Rub Ons

I LOVE rub ons. Some of them can be a pain to "rub on," but I've found that SU! rub ons are super easy. As long as you are careful with handling them, they turn out beautifully without any effort. Plus, they can be rubbed onto multiple surfaces, not just paper. Here's one project that I made with rub ons over the weekend. I'm debating as to whether or not it should be included in my kitchen craft class. Let me know what you think.

Gift Challenge

My cousin April posted this great idea. Since I REALLY want something from her (even though I'm a little nervous about her limitations posted below), I'm offering the same challenge to you. The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be.
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog (or facebook, etc.) and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Good luck!

Envelope Accordion Album

Consider this a free class--I'm giving the examples and instructions on how to make these great envelope albums because I have friend who asked about them. The pictures below are NOT my album. I'm just too lazy to go find the ones I've made to take pics of them. Sorry. Have fun and let me know if you have any questions.

Envelope Accordion Album

1. Select a Simply Scrappin’ Kit (abbreviated as SSK)
2. From the cardstock or background paper, select what you want to be the outside & inside covers of your album.
3. Cut the 12x12 papers in half so they measure 6”x12”.
4. Using a Scoring Blade, score each paper running along the 6 inches at the 6” and 6 ½” measurements. (Be careful with the patterned paper and position them how they will match up together so that any patterns are going the right direction.)
5. Adhere the two outside pieces together, overlapping the 6” sections. Then adhere the inside papers to the outside cover, matching up and folding at the scoring marks, so the papers stay together even when folded up. (Don’t skimp on the adhesive!)
6. Trim any overlapping edges if necessary.
7. Fold back the flaps of 10 envelopes. Lick the adhesive strip of each envelope and glue to the front of another envelope until they are all connected. Adhere the last envelope to the middle inside section of your album covers.
8. Cut 10 pieces of 4”x5 ½” cardstock in assorted colors to match your album.
9. Use small stickers from the SSK & attach to the tops of the cardstock to act as pull tabs.
10. Crop and mount pictures on the cardstock and insert inside the envelopes.
11. Decorate the album (inside & out) using pieces from the SSK, ribbons, and accessories as desired.
12. Use the pieces of Velcro to allow your album covers to stay closed. (Keep in mind where you will be putting the Velcro when you decorate your album.)

Important Date Calendar

This is a project that I'll be doing with my mom's ward enrichment group this spring. I've made these in the past, but I revised the style a little for this one. I printed out the dates & lines on 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock (cut in half at 4 1/4"). I used the masking technique with the various stamps and the sponged on ink to make it look as though there are multiple layers. This style is cost effective and easy to teach while still allowing each participant to customize their calendar.

More Valentines

Cookie Sheet Calendar

Okay, so Brenda here you go! She saw this at my house before I could take pictures & post it. This project will be part of my Kitchen Craft Class along with the menu planner. It is a perpetual magnetic calendar on a cookie sheet. I love it and designed it to go along with my menu planner and folded goody basket (see them on previous posts) using SU! DSP Maine Blueberries, which is unfortunately no longer available to purchase. But this cute creation can be made using any coordinating colors & papers. The back side is messy in the picture I showed, so I'm hot-gluing an envelope on the back to hold the months that aren't being used. Now if I only had an open place in my kitchen to hang it, but since I don't, it will be in my stamp room. I have one or two more projects to put together for this class before I set the date, so get ready for more fun!

Homemade Children's Valentines

Super cute idea I found on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/! Many of my project ideas come from this site. I also use check out other stampers' blogs for details on things I want to make. Most of the pictures of things I've made have been CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) from other people. You are always welcome to do the same with anything I post.


This was easy and cute (easy enough that children can do it themselves!), which is what I was looking for for Savannah's friends. Features: Bugs & Kisses stamp set from SU!, gummy worms & kisses!