asap:wub:

atc booklet
try to use thin card and paper so it will still fit in wallet:)
Cut 2 cards 2 and a half x 3 and a half if needed leave a bit of an edge so it can be shaved a bit.
Cut a piece of card 10 x 3 and a half but again depending on thickness maybe take a small bit of the whold of the outside before decorating and folding in 4.
You can decorate back and front or just front as this will be what is seen in wallet.
I made one as a present and put a verse inside but let your imagination go and see what you come up with.

I am doing an artist swap so I am decorating the front with a picture of the artist and putting info about them inside.

Fold the 10x 3and a half in 4 and stick inside the 2 pieces of 2 and a half x 3and a half.

Ideas

You could stamp on the large piece or use handmade paper chinese paper etc depending on your theme and you dont need to but you could tie a bow around or just slip into wallet.

Please ask if you dont understand and I will do a sample asap:)

[Mother Duck]

Linda I am hopeless if I don't see a picture! It sounds great.

[Karen Keenan]

How about if you see one IRL Caz...... I haven't sent you anything for a while! :lol:

Great idea Linda :D

[Karen Keenan]

Caz...... here's a picture, and if you like it, it's on it's way to you :D

[peechy]

ahhh I thought it was to hold them in:wacko:

lovely work there karen and fab idea linda :wub:

[LME]

Thanks Karen :)

[jainethepain]

Thanks for the pictures - can work it out now!! Nothing wrong with your write-up Linda - it makes perfect sense now I can see it :)

[Mother Duck]

Oh lovely KK!! I would love one please!! I am lagging behind! I need to send you something!!

[Karen Keenan]

Not at all Caz...... my last post to you was your birthday present I think.

[LME]

Finally did mine I did 2 one vertical and one horizontal.
I ended up just using the piece 10 x3 and a half horizontal and the other 2 and a half x14 vertical.

This is the vertical closed and horizontal open:)

[LME]

Flag book
I cut 12 x 12 to top of envelope the folded in 8 and attached tags to hills.
I am going to decorate on time theme and put stuff in envelopes too:)

[LME]

Tag book I used an A4 sheet cut to top of tag and shapped then folded into 8 and attached tags to hills :)

Not finished yet just thought you might like the design.

[Maureenp]

O'h wow Linda. I love that

[Mother Duck]

KK I have got the instructions how to make the miniature fans for you and mde you a couple so i will send them soon but got a couple of other things I want to do also to put in parcel.
LMe I love that flag book!! Where do you find all these things?

[Karen Keenan]

Gorgeous flag book Linda. :D

Thanks Caz...... your ATC hasn't gone in the post yet....want to do something else to post with it. I'll have more time this week as it's our half term break.

[LME]

Would anyone like to do me a favour please:)

I am making a tag book to display in an art exhibtion in July.

I would gladly send either an atc or some blank tags to whoever fancies sending me one:)

I will take some photos in July and show you.

No experience needed it is just for fun if you are interested please pm me with your details and I will send a tag asap:)

[LME]

I was experimenting with envelopes today :)

I have the square template but you can use any envelope take it apart and use it as a template.

I decorated both sides then made a book the same size as the middle like a concertina.
Stick the bottom page to the inside of the envelope so it can be pulled out to view.
Dont stick the envelope just leave the flaps loose and fasten with circles and string or ribbon.

If you attach it to a lo ie a small envelope would look good put the ribbon between the 12x12 and tie closed on the top :)

[leeann21]

sorry but i no comprehende ! please explain in simpleton terms! :lol:

[leeann21]

infact no ignore me i just read it again more slowly this time :huh: i get it now!

[LME]

Sorry imagine the envelope open in front of you unstuck make a book from paper ie a concertina one that is the same size as the envelope ? 5x7 and stick it to the open envelope.
The loose flaps will close over it.

Does that help?

[LME]

Thanks I have made one just not decorated it yet but I thought a small one like 4x4 would look good on a lo:)

[leeann21]

oh i think i will have to give this ago! fabby idea, well done :)

[peechy]

sounds brill!! i have a template too so i have no excuses!!

i'll pm you re tags/atc :)

[weblet_h]

LME - love the tag book :D

[Mother Duck]

LME you know I will always do things for you so just let me know, ok?

[LME]

Thanks :wub:

[wombat]

Edited to say sorry- in posted in the wrong place

[LME]

Here is the envelope cut out I will make a book to fit the middle section which is 5x7

I will stick inside envelope base and close flaps over and do some circles to wrap string around to keep it closed

[LME]

I decided I had to do some art to display around my home as when any of my friends ask what I have done I dont have anything to show:wub:

[peechy]

ooo, they're lovely!!:wub:

[Patty]

I love the idea with the envelope! Am off to give it a go - and thank you so much for all these lovely hints and tips - so very useful to those who have blank inspiration bits where brain should be!!!

[Mother Duck]

I wish i had the brain in the first place!!
Linda those art works are stunning!!

[LME]

Thanks Caz I want to put the left one in a bigger frame and I have found a large frame but it might take me a while to fill it:lol:

[Mother Duck]

I am not going in any more swaps apart from my regular commitments as I want to concentrate on making things for a while.

[LME]

I finally got some gesso and had a go with the golden gel paints:)

My first attempts I think I used too much paint I will use less next time:)

[Mother Duck]

I have never seen gesso here. Probably have to go to a proper art shop to get it.

[LME]

I have been trying to make my atcs more 3D the new sissix clipboard is great:wub:

[Mother Duck]

They are great Linda

[Sunshine Girl]

Oooh I havent seen the sizzix clipboard - that looks like something I really really need - off to have a look!

Those clipboards you have done are lovely Linda.

[Sunshine Girl]

Ooh I have had a look - how nice to actually see sizzix utilising the whole of the die for once and not just putting little items on it. Gotta get myself one of those!

[LME]

I got an envelope template a while ago which is great but I wanted to make them exact atc size so they would fit in the wallets and I can hide stuff inside:wub:

I drew around an atc them used a compass to do the half circles by putting the point in the middle of each edge:)

[Mother Duck]

I wish I had 1% of Linda's talent!!
Hi Sunshine girl! Can't believe Benny is 19 months old already!!

[LME]

Here is my latest atc idea:wub:

[heavensent_7]

(((Hello my friend!))) :wub:

You didn't run out of ideas while I've been MIA then!

Your crafting output puts me to shame as usual.

It's so good to see you and your art again. xxxxxxxxxxx

[LME]

Thanks Bev:wub:

I have been doing collages today for my father for fathers day:lol:

[Anneliese]

Just signing in :)

[heavensent_7]

Oooo I'd like to see them IRL.

They look fab! Is it random pics or photos personal to him?

My Dad was in the Navy he would've LOVED something like that. Sadly I don't have him anymore.

From what I can make out though they look really special.

I've been doing father's day stuff today with the kids (cards really) and making a hat for Emy's school summer fair. Actually I'm still doing the hat and she needs it for the morning so I should be done by 3am LOL

[LME]

Thanks Bev I have made a few lately I love the ones you see in mags but they are more special if you have your own photos in them:)

I have a couple of vintage photos of my family I thought I might shrink them and include in a collage quilt.

I can sew but not very well but I want to include some fabric in the next one:)

[LME]

I had a new idea yesterday hope to show you a photo later:)

A lot of the t-shirts in the shops are just plain ones with flowers added and then the price is doubled:rolleyes:


Get a plain t-shirt and decorate or make a broach to add to it.

The ones I saw had a crochet flower with a material flower then beads to make the centre and a few pieces of lace falling from the back.

Material flowers could be could from the sissix in leather or fabric attatched to bonda web then beads added:)

[heavensent_7]

That sounds nice Linda.

I decorate lots of clothes, I've been doing it for years (AND I can't sew either - well like you, I can, but it's minimal)

I don't have any pics of t-shirts I've done? But here's a jacket:

Altered Jacket ;)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/heavensent_7/DenimJktBack.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/heavensent_7/DenimJktarm.jpg

Forgive us but Emy will want me to show you her shoes! LOL (she did these, she's six - MUCH better than mine of course) :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/heavensent_7/Emysshoefrontwhole.jpg

[LME]

Wow they are great I must let my imagination go wild:wub:

I will have to have a good look throught my wardrobe for stuff to experimant on:lol:

[LME]

Scrapbooking idea:wub:

Cut 2 sheets of accetate say 3x3 put a suitable flower inside the 2 sheets and sew around the edge finish with a brad through the centre:)

If you cant sew you could staple:)

[LME]

Similar idea for keepsakes.
Cut 2 sissix frames and line with accetate sandwich keepsake in between and sew or staple closed. Ypu could just do 3 edges and put a clip on the 4th incase you wish to take out :)

[Mother Duck]

Great ideas LME and i love the collages. I am thinking I might do a memory frame for DH similar to your collages.

[Sunshine Girl]

I wish I had 1% of Linda's talent!!
Hi Sunshine girl! Can't believe Benny is 19 months old already!!
Hello! I know doesnt time fly - we have just got back from his first trip to Disneyland Paris (flew home last night) but he wasnt impressed with the characters when he got close - oh well will have to take him again in another 19 months!!!

Wish I had some of your talent too linda - think thats a fab idea with the sizzix dolls and also the ATC envelope - I have both the die and a compass how come I dont think of these things??? LOL

[Mother Duck]

We took our grandson to movie world when he was 4 and he was quite frightened by the characters!!

[LME]

Work in progress I want to do the frame for a present for my sister the pictures are of my Mum and Dad and I want to make the other atcs personal :)

[Mother Duck]

That is stunning Lme.

[heavensent_7]

Very nice. :)

[LME]

I wated to make some stencils and found you can cut the plastic loose base found inside the 50p bag for life in Wilkinsons on the sissix:wub:

[LME]

Saw somewhere sorry cant remember where someone made a book from a cd tower.
Poundland have 4 DVDs for a pound and the small tower they are on makes a great book:wub:
The tower is 4 DVDs and 2 foam rings so I think you could do about 12 pages :)

[LME]

Had a quick go:wub:

[LME]

I had a go at the jacobs ladder card:)

[Mother Duck]

Great ideas Linda.

[LME]

Been experimanting again I have used rug backing and sewn with wool:)
They are atc size but I am putting them in a book:)

[Mollymoo]

oooo these are lovely

[LME]

Thanks I got some of the plastic stuff the kids sew through so trying with that adding buttons etc. :)

[Mother Duck]

That plastic mesh is great. I will have to get some and have a go.

[Patty]

Any chance there's instructions anywhere for the Jacobs Ladder card, as I really loved it and am itching to make one!

[LME]

I will try and find them :)

[Patty]

Thanks so much Linda - you're a star!

[LME]

Hi Patty I can find any instructions so I will try and explain:)

Fold A5 card like a gate fold card but have an extra crease centre back too.
then open it up and divide the height into 3 and just on the centre 2 rectangles cut 2 lines from left to right with a craft knife only at one third and 2 thirds of the height.
Cut a piece of A6 in half length ways but just trim a slight amount off so they slip in easily.
You slip one one the left over under over and one on the right under over under.
I hope this makes sense when you try it:)

To get the middle hidden bit you fold the card in 4 so it is concertinered and pull gently in the centre.

[Patty]

Linda - that's great - thank you so much for taking the trouble to put them on here for me. I shall have a go very soon.

[LME]

Hi sorry not put any ideas on here for ages:huh:

I had an idea to ask for a swap buddy:wub:

Is anyone interested in swapping small items or ideas say once a month.
I am a bit hyperactive and would love to swap things ie cards atcs later maybe pages.
To start maybe say a card which would be a first class stamp later maybe get one of the new A4 boxes that cost 84p for 100g and £1.09 for 250g:)

I find it easier to swap 1 to 1 as I always get in trouble for being too quick and impatient in larger swaps.
I like to do asap:(

If you fancy a swap pm me:)

[LME]

Sorry not posted for ages I must make a new years resolution to get going again:)


With everyone making explosion boxes I got an idea from a box of mars bars I got from christmas:)


If you mark a 12 x 12 into 9 squares but instead of cutting out the 4 corner squares you just score them in half the whole sheet goes into a box bottom to make the top you would have make a pattern so the lid was just bigger than 4x4 so it would slip over ie add an inch to just over 4 inches each side and use tape to stick the lid sides to each other.

I just thought this would be an alternative so you would end up with a 12 x 12 lo in a box?
ie just have photos on the flat pieces :)

[Mother Duck]

Good to have this thread back LME.