More Clipboard Ideas

I saw a similar idea over on the blog http://www.eighteen25.blogspot.com/. And I realized that , "Hey! I already make altered clipboards, I should use them for a perpetual calendar!" duh! So here they are, the insert pages. This clipboard matches the ones I already use on my large calendar so I think they will find a happy place on my wall. ;)

Making a gift tag envelope

To make this project you will need a tag template, scissors, paper, glue and embellishments.

Start by tracing the template on your paper. Then trace it again, right next to the first tag. (don't trace it right along the bottom of the paper as I did, you have no where to add a tab to seal the bottom.) On the second tag, create tabs on the bottom and side of the tag (for folding over and sealing edges) and create a cut-out on the top, so you can easily slide the insert in and out. Cut out the whole thing (do not cut off the tabs, but DO cut out the top), and score on the fold lines. Place glue on the tabs and fold over.
Embellish as you desire. I love making paper flowers and I found the idea for the rose here.

For the little blue flowers I punched out two of the same flower. Using the end of a toothpick I scrunched one of the flowers as shown. Then I put glue on the bottom of that flower and glued it to the center of the flat flower.

Using the end of the toothpick again, I picked up a small glass seed bead and put glue on the side of the bead by dipping it in glue. (I like to have a small bit of glue on a scrap piece of paper to do this) Then position the seed bead in the center of the folded flower. Use your finger to hold the bead in place while you slide the toothpick out.

Write a message on your insert (in this case I used the next size down on the same tag template), attach to a gift, and send it to your dear friend. She'll be delighted.

Cupcake Stands (in progress)

I saw the idea for these on a blog. (can't remember where right now, will try hard to find it.) I think they would be a perfect compliment to the birthday party items I already make and sell (banners, place mats, cards, blocks, you get the idea). I love how they are turning out. These ones still need some varnish on them to polish them up.
And I am not sure I am quite sold on the distressing. I may just leave them solid from here on. I am planning on having white, black and a set of multicolored that would match the colors in my banner- bright and fun. They are cute stacked and I can't wait to see them full of bright yummy cupcakes or piled high with other goodies!
I better get back to work.