Winter Blues - Challenge #55 613 Avenue Create

Hello Crafty Peeps, 

This week, over at 613 Avenue Create, the Optional Twist is Winter "Blues." The Challenge is to create projects using Shades of Blue.   I created two projects, one for the "Anything Goes" component and one using the Twist.

My First Project Uses an Image from Fitztown " #10 Winter"

THE BACK STORY
Card Stock: Neenah Solar White #80 Linen
Designer Papers: My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 3 "Oliver"
Silver Mat: My Scraps
Ribbons: Really Reasonable Ribbon
Colored with Copics

Challenges Entered:

Make It Mondays - Always Anything Goes

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Make it Feminine
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Add a Bow, Use a Die

613 Avenue Create - Challenge #55 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

I decided to split my 613 Avenue Create projects into two posts.

My Second project using an image from Nicecrane Designs is actually a repost.  I showed the project to Ignacio (owner of Nicecrane) and he loved it, so I am using it here!

IMAGE:  "WOMEN, WOMEN, WOMEN"

Hope to See you in the Challenge!
Hugz,
Chana

So Very Grateful Gift Set - Collection #1 -Tutorial

STATIONERY SET  - TUTORIAL

A fun project to make and give to family and friends.  Skill Level: Beginner - Expert.

THE PINIC BASKET
Good quality card stock 
Border Embossing Plate
4 small brads
Ribbon and Embellishments as desired
Ink for sponging if desired 
Hole Punch
Strong Adhesive 
Snips
Directions for the construction of the Basket can be found HERE @ Th-INK-ing of You
(You will have to scroll down to the Picnic Basket Tutorial)

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Key Chain (Tag Mini Album)

Supplies:

Orbit Gum Box or Template

Tim Holtz Distress Inks

  Gesso (or white acrylic paint)

Designer papers (1or 2 6x6 Sheets) Depends on your design.

 Deconstruct Orbit box.  Sand lightly and cover with Gesso.

Do this even if you plan to cover with DP.

Use Distress Inks to achieve your desired color.  

I recommend coloring all base elements at the same time. This will yield the best result.

When the desired color has been achieved, spray/brush both sides with a sealant.

Trace and cut the flap.  Punch two holes in the side spine for a ribbon or chain.

If you wish, you may decorate interior.

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Gift Tags

Supplies:

Tag Blanks (6-8)

Distress Inks

Cut tags blanks.  These are 1-7/8"x 3-3/4" with a 1/4" round corner cut.

Your sizes will depend on the template used.

Stain and emboss mini album tags.
Stamp extra tags to place in decorative bag.

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Decorative Bookmarks

Supplies:

Clear shelf liner (Optional)

Bookmark blanks

Designer papers

Unprinted CS

Stamps, Inks, etc.

Bookmark sizes are optional.  

Cut books to size.  Distress and stamp as desired

The green strip is the back of my bookmark.

Apply clear shelf liner to the back of the bookmark.
The printed side should be visible.

Burnish making sure to remove any bubbles

Trim the corner edges as above and fold down all sides.  Burnish.

Attach the remaining elements of your bookmark face, and cover with shelf liner.

Attach the face to the base.

Note Holder

 Cut a piece of Heavyweight Card Stock/Designer Paper to 7"x6" and score at 1" on all sides.

Cut the interior score line on each corner. Add tape and form box.

Chana!