Mini Valentine Page Swap Project and Magnolia Image pictures!
Hello Friends!
Here it is 11:30 Pm on December 29th, and I am not only still awake, but making a blog post. I think this is a first for me.
When I accept an opportunity to join in on a swap, for the most part I like to jump in feet first and get started. I often finish these projects way before the deadline, this is no exception. After looking at the rules for this swap over a dozen times I decided to proceed with the idea that these pages needed to be both functional for pictures and journals. I used some lace I bought from Ebay as the “pocket on both sides of the page.
The bottom edge is some crystal edge binding that I purchased with my coupon at Hobby Lobby. It offered the perfect added romantic touch to these pages. I also used some Circle G Dollar Stamps from Michael’s to embellish each page. Everything was either sanded or distressed and inked using a brown ink from Memento.
To assure each page stayed in place with all of its contents. I used a package of 8″x8″ page protectors to contain everything. The top of each bag was then stapled together. Inside the packages is a tag with the number that accompanies the pages (ie., one of seven, etc.,) and a length of pom pom and tassel trim, and some lace.
This was also my first ever attempt at stick pins. I used my hot glue gun to put the elements together on the pins, and I used a clear earring back to protect the ends and those receiving them so they wouldn’t poke a person or through their plastic bags.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Please pray for me. Three years ago tomorrow marks the passing of my only sister, Barbara. I have thought of her often this last week and my heart is with her daughter Melissa.
Be a blessing and Stamp Happy!
Hugs,
Loretta Rodger
December 30, 2010 @ 5:47 pm
Loretta, what a beautiful project! I love all the beads and lace. I think your swap partners will be overjoyed!
December 30, 2010 @ 8:45 pm
Loretta, I wish I had your get-up-and-get-it-all-done-now attitude!! I joined a year-long swap – hoping to NOT be panicking every month when the due date rolls around!!
December 31, 2010 @ 5:54 pm
Loretta,
I love it!! so cute cant wait to get these from everyone:) My heart and thoughts will be with you, trust me I know how hard this can be I lost My Mother/My Hero and I know it can hurt so bad. Remeber the good times and the smiles it takes the sting out if just for a second:)