Fauxdori Notebooks

 I saw a wonderful video about how to make these yourself by Ray from the blog My Life All in One Place.  You can find the video here on You Tube.  These are my attempts at doing this myself.

 I used some scrap pleather that I had, and since it was thin, I used spray adhesive and adhered two layers together.  It worked pretty good.  I added some charms and whatnot's that I had in my stash.

 I created a notebook using scrapbook paper.

 I had some elastics that I bought a zillion years ago, and didn't know what to do with…until now.

 On YouTube, there are a ton of videos on these DIY notebooks…I found one lady that added an acetate page to put sticky notes on .

 I added this calendar to the mix.

 Then I made a little one.  I added a 7 Gypsies book...

 …miscellaneous small notebooks I had...

 …and a mini pocket "Smash" book that I had from a kit I bought.

I think they turned out super cute, and they were so easy to put together.  Check out the video and Ray's blog and see for yourself.  He also has a ton of printables available!

Stay crafty, and organized, my friends.

Happy March!

An Irish Blessing for you.

May you always walk in sunshine.

May you never want for more.

May Irish angels rest their wings 

right beside your door.

Stay crafty, my friends.

Miscellaneous Arc Planner Goodness

Hi, everyone!  Today I would like to share with you a little bit of planner goodness that I have  come across in my shopping travels, and a little project that I was inspired to create.

I found these awesome goodies when I was out and about, checking out several of my favorite stores.  I found these awesome tabs, sticky notes, paper clips, and tags to use in my Arc Planner!  Don't you just love this stuff?

This is all going to look so good in my planner!

Then I was inspired by the "Next Level" notebook that I saw on the Levenger site.  When I saw it, I remembered that I had this notebook in my stash.

I have had this notebook for years.  Yes, years!

 I had written on the pages, thinking that I would use it for a project, then I changed my mind and stored it away.  But the cool thing that this notebook has are color coded edges…this is where my idea came into play.

 I got out the Circa Starter Kit that I had purchased...

 …and cut the pages so that the color of the edges were stepped like the "Next Level" notebook.

And Taa Daa…my DIY notebook!

I was thinking that using Washi tape on the edges of papers would also be a way to make a stepped notebook.  What else can you think of?

Stay Crafty, My Friends.

Washi Tape Notes for my Arc Planner

 I was making a recipe book, which I will be showing here very soon…and I had leftover pieces of index cards.  What's a girl to do?  Make notes for my Arc Notebook Planner!

I took a piece of acetate, cut it to size and punched it.  Then I made the file folder type tab on it, and covered it with Washi tape so I could see it!  Then on it, I layered the pieces of index cards, taped to the acetate with the tape that I have from my Smash Book supplies.  Now, when I need a quick note stuck elsewhere in my book, I have one, and I have a pretty one to boot!  It's kind of like sticky notes, but better because it's pretty and I was not wasting my scraps!

Stay crafty, my friends!

DIY Washi Tape!

I know, you're thinking…"Again?"  But this is COOL and I thought you would love this idea.

 These strips came out of MAGAZINES!  I was going through my 2012 magazines, saving the articles and pictures that I wanted for inspiration, and cutting out images for my junk journals, and I got this bright idea…strips of colored yumminess for "washi" tape!

It worked perfectly and just wait til you see my planner page decorated with some of this!

Stay crafty, my friends!

My New Address Book

 I wanted to start the new year with a new address book.  I wasn't sure what to do and then I realized that I could make one that would be more awesome than anything that I could have purchased anywhere.  And, it would be customizable and FUN to do.  Then, while I was at my local Jo Ann's fabric store, they had these binders and accessories by Basic Grey on sale, 50% off.  That sealed the deal.

 I bought an assortment of goodies, including extra patterned paper, fun page cut outs, pockets for each month and plastic pockets.

Then I sat down at my computer and designed a page to fit into it.  I added stickers to the tabs to maker the sections for my book, and taa daa!  I now have an awesome address book that's new and functional and PRETTY!

I am working on a couple of new projects…

I have come up with a new way to use paper bags in a mini album.

I found a cool new way to use some GIANT envelopes in a mini album.

I created some new planner goodies.

STAY TUNED!

Stay Crafty, My Friends!!

Well Hello, February!

I just wanted to share my February Greeting for my Vintage Typewriter.  

I decided that this month I would use some of the cut outs and place them into the keys of the typewriter.  I think it turned out cute.  

I blinged up the card with some heart shaped embellishments, and used a glitter pen throughout the images.  I'm sorry my camera doesn't pick that up for you.

Stay Crafty, My Friends!

Portfolio Fun!

So, the other day I was surfing YouTube, and I ran into this video by Tim Holtz, about his new Collection Folios.    I was totally loving this idea!  But, since we can't get our hands on this until March or so, what's a crafty girl to do?

Yep, make one herself!  I raided my stash and I came up with this cool DIY version, and I want to share it with you!

WARNING!!!  Picture heavy post.  A list of supplies will be at the end of the post.  But check this out, sooooo cool!!!

 I had a portfolio by 7 Gypsies sitting in my stash, and this paper pack by Bo Bunny, "Etcetera", and I knew this would become a very cool collection portfolio!

 I added all kinds of stuff!

 On the right, I added a kraft paper pocket, and adhered it to make another pocket.

All of these goodies are there...The tag on the left is a booklet.  The map sticker is on a cardstock booklet.  I created the cascading file, and then there is the envelope.

 This is the back...I covered the flap with papers...

...and filled it with these papers and postcards.

 Also in this pocket is this file folder that I created with the papers...

 ...inside is another pocket and more journaling tags.

 This is my DIY cascading tiered spine thingy.  Check out the video, this is a COOOOL idea!  I tried to make my own, I am waiting to get a hold of Tim's version!

 I attached cards and papers from the paper collection.  I also made my own "Polaroid" picture mats.

 The cards and such are layered, but also turn as pages...it is such a neat idea...I love it!

 I love the interactive nature of this book, and I love the texture that all of the layers give.

 I'm loving this so much I want to make another.

 The last page is actually attached to the back of the book to make another pocket.

 In this pocket I put more journaling and picture spots, and I printed off this free vintage map on parchment paper to make it look authentic.

 In the envelope is another file type booklet...

 ...with more journaling spots.

 And there's another file folder.I

I created a booklet with the leftover papers.

There is a TON of space in this book!!!  I hope you liked it!!!  I LOVE IT!!!

Stay Crafty My Friends!!

LIST OF PRODUCTS:

Map Printable through a link from a post here, Idyllwild Designs
Papers:  Bo Bunny, and also the line came with the rub-ons, stickers, and some of the journaling cards.
7 Gypsies:  Portfolio and elastic closures
Vintage Street Market:  Tinted Tape
Dazzle It!  Hemp cord
Tags:  Ranger
We R Memory Keepers Envelope punch board
Tim Holtz:  Distress Ink, Stencil, Hole Reinforcers, Map Sticker
Prima:  Vintage Tag
Canvas Corp:   Postcards
Recollections:  Envelope
Paper Accents:  Kraft Bag and Kraft paper
Magic Scrap:  2 fold fastener

Handmade:  Tinted masking tape, large envelope with string closure, waterfall book, file folders

Unknown:  journaling cards.

Welcome January!

Good morning!  Today I wanted to show you my new year long project!

I made this typewriter using a tutorial by Kathy at Paper Phenomenon last year.  I love it!  I love that you can use it to decorate too!  I made this October sign in 2012 with my post on this Vintage Typewriter.  Then, sadly, I didn't make any more signs.  This last Christmas, I just put a cute piece of paper from a Teresa Collins line in it.  I decided that it needed something more, for every month.  So, the yearly project has begun!

 I bought this paper line by Graphic 45 "Pages in Time" and decided to use it to create monthly cards for my typewriter.  I embellished this one with some bling, some snowflakes, and a ribbon on the tag.

My goal is to make a card for every month.  I may not always use the Graphic 45 papers, but I will have a stack of cards for my typewriter by the end of the year.  I may do birthday themed cards in the months of my birthday and my hubby's birthday.

Stay Crafty, My Friends!