Mini Notebooks

The kids and I made mini notebooks and sketchbooks. I saw one version of mini sketchbooks that are made of up-cycled cereal boxes and watercolor paper on Scrapbook Soup. So, I made some of those for the kids.

I made this one - It contains upcycled box, stamped images, paint  and watercolor paper for the pages.

This one is the same as above.

My eldest daughter made this one. She hand painted the design on the cover and pages are watercolor paper.

Then, the kids and I made a different version - on this one we used leftover scraps of paper from other projects and copy or watercolor paper. 

This one was made by my son Liam - the pages are from old sketch paper.

This one I made it has sketchbook paper I cut from an older pad.

This one is made from scrapbook paper and the pages are reg. copy paper.

These are made from index cards, leftover scrapbook paper, binder ring, a rubber band and mini pencil. The top one was made by Rowynn and the bottom one I made. I hope to post a small tutorial on these soon.

Welcome, welcome to the 76th annual Hunger Games! Here is a message from Annie, "As you all know I posted a challenge with my Hunger Games inspired projects. Since I didn't get any comments linking me to anyone's project, we will base this year's Hunger Games on comments." Wasn't that lovely? So, let's begin.

The tribute from District 1 winning a special prize is Soufiane!
District 2's tribute is Kelly Sas!
Amy J. is District 3's tribute!
Plus, Jennifer Ashley DeGough is participating as the tribute from District 4!

The Hunger Games is over and Tracy M. comes out triumphant because she commented on every post! She even commented on District 2 twice and became a follower. That means that she will get an extra special prize!

A Fiskars Limited Edition Jenni Bowlin Butterfly Lever Punch plus a little something more.

Here is our final message from Annie, "Congratulations to everyone who got a prize and thank you to everyone who commented whether you are a tribute or not. If you did get your name called on reaping day may you please email me your address so I can send you your special prize as soon as possible."

Thank you for coming and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Blog Update

Please pardon my dust I am updating my blog. I hope to get this done today and add a few new things. Thanks

Giveway!!

Trinity Paper Art is giving away 3 collections. So that mean 3 winners!! Check out their blog Trinity Paper Arts for all the details. Loving the Surf and Swim collection myself being here in the swap aka FL!

Mix Media Tag Challenge

Over on the Fiskateer site Lead Fiskateer Cheryl has issued a challenge. It a Mix Media Tag Challenge. She has created some beautiful tags to inspire the Fiskateers to create their own. Post the tag in the gallery and link it to her blog post and she'll enter your tag for a chance to win some Wonderful Fiskars Punches.

Challenge is as follows as per Cheryl: create a tag using 5 tools & 3 mediums.

I took her up on the challenge and created this tag.

Mix Media Tag full view


Showing close-ups of upper corners

Showing close-ups of the lower corners

Showing Dimension

Here are the details of the items I used:

Tools
Fiskars: Craft Knife, Deco Scissors, Mirco Tip scissors, Squeeze Punches: Jenni Bowlin Butterfly,Grandma Doily & Blue Ribbon, Border punches: Notebook Paper, Upper Crest & Effervescence, Stencil: Delta- Decor Accents, Stamps: Making Memories Foam, Chipboard Pieces: Tim Holtz(swirl) & Colorbok (circle word), Floss: DMC Yellow, Printable: Ticket (http://maybemej.blogspot.com/), Fabric: Recycled Denium

Mediums
Tag: Watercolor paper, Coffee Filter (doilies), Recycled Items: Junk mail envelope (homemade washi paper), book page (butterfly & side of tag), Grid paper(mini banner flag) & mesh(butterfly), Vellum(butterfly, homemade washi paper, mini banner flag & back of "so i") , Fiber paper ( homemade washi paper & tag side), White cardstock (stamped flowers), Mini Flowers: Prima, American Crafts & punch, Paints: Accent - Crown Jewels Acrylic Metallic(Empress Blue & Queens Emerald) & Plaid -FolkArt Acrylic (Periwinkle) Glitz mists: Homemade glimmer mist (Teal & Yellow) Glitter: Ranger-Stickles(Eucalyptus) & Studio g/Hampton Art (Teal & Cream). I believe i got it all. LOL!

This was a cool challenge - Thanks Cheryl!!!

Hunger Games Inspired Projects

Welcome to District 4: On The Go Fan!

This is the last district that you will be visiting today.

(Be sure to look at my previous posts!)

1. Pop Top Keychains by Rowynn (13yrs)

2. Coffee Sleeve by me

3. Tissue Case by me

4. Haymitch Inspired Messenger Bag by me (Rowynn's fav.)

I said that this was the last district...was that the truth? There may be another district even more secret than District 13! So be on the look-out.

The wonderful Lead Fiskateer/Guilty Crafter Angela D. sent along a fun prize to give away. The Limited Edition Fiskars Jenni Bowlin "Jenni's Butterfly" Medium Lever Punch. To enter to win this fantastic prize & a Hunger Games inspired project. All you have to do is create your own Hunger Games Inspired project (sky's the limit). Then comment on any Hunger Games related post on my blog and link me to your project.

Additional entries: Join the Fiskateers (the best group ever!) or follow my blog. Be sure to let me know your Fiskateer #.

Hunger Games Inspired Projects

Welcome to District 3: Fun!

(Be sure to look at my previous posts and watch out for my following posts!)

1. Phrase Magnets by Liam (10yrs)

2. District 12 Button by Rowynn (13 yrs)

3. MockingJay Clipboard by Rowynn

4. Index Card Notebooks by Rowynn

5. Evil Rubix Cube by Rowynn

6. Paper Clip Bookmarks by me

The wonderful Lead Fiskateer/Guilty Crafter Angela D. sent along a fun prize to give away. The Limited Edition Fiskars Jenni Bowlin "Jenni's Butterfly" Medium Lever Punch. To enter to win this fantastic prize & a Hunger Games inspired project. All you have to do is create your own Hunger Games Inspired project (sky's the limit). Then comment on any Hunger Games related post on my blog and link me to your project.

Additional entries: Join the Fiskateers (the best group ever!) or follow my blog. Be sure to let me know your Fiskateer #.