Papercrafting and Stashbusting: What to Watch Journal

 

In this digital / AI age, sometimes, the best solution is an old-school analog one!

Age or too many choices? Not sure. But we can never remember way too many shows we see advertised as "coming on XY date" or shows that we might want to watch. We think we will...NOPE! 

Sure, either or both of us could keep a list on our phones, iPads, etc. But I came up with a simpler solution and made this small TV Journal where we can jot them down. It was also a great way to use up paper scraps. 

Supplies:

• Mini Composition Books (Dollar Tree)
• Paper Scraps
• Embellishments

Behold, the eponymous composition journal! But in mini-form. And my bin o scraps. I have one for black/white/neutrals, and another for colors. 

Speaking of colors, they come in these three colors. 3 of these for $1.25! Not that the colors mattered since I was covering the notebook but ya know...FYI in case you want them as is. Shown on the paper scrap I chose for my journal. 

I measured the paper to a little larger than the cover, covered the cover with tape using my tape runner, and applied the paper. I used a brayer to get good adhesion. 

After the paper was applied, I trimmed the corners just using the notebook covers as a guide. I covered the front and back with the same paper. 

The paper scrap I chose was reversible! So I cut down a piece smaller than the cover and used the reverse side to make a panel for the front cover. 

I dug through my embellishment scraps and picked out some self-adhesive metal studs that coordinated, and grabbed a "T" and a "V" from some alphabet stickers on hand, and added them to the front. 

And now we have a convenient place to reach for in the moment when something new we want to watch is advertised! It sits in the thing I call the "spindle" where we keep the remotes. 

Next, I'm going to make one for all the songs Mr. Chocolate thinks he knows the titles of, is usually incorrect, and he fights with the smart speaker to play! 

Papercrafting: Father's Day and Misc. Cards

 

Sharing some cards I've worked on recently. Got an early jump on Father's Day cards, and I have some June birthdays to celebrate, so here's what I've been up to! 

We loved the Mandalorian series, and I fell hard for little Grogu. Natch, we had to see the movie and that was my inspiration for this year's Father's Day Cards for friends and family. 

Mandalorian Father's Day Cards

• Cardstock 110lb (Recollections) 
• Metallic Silver Paper (Recollections)
• Black Glitter Paper (Online)
• Creatology Star Stickers
• Misc Embellishments 
• SVG File (Free SVG Planet)
• Digital Cutting Machine (Cricut Maker)

I gathered my supplies, including these Craft Mirrors I found at Dollar Tree (I bought every shape they had!). Don't sleep on the kids' crafts section at Michaels, which is where I found this bag o stars. Self-adhesive! 

My first challenge was finding an image I wanted to use, but thank goodness for Free SVG Planet, which has a bunch of FREE character files! I found the one I used, downloaded it, and imported it into Cricut Design Space. I sized it to fit my card, and within CDS, combined it into a panel. 

I layered these so the silver would show through, using the CONTOUR function in CDS to remove image detail for everything but the text. 

Using a tape runner, I adhered the black layer to the silver, then adhered that to a slightly larger green panel, then to the card as shown.

 

I grabbed a bunch of embellishments from my stash and used them, in conjunction with the mirror tiles on some of the cards, to approximate Mando's armor. 

I did a coordinated message for the inside. Just did these in PicMonkey, printed, cut to size, and adhered to the inside of the cards. 

Misc. Cards. 

For birthday cards, I always try to make something that goes with the recipient's hobby or personality. 

Birthday Card for a dear friend.

One off Father's Day Card. My FIL won't "get" The Mandalorian, but he was a big Gardener.

FIL also happens to have a June birthday. Oops, a little crooked on the bottom but I know he won't mind. 

Sharing At: 

BFF Open House

 

Happy last Friday Eve of May! Last week was a frustrating week on many fronts, including the fact that I didn't realize until way late that I hadn't pushed the "CONFIRM" button on last week's party. OOPS!

So, we're just going to keep things simple this week and jump straight into the party and forget all of this ever happened, Mkay?! 

Hopefully, June will be smooth sailing! Thanks for your patience and for being here. 

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BFF Open House

 

What happens when you thought you hit the confirm button on your post and it DOESN'T? Oops!

Happy Friday Eve, (already!) again, Creative Peeps. I hope everyone's had a good week. We will skip mine, which has been...let's go with frustrating...and leave it at that! 

We'll jump straight into the party and share some lovely inspiration from last week instead!

My French Twist shared this F A B U L O U S Bar Cart Makeover! Love the pop of color it adds. Beautiful and functional! 

My Thrift Store Addiction shared a beautiful gift idea with these Rooted With Love homegrown gifts. Packaged creatively, and beautifully! 

Summer is Lemonade season, and what better way to have fun with it than these Lemonade-Themed Name Craft Tags from Simple Everyday Mom. 

Finally, whether you're hosting a Fourth Party or not, these Sweet S'more Treats are perfect and adorable! From Walking on Sunshine. Printable Gift Tag included. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up, and as always, thank you for choosing to share your talent here. 

As we celebrate a long weekend, remembering those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. 

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Happy Friday Eve Creative Peeps! I hope all who celebrated and/or were celebrated had a wonderful Mother's Day! We took my Mom out to dinner the night before, and I had a wonderfully lazy day that started with a call from our son, included a great trip to Michaels, and a delicious chocolate cake to wrap up the day! 

This week and next, I get to do some fun medical stuff, so I didn't get around to making anything this week. Lots of great ideas from all of you at last week's party, though! Let's take a look at a few. 

The Apple Street Cottage shared how to make these beautiful Lavender Soaps. Great for personal use or to give as gifts. 

Another fabulous idea is this Spa in a Jar shared by Hunny I'm Home DIY. How fun would these be for year-end teachers' gifts, bridal showers, or girls' nights? Heck, make several for yourself and pull one out on "one of those days!"

In a world that often feels hurried and noisy, there is something deeply comforting about pausing for a few moments of rest—savoring a flavorful cup of tea in a peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful and meaningful things.--Thrifting Wonderland

Thrifting Wonderland shared a beautiful post about remembering to be present in the moment and incorporating beauty into our everyday lives. Built around a beautiful Thrifted Tray, she created a peaceful vignette, perfect to take a moment and be still. I think we need more of that! 

Finally, if you're familiar with the Potterverse, you're familiar with "The Big Book of Monsters" which was introduced in the third book/movie. And now, as a cake! From Press Print Party. And you need to scroll through the post to see the whole party. WOW!

Thanks to everyone who linked up, and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve, all. And Happy Mother's Day Weekend to all celebrating. I also know it can be a bittersweet day for some, so please be gentle with yourselves. We've had some later-than-usual cloudy and cooler days here in the desert, but I'm about to eat those words because we're supposed to hit 100 soon, and once that happens? Triple digits for a while! 

This week, I shared the Mother's Day Cards I made and sent to special Moms in my life, along with a designer-inspired home decor post:

Tulip Mother's Day Cards:

Designer-Inspired Home Decor:

As always, last week's party was filled with fun and inspiring ideas, so here are a few. 

Crazy Little Lovebirds shared a lovely way to use a paper towel tube in home decor with this pretty Hello Summer sign. 

Petticoat Junktion shared an incredible West Elm inspired  Sofa Table Makeover! Love this. 

My French Twist shared this lovely and hilarious DIY Pillow project using a Print on Fabric technique. And...it's reversible!

Finally, Ann's Entitled Life shared an update to a classic dessert with this Boston Cream Poke Cake. 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you have in store this week! 

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