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Showing posts with label fun with paper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun with paper. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
my craft haven
I have all of my crafting materials and tools stuffed into the two feet between my bedside and the wall. Until I have a dedicated craft room, this is it. It's squished, but it is mine, and I love it. This area is my escape when life gets crazy and I need to medicate myself with creativity. Also, it is an outlet for my organization sickness :)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
father's day
Our gift to Jim for Father's Day:
Ingredients: paper, triple flower punches from stampin up, shadow box frame, embellishments, adorable picture, love :)
Ingredients: paper, triple flower punches from stampin up, shadow box frame, embellishments, adorable picture, love :)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
recipe cards
I've been given several recipes over the years, and even with the most amazing recipes, the recipe card itself was always very plain. So I designed my own:
Standard recipe cards can be either 3" x 5" or 4" x 6". I chose the smaller size, because it best suited my needs. After you've decided on a size, choose a color scheme. I chose pinks and browns.
Helpful Hint: To get a variety of designs within the same color, opt for the smaller sample pads of cardstock, usually 6" x6" or smaller. The size is much closer to what you need, meaning less waste, and you'll get a lot more variety for your money.
Cut a variety of 3" x 5" (or 4" x 6") cards out of your card stock. These are your backer cards. Then print your recipes on contrasting card stock. I used a standard package of 8 1/2" x 11" mottled pastel card stock, available in any office supply store. Make sure to print the title and ingredients in one section, and the directions in another (adjusting the font based on number of ingredients and length of directions), and then cut them out separately and adhere them to opposite sides of your backer cards. It's very important to make sure you leave enough space on both sides of your text so that when you cut it out, the width will match the width of your backer cards. Here is what they should look like when you're done:
And there you go! Simple and easily replicated. For some additional little fun touches, I bought some notecard dividers, and printed categories on white labels:
I also created a cute little title card for the front:
And to house my cards, I bought a fun little notecard box from an office supply store:
If your recipe collection is too large for a small box, an easy (and very attractive) solution is to buy a larger, clear notecard holder. That would not only house all of your recipes, but people could see your beautiful handmade cards right through the box.
Standard recipe cards can be either 3" x 5" or 4" x 6". I chose the smaller size, because it best suited my needs. After you've decided on a size, choose a color scheme. I chose pinks and browns.
Helpful Hint: To get a variety of designs within the same color, opt for the smaller sample pads of cardstock, usually 6" x6" or smaller. The size is much closer to what you need, meaning less waste, and you'll get a lot more variety for your money.
Cut a variety of 3" x 5" (or 4" x 6") cards out of your card stock. These are your backer cards. Then print your recipes on contrasting card stock. I used a standard package of 8 1/2" x 11" mottled pastel card stock, available in any office supply store. Make sure to print the title and ingredients in one section, and the directions in another (adjusting the font based on number of ingredients and length of directions), and then cut them out separately and adhere them to opposite sides of your backer cards. It's very important to make sure you leave enough space on both sides of your text so that when you cut it out, the width will match the width of your backer cards. Here is what they should look like when you're done:
And there you go! Simple and easily replicated. For some additional little fun touches, I bought some notecard dividers, and printed categories on white labels:
I also created a cute little title card for the front:
And to house my cards, I bought a fun little notecard box from an office supply store:
If your recipe collection is too large for a small box, an easy (and very attractive) solution is to buy a larger, clear notecard holder. That would not only house all of your recipes, but people could see your beautiful handmade cards right through the box.
This project might take a little time, depending on how many recipes you have, but these cards will not only be beautiful, but also be durable and last :)
invites
Here is one of my designs for simple hand-made invites.
There are five basic parts to this card: the backer piece, the printed piece, the vellum cover, twine, and of course, the envelope.
When printing the actual text on the card stock, I use the column feature in Word to separate my page into two columns, and then print the text twice in each column. This makes getting an even border when cutting it out a lot easier. I also prefer to use scrapbooking fonts, although handwriting invites can add a nice personal touch if the handwriting is clear and neat.
Your backer cards and vellum should measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
Helpful hint: Each 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of card stock and/or vellum makes four 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" pieces, when cut down the center both ways. And these cards fit perfectly into 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" envelopes - a standard size carried by craft and stationary stores.
Trim the printed card stock to a slightly smaller size than the backer card. This will reveal a nice border of contrasting color. I prefer to use Zots to adhere the printed piece, because it gives it some depth. Then cover with the vellum (do not adhere), which not only looks nice but also protects the printing. Tie it all up with a piece of twine and it's ready to be put into the envelope and mailed!
The best thing about this design is that it can be adapted for various occasions, just by changing the color scheme and vellum cover. Having a fall wedding? Just coordinate the shower invite colors with the wedding colors:
Or say you're making baby shower invites. Change your color palate to pastels, and use blue or pink ribbon in place of the twine.
There are five basic parts to this card: the backer piece, the printed piece, the vellum cover, twine, and of course, the envelope.
When printing the actual text on the card stock, I use the column feature in Word to separate my page into two columns, and then print the text twice in each column. This makes getting an even border when cutting it out a lot easier. I also prefer to use scrapbooking fonts, although handwriting invites can add a nice personal touch if the handwriting is clear and neat.
Your backer cards and vellum should measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
Helpful hint: Each 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of card stock and/or vellum makes four 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" pieces, when cut down the center both ways. And these cards fit perfectly into 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" envelopes - a standard size carried by craft and stationary stores.
Trim the printed card stock to a slightly smaller size than the backer card. This will reveal a nice border of contrasting color. I prefer to use Zots to adhere the printed piece, because it gives it some depth. Then cover with the vellum (do not adhere), which not only looks nice but also protects the printing. Tie it all up with a piece of twine and it's ready to be put into the envelope and mailed!
The best thing about this design is that it can be adapted for various occasions, just by changing the color scheme and vellum cover. Having a fall wedding? Just coordinate the shower invite colors with the wedding colors:
Or say you're making baby shower invites. Change your color palate to pastels, and use blue or pink ribbon in place of the twine.
The possibilities are really endless.
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