30 second treats

Here are some super quick, super simple treats you can whip together for your Valentine.  I made up a bunch of these to bring with on the cruise to hand out to people, leave for the cabin steward, whoever needs a little chocolate :)

You start out with a 4x4 piece of double sided patterned paper (our Close To My Heart B&T works GREAT!)  I also had to modify this to start with a 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" square - I think they've changed the size of these peppermint patties!)  I used our new Sweetheart papers.

Then you just fold it in half to make a triangle.

Then you are going to "diaper fold" the triangle as shown in the photos.

Next, you just fold down the front flap.  That's it!  Insert your peppermint patty and you are done.  Simple!

Happy Scrappin'

Travel Keepsake Journal/Album

I happened across the instruction to make this while digging through some old stuff last night.  It was all scribbled down, so I do not even know who to give credit to.  I do know it's been in my stash for quite some time now (we're talking years).  It took a bit of doing to decipher my own scribbles, but I think I figured it out (or at least I made something up that worked!)

I even took pictures as I went so I could tell you how to go about making one for yourself!

1.  Cut two chipboard pieces 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and two pieces 1/2" x 5 1/2"

2.  Cut 4 pieces of cardstock 9 1/8" x 5 1/2" (I used 2 of one color and 2 of another color).

3.  Attach 1 large and 1 small piece chipboard to back side of cardstock leaving a small space between the two chipboard pieces (see photo).  Do this with the other set also.

4.  Cover back side of chipboard with other pieces of cardstock.

5.  Cut a piece of cardstock 7" x 5 1/2".  Score at 1/2" intervals along the 7" edge.  Accordion fold.

6.  Trim 7 paper lunch bags to about 8" in length.

7.  Decorate all 7 bags as desired (make sure to leave a "pocket" with the bottom of the bag).  Punch 1/2 circle out of the front of each bag end as shown.

8.  Attach bags to the accordion folded cardstock (attach one side only).

9.  Attach front and back covers on the outside of the accordion folded cardstock and decorate cover as desired.

10.  Attach about 30" of ribbon to back cover to tie album shut (I used liquid glass).

12.  If desired, create mini 3 1/2" x 5" albums using notecards for each day of the week and put in "pockets" of each paper bag.  *To re-use the album, just replace the mini albums for each day.

It really is not as difficult as it may seem.  If you follow the pictures, it's not bad at all.  Let me know, I would be happy to teach a class to make one of these albums!

Happy Scrappin'

Mayberry Paper Pack layout and a how-to

Today I have a layout that I made for my Demo Board Swap.  It uses a brand new paper pack called Mayberry.  This is a very versatile paper pack - not just for girls!

Did you check out the paper flower down in the lower right hand corner?  (Remember, you can always click on the photos to enlarge them.)  I will give you the directions how to make those little flowers.  It really is very easy.  I tried to show you in photos what I was talking about, but once you do one, they are a piece of cake - just my style :)

1.  Punch out 5 scallop circles (CTMH has a brand new scallop punch that is oh-so-easy to use - our double sided B&T works great for these flowers, too!)

2.  Fold the scallop in half.

3.  Open it up, turn it 1/4 turn, and fold in half again (creating 4 sections).

4.  Open it up, flip it over, fold it in half again (creating 6 sections).

5.  Open it up, turn 1/4 turn, and fold in half again (creating 8 sections).

6.  Open up and fold together making a flower petal.

7.  Repeat steps 2-6 on 3 of the remaining scallops (if using double sided B&T, alternate sides of paper so you have 2 of each color).

8.  Adhere flower petals to remaining scallop.

9.  Add a brad or a button to the center of the flower.  Done...it seems like lots of steps, but it really is simple!

Want to get your hands on this paper pack for yourself, just click here to start shopping.

Tomorrow I can show you the cards I made with this same paper pack...stay tuned!

Happy Scrappin'