Project for Nov 9th and 16th

Wow Project Chicks- this is a big one- but a super good one! We asked Adrienne Guitron to guest design a December Daily album for you, and I think you will agree it is just fantastic!

She combined the beautiful paper collection by Echo Park, with Red, Green and Kraft cardstock, glitter, tinsel, ribbon, baker's twine, tags and so many other fun embellishments and techniques.

This project is also available as a kit, and if you purchase a kit we are offering this as a free class during our Holiday Open House Sunday November 27th.

The directions for this project are in 2 parts, and we also included a printable sheet for a few of the tags and also the patterns for the mini file folder and mini envelope.

To purchase a kit of this project, it will be listed on the right side of the Blog. the members only price does not include the directions- so if you want to come to the free class for this project you will need to bring your own directions.

Enjoy!

Project for October 19 2011

Hi Project Chicks

Here are some photos of the project I sent out this week, a super fun and cute Halloween Mobile.

We included the patterns to make all of these fun paper ornaments- I think the Witch shoes are my absolute favorite thing. So much fun.

Have a great time using up some of your favorite Halloween paper and embellishments.

Project for October 5 2011

Hi Wednesday Project Chicks

As we draw closer to Halloween I am always in a scramble for new and fun ways to give out treats to my neighbors and friends. So this week we are bringing you 4 ways!

These are 4 fun Halloween Baskets to make with paper! I love projects that I can make from my stash and this is definitely one of those projects.

Each of these boxes using different techniques for folding, ideas that you are sure to use over and over again.

Have fun with these projects- your directions will include the Candy Corn template and all of the folding and cutting instructions for the other 3 boxes.

Have a great week!

Project for Sept 28 2011- The Boo Crew

Hi Halloween Chicks

I am full on in the Halloween spirit and so at the last minute decided to change directions with my project this week and bring on the glittery, fun and fabulous side of Halloween.

Each page of the book is shaped like a witches hat (I included a pattern to cut out the hats from chipboard and patterned paper) with a fancy embellished hat band. And then there is the glitter, so much glittery goodness.

We have a video this week that includes the directions to make the double rosette and curlie q's on the front of the book. Have a Spooktacular week!

Project for Sept 14 2011

Hi Project Chicks

This week our project combines form and function together- it is a great way to stay organized during the school year.

You could also do this project into a 12 Month Home Organizer, Countdown to Baby organizer, Travel Organizer, or something else!

The format is simple, it is 11 manila envelopes bound together into a book (I used a Cinch, but you could also just bind this with book rings), and then every page has a spot for journaling on a tag, and spots to add photos and other memorabilia. The envelopes provide a great way to stay organized, you can store all of the valuable school papers, calendars, etc inside.

Have fun!

Project for Sept 7, 2011

Hi Wednesday Project Chicks




This week our project is a 6x6 Portfolio album- just perfect as a brag book for Grandparent's Day (Sun, Sept 11th).

Inside of the portfolio are pages for photos and then on the back of each page is a tag for you to write something or include a smaller photo. I also included a pattern to make the library pocket inside the cover- I tucked a gift card into the pocket.


I used a pre-made portfolio but I included the pattern and directions for you to make one from scratch using a letter sized file folder.


Have fun with this project- it is a fast and easy one- just what everyone needs during this hectic time as school starts again.

Project for August 31 2011

Hi Chicks

I am still re writing the directions for this project but I wanted to post the video now. It is a fun desk top calendar- the last of our Christmas Gifts in August series.

The directions will include the printable calendars, those will follow later today.

Project for August 17 2011

Hi Chicks

This week our project is another fun gift idea- a mini album built on a rolodex.

This has a ton of possibilities, year in review, address book, teacher's file, album for grandparents, bride's file, etc.
The idea is to really use up lots of those odds and ends embellishments that you have hanging around. That is what I did with my sample album. I gave you photos of each card so you can use those as inspiration for your album.

Enjoy!

Project for August 10 2011

Hi Wednesday Project Chicks!

We are continuing our month of gift ideas with another handmade project, a recipe book.

I love recipe books for gifts, you can personalize them with your family recipes, or find and print great recipes online. This project stands up- you will make the stand from chipboard - and then the divider pages flip over and you can put the recipes between. You could also change the orientation of this book and make it like standard recipe book- leaving out the stand.

Another fun idea would be to make the divider pages out of recycled food boxes like brownie mix box, pancake mix box, cereal boxes, etc. The paper collection that I used for this project is Nook and Pantry by Basic Grey, but you could use any of the really cute new recipe or cooking paper lines, or pick something that will match their kitchen.

We also included the pattern to hand cut the tabbed divider pages. Enjoy this project and let us know if you have any questions. We didn't do a video this week.

Happy Scrapping!

Project for August 3, 2011

Hi Project Chicks
I wasn't going to do a video this week, but I had some questions about the directions so I thought it would be worthwhile to do a short video. This shoud answer all of your questions.
Have fun!

Project for July 27 2011

Hi Wednesday Project Chicks-

We have a really fun and colorful project this week to highlight what we LOVE about Summer.

It is a fold up album with a 4-page album inside.

Watch the video below for step by step directions how to put this cute album together.

Enjoy!