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Baby Book Ideas (Crate Paper)

Hi Everyone I first showed this book last year, but instead of sending it to my sister to complete – I filled it in for her – knowing only too well that time can be pretty short when you have a new baby in the house! Sorry I can’t show you any detailed pictures of the inside – but I hope you understand it’s not my baby to share! I used a Maya Road 5×7 tabbed book as a base and the Crate Paper Little Sprout and Lillian Collections to decorate. I have used Cosmo Cricket’s Tiny Type Number Stickers for the tabs – and I have to say they are the first transparent stickers I have used which virtually disappear on the paper – FABULOUS! These collections are a couple of years old and I picked them us super cheap – but the patterns are timeless and absolutely gorgeous. Please email me with any questions or comments. Lowri 🙂 I am linking this project up to these websites here.

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New Twists on Old Ideas…

Hi Everyone A couple more Sassafras Lass ideas today. Here I have taken 2 previous ideas of mine and just given them a new purpose! Ruffle Flower Invitations These are fun to make and I am guessing would be a unique idea – especially amongst your non-crafty friends. Instead of giving out a flat invitation – why not think 3D! Your invite is sure to be a hit and what’s more – it will probably ensure that none of your guests forget the date.. It goes without saying that this idea can be adapted to any occasion and you can see my tutorial on how to make the flowers here. I have used the Indie Girl Collection from Sassafras Lass – it has some lovely printed paper and I have just printed onto the patterned paper and then used Spellbinders to cut and emboss the scalloped circles. Lachlan Memory Book OK – so this is just ANOTHER example of my folded mini – but I just love this technique and the 4″x3″ book that is produced is so perfect and small for slipping into a purse.. This one has some fun pictures of my son and all the things he […]

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Baby Album – A Book for the First Year

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Simple Gift Album Idea

Hi Everyone – just a quick post to show you another super simple album! This uses quite a bit of patterned paper BUT at a time when so many companies are coming out with fantastic new releases (check out this link to see them all) it’s nice to be able to use some up some older collections (papers and all the half used embellishments!) without feeling guilty! For this first book I have used my leftovers from the Paper Doll Collection by Crate Paper The idea of this album is that the recipient can add photos, bits and pieces of memorabilia etc – it’s a very casual concept! There are spots for writing, journalling etc. This one was for a friends daughter who is just turning three – it will be heaps of fun for them to add to. I have made a couple of these before using up leftovers from collections – and it’s quite a cathartic process knowing you are using great materials for a gift – and not feeling guilty about using up all the best embellishments from a kit! Heaps of fun coming up over the next few weeks on the Artfull Crafts blog so please […]

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Baby $2 Altered Magnetic Frame PLUS Tutorial

Hi Everyone Another really easy and economical idea today – and one you can probably do RIGHT NOW if you hunt around on your fridge! Not IN your fridge you understand – ON your fridge! I have a tutorial at the end so you can see how I made these – they are really quick and easy. I have made this gorgeous little magnetic photo frame for my sister with the same Cosmo Cricket Earth Love collection – with the background paper from Crate Paper. I have just put the patterned paper inside for the photo, but she will be able to put a little pic of her newborn in it and slap it anywhere metal! I have used the Earth Love rub-ons for the decoration as they are so soft and subtle. They were very easy to apply over the mod-podge (see tutorial below) TUTORIAL One thing to mention that I have not covered n the steps below – if your frame has a very shiny surface, rough it up before the first step with some sandpaper to take the shine off and let the mod-podge stick better. Even better – just see if you can peel the top […]

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Baby Altered $2 Photo Album

Hi Everyone A really simple idea to share today – but a practical and fun gift with a really personal touch. I have again mainly used the Earth Love collection from Cosmo Cricket- but also some Crate Paper Little Sprout and Lillian because the colours matched so perfectly.. Here’s how I did it! Pick up a cheap photo album – making sure that the inside covers are easily removable. These ones just slid right out.. Next, simply remove the card inserts front and back, measure accurately and manufacture a work of art to suit the purpose of the gift you are giving! It really couldn;t be simpler. You could even just spend 5 mins cutting paper to size and simply use Thickers with a die-cut to spell someones name – SUPER EASY! I made this one for my sister’s partner – it has a bit more of a manly feel! This is such a lovely, personal gift – and of course you could fill it with photos for the recipient to make it extra special.. I left mine blank so my sister can fill it with wonderful pics of her new arrival.. Stay tuned for the final day tomorrow – […]

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