Desk Set — Stamping for Practical and beautiful applications with a written tutorial, pictures and video.
Hello Friends!
Today’s project is just as beautiful as it is practical. Two sheets of 12″ X 12″ double sided patterned paper and a few scraps of card stock complete this project. It is easy to make.
Patterned paper is from K & Company, the card stock is from My Favorite Things Stamps. The dies are from My Favorite Things Stamps as well as Sizzix. The sentiment is from Studio G stamps.
I also used a “swiss” dots embossing folder that is from cuttlebug.
You will also need a bone folder, large paper clip, Staz On ink and other basic paper crafting supplies for this project.
For the acrylic note pad holder, I used a 4X6 photo holder and cut the paper to size. It was then sponged with dandelion ink. I then die cut the rolled roses and attached them to the front. The post it note is concealed behind a piece of patterned paper that measures 3″ by 6 1/2″. I attached it to the photo holder using score tape.
For the larger note pad portfolio, the same paper (K&Company) was used. Edges sponged with the same dandelion ink. The note pad is 5″ X 8″. Please measure your note pad as they vary by manufacture. Their is an 1/8″ edge along the cover and back of the folio to allow for easy access.
To make the pocket, just us a scrap of this paper and cut it at an angel. I attached some lace from my collection using tombo multi glue. *Loretta’s note, if you buy the glue in bulk it is cheaper and lasts a very long time*. I die cut the flower (Sizzix 657243) from yellow and dark green card stock. The petals are embossed using an embossing folder. This was then glued to the front of the folio. The sentiment was stamped and attached as shown
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The paperweights were purchased from Amazon. Since they are meant for small photo’s, they are easily adapted to this type of project. Simply remove the metal backing and attach your paper or other media, and put them back together. They are made from acrylic and are nearly impossible to break. I stamped the top side of the paperweight with the Studio G stamp. These stamps can be purchased from your big box store. Since the underside of these paperweights is felt, you have no worries of them scratching other surfaces.
The last part of this set (and by no means the least) is a large paper clip book mark. I purchased my paper clips from my local Wal-mart. They are simple to make. When you are cutting the flower and stem for the portfolio, cut enough pieces so you can make the paper clip. The center of this flower was cut 6 times using a 1″ circle punch. These pieces were then layered together with glue. I also used a black bolster from Judy Morrow. To make sure these layers stayed together while the glue dried, some hot glue was applied directly over top of the clip.
All together this project was approximately 5 hours total to complete. This would also make a great gift set for a student, some one who has landed a new job and of course for those of us who are Chemo Angels, they make great buddy gifts.
If you give a project like this a try, please let me know. You can comment here on my blog or send me an email with your post pictures and/or directions.
Stamp Happy and be a blessing!
