Paper, Scissors, Glue.......

The on-line doll club that I belong to had a challenge to make an album or book out of old CDs.

Source: Cloth Doll Artistry

I've never done any mixed media stuff before but I as I had about 40 old CDs I figured what the heck. I have to tell you that this was too much fun....so much fun in fact that I may make another one:)

I started out thinking I'd do a Steampunk book......as I love Steampunk......but I'm not sure if I truly stuck to my theme.

It may be more like Steampunk meets Monty Python....LOL

So here is what I made...

The Cover...

Inside....

I really didn't have a clue what I was doing but I persevered. I got a bit carried away and instead of four or fives pages I have a few more:)

Below is a video showing how to do a simple album. I chose not to punch a hole in the CDs because I simply didn't have anything that would put a hole in them. Instead I used ribbon as hinges and it worked out well.

A little hint. If you are going to make one of these books and use ribbon as I did then put your hinges on first and put the book together. That way the hinges won't show because you will be covering them with your paper:)

After I was finished I covered the edge of each of the CDs with a thin gold cord. The majority of the images I used came from The Graphics Fairy. There are lots of places where you can get free images. Here are just a few that I have on my blog list.

Digital Two For Tuesday

Stampin D'Amour

Free Vintage Digital Stamps

My Fanciful Muse

Magic Moonlight

Vintage Holiday Crafts


Take care:)

How to make a paper gift bag.......

On Saturday I had a birthday party to go to and when it came time to wrap the gift I realized I didn't have a gift bag or wrapping paper that was big enough for the gift and I didn't have time to go buy anything........fortunately the gift was for a one year old and she didn't care:)

But, from now on I will never have this problem.......because.......today I was sent this link on "How  to make gift bags from newspaper."

From Howaboutorange.blogspot.com

Now, I'm not sure about using newspaper because of the ink that still comes off some newspapers.....unless you iron it, like they did on Upstairs Downstairs:).......but any paper would do.

You could get really creative.......even personalize the bags by making collages with the recipients name and scanned and printed pictures.

The possibilities are endless.......birthdays, weddings.......one of a kind creations :)

Take care.

It could be Marie Antoinette's shoe.........

 I found this tutorial at Artful Affirmation...isn't it beautiful. 

The Elegant Shoe Tutorial

 Take care:)

100 Happy Days Challenge....day 14

OK...so I'm at day 14.........only 14 days.........geez it seems longer. I'm blaming the weather.

I was reading a blog the other day about a couple that had moved into their dream house in Dallas. It was a lovely house but I took exception when she described it as vintage mid-century.....built in 1962. Wait a minute!!!!................vintage?............mid-century? OK, I agree with the mid-century but vintage? I predate 1962 and I am NOT vintage! So there:)

Moving along........I like vintage fashion:) I like paper and making stuff with paper:) So I thought I'd show you some vintage fashion made of paper.

These beautiful creations were made by Isabelle de Borchgrave. 

All images courtesy of Google Images.

Enjoy:)

p.s. I'm not so sure I like counting days.........:(  What happens if I stop? Do I dare?