Mini Envelope Scrapbook

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Here is a fun mini scrapbook you can make with cardstock and envelopes. I was going through some boxes of old make-n-takes and I found this little treasure from a Stampin’ Up! event. 

Not only can you can place photos and/or journaling on the paper that you insert into the envelopes, but you can also attach the envelopes in such a way so that you can flip them over and use the backs of the envelopes and the cover, too.  This scrapbook might be little, but it holds a ton of stuff!  You can carry it around in your purse and use it as a brag book.  Tutorial will be up on Wednesday.  Come back then to see how you can make this little gem.

DIY Chore Chart

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Here is an idea for a very easy chart you can make for under $5.00.  I used two pieces of chipboard and a package of shower curtain hooks that I found on clearance for $2.48.  All you have to do is cover each piece of chipboard with designer paper.  I added a cute bow to each end.  I used Mod Podge to adhere the hooks.  I am going to hang the chart on a chalkboard, so I used sticky-back magnets on the back of the chipboard.

I die-cut the tags and labeled each one.  It really doesn’t get any easier, or cheaper, than this! 

Now you try it!  When you’re finished, add photos of your project to your eWillow.com studio so we can all see.  You can even sell your creations, too!

This Happens Every So Often…

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Neil and I get into the “we should move” mode.  Here’s how it goes:

I start looking on Realtor.com to see what’s out there.  Then I forward tons of listings to Neil’s email.  He works his magic and comes up with the numbers.  We weigh the pros and cons.  We go and look at a couple of houses.  We come home.  We walk in the door and both say, “There is nothing wrong with our house.  We have a pool, we have accordion hurricane shutters (which are a HUGE luxury, believe it or not) and we have the best neighbors in the world.”

Then we say how much better off we would be if we just stay where we are and make some minor home improvements. 

Then I go to Target and find some really fun things to spruce up our decor, and then we’re happy for about another year.
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So, yesterday I received an email from Neil.  Apparently, HE decided to hunt around on Realtor.com.  He found an amazing house at an amazing price in an amazing neighborhood with an amazing backyard.  It has a front porch and a front balcony.  It doesn’t have a pool, but it does have accordion hurricane shutters (which are an even bigger luxury on this house because it is a two-story house and has a ton of windows.)  We drove by.  It’s in foreclosure and the front door was unlocked.  We went inside.  It was totally trashed.  It’s only four years old.  I don’t know how a house can get so destroyed in only four years.  Not only is it destroyed because of how the people lived, but it’s also destroyed because they actually busted huge holes in the drywall.  It made me sick to think that people could be so vengeful, when it’s their own fault that they are losing the house in the first place. 

I guess they never heard of kharma.  You know, what goes around comes around.  And once again, Neil and I went around and came back home.  And then I went to Target and found some really cool things.

bleh

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Neil and I just got home from driving the girls and some other kids over to St. Petersburg for the week.  They are attending a camp called “Especially For Youth.”  More info about that HERE.

I am nauseous from the drive.  Bleh.

Remind me to write my thoughts about blogging.  I have a very politically incorrect opinion about blogging and the things that I’ve learned over the past few months.  The things I have to say really aren’t very nice.  But I want to say them anyway.

Stay tuned.  If you dare.

Paper Cake Treat Boxes (Part 2): Template & Tutorial

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UPDATED:  Click HERE for the template!

Supplies 

Download the Template (Print the template directly onto the cardstock.  It’s much easier that way!  You will need to print ELEVEN of each) 

If you have a Cricut machine, click HERE for the template

Scissors

Hole Punch

Bone Folder for Scoring

Double-Sided Tape

Assorted Cardstock, Ribbons, Punches, & Embellishments 

Instructions

1)  Remember, to make it easier, print templates directly onto cardstock

     **Please note that you need ELEVEN of each piece**        

2)  Cut out cake pieces on solid lines and score on dotted lines

 3)  Apply double-sided tape to pointy flap and adhere as shown below

 4)  Apply double-sided tape to side flap and adhere as shown

 5)  Bring flaps together and punch a hole

 

 6)  Feed ribbon thru one hole, wrap around box, and feed out thru other hole

To make the curly things, cut strips of paper 1/2″ wide and curl the end around a pencil.

Decorate each slice any way you want!  On the slices below, I punched out different shapes and glued them onto the flaps.

For the cake topper, I painted a wooden knob and added some paper circles.  I gathered up some ribbon and adhered it with glue.

Now, you try it!  Remember to share the link to this tutorial on your blog.  Once you do, come back and leave your blog address with us in the comments section below so we can all visit your blog.  Have fun!