How to make a DIY Memo Pad Holder

May 24, 2018February 9, 202316 Comments

How to Make a DIY Memo Pad Holder…

I’m a list maker.

I make lists for things to do, groceries to buy, photos to edit, ideas, gardening…

I’m actually using the “Choose Joy” Memo Pad Holder as I sit and write this post.

The Choose Joy Memo Pad Holder with its sweet florals reminds me of everything summer.

And speaking of summer…it’s going to be a busy one. (which means more lists)

DIY Memo Pad Holder Supplies Used: (*affiliate link)

- Xyron Mega Runner*
- Xyron 1.5 inch Sticker Maker*
- Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker*
- XYRON Adhesive Eraser*
- Scrapbook Paper from Jen Hadfield Simple Life Collection*
- Pink Dots Scrapbook Paper from Adornit*
- Shimelle 346611 Thickers Stickers, Navy*
- Black Iris Cardstock
- Prima Marketing Rose Quartz Flowers*
- 18″ Ivory Dot Ribbon
- Scoring Board 12×12*

How to make a DIY Memo Pad Holder…

Cut cardstock to measure 8 ¼” x 10 ½”.
Score the cardstock at 5 1/8″ and 5 3/8″

Cut a 5″ x 2 ½” piece of decorative scrapbook paper to go around the top of the memo pad.
Place the paper, design side up, into the end of the Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker* and pull the paper through. Rub the protective covering and peel back to expose sticker.
I use the XYRON Adhesive Eraser* to remove any extra adhesive from the edges.

Align paper on the top of the memo pad band and wrap around to the back of the pad.

Did you know that you can use the Xyron Sticker Maker with ribbon?

Run ribbon though the Xyron 1.5-inch Sticker Maker*.
Center and adhere onto the middle of the scrapbook paper border. Wrap extra ribbon around back of the memo pad.

Use the Xyron Mega Runner* to adhere the notepad onto the inside cover.
On the other side of the inside cover, create a pocket using coordinating paper and embellishments.
Add adhesive to three sides of the pocket and adhere inside cover. Perfect place for receipts and additional lists.

Embellish front cover with an inspirational quote, ribbon and flowers.

(a cute picture of the kids would be nice too)

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Spring Quilt Card

April 24, 2018February 9, 20231 Comment

It’s been a while since I’ve used rubber stamps to make a card…

and I’ll admit that it felt really good to sit and watercolor a image again.

Interesting fact…In 1996, my creative journey was started with rubber stamps.

This week the Xyron Design Team has partnered up with Deep Red Rubber Stamps.

I choose the Color Me Spring Quilt cling stamp to use in my project.

Spring Quilt Card products used: (*affiliate links)

4×505530 Color Me Spring Quilt Cling Stamp
Xyron Tape Runner*
Xyron 9″ Creative Station* with Xyron Permanent Adhesive Cartridge*
Black Archival Ink Pad*
Waterbrush, Small*
Variety of Art Markers*
Captivating Squares Dies
Self Adhesive Flower Rhinestones*
Ivory Sheer Ribbon
Cardstock: Cream and Green
Small Pink Dots Scrapbook Paper*
XYRON Adhesive Eraser*

I like using art markers ( and dye ink pads) to water color my stamped image.

I scribble using the marker onto a piece of acetate. (or anything non-porous) and pick up

the ink from the marker with the water-brush and paint the image.

When layering the card…

The Xyron Creative Station* is great for adding adhesive to the back of intricate pieces.

For simple layers I use my Xyron Tape Runner*

I also use the XYRON Adhesive Eraser* to remove any extra adhesive that might show.

Embellish the card using self adhesive flower rhinestones and a sheer ribbon bow.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.”

*Disclosure: This blog post uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Grand Canyon Adventure & “Roughin’ It” Shadowbox Frame

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a comment

In January, after the Creativation Show in Phoenix, we took a little mini vacation.

We had decided earlier to visit Sedona and in a spur of the moment decision

decided to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon.

Neither of us had been and it was on our bucket list.

The day was beautiful and the views were AMAZING!

If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon, I suggest you go.

You won’t be disappointed.

For my Xyron Design Team Project this week, we partnered up with Paper House Productions.

I picked the Paper House Productions Great Outdoors Camping Kit*. (*affiliate link)

I knew it’d be perfect for my Grand Canyon pictures.

Interesting Fact… I’ve never camped a day in my entire life. (and proud of it)

Even it you don’t go camping, you’ve got to admit this Great Outdoors Washi Tape Set is cute.

“My idea of roughing it is a bad hotel room!”

This what I tell people whenever they talk about camping. (it’s not for me)

To make the “ROUGHIN’ IT” shadow box frame…

Products Used: (*affiliate link)

Directions…

Remove the glass from the shadowbox frame to create a ledge for adding small found treasures. (removing glass is optional…just a personal preference)
Print the saying “My idea is…” onto one of the scenic papers from the “Great Outdoors” kit and cut it to 6″ x 6″. For extra dimension, I used my Xyron Mega Runner* to adhere the layer onto green mat-board.
Cut a 9″ x 9″ green gingham background from the paper crafting kit and adhere the printed paper to the center of the green gingham background.
Use the 4″ x 4″ “ROUGHIN’ IT” square from the “Great Outdoor Tags” scrapbook paper and adhere it onto mat-board for extra dimension. Adhere to center of the printed scenic square.
Add the 3D tent sticker over the tent pictured in the “roughin’ it square” .
Add 3D lamp and leaf to embellish.
Insert into shadow box frame.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.”

Souper Celebrations Birthday Cards

April 8, 2018April 7, 2018Leave a comment

A little birthday card-making fun…

using Jillibean Soup Souper Celebration Collection Pack*.

A fun collection for any age.

I love the cute characters and bright colors.

Jillibean Soup Products Used on the Cards: (*affiliate link)

Jillibean Soup Souper Celebration Collection Pack*…
JB1298 Souper Celebration-bite size bits
JB1292 Souper Celebration-bite of blast
JB1293 Souper Celebration-handful of hoopla
JB1294 Souper Celebration-cup of ceremony
JB1297 Souper Celebration-bowl of bash
JB1302 Souper Celebration-pea pods (die cut embellishments)*

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Rotating Embellishment Organizer

February 4, 2018February 4, 2018Leave a comment

Being a paper crafter at heart, I sometimes wonder…

What’s your favorite way to embellish?

For me it’s flowers, twine, buttons and pearls.

My Rotating Embellishment Organizer also know as Deflecto’s Rotating Carousel Organizer*

is a great way to organize my “go to” embellishments. (and it looks pretty too.)

The Deflecto Rotating Carousel Organizer with Nine Canisters* (*affiliate link)

comes with three 6″ bins and six 3″ bins.

It is also available as a Rotating Carousel Organizer with Six 6″ Canisters*.

It’s a great way to organize your supplies.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

*Disclaimer: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

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How to make a Love Coaster with Easel

February 1, 2018February 13, 20259 Comments

A Quick and Easy, DIY, Valentine’s Decoration or Gift.

The “Love Coaster with Easel” is one of the projects that I made at the StyleTechCraft

booth while at Creativation last week.

Everyone loved how easy it is to make an easel using a clothespin.

Materials Used: (*affiliate link)

Mat Board Square Coasters*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
Heart and Love SVG File from the Silhouette Store
Red Ultra Metallic Vinyl from StyleTechCraft*
Black Glossy Craft Vinyl from StyleTechCraft*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Clear Transfer Tape*
Silver Leaf Paint Pen*
Wooden Clothespins*
Rapid Fuse Adhesive*

To make the Love Coaster…

You can use Plain White Square Coasters* or…I made my scalloped coaster using a steel rule die and white chipboard.
Cut a heart out of Translucent Red Glittered Vinyl from Tape Technologies using a thin metal die. Apply the glitter heart to the coaster using a transfer paper made for vinyl.
Using my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*, I cut the word “love” out of Black Glittered Translucent Vinyl and applied it directly over my heart using transfer paper.
I edged the sides of my coaster in silver, using a Silver Leaf Paint Pen*.

How to make an easel using a clothespin.

To make the Easel…

Glue a Wooden Clothespin* on the back of the coaster with Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.
Pull the clothespin open just enough so that the round metal spring comes slightly out of its groove. (Some clothespins work better than others so you might need a little luck.)
To keep the clothespin from snapping shut…glue the top ends of the clothespin together.

Love Coaster-Sue's Creative Workshop-www.sueeldred.com 1576

A couple of guys at the show made theirs into Valentine’s cards.

I told them all they had to do was add a sweet note inside and, they were set.

Maybe I should have told them including flowers and chocolates is also a good idea.

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How to make a last minute gift bag from a 12″ x 12″ piece of scrapbook paper.

December 21, 2017September 16, 2021Leave a comment

It’s getting to be crunch time… Need a cute little gift bag?

This gift bag measures 4″ x 6′ and is made from one 12″ x 12″ piece of double sided

scrapbook paper. (The paper used on my bags are from Paper House Productions.)

How to make a last minute Gift Bag…

Cut paper to 8 ¼” x 11 ¾”.
Score the top of the paper ¾”.
Score the bottom of the paper 1 ½”.
Score the paper at ¾”, 4 ¾”, 5 ½”, 6 ¼”, 10 ¼” and 11″

Fold paper along score lines using mountain and valley folds.
Make cuts as indicated on the diagram below.
Fold over the top scored section to expose the reverse side of the double sided paper.
Glue the top 1/2″ scored section down first before assembling the rest of the bag.

Glue sides together and then glue bottom flaps.
Punch holes on the top of the newly assembled bag.
Cut white sheer ribbon in half. Insert into holes, tie not on the inside of the bag.
Embellish your bag with additional images and tag.

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Snowman Pop Up Card

November 28, 2016Leave a comment

It’s always exciting when you see something you’ve created in the pages of a magazine.

My Snowman Pop Up card, using Paper House Productions paper and stickers,

was recently featured in Craft Ideas 2016 Holiday Issue.

Make sure to check out their website for the Snowman Pop-Up card instructions.

You can find the instructions here.

Craft ideas and projects for every skill level, every medium and every occasion.

The Snowman Pop-Up card was created for and sponsored by Craft Ideas and Paper House Productions.

Pretty Pink Rose Card

May 27, 2016May 24, 2016Leave a comment

The challenge, this week, for the Paper House Production Design Team

was to create something using their 3D stickers. They have so many beautiful dimensional stickers

it was hard to choose.

The inspiration for this card came from a small picture frame picked up at Michael’s one spot.

The frame spoke to my soft feminine “girly” side.

The pretty pink rose used on my card comes from the Sisters 3D sticker sheet.

Finished Card Size: 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

Paper House Productions Products Used on the Card:

Additional Product Used:

Spellbinders S4-414 Nestabilities Captivating Squares Die Templates
White Sheer Ribbon
3 Small Adhesive Pearls
Foam Mounting Squares

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Paper House Productions Design Team I have been
provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”