Working Hard On Valentine's Day Themed Stuff

Hey There,

If you've been in any of the craft stores lately you will know that they already have the Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's displays and supplies everywhere!

One of my New Years resolutions for 2009 is to start on my projects early enough to actually enjoy the holiday or occasion. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely enjoy the process of gathering ideas, designing and creating my projects, actually most of the time creating truly relaxes me, but sometimes if I haven't finished said gift or project I find myself losing the joy that the gift of creativity brings!

Anyway, in keeping with the upcoming observances here are a few projects I am working on:


Valentine's Day Projects

Altered Journal

Post-It Note Holder

Altered Acrylic Photo Holder

Altered Photo Holder made out of binder clip and coaster

Altered mailbox

Altered mailbox w/ mini love notes

Another view of Altered mailbox w/mini love notes

Altered mailbox #2


Another view of Altered mailbox #2

Altered Giftbag made from a 10" x 13" catalog envelope


Altered Giftbag up close


Altered Giftbag w/ matching tag


Valentine's Card #1

Valentine's Card #2

Valentine's Card #3

Valentine's Card #4

I will upload a few more Valentine's projects when they are complete. Until then, happy scrappin!

Letty

Holiday Creating - Christmas Gifts: Altered Personal Journals, Post-It Note Holders and Gift Card Holders w/ Matching Ornaments

Hello ScrappersX Blog Readers,

It’s been a few weeks since my last submission due to a very busy Christmas and New Year’s. This year I wanted to give meaningful personal handmade gift to my family and friends straight from the heart. Below are some of the gifts I created:


One of the Ornaments


Inside each one of the Gift Card Holders is a blessing and the scripture John 3:16

Close-up of one of the Gift Card Holders

Six of the 16 Gift Card Holder w/ matching ornaments. Each of these have a theme based on a Christmas hymn.

One of the 12 Post-It Note Holders I created.

Just a few of the 12 small personal journals I altered.

Thank you for checking out my work!

Letty

Layout Design Plan

Hello All,

Since I am often asked how I come up with my layouts/projects I've decided to share the "Layout Design Plan" form that I've created and use on a regular basis. This form not only helps me create, but also repeat favorite layout designs without stress. The form has room for:
1) layout type
2) inspiration (theme or content)
3) picture
4) journaling note
5) embellishments
6) start & completion dates
7) duration to complete the layout/project
8) cardstock/paper line or manufacturer
9) room for 1" x 1" swatches
10) and a sketch


Right side of Layout Design Plan


Left side of Layout Design Plan


My whole layout design plan I used to sketch and create my scrapbook pages.

Letty

Another Small Gem From the Scenic Route Kraft Kit . . .

Hey There!

Wow, there are many great things that can be said about ScrappersXchange kits, but one of the best is that they just keep on producing! What a great value especially, when most of us have to buckle down and really watch what we are spending. Here is another little gem created from the kit and I still have some paper and plenty of embellies left!

Letty