Scripture Journal

My kids LOVE cereal! I can't keep the cupboards stocked so I opt to not purchase it at all.....I know, I know, I'm a horrible mom! My boys go through it like it's water, plus it doesn't keep them full enough to get them through to the next meal. For my Scripture Journal I was in need of some light weight cardboard, something easily found on the cereal isle. Not only did I get what I needed, but the boys got something they wanted.

 

While Cheerios are NOT one of the kid's favorites, the box fit my size requirement (more than 8.5x11-inches), they were still excited to see this boxed goodie in our house.

I gently tore it apart at the seams & laid it out. I then cut it with scissors until it fit in my paper cutter to trim it down to the appropriate size.

Two pieces 8.5x11-inches, one for the front cover and one for the back.

Decisions, decisions. I had to call my daughter for assistance with this one.....so many fun prints!

I finally settled on the beautiful yellow print for the journal. The floral print will be the cover for another B.O.M.

I realized that I missed a VERY important step here. I cut my paper down to 8.5x11-inches then glued it down with a spray adhesive. I used the brand LOCTITE multi-purpose, it's repositionable while wet but dries permanent.

I hopped onto the computer & printed off a label, cut it, distressed it, attached it to a scrap paper that happened to match BEAUTIFULLY, then attached it to the cover.

Can I just say that I LOVE this stuff! I found this Heat-n-Bond vinyl at a local craft store in the fabric department. It's PERFECT for covering books with! It's slightly tacky on the backside (just enough to get it set into place). You then iron it on and presto, you've got a beautifully covered book (or in this case, journal).

Took it down to Office Depot (LOVE that place!) to have it bound.

Here is a look at the inside. My inspiration for this journal came from here

 One of my new years goals is to not just read my scriptures but to really study and dive into them, I'm hoping this will help me along with that goal!

You can be sure to see Heat-n-Bond again in my crafting in the near future.....I love the stuff!

T-shirt transfers

I've had this T-shirt vinyl for about a year now. I had grand plans for it but never got around to creating.....until now! I had so much fun & hope to be able to create more soon!

Advent, take two!

So in this previous post you can see that a friend and I made a Christmas countdown. At the close of my Christmas season, tragedy struck and my creation came crashing to the ground. Frustrated I tossed the banged up board in the garage {to be dealt with later} & gently set the tiles of Christ in storage until next year......fast forward to Christmas 2014! I put my shoulder to the wheel and get to work.....finally done, again!

 

Finished, & couldn't be happier!

just a few more for the 4th!

One Fire Cracker 4th!

I LOVE the 4th of July! I grew up in a VERY small community where the town parade would go around twice (because it too was very small) & afterward, everyone would meet up at the park and participate in the 4th of July celebration, there'd be many different games & booths to choose from. As a youth I remember family coming up from the valley to participate in the festivities. My aunt would spend her year making different craft items to sell at the local craft show.....oh the memories! Unfortunately I'm not headed home for this fun filled holiday THIS year but I do get to help with table decorations for a 4th of July breakfast locally. I've seen these fun little *firecrackers* floating around the craft blog world (like the ones found here) and thought it'd be a great fit for our activity.

 

One down......a LOT to go!

 

 really though, the process goes super fast especially with an assembly line!

 

 Can't wait to see a sea of these little gems when we're all done!

 

 

Happy 4th & Happy Crafting!

A baby blessing & a baptism

Recently I was contacted by a friend asking if I could throw a couple of invitations together for her daughter's blessing & her son's baptism, both of which will be held on the same day. What a great idea! They have this day to share & remember together forever! Anyhow, here is a version of the invitations that came out of that request.

 

A wedding favor

A friend called to ask if I could come up with a nice way to present the seating chart for her daughter's wedding. Here's what I came up with.