Shoestring Scrapbooking

Mini Handbag Template

I used my mini handbag template to make a mini handbag note book. You could use this template for cards & invites as well.

To make the mini handbag note book you will need double sided card-stock, plain paper for the note book pages & velcro for the handbag flap.

Trace the template onto your double sided card-stock & cutout

You are then going to cut out 20 pieces of plain paper measuring 7.5cm x 6.5cm for the notebook. Click here for the notebook tutorial  

Use velcro for the flap & decorate!!

Here is the template - you need to print this onto a A4 piece of paper.

If you decided to used this template I would love to see your creations - please leave a link so I can go have a look!! :)

Thanks for looking :)

Antiqued Teacups - Class

We have been busy with antiquing & finally finished the teacups. The wooden teacups are back in stock at www.shoestringscrapbooking.co.za & the paper flower tutorial can be found here...

We will be having the antiquing class on 16 Dec 2011. You will make the teacup & bird hook. The class is held in Hartbeesfontein and for more info please email shoestringscrapbooking@shellseeker.co.za

 

Thanks for looking :)

 

 

 

Handmade Christmas: Glittered Christmas Bauble Ornament Tutorial

On Saturday I found the Glittered Christmas Bauble Ornament Tutorial @ Random Creativity. I loved this idea & decided to give it a try.

I have gone with green & red glitter. Here is what mine look like

 

I still have to added words to each bauble & I have run out of ribbon :(

 

Thanks for looking :)

 

 

 

Altered Frame & Vintage Book Paper Flower Tutorial

I found this frame at the Charity shop in Melville for R5. I gave it a coat of paint, then varnished it & added a flower. There are so many bargains at the Charity shops, but unfortunately I still have not found one in Klerksdorp.

On Saturday I came across the blog Sincerely Yours & this is where I found the Vintage Book Paper Flower tutorial.

 

Thanks for looking :)

Christmas Decorations - Step by Step

I thought this was a fun & easy project for the kids.

What you are going to need - Polystyrene balls, serviettes or fabric, ribbon, embellishments, double sided tape, craft glue, needle & cotton.

You are going to place the polystyrene ball in the centre of the serviette & then close it up. Gathering all 4 corners to the top  of the ball

Then use an elastic band to keep it in place

You are then going to cut a piece of ribbon to wrap around the elastic band using double sided tape

Now use the embellishments you have chosen to decorate

Then use a needle & cotton to create a loop at the back of the decoration

You can get really creative using fabric & all sorts to spice up these Christmas decorations!!

Products can be found at www.shoestringscrapbooking.co.za

 

Thanks for looking :)

My Memoreis Digital Scrapbooking Software Tutorial

My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software is so easy to use - Click here for the video tutorial or click here for the PDF tutorial

Remeber to use coupon code STMMMS96178 to get 10% off your purchase of My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software.

Christmas Advent Calendar & How To Make Glitter Numbers

I have finally finished my Christmas advent calendar. It took a little longer because I decided to make my own glitter numbers. It is a process doing each number individually but it's worth it.

How I made the glitter numbers - paint your chipboard number with craft paint & then sprinkle glitter on the number whilst the paint is wet - leave to dry. Once your number is dry cover the glittered number with dimensional glaze - leave to dry. That's it!! You now have glitter numbers.

I did the glitter thing on the sleigh & reindeer's antlers. Went a bit crazy with the glitter I know, but I love it!!!

All these products are available @ www.shoestringscrapbooking.co.za

 

Thanks for looking :)

Star & Butterfly Shaped Notebook Tutorial

 Shanice is always wanting to give little gifts to her friends and teachers. So when I made the handbag notebook and pen holder it got me thinking - I started playing around and this is what I came up with

 
You will need scraps of plain paper, a large punch of your choice, glue that dries clear and plain cardboard for the backing.

 

Step 1 - Start by punching your shapes. I punched 30 stars & 30 butterfly's for my notebooks

 

Step 2 - Stack your pages together and add a piece of cardboard (same shape as your pages) for the backing

 

Step 3 - Use pegs/clamps to hold the pages in position

 

Step 4 - Now you are going to rub some glue on the one side of the star - see image below

 

 

I did the same with the butterfly note book

 

Leave them to dry.

The pages tear off easily and they make great gifts.

 

 

Thanks for looking :)

Handbag Notebook & Pen Holder Step By Step

The step by step for the handbag notebook and pen holder is now available @ Crafty Corner.

 

Using the cardboard center from tape roll

With the on-line shop I go though rolls of tape. I have been keeping the cardboard centres and decided to put them to use. So this is what I came up with - something for Shanices earrings

You will need: Cardboard centre from roll of tape, scraps of paper, embellishments, glue that dries clear & double sided tape.

Start by painting the inside of the cardboard roll & leave to dry

 Then from chipboard cut a circle that's slightly bigger for the base

Use double sided tape & cover with patterned paper

 
  

Then cover the outside of the cardboard roll

Add glue to the bottom bit and stick down in the centre of the base

 
Then embellish & you are done

 
 
 Thanks for looking :)