Birthday Reminder Pages - PDF files

Hi all I know not only I have problems with reminding myself about birthdays. I struggle and miss out on someones birthday every year because my mind is else where these days.

So this is where i came up with a birthday reminder.

Down load the PDF for instructions by clicking here.



Instructions edit: You may need to trim page length down from the top by 3-5 mm to fit in the folder I will show you how to make in a couple of days.....

for the numbered panels a the bottom of the page click here for download

Have fun
In two or so days I will post up the folder instructions... Sorry that it is backwards. Its how it worked out. lol

12x12 sketch layout #16

I've set it out this way so that you can print them on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.

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I like to post sketches that are at all levels. Simple to complex.
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Hints:
I had some distance photos of animals so I cropped them right down to the animal and matted them on corrugated/crimped card stock. Putting angles on photos and title gives this page a "fun" feel.

12x12 sketch layout #15

I've set it out this way so that you can print them on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.

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I like to post sketches that are at all levels. Simple to complex.
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Hints:
I used vellum as a mat for the photo here and also added vellum punched out shapes.

Sketch number 14 - 12x12

I've set it out this way so that you can print them on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hints:
Try doing some embossing for your embellishments. This one is tissue or paper towels that were wet - put on a mold and then left to dry.

Readers feed back wanted please.

I would love to know how useful this website is to you so far.

Could you please comment on this post what you like, don't like, what I could improve on.

What do you want?

This Website is for YOU. To inspire YOU. I want to do things for YOU.

If I can do it:
Would you like Gif files of "frames" or photo edges you can put around your photos before you print them or for digital scrapbooking? (you know the fancy photo edge look that is coming out lately.)

****** updated note here: (26th Nov) I cannot get these to look good enough and work really easy. So I will forget this idea.

Catch up on Sketches

Hi all since I missed out on 4 days of posting..... Here are 4 sketches.........

I've set it out this way so that you can print them on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hints:
fish layout - when putting embellishments on a busy background let them stand out by mounting them first on plain paper then put them on with foam dots. ;)

Baptisim layout - if you have heaps of photos with little subjects in them, cut them smaller then put them in a row. put foam dots on the back of the middle one to add interest.

Crash layout - I took a photo of the road outside my place with moss on it for the background paper. I printed it from my home printer. Also printed a tag with the same picture.

Wedding layout - I took a card we recieved and put that into the layout of our wedding photo.

Thanks for looking. Happy scrapping!

Been sick

sorry folks - been sick.

will upload more things soon.

Napkin Rings - PDF

Here is the promised Napkin Ring How to.

Something to finish off your table settings for Christmas.

Click here to download the PDF


Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Wreath - PDF

Christmas Wreath for the door or a table center piece to go around your vase of flowers will be delightful for your Christmas festivities.....

See PDF click here


Merry Christmas!!!

PDF file - Table Place Name Tags

Table Place Name Tags - Christmas tree.

Download PDF file: click here

enjoy and Merry Christmas!

12x12 sketch layout #9

I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hint: Here I had some great paper but only a printer sized sheet so I cut it in strips and put that in the background. Then cut out fish shapes, mounted them on plain card and stuck them to foam tape to make them stand out. Perfect for that fishing trip page!

Thanks for looking.

12x12 sketch layout #7 & #8 - double page layout

I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hint: Punch or cut out squares out of a photo of a texture that goes with your photos for your argyle look. Here I also used blue card stock and stamped a squiggle on the little squares. (Handmade stamp made out of polymire clay). I also inked edges.

Thanks for looking.

12x12 sketch layout #6

I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hint: Matting the photos on plain matching paper to the patterned background paper is a great way to let them stand out.

Thanks for looking.

12x12 sketch layout #5

I had the weekend off.

Heres the next 12x12 layout sketch for you.


I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hint: I double matted the bottom photo. Put matching papers behind the top photo and buttons. Inked around the tags and photo mats.

Thanks for looking

Altering Fiskars Shape Cutter tubes

Here is a project I thought you might like.... (as seen on Fiskars Craft NZ/Aussy blog)


Click here for the PDF

12x12 sketch layout #4

I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hint: I rough inked the frames round the photos with the edge of the ink pad. Hand cut a car shape and put the rest of the page title on it.

Thanks for looking

12x12 sketch layout #3

I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hint: Here I got some papers that matched the uniform and cut them out myself to make the dresses to the left. I also put journalling behind the photo (class list) and a long result strip behind the certificate.

Thanks for looking

Sketch number 2 - 12x12

I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.
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Hint: Here I wanted to add my certificates. I also put the class list inside a velum envelope. Put DMC thread on the tags.

First of the sketches....

This is the first of the sketches.

I've set it out this way so that you can print it on card.

click on the image to get a larger one.
Print on cardstock.
Punch a hole where the black dot is.
Laminate.
Put it on a keyring or similar so you can take on your crops with you.

Hint: Using 2 main colours and B&W photo really made this page pop.

Have fun. More to come soon.

Stamp Press Demo

Wonders never cease my Windows Movie Maker is now working for some reason... Ha Ray!!!! It wasn't working before.

Here is the latest video for your viewing pleasure....



And here is how you remove the printed labels off CD's to make them clear for your stamp storage. Please note. Not possible on all CD's and try several times on one CD because it doesn't take the lable off the first time - sometimes. Have fun!!

Making a Magazine Box - PDF how to

Make this Magazine Box from scratch.

Click here for the PDF file.

Working on......

An update to you How to fans.......

I am working on a PDF on how to make a Magazine box from scratch.

I am also in the process of thinking of doing a video on Stamping and the stamp press - Hoping to film it tonight..... crossing fingers.

These projects are with Fiskars tools and made for the Fiskateers challenges for the roundup weekend. Want to know more? click the link to the left that says "Fiskateers"

Be sure to vote to the left on subjects for how to's and whether you want layout sketches or not added here.

Thanks!