Matchbook Notepad

This is a matchbook notepad that I made to demonstrate at my March FunShops. My matchbook was cut and scored the same as the matchbook in this post. The name of the stamp set I used is Enchanted Florals.

The stamps are all open and I used a black pen to color in different areas. I love how it looks on the red cardstock.


I placed a few pieces of white typing paper inside the matchbook. I used my perforator blade to perforate each page for easy tearing. I thing it would have been difficult to tear out otherwise.

Supplies:
Enchanted Florals
black pen
red textured cardstock
black ribbon
stapler
Scor-Pal
white typing paper

Pico and 'You Make My Day' Awards-

Thank You!



Thank you Angie!!

I was given this award by Angie. Wow! Thanks Angie! I met Angie about a year ago on the Paper Wings forum- she's one of the fabulous ladies that helped create the awesome forum.



O.K., here's how this works-

There are 5 rules attached to this and they are:


1) You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve
this award for their creativity, design, interesting
material, and also contributes to the blogging
community, no matter what language.


2) Each award has to have the name of the author and
also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize
have to show the link of "Arte y Pico" blog , so
everyone will know the origin of this award.


5) To show these rules.

The 5 blogs that I choose are:



Nicole Dean



Jen Carter



Nancy Grant



Jen Bluestein



KSSDesigns

Note Holder

This note holder was inspired by a project called Tuttie Frutti 'You've Got Mail' Door Hangar. You can view the project here at TAC's new blog- Savvy Projects.

The original project used sheer scalloped coasters, but I only had regular coasters on hand. I'm very happy with the finished product. There is ribbon on both sides and that really makes it look like a cute little purse.



My note cards are constructed from 9" x-2 1/2" pieces of cardstock. Laying the cardstock lengthwise, I scored at 3-1/8" and 8". Instead of using staples as my closure, I used a diecut flower and an eyelet. It worked out pretty well.

I'll be using this project at my FunShops this weekend. I'm hoping it'll be a big hit!

Supplies:
Juliette SWIC paper
Juliette Florals
Tag Tidbits
misc. eyelets, ribbon, 4x4 coasters, flower and bookplate die
Juneberry Bazzill cardstock
misc. cream and brown cardstock
Wheat VersaMagic ink
Burnt Umber Palette Ink

Oh My!

I just found out that I won some free stamps from TAC!! I'm sooooo excited! The Angel Company holds contests for their demonstrators each month and the prize is FREE stamps. I love to make cards, so the 'Terrific Trio' contest is right up my alley. :) For these three cards I used 'Amberley Grace' patterned paper and one of my favorite stamp sets, 'Deco Designs'. The stamping technique I used is called 'Rock 'n Roll'. I inked the bird in my teal ink and then rolled the edges of the stamp into brown ink. I just love the look it gives!
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I also want to share about my trip last weekend. My friend Diana and I met up with two more friends and went to the Arkansas Angel Gathering put on by Jen and her team of Angels. This was my first 'Angel' event and is was so much fun. I made 20 amazing projects, ate great food, and made new friends, too. :) If Jen plans another Angel Gathering I will plan to go again. What a great experience!

Supplies-
Amberley Grace
Ordinary Greetings
Deco Designs
Water Lily Green Palette Ink
Burnt Umber Palette Ink
misc. white cardstock and brown ribbon
Amberley Grace coordinating cardstock

Gold Ribbon from Amberley Grace ribbon

I'm still here...really!! I have been very busy and haven't been to my craft table in over a week. I plan to post at the beginning of next week about my trip I'm taking this weekend. Three other friends and I are going to an Angel Gathering in Arkansas. It starts tonight at seven and goes all day on Saturday, too. We'll be making over 20 projects and I can't wait to get started!!! Jen Bluestein is heading up the event.

TAC Spring Supplement

The Angel Company just released their Spring Supplement. They have several great, new stamp sets and they are also offering the Big Bite in April! I have the Crop-a-Dile and love it, so I think the Big Bite will be great, too.




TAC is offering Double Rewards from March 1 - April 30th!! Woo-hoo!! For every $30 you spend you will receive two free GWP stamps. Hostess rewards will also be doubled- the rewards begin when you have a minimum $100 FunShop. Another option is to have a catalog party or you and a friend can each spend $50 and split the rewards! If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity, please contact me soon!!

Scor-Pal...I love it!

School was called off today due to freezing rain, so I got to spend some time trying out my new toy - the Scor-Pal! I've only tried one project so far, but I've already decided that I made a wise investment. I chose to make a triangular tri-fold card. You can view a great tutorial by Beate Johns here. I had to practice a couple of times to get it to fold together just right, but I've got it down now and I'm ready to make a bunch of these cute little things!
I was browsing blogs and came across a blog by Katie Skiff. She is offering some great blog candy. To be entered you have to create a card using the sketch that she provides. I've been itching to cut into my pack of Kamalaht paper and this sketch was just the spring board that I needed. What do you think?
Supplies for Tri-Fold card:
Mimi SWIC
Butterbees and More
Tag Tidbits
Coluzzle Oval template
misc. brown ribbon

Supplies for card-sketch card:
Kamalaht Classic SWIC
Forget Not
large black brad
black VersaMagic ink
Cuttlebug flower dies