Tutorial…

 I have finally managed to finish off the tutorial for the long notebook I posted Here!  I did have it all written up, but had not taken any photos.
Note – You will find I have used both metric & standard measurements for this tutorial! Whatever was easiest!

Supplies Required –
? Cardstock – Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
? Ink – Going Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze
? Stamp Set – 5th Avenue
? Punches – Scallop Oval, Oval
? Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Sprinkles, Uni-Ball Gel Pen, Grosgrain Ribbon – Kiwi Kiss
? Magnet

Instructions –
Cover – as per photo
1. Cut Cardstock – 17cm x 27cm
2. On the 27cm side, score up from bottom – 8cm
3. On the 17cm side, score at ½”, 3 ½” & 3 5/8”
4. Starting from bottom score line, score at 4”
5. Fold score lines
Pocket – as per photo
1. Cut along ½” LHS score line to bottom of line
2. Cut along LHS score line to ½” score line
3. Cut along RHS bottom score line to 2nd score line – Spine
4. Cut “V” shape both side from bottom line
5. Fold along score lines in towards inside of cover
6. Adhere flaps
7. Decorate/Embellish as required
Notebook – as per photo
1. Cut Kiwi Kiss – 2 ¾” x 1 ¼”
2. Score Kiwi Kiss at 2 ½” x 1”
3. Fold along score lines
4. Adhere to top of notebook, ensuring that the score lines fit firmly against the spine of the notebook
5. Cut DSP 2 5/8” x 1 1/8”
6. Adhere to Kiwi Kiss
7. Apply snail adhesive to spine & back of cover
8. Adhere notebook to back cover
9. Decorate/ Embellish top of notebook as required
Labels – as per photos
1. Type Labels on PC & print onto Whisper White
2. Using Oval Punch, punch Whisper white
3. Using Scallop Oval, punch 2 pieces of Kiwi Kiss
4. Adhere Whisper White to Kiwi Kiss
5. Adhere “Receipt” Label to inside pocket
6. Adhere “Shopping List” Label to outside cover
Cover – as per photo
1. Cut Kiwi Kiss 2 ½” x 7 ½”

2. Cut DSP – 2 3/8” x 7 3/8”
3. Adhere DSP to Kiwi Kiss
4. Attach ribbon across centre of cover , ensuring there is enough either side to tie a bow/knot
5. Adhere Kiwi Kiss to Baja Breeze
6. Stamp 5th Avenue onto Whisper White
7. Cut flowers & adhere to cover of notebook as required

TipAdhere magnet to back cover if required for fridge – shopping list always at hand!
If you have trouble understanding, please do not hesitate to contact me

Enjoy

Vicky

Stamp Club Project – January…

Good Afternoon Friends,
I have been working on a project for January’s Stamp Club. 
Supplies –
Stamp Set – 5th Avenue
Cardstock – Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Going Gray, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy
DSP – Urban Oasis
Accents & Elements – Flower Fusion – Olid Olive
Brads – Earth Elements – Not Quite Navy
Ribbons – Grosgrain – Olive Green, Not Quite Navy
Punches – Scallop Oval, Oval
Accessories – Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive

Bottom has been made using the bottom of a Origami Box, except with a lid, I wanted to be able to open it from the top and not have to untie ribbons, so this is what I come up with.

Lid Open
I then proceeded to make matching Note Cards & Envelopes.  I’ve left the cards blank on purpose as this way they are able to be used for any occasion.  The envelopes I made from Photo-Copy Paper.  I’ve then stamp the corner of the envelopes using 5th Avenue stamp set.
Note Cards & Envelopes
This project is also available via e-mail & post.  Please contact me for emailing or posting.
It will include all you require to complete the project, excluding stamps, ink, & adhesives.
If you would like to attend, please email & let me know so that I am aware of numbers.
Until tmw when another card or project will be posted.
Enjoy
Vicky

Acetate Window & Box…

Hi Stampers,
I’m a little late in posting tonight.  Have been playing again & completed the project that I want to give to the Stamp Club for next month.  Will post all the details tmw.  I have also completed a couple of gifts at the same time, so will post those in the next couple of days as well. 
I always get a little side-tracked when playing & this leads to that, & that leads to this!  I start out trying to make something, but in the meantime I have to immediately try something else that suddenly pops into my head!
At the moment, the floor is covered in rejected projects that just didn’t make the grade!  Luckily I play with photo-copy paper prior to actually making a project.
Supplies –
Stamp Set – 5th Avenue
Cardstock – Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink – Kiwi Kiss, Going Grey, Pacific Point
Punches – Scallop Circle, 1 3/8″ Circle, 1 1/4″ Circle
Accessories – Sticky Strip, Anywhere Glue Stick, Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen
Glitter – Chunky Sprinkles  Light Pink, Light Blue, Celery
Non-SU – Acetate
I hope you enjoy!
Vicky

Sketch Challenge – SSC131…

Afternoon Stampers,
Hope you all had a great Christmas & ready for the New Year!
I’ve just completed a challenge which I wasn’t going to do, but it just got the better of me.  Hope you like it!  Why not have a go yourselves.  They are great if you are stuck for inspiration.
SSC 131
Sample 1
Close-Up
Supplies –
Stamp Set – 5th Avenue, Warm Words
Cardstock – Basic Black, Pacific Point, Kiwiw Kiss, Whisper White
DSP – Urban Oasis
Ink – Basic Black, Pacific, Kiwi Kiss
Punch – Small Oval
Accessories – Snail Adhesive Glue, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals
I was going to go with Valentine’s, but as it is a couple of months away, thought I would do a general card and use completely different colours to what I usually play with, especially Black.
5th Avenue
Urban Oasis
Have a great day!
Vicky

2nd for the Day…

Crikey, this is the 2nd posting for the day!  I must get out of this office & be on my way or I will be late – yet again!

This has been done for a very special person, but as yet I haven’t given it to her.  I know for a fact she doesn’t come onto the blog, so am safe to show it.  I have yet to stamp the notes!

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Fifth Avenue
Cardstock – Pacific Point, Very Vanilla
DSP – Urban Garden
Ink – Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point 
Ribbon – Bashful Blue Grosgrain
Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Bone Folder

I will post a Tutorial later on next week so that if any of you want to have a go at making them, you are able to.  Very easy project!

Happy Stampin’
Vicky