What else can you do with the kit? Part 2

What else can you do with the Tag A Bag kit?  You could make a mini album... decorate some more bags...  have fun!

Here are yet some more ideas of projects you can make with the Tag a Bag Kit and the Tag a Bag Gift Box Kit.  I love when a product gets your creative juices going and gets you thinking about what else you can make with it.

Here are some more decorated boxes and bags ... and ... a mini album.

By the way, you can fit 14 peppermint patties in the box:)

I made the mini album using 7 bags.  I left each bag 7" long and just cut off the very end, to leave the pages (and the album) straight.
I covered each 'page' with Epic Day DSP.  The pieces are 4 1/2 X 5 1/2" each.

Each page has a 4 1/4 X 5 1/2" piece of CS inside the pocket created by the bag.  I punched a hole and threaded Summer Starfruit ribbon through it and tied it with some white string.  You can add photos and journaling on each page and on each CS insert for each pocket.

Here's a close-up of 2 of the pages opened.

I punched 3 holes along the spine of my mini album and tied the pages together with Summer Starfruit ribbon.  It works with the Crushed Curry on the tag very nicely.

This mini album would be a fun way to remember a special event or trip.  Here's the front cover again.

I am working on yet MORE projects using the kit, so check back later to see what else I am making.  Have a good day.

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Step It Up Series, Card 1 ... and A Little Talk About Stamp Club

Today's post is the first of a series on cards.  I did a little project a while back with my Inkin' in the Land of Lincoln Team.  Our project involved sharing templates and then each designing our own cards, using each of the templates.  I even assigned homework, which was to take one of the cards we made and design our own 'stepped up' version of it.

I must admit that I have had a series of technical difficulties with uploading some of the team's cards and sketches, so I will share what I do have.  Sometimes, technology is your friend ... and sometimes not.

First up, this was Lynn's sketch.
On the left (above):  my version of it.  On the right:  my stepped up version of it.

This was the sketch:

I hope this little series will inspire you to try using some templates.  There are lots and lots of resources on the internet for finding and using templates.  Also, do a search on my blog to find more of our template projects and ideas.  Give it a try!

Now, for a little talk about Stamp Club.  
We've already had our first session, in July.  Here's what we got to make for my July Stamp Club Color Camp:

What you did NOT see is all the products that were included in your class fee.  Here's all that each participant got to take home at the end of the class:

That's a lot!!!  All this for just $40.  ($45. if you sign up for just 1 month.)

Here's what we will be making in August:

Here's all you'll get to take home, after the class:

That's a lot of projects, a lot of goodies and a lot of fun!  The August projects will make great gifts and the banner will look cute in your home!  

At each class, I will show you more ideas that you can use to create more projects at home.  If you did not sign up for the 3-month Stamp Club for July-August-September, you can pay $45. to sign up for just August.  The payment deadline is Monday, July 22!!!  Sign up now and join in on the fun. 

Happy Birthday to Me!

Since Ben said I couldn't be 22 again and that he knew I had to be 23 this year, I'm celebrating 23 great years!  How fun!!!  I'll take that:)

Today's card is one I made for a special order.  Yes, I take special orders.  If you need something and don't have time to make it, I'm your person to call.  This last order called for cards for a variety of occasions.  Here's the one I made for the birthday card.

The order called for music on each card and some bling.  This stamp set was perfect for it.

So, I'm off to celebrate my birthday and wish you a good day, too.  In closing, here's a banner I wanted to share with you.  I made it to decorate my studio, above the (stamping) bar.  I thought my birthday was a good day to share a banner:)  I made it with our Epic Day DSP.

Have a great day and a great weekend.  Celebrate my birthday with me and go stamp something!

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Back to Smoky Slate... A Color Story in 2 Versions... and the End of our New Colors Series

Today, we will wrap up our series on our new colors by going back to Smoky Slate.  When I made my first cards with this new color, I did not yet have my new Color Coach.  I decided, once I got it, that I'd make cards using the suggested color stories from the Color Coach.

In my previous post, I showed you 1 color story on a card with Washi Tape.

The color story:

• Smoky Slate
• Daffodil Delight
• Whisper White

Here is a second color story, which I've used for 2 different cards.
Here is version 1:

The color story:

• Smoky Slate
• Soft Sky
• Calypso Coral

Here is version 2:

The second card has more Calypso Coral and this last one has more Smoky Slate.
Leave a comment and tell me which card you like the best.  Have a great day!

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A Butterfly Scrapbook In A Box

As I mentioned in my last post, I love making Scrapbook In A Box projects.  For today's box, I used more of the Epic Day DSP and placed a beautiful butterfly on top of the lid.  

I started adding a few embellishments to this one --- some extra pieces of DSP layers and some of our new buttons.  I love the vintage look of these new buttons.  They come in 2 sizes.

Notice how I've chosen the DSP colors to contrast each other a bit so that all the layers show up nicely.  This one is all ready to add photos, more embellishments and some journaling.

Let me know ASAP if you would like to join us Monday night to make a Scrapbook In A Box.  They are so much fun.

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Scrapbook In A Box

I think I'm addicted to my latest project --- making cute little Scrapbook In A Box creations.  I've actually made two sizes.  We're going to make the larger one at our next Hostess Scrapbook Club.  Since this is our last crop, you may sign up to attend this session as a guest. 
Guests have two options for attending:

• Place an order of $35. or more (before tax and shipping) ... OR ...
• Pay a one-time fee of $18.  This will include all materials needed to make our project.
• Guests must place your order or pay the $18. on or before June 1.

All attendees will receive a hand-out sheet with instructions for making more projects at home, including how to make both sizes of boxes.

Here are the first two versions that I made.  I love that you can decorate both sides of all the inside layers.  They are now ready for photos, journaling and embellishments.  A Scrapbook In A Box would make a wonderful keepsake for a special event.  It would also make a fabulous gift for a special someone, with room to add a little surprise gift in the middle of the box.

I added a filter paper flower to the top of my larger box and a paper flower to the lid of my smaller box.  To see how to make the filter paper flowers, click here.
 
                                        ... and for more info on dyeing, click here.

COMING SOON:  
MORE INFO ON OUR NEW STAMP CLUB (STARTING IN JULY) AND SOME SNEAK PEEK PHOTOS OF OUR PROJECTS.  BE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Have a beautiful day and make it a creative one.

Guest Artist: Laura Worden, continued

Today's post is brought to you by a guest artist, Laura Worden.  This good friend and talented lady is in my downline and I want to share some of her beautiful work.  I'm fortunate to have her be a part of our Inkin' in the Land of Lincoln team.

These cards were done as a part of our team project using card template sketches.  I'll show the sketches again, to refresh your memory.

The card above is from sketch #1.  To see more of our cards using this sketch, click here.

Notice that there is a similar card in our Spring Catalog.  ALWAYS look to our catalogs for inspiration in your projects.  They have some super ideas in them.

This card was made with our sketch #2.  

To see more of our cards using this sketch,  click here.

Come back soon to see Laura's other sketch samples.  Have a great day and be sure to make it be a creative day.

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