Covered Notebooks...

Hello,

Sharing some more of our covered notebooks - soft covered, hard covered and spiral versions. I used a selection of card, patterned papers, stickers, embellishments, ribbons, rhinestones and pearls to decorate the covers of the notebooks.

First the soft covered - these notebooks have an elastic band closure...

Next the hard covered...

Finally, a spiral bound notebook...

Usually, when I decorate the covers of notebooks, I try to keep the embellishments fairly flat (not too many dimensional layers) in case you need to carry your notebook in your bag.

I am hoping for a crafty day today and I hope you have one planned too!

Thanks for visiting

Shell

xox

Card Folders...

Hello,

I have had these kraft and white folders in my stash for quite awhile - they are precut and scored with a pocket type flap inside, so I decided to create a set of 4 cards with envelopes for each folder...

Choosing from my stash of patterned papers, I created 4 cards, co-ordinated the cover and the inside pocket flaps.

Birds on Kraft...

Birdcages on white...

Watercolour flowers on Kraft and...

Watercolour flowers on white...

Before adhering the covers to the front of the folders, I attached a ribbon to be used to tie the folders closed.  I decided to create the cards as blanks so they can be used for any purpose.

Great to see you,

Back again soon,

Shell

xox

Photo Calendars, Desk Calendars

Hello

Today we have some more of our small gift lines to share.

 

These small desk calendars with tear off tabs, will all fold flat to fit an envelope, and all have a message panel inside.

 

For the photo calendars, simply slide out the photo tab, attach your photo and slide back into place. These also all include a message panel and will fold flat to fit into an envelope.

These items are very popular as small gifts.

Happy creating

BaRb

A Dozen Cupcakes... Stampin' Up - Sprinkles of Life

Hello,

Cupcakes are so cute, not to mention sooo delicious!  A friend of mine has a Cupcake Stall and when deciding on a gift for her, I spotted this awesome cupcake stamp and punch set created by Stampin' Up... 

Of course, you cannot make just one cupcake, you need to bake a dozen - so I created a dozen little gift cards for her to use as she wishes.

Some have 'cherries' on top and some have 'flowers', each displayed on their own ribbon 'platter' with a delicate doily as well!

Who could resist a pink cupcake giftcard?

Shell

xox

Kaszazz Gift Boxes...

Hello,

Today's post is featuring some of Kaszazz's Gift Boxes, which I have decorated using a selection of products - Kaszazz, Heartfelt Creations, Stampin Up etc.

First, I painted each box with an acrylic paint (various brands), then using a stencil, I applied gesso to the sides and the lids of each box.

Next I chose the flowers and the leaves for each box and created those - some are stamped and embossed, others are just stamped. The flowers and leaves are either hand cut, die-cut and some are punched out with punches.

I created flower centres - either by using a brad or simply just rhinestones and pearls.

Laid out the design for each lid - choosing where and how many flowers and leaves I would need.  I have also placed a flower and or some rhinestones/pearls on the sides of each box.

Lastly I have assembled each top, adding ribbon and extra rhinestones/pearls as needed.

Just add some chocolates or some jewellery, maybe a nice soap - a beautiful gift idea!

Thanks for visiting,

Shell

xox

Bags

Hello

I have some more bags to show you today

                                              

This first bag has a zip on the top, an adjustable strap, and zippered and divided pockets on the inside.

The lion bag has a  divided pocket on the inside.

These bags are both made in oriental brocade, with a red silk lining, and have a divided pocket inside.

 

I do have some more bags to show you but that will be for another day.

Till next time

Be happy

BaRb