Author Archives: Charlene Harreveld

American Girl Doll Masquerade Masks

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I am obsessed with American Girl dolls.  I created some fun masquerade masks that fit their little heads perfectly! Just add some bling, and even a skull mask won’t be scary!     You can also adjust the size of length of the elastic and use the mask on a teddy bear. …a fancy flower… …and a dazzling butterfly…  

Really Fun Bookmark DIY Tutorial

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I came up with this design a few years ago for a swap.  It took me ALL DAY to figure out the correct dimensions.  I wanted to be able to make two bookmarks from one piece of 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock.  It made my brain hurt trying to figure it all out, but I am happy with the results!     Here… Read more »

Fun Gift Card Holders

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I wish I could provide a template or a tutorial for these fun gift card holders.  The problem is that I just made them up as I went along.  You can do the same thing!  Just gather a bunch of scraps, measure a gift card, and get your creative juices flowing!  

Another Fun Perpetual Birthday Calendar

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I tweaked the calendar I was inspired to make by this piece of mail into a stand-alone perpetual calendar that I can keep on my desk. I adhered two pieces of 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock together to create the base.  Why don’t you make one and give it to your child’s teacher on the first day of school?  It makes a… Read more »

Finding Inspiration for Creativity Part II: Perpetual Birthday Calendar

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I received this piece of mail awhile ago.  The minute I saw it I knew it would serve as a fantastic template for so many great projects!   The first thing I made was this perpetual birthday calendar folder.  It was so easy! Here is a look at the inside: A closer look: