Pencil Holder

http://symmetry.typepad.com/symmetry/2008/11/pencil-holder.html

from symmetry by Hannah Kost

As promised here is my pencil holder with measurements!  I posted a Halloween holder in my album, but never got around to posting it.  I made a couple more today using Winter Post and Ski Slope DSP.  You can get 3 from one sheet of paper!  Great idea for favors for a class, birthday party or stocking stuffers!  
I started with a 7" x 3 1/2" piece of CS.  Score the long side at 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2".  Pivot and score at 6 3/4".  Crease score marks.  Snip tabs on bottom.  I used the 1/2" tab along the back on the underside, so you don't see a seam.  I glued the back before the bottom.  Let me know if you have any questions!
Have a good night!  See you tomorrow!

Stationery Box Video Tutorial

http://danniesdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/09/stationery-box.html

from Dannie's Designs by Dannie Graves

Back in June I offered this stationery box as my class project. 



It was such a hit that I decided to make a video tutorial.  Normally when I post a video tutorial I also type out all of the dimensions, score lines, etc.  Well, this project was so involved and has so many pieces that I decided to make a pattern for you to download.
Stationery Box Patterns.pdf

First Day of School

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/08/first-day-of-school.html

You can check out the forum and project links http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375759 . The pattern is a little vague, it is basically a 2,4,6,8 box with a flap for the top. It makes the backpack 4 1/2 " tall, but you know me, I love tiny things so naturally I cut mine down to 3 1/2" and it's so cute!! 

I closed the flap and the pocket with Velcro circles, used the new In Color ribbons and, shocking I know, Bella Rose DSP. These would be cute with candies oh...,and especially cute for Teacher Appreciation Week.

August weSTAMP Meeting

http://www.confessionsofastampingaddict.com/2008/08/august-westamp-meeting.html


Here are our swaps. The theme was 2 6x6 scrapbook pages. AMAZING creations weSTAMPERS! Most of us are more into cards than scrapbooking, so I was curious to see how everyone's twist to putting a layout together. You gals blew me away! Here are the swaps:



Ginny Schembri:





Pam Wood:



Jessica Blair:



Tara Hilde:

Diana Clarkson:

Linda Bickley:
Adriana Gray:
Terri Guymon:






Lorri Heiling: (I was inspired by this card HERE. I also saw a card from convention that had a sandcastle with the spiral punch for the top of it. Then MY HUSBAND actually sketched out the sandcastle for me on the right layout!! :) LOL


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Pick a Petal, Everyday Flexible Phrases

Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pacific Point, Kraft, Tangering Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Summer SunAccessories: Spiral Punch, Corner Rouner, Word Window Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals to "pop" some of the sand layers

Some little trinkets from Momento Mall. (For you out of town weSTAMPERS, sorry to spoil the surprise. Yours are in the mail and you will soon be receiving them!)

The first item in the bag is a lip balm holder. The directions can be found HERE. This is a link from Renee's SCS gallery. There is also a pen included that has the Stampin' Up logo on it. The bag topper was made with the Statement of the Heart stamp.

The pattern for the Carousel Notes Purse Book is from Jan Tink's blog, which can be found HERE.It folds up to look like a purse, but when you open it, there are many places to add your own creativity to! Just add some pictures, and there is also some room for journaling on here, too. The carousel notes pull out and more pictures or journaling can be added to these.

THANKS for stopping by!