Here is what I did today.
First I made that Salsa that was calling my name all week! 25 pints!!
The
notebooks are some I found at M's a while back. I haven't finished
them all - need to add ribbon to the spiral edge on two of them. All I added to the front are the Celery flowers - the petals are
punched using the large oval punch & the 3/4" circle is punched from Brilliant Blue for the
center.
The pens are beaded. To do this I first stamped a sticky label cut to size, added it
to the pen & then adhered sticky strip to it. Roll it in micro
beads & you're done. These are very fun to make!
At the bottom are bookmarks with the 2009 calendar on the opposite
side. I have added this calendar to my Documents & Templates area
on the right side of this blog. You will need Adobe Reader (it's Free) to open
it.
Here is a close-up of the bookmarks. I used both Versamark ink & White craft ink.
Stamps - Wanted, Inspired by Nature, Bugs & Kisses
Accessories - In Color striped ribbon, Horizontal slot punch, clear EP on the horses bookmark
I had questions on how to make the tile recipe/photo holders. Here's the info:
Stamp the ceramic tiles (matt finish, not glossy tiles, work best) with Stazon ink. Heat set in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool. Color in with Sharpie markers.
I then wrapped the edge with ribbon using mini glue dots to secure at the corners.
Here's
a picture of the back. I used hot glue to secure the binder clips but pop up glue dots also work.
These clips are excellent for
holding the tile upright to use as a recipe or photo holder.
I added 'Stickles' to mine at the end.
******And I also thought I would share info about the little calendars I used on the craft items I posted yesterday. I purchased them at:
http://impressrubberstamps.com/
I also found one on Splitcoast that you can print off & staple together to make your own. I uploaded it to the Documents & Templates area on the right side of this blog.
How much do you charge for the recipe holders & calendar bookmarks? I may copy you for a firemen's fundraiser!
Posted by: Allison | October 24, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Great job with the salsa! I haven't made that in a few years now. It's so nice to have it in the pantry ready to use! Also great job with the craft sale items, they all look great! Thanks for sharing your template for the bookmark calendars, I'll have to try some of those!
Posted by: Jen | October 24, 2008 at 06:28 AM